Not the greatest performance, but at least the lads on display were all trying! Some great saves from Will and it’s always good to save a pen, however bad it is! Ports showed he’s still got what it takes and it’s just a pity that we didn’t have anyone experienced in playing off him to take advantage, although Dale, as usual, never gave up - its just not his position; I might inflame some disagreement by suggesting that Finney might have been decent there if fit (ducks).

Wood and Offord both showed they love defending, even if Wood is not the quickest and Luke can barely pass water, never mind the football. However, whilst the 4 youngsters were on the defence looked fairly solid so it was a real shame Rio had to go off - hope he’s fit and available for in form Wigan on Saturday. Daniels took time to settle down and he is susceptible to a winger with pace.

All in all, about what I expected after Saturday’s debacle, much better than I feared but not quite as good as I hoped for.... if that makes sense! My late father, a card carrying Pompey fan, would have been pleased with the point, I think, even if he used to bask in their post war glory years! Bit of a come down really.