Survival a 'stunning achievement' given circumstances
BBC Radio Solent's Portsmouth commentator Andrew Moon says given Pompey's budget and injury problems, Championship survival is a huge accomplishment.
There will be a time to analyse how Portsmouth can move forward as a football club on and off the pitch. How can they aim higher than battling relegation in the Championship? John Mousinho was clear that investments are required on and off the pitch when chatting live on BBC Radio Solent this week.
However, for a few days at least it is worth pausing and celebrating Championship survival. It is a stunning achievement given the circumstances. Huge credit needs to go to Mousinho, Richard Hughes and the playing squad.
Why is it such an achievement? It is down to a combination of factors. Firstly numerous sources have suggested to me that Portsmouth's budget is the 23rd "biggest" in the division, above only Sheffield Wednesday.
It is hard to know exact numbers but that estimate seems reasonable. Wage bill is the biggest predictor of finishing position in the league. Any time you finish higher than your budget placing in a table should be considered good.