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As FF said SR dropped a massive bollock signing Downs and letting Ballard go. Ridiculous decision. Keeping both Archer and Armstrong was equally daft they are far too similar. Nobody sells a decent striker in January, unless stupid money is involved, or they are disruptive. We're loaning out our shit, no surprise others are trying the same trick. I'd say sell Armstrong, keep Stewart and Archer as the main strike force. Use the talent in the U21s as back up. Save the cash for the summer when there will be movement. Edozie is a natural replacement for Leo, use him. Main problem is Downs and BBD are still on the books. Going to have to get rid of them at some point.

We need Champions league form now but .... in this league once you hit a winning streak it tends to run on for a while. Coventry, Boro, and Ipswich have shown that Despite our jitters the team remains a force to be reckoned with, and Tonda seems to be learning fast. I can easily see Saints going on one of those runs, equally they could fall flat who knows. What we do know is that finally the formation seems to have been sorted, and players who have not been performing have been dropped. That in itself makes for a more cohesive team. A decent signing by Monday and it's game on. So with that in mind I'm going optimistic on this one Watford (H) win Leicester (A) draw Charlton (H) win QPR (H) win Sheff Weds (A) win 13 points from 15. The QPR game is the big one. By then teams will have worked out how to nullify our new tactics. That will be Tonda's big test.

I guess Azaz will be most people's choice for MoTM, and deservedly so, but the quality of defending from Stephens, and sheer hard work from Downes, really made a difference. Since his handbags at Pompey, Flynn seems to have been regenerated into the footballer we thought we had. Excellent game from him.

We're you watching in black and white ? Seemed pretty differentiated to me Agreed though the commentator was pretty spot on. Enjoyable watch

That's 3 penalties, THB dragged to the ground by his shirt

Excellent get in, pleased for Flynn

Dive from Azaz , defender pulled his leg away Edit Just seen the replay from a different angle , blatant contact should be a Pen

What a pass from THB that was fantastic. Well finished and I'm glad Stewart left that, as he was coming from an offside position. Not sure if that would have counted but sensible anyway. Great goal

But we've been dog shit, things have to change

Good team and a much better structure. No Bragg which is annoying, he provides a option from the bench in my opinion. Selling or loaning Archer and Armstrong makes sense. They aren't clicking even at this level, and if the club is serious about promotion, then the rebuilding has to start now. No point scraping through the play offs, but go in to the Prem with a bunch of non starters. We've all got the T Shirt for that scenario. Jander, Leo, Fellows, and Bragg all have the potential to step up. That's the sort of players we need. Obviously need a replacement for Armstrong but they'll be some loans available. Quite a few are collecting splinters on the bench, so hopefully SR can do something. Currently listening to Robins speak to Sky, oh how I wish we had him.

Presume you mean Matsuki, he seems to have divided opinion. I certainly wouldn't rave about him but he wasn't terrible. My Pompey mates, who come out of the woodwork at times like this, certainly rated him.

I've seen every derby since the 60s. Unless one team is a division above it's always like this. Teams raise their game. Saints didn't lose, I'll take that. Positives, definitely Bree he had a good game. I thought Matsuki looked ok, certainly offers an alternative to Azaz. Wellington had a great game as well. Despite my fears Shea looked great.which is a real bonus. Still suspect to crosses though

Have the players got a live feed to TSW. Downes has exploded into the game

Good ref this one

Robinson and Stewart on, interesting

Saints web hook Azaz now Azaz hold my beer

Hook Azaz his head has gone

Madness, he isn't match fit and pulled out of every tackle on Wednesday. Downes just needs to step up.

Bree and Matsuki have done well. Obvious Pompey are keeping everything on that side, to keep the ball away from Leo. Downes and Azaz just not at the races, but we daren't risk Charles yet. He looked fragile on Wednesday. It's a pain Bragg is injured. I will be controversial but Leo looks like a rabbit in headlights, pulled out of a couple 50/50s. Stewart Fellows and Robinson on 2nd half. Pompey will have a tough time containing them. Devlin and Bowat are shit, need to attack them.

It isn't that bad, every derby game is like this. All nervy and frenetic. Players are human they know the stakes are high. It will calm down and the Pompey defence is definitely creaky .... as is ours

Ok we need to take their keeper out again, that was a good save

Bloody hell Arma, you won't get many chances like that

I think we all know that Stewart can't play two games in a week. Hopefully he'll come on later in the game. Fellows is a weird one, could be they were wary of him being targeted. Better choice would be Robinson on the right or maybe Armstrong, with Archer in the middle. Oh well guess we'll soon find out.

True but by then they have a lifestyle that requires that income. Is your bleeding as much as mine 😃

Can't believe those wages figures, if true he needs to look after himself and either get a new contract or push for a sale. I'm sure Roy Keane will be advising him. He is our best CB by a long long way and needs a decent salary. Football salaries are always a shock to us mere mortals, but these figures are over a very short period of time. By their mid 30s most footballers will have finished their contracts. A few get managerial or media jobs but only a few. What they earn during their playing days has io last a long time. Don't get me wrong, they are amazing figures and when someone like Aribo takes the piss it's really annoying, but they are the stars of the show, they bring in the punters, and generate shirt sales and income. Obviously for us at the moment we resent every penny but during more normal times its less of an issue.