monsieurgrumpy
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I always felt Pompey were going to score from a header. I was right.
I think his natural position is actually as a conventional centre mid, not a holding mid and certainly not a right back. He’s hardly played in that role at all but when he has he’s looked okay... ish. Blackpool away last August - when we somehow lost the most one sided game I’ve seen in years - he was one of the regular centre mids in front of Gorrin and he was fine. Trouble being, that’s probably the position we struggle in the least, especially a few months ago when we had Baptiste and more wide players which meant Henry also dropped in occasionally.
Another point. Sykes is a far more technical player than perhaps he gets credit for. You can see how much he has developed and the little niggles on Curtis did not go unnoticed.
Don't remember when it was some time in the 2nd half, but the time where he mugged off about 3 of their players and spun out and won a free kick. Absolute Football porn! Sykes has come on leaps and bounds this season, and you cannot question his desire by wanting to stay and fight for a place and not go out on loan.
I would like Woodburn to get more time on the pitch I know he wasnt great at fratton park but I am sure he has got a lot more to contribute.
Just read Paul's excellent FV post. Didn't realise that Ben Woodburn's penalty was his first touch of the ball. Massive respect to the lad - must have ice in his veins.
Let’s not forget Wycombe have managed to do something we can’t do in dispatching Fleetwood! That should be a pretty big wake up call.Tbh , l have looked at lots of National news , and going by other mates who support different teams , everyone seems to think , we was the better team. And we need to be proud of what our team and KR as done , to get us here!
But , one more game to go , l see that WWFC fans and team see us as local rivals , when we are not , it’s Slough .?... But do not be silly , and think the game will be a walk in the park , as it will not , and they will try and stop us playing football, they are a very heavy team , so game on and all to play for chaps..
That is funny , top stuff...Southampton fans enjoyed last night almost as much as us.
Pompey Get TV Viewing Record For Play Off Semi Final - Southampton News
Hot on the tails of Southampton FC being acclaimed as being involved in the highest UK TV live viewing audience for a Premier League game, Portsmouth were not to be outdone with their trip to Oxford United.www.fansnetwork.co.uk
Then he needs to actually show it on the pitch at some point, because he was often underwhelming even before his injury. Francis Jeffers was once signed by Arsene Wenger for the best part of £10million and tipped as the next great England No. 9 after he scored on his debut, but he subsequently spent more than a decade failing to hit a barn door as he fell lower and lower down the leagues.I think many seem to forget he's Liverpool's youngest ever goalscorer and he scored for Wales on his international debut. You don't manage that if you don't have something about you.
Yes , spot on and l do not want to lose , this when so close. But I’m sure KR will have it all covered , it is with out doubt his gaming planning that is his strength , and making the team work for him . Even if Mackie starts... lol.Let’s not forget Wycombe have managed to do something we can’t do in dispatching Fleetwood! That should be a pretty big wake up call.
Let’s not forget Wycombe have managed to do something we can’t do in dispatching Fleetwood! That should be a pretty big wake up call.
Maybe with a banner "yellow and blue lives matter Oxford"?Anyone know how to fly a hot air balloon?
Then he needs to actually show it on the pitch at some point, because he was often underwhelming even before his injury. Francis Jeffers was once signed by Arsene Wenger for the best part of £10million and tipped as the next great England No. 9 after he scored on his debut, but he subsequently spent more than a decade failing to hit a barn door as he fell lower and lower down the leagues.
If people forget things about Ben Woodburn’s teenage exploits then it’s because he stopped showing those talents. Next season is enormous for his career. Wherever he ends up he needs to have a blinder and really start to impose himself on games.
Hopefully, that begins six days from now!