suewhistle

Shakespeare? One of the tragedies or one of the comedies?

Afolabi

It's a strong side and good to see Hesketh back.

Marcus Barnes

Good analysis, particularly your point about Boufal as well. I had possibly a pint or two more than normal before the game, so I may have been a bit louder than normal bellowing: 'Forster, you're allowed to use your hands!" when he was once again static on his line for a takeable cross. I also took umbrage at someone behind me who was having a go at Boufal before he'd even had a chance. The only players who really impressed me were Lemina and Gabbiadini although I definitely think Bouffal is getting better: Long for all his effort was having a particularly bad game. VVD seems to stroll around looking effortless even when he should be making an effing effort. The trip home on the train was fun - I managed to find a bit of floor space to sit on but scores were standing. I must remember not to get to the pub quite so early with the 5.30 kick off next week or who knows where my language might end up! :-)

Their fans can, though.

A mass boycott seems like a good idea and if it happens and I were an Arsenal supporter I'd join in.

I have to admit I selfishly looked at the fixture list I have handy and note he'll probably miss our away match on the 18th November.

Well, just got home via a music jam session in the other village pub. Two guys in Pompey shirts, and other supporters beside, so I made a joke about 'so you're here to watch two crap games this afternoon'. They didn't disagree, and I was right..

Pample! You're not actually watching, are you?! I'm wandering down my local pub (in a PO area) in 20 minutes or soto watch the England game. There will no doubt be a residue of skates hanging around, I'll have to ask their opinion. :-)

Well, don't worry, you won't be criticised for passion and ambition. Possibly for snide criticism and negativity and being a bit of a ******.

Carlton Palmer could trap a ball further than I can pass it.

Well, they won without him. 1-0 Sam McQueen pen.

Aren't there just! I came away fro m tbe Watford game depressed, but not today. Po

Oh, MLG... We know, he knows, it was a joke line-up.

I've always needed a beer or two before a game but risking being forced to drink their stuff would ensure I arrived rolling. Now if they could put a barrel of something decent on stillage I might be interested in having a drink inside St. Mary's for the first time ever.. I definitely get noisier after a few.

Talking of penalties, wasn't Targett's sweetly taken? I also like it how good his control is when he receives the ball. Other points I noted, apart from Stoke's robust cr*pness, were VVD getting a good run out but hardly breaking sweat, Bednarek looked composed at that level, Tella looks sharp and pacy and Pied made loads of forays well up the field. No going through the motions from anyone.

I didn't know where to post this, but I thought I might as well put it here rather than on the Koeman thread: https://www.theguardian.com/football/ng-interactive/2017/sep/19/david-squires-cartoon-harry-redknapp-football-managers-early-season-troubles

LOL. I would have just typed 'whoosh'..

How did Schneiderlin and Cuco perform today?

As long as they actually bid and don't just issue unattributed press releases, like certain other clubs..

You're clearly something, but I don't like being rude..

No, my point is people were using it as a personal criticism, not a tactical one.

You must be watching a different player to me then. He looked out of place and didn't have a good game on Saturday, but the thing about his delivery is exactly that it's _not_ hit and hope and high but whipped in and away from the keeper. we just don't commit players enough to get on the end of them. Criticise by all means, but that's not a legitimate point.

To be fair to other Pompey fans, most detest the guy.