Portsmouth Post Match Thoughts

[Grist_To_The_Mill]

Admittedly we got lucky with their keeper dropping the ball raging, but they also got lucky with their leveller when Barlaser, who played really well btw, had a blonde moment and instead of knocking a simple ball back for viktor to clear, made a suicidal decision in totally the wrong areas, to try and trick their player but around 4 seconds after losing the ball it was in the back of our net, yes a brilliant finish, but we had started the 2nd half on the front foot and fine lines in games change them, fortunately their keepers clanger gave us the momentum back. UTM

There is an alternative view on this. If we have shots on target then it increases the chance of a keeper mistake or a lucky deflection or even an own goal. Passing crab like across the park might give us a high possession rate but overall it's ineffective.

Yes it might mean a bit of moaning from the fans if the ball ends up in row Z but I'm happy to see them having a pop on goal rather than wimping out and passing it to a team mate who is probably in no better position to score.

[MillerBill]

I am convinced there is no other team in this league with a better midfield than ours and the youngsters are improving all the time as they get used to playing with each other.Wiles has been tremendous this season and I'm sure by playing alongside equally gifted players like Rathbone and Barlaser,we have been able to see Ben's skills come to light.Smudge is really enjoying the chances we are making and with Miller and Ogbene there is no shortage of opportunities to score.We have got to seriously look at extending the contracts of all these players by offering better terms NOW.

[ragingpup]

https://boards.footymad.net/showthre...0#post39865580

Tended to agree with gm on this when he said

"He has started his own thread and you have bitten"

If not, get well soon Monts

[gm_gm]

Tended to agree with gm on this when he said

"He has started his own thread and you have bitten"

If not, get well soon Monts

Wow....watershed moment, I love you Pup, whether u have a Female part or not

[ragingpup]

Wow....watershed moment, I love you Pup, whether u have a Female part or not

I have a female part...

[MillerBill]

Apologies if it's already been mentioned but why did Warney (on Radio Sheffield) let it slip that Viking was injured. Why let Wycombe know now rather than on Tuesday when team sheets are released ?

I would't worry too much Bramley, if we have to call on Vickers,he looks a capable deputy.

[Ronners]

There is an alternative view on this. If we have shots on target then it increases the chance of a keeper mistake or a lucky deflection or even an own goal. Passing crab like across the park might give us a high possession rate but overall it's ineffective.

Yes it might mean a bit of moaning from the fans if the ball ends up in row Z but I'm happy to see them having a pop on goal rather than wimping out and passing it to a team mate who is probably in no better position to score.

I agree with you Grist to a point anyway, it seems that a lot of teams have good posession but not many shots, which kind of proves your point, although if teams are in front then I can understand that they would try and keep the ball longer, even with basic passing because the other team will be trying to get the ball back and thus tiring themselves out if they struggle to get the ball. UTM

[Brin]

Slept on it so with a clear mind I saw the game like this:

Difficult first 25 minutes and credit to Pompey for coming at us like they did. It made us sit up and realise we were in for a tough game. The tempo was very high and I wondered who would buckle first as to the fitness levels as the game drifted on.

Have to say we scored against the run of play but what a class well worked goal. Wondered why smudge was cupping his ear but I know now. Second half came out not switched on and a rare blooper by Barlaser (excellent game btw) and a great finish by Harness, woke us up good and proper.

Again I think it was rather fortuitous that Ihiekwe got injured when he did and Warne subbed him for Ogbene. Prior to that, no one was sure when Warne would introduce Oggy. Immediate impact as they attempted to put three players on him which dragged their play across, leaving them exposed down the left of which Miller took full advantage of. Oggy continued to make mugs of any of their players 'attempting' to get the ball from him.

The goals. Great work ethic from one and all getting involved and they were scored accordingly. Smudge a good brace and great thinking for the 2nd, Wood (are you reading this gru?) a great headed goal, Wiles a very well taken goal.

Overall, a solid performance and questions answered in all departments. I thought Pompey brought us a great game and tested everything about us but, when it mattered the most we just upped it a gear and blew them away with some great passing football. Even when Smudge went off and Ladapo and Kayode came on, I didn't fell edgy such was our powerhouse midfield.

It will have taken a lot out of the lads yesterday and hopefully Warne just has them light training or just working on set pieces etc tomorrow, in readiness for another big battle on Tuesday night. Well done everyone for achieving probably our best result so far this season and against a very commendable side.

[gm_gm]

I have a female part...

Which one ?

[Grist_To_The_Mill]

Which one ?

He's not called King Cnut for nothing