have you had their commentary? what do they make of us?
Only text, we were best first half, even second, only real comment on players, the supporters seem not to like Haim, (I wonder why) and their defence did not like the speed of Vetokele, otherwise its mainly about their players
Er... Are they really two divisions below us? I have to say I've been worried this pre-season. Today's result is a good result but somehow I still don't feel confident about the forthcoming season.
The main thing that I took from today's game was conceding sloppily so quickly after we went in front and then the penalty miss by Jacko. We can't afford to let gilt edged chances like that slip away. Without those 2 things it would have been a 3-0 game and would have looked a lot different. But, that's football innit.
The main thing that I took from today's game was conceding sloppily so quickly after we went in front and then the penalty miss by Jacko. We can't afford to let gilt edged chances like that slip away. Without those 2 things it would have been a 3-0 game and would have looked a lot different. But, that's football innit.
On the train back. Second half was a non-event. The shot against the bar aside we were never in any serious trouble.
We visibly took our foot off the gas in the second period.
As I've already said we looked excellent going forward in the first half. Igor is a real threat and George is very good on the ball.
Bouyans was very busy and I really like the look of him. Cousins much better when moved into the centre.
Slightly disappointed with Gudmondsson, but he still looks very comfortable on the ball.
Only real concern was Henderson. Looks very flat footed and does not like moving from his line.
Interesting to see how annoyed BP seemed to get if we gave the ball away cheaply.
Anyone making anything out of the penalty "incident" wasn't at the game. Bikey was laughing and trying to put the ball on the spot. He immediately gave the ball to Ben Haim when he stepped forward and as soon as BP pointed at Jackson TBH gave him the ball without any hint of dissention. We should be focusing on the driving run from halfway by Igor which won it.
Two Pompey fans sitting opposite are raving about Igor.
Thanks for the summary Clem. How long have we been crying out for a player who really runs at defences and drives the ball up the pitch? Even if he doesn't score a hatful he'll create a lot of chances that way. I have a good feeling about George but I'm a bit disappointed to see Cousins shifted wide again. It doesn't play to his strengths and he won't be happy if he's put out there all season
On the train back. Second half was a non-event. The shot against the bar aside we were never in any serious trouble.
We visibly took our foot off the gas in the second period.
As I've already said we looked excellent going forward in the first half. Igor is a real threat and George is very good on the ball.
Bouyans was very busy and I really like the look of him. Cousins much better when moved into the centre.
Slightly disappointed with Gudmondsson, but he still looks very comfortable on the ball.
Only real concern was Henderson. Looks very flat footed and does not like moving from his line.
Interesting to see how annoyed BP seemed to get if we gave the ball away cheaply.
Anyone making anything out of the penalty "incident" wasn't at the game. Bikey was laughing and trying to put the ball on the spot. He immediately gave the ball to Ben Haim when he stepped forward and as soon as BP pointed at Jackson TBH gave him the ball without any hint of dissention. We should be focusing on the driving run from halfway by Igor which won it.
Two Pompey fans sitting opposite are raving about Igor.
A few getting aggro about JC being played out of position in a friendly - thought those were the times for trying things out! Nay worry, it'll be Bish Bash Bosh Brentford next week…
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A wins a win, and both strikers scoring.
Net positive day
Looking forward to seeing more of Igor & George up-front together..........the new Sharpe & Lineker
We visibly took our foot off the gas in the second period.
As I've already said we looked excellent going forward in the first half. Igor is a real threat and George is very good on the ball.
Bouyans was very busy and I really like the look of him. Cousins much better when moved into the centre.
Slightly disappointed with Gudmondsson, but he still looks very comfortable on the ball.
Only real concern was Henderson. Looks very flat footed and does not like moving from his line.
Interesting to see how annoyed BP seemed to get if we gave the ball away cheaply.
Anyone making anything out of the penalty "incident" wasn't at the game. Bikey was laughing and trying to put the ball on the spot. He immediately gave the ball to Ben Haim when he stepped forward and as soon as BP pointed at Jackson TBH gave him the ball without any hint of dissention. We should be focusing on the driving run from halfway by Igor which won it.
Two Pompey fans sitting opposite are raving about Igor.
COYR.................
Said he picked on the wrong guy at P'boro and has a bruised hip after getting a knee from behind.
Said he's been playing up front in training and is being called Jermain Defoe by the other players.
Hopes to be involved v Brentford and will be fit.
Pompey result pleasing, sounds like Igor was on form. Still it's only a PSF.
If we are looking for omens from PSFs have a look at how Brentford did today. That won't be an easy game but most of us already knew that.
Nay worry, it'll be Bish Bash Bosh Brentford next week…