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This is what the caseworker guidance states: The applicant does not need to make a change of employment application if: their pay increases or decreases but the sponsor would need to report this change via the sponsor management system (SMS) they change role but continue to work for the same employer in the same occupation code A sports coach falls under the same occupation code, whether that's first team or U21, so the club would only need to report the change in salary and not make a new application. Unless a first team manager is in a different occupation code to an U21 coach but my understanding is it would fall under the same code. So no change of employment application required. And as you mentioned, he wouldn't be allowed to take interim charge if that were the case. EDIT: Just asked AI and this is what it says Relevant occupation code = SOC 2020: 3442 – Sports coaches, instructors and officials Under the Skilled Worker/International Sportsperson framework, all football coaches, regardless of level, are grouped into the same SOC code: U21 / academy coach First-team coach Assistant manager Manager / head coach Specialist coaches (goalkeeping, set-piece, fitness) Elite/professional-level coaches There is no separate code for “first-team manager” or “elite-level manager.” An academy → first-team move stays in code 3442, so changing role alone doesn’t trigger a mandatory change-of-employment visa application, provided that: The employer is the same, The occupation code is unchanged, and The sponsor reports the change on the SMS. ⚠️ However — being in the same occupation code doesn’t automatically make it safe Immigration compliance still looks at: 1. Whether the job duties match the role described on the CoS If the CoS explicitly sponsored the person as “U21 manager/coach (academy role)” and did not describe first-team duties, then moving them into a significantly different role could technically breach the “genuineness” and “job-matching” requirement — even though the occupation code is the same. 2. Whether the governing body endorsement (GBE) covers the new role FA endorsements for ISP visas are based on the level of the role. A first-team manager is a materially different level, and the FA may require a new endorsement for the new job. 3. Whether the salary now differs materially from what was originally sponsored A big jump in pay must be reported, and if the new pay is radically different, the Home Office may question whether the role is still the same job.

A striker is a necessity. If the club are smart we'll have someone ready to come in on 1 January immediately. And preferably one that doesn't get injured for months at a time. An experienced goalkeeper as well. No reason why we can't get someone in on loan. Another winger would be nice - Fraser is past it and we can't rely on just Scienza and Fellows.

Middlesbrough on sale on Wednesday, the first game of 2026, where usually the away games reset, but they're counting away matches from last season still. I wonder if the reset will happen after the Pompey game

We were shit today but 4 wins in 5 is still decent. Just have to chalk it off as a bad day at the office and go again. Ipswich were flying and lost at Oxford so this league is tough. Eckert will have learnt not to rely on Aribo, who was useless. Sell him ASAP

Spors has got a lot right but what on earth was he thinking signing this idiot? He's League 2 standard at best. Bin off him.

It'll be a northern city, it always is

If Leo isn't 100% I'd have him on the bench. If we can get 30 mins out of him, it could be lethal against a tiring defence. If Fraser is fit I'd start him on the left, he's just as direct.

Had a look, no pictures but The News has an entire article about their amazing support... It's so weird https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/football/portsmouth-fc/portsmouth-fc-news-chris-wilder-bramall-lane-patrick-bamford-sheffield-united-5419627 In fairness, 1300 fans is more than Leicester took down here on Tuesday.

Shame we don't play them for another two months. Hopefully we continue to improve and they continue to slide back towards League 1

Ings coming up against Portsmouth tonight for the first time since that 4-0 win at Fratton. He's only on the bench but would be nice if he gets an opportunity to recreate a knee slide in front of their fans...

I've heard that Man Utd fan who hasn't cut his hair until they win 5 in a row has suddenly become a Saints fan

https://www.southamptonfc.com/en/matchday-information-saints-vs-leicester-city 7.40pm in the stadium, no other details

Yeah sadly looks like no light show. But there is a Pukka Pie giveaway before the game...

It's our first home evening game, so I do hope there is a light show before.

Still too early to give him the job permanently but if we win the next two then without a doubt he has to get it. The QPR and Sheff Wed wins were good but not convincing; today we were outstanding. If today is not a one off and we play like that most weeks, he has to be in charge. Not just the winning aspect, but how we played in the first half was so good to watch. If we were playing in the Premier League, we'd have won against a few teams for sure. Wolves, Burnley for example. And we play with more intelligence as well. It's so refreshing.