On the whole I'm reasonably happy with a point, and it was good to see a more cohesive performance than in recent matches (especially considering the enforced substitutions). On balance, a draw was a fair result, but at 2-1 down it really did feel like we'd thrown away a great opportunity to pick up three points. I still feel that way to an extent, as I don't think Portsmouth were anything special, in fact I'd say in many ways they were similar to us in terms of style: much more measured (or perhaps ponderous, depending on how you see things) as opposed to the more marauding styles of Derby and Peterborough. On the other hand I can see why they are where they are as they always seem to be 'in' a game and have some very good, experienced players. If I was to put money on it I'd say they will finish on the playoffs. (Side note, found it quite interesting when the Pompey fans sang that we'd seen the 'Champions'. Champions of what, exactly?).
I thought all of the front three had decent games. Leigh looked closer to his best. Brannagan was his usual self and showed great tenacity in winning the ball back prior to our first.
I didn't particularly enjoy some of Mousinho's antics. The Evans-esque drinks breaks were particularly frustrating. He also was mouthing off at the ref when he stopped the play for Stevens (who, it turned out, was injured badly enough to have to go off), which was laughable considering we seemed to have to stop every five minutes for one of their players rolling about on the ground. I expected better from him.
The ref was absolutely rubbish. No booking when one of their players booted the ball away after the whistle, no booking when one of their players cynically pulled Rodrigues' shirt whilst we were on the break. Seven minutes additional time in the first half, five in the second. I'd love to see the potential foul on Goodrham again as well, as that looked a decent shoot from where I was sat.
Final mention goes to Henry. Undeniably well past his best, but he's scored yet another timely and important goal. Hopefully we get to see a few more of those before the season is out.
On to Reading. I really hope (with a couple of reinforcements) we absolutely go at them from the off. Couple of early goals and they will crumble. COYY.
Poor. But the Lino on the South side was quite the worst Ive seen for a while. I don’t think he saw much of the game at all… 
dreadful. 
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