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Being outclassed here at home by Pompey. Let that sink in.

Too big gap between our attack and midfield. Pompey much more compact and have a better shape.

2nd best in every department.

They're big and strong and are bullying us.

We've played right into their hands here so far.

Fucking passing is shit.

So far they don't even need a keeper.

Who to?

Quarter of the game gone and we haven't even started.

Long again - what's the fucking point!

Need to settle and get some decent possession because they are bossing this and their high press is better than ours.

No foul there - their two players fucked up and collided.

Our passing is so poor.

We are very ragged. Far too many long balls and we are not keeping it well enough.

If we're going to play long ball why isn't Stewart centre forward?

Nah, we're seeking compensation from them for letting us.

We must come flying out of the blocks in this and every game. It makes so much difference. None of this, work your way into the match. Hit them fast and hit them hard. No walking football - that's for old blokes. Get into 'em from the first whistle and keep at it for the whole game.

And won us 5 points!

Sorry but those are excuses not reasons he may decide to stick to 5 at the back. It has to be a back 4 after the players we brought in.

Good interview.

Just don't think he'll put Jelert straight in for this big game.

My guess at line up; Baz Mads Stephens THB Manning Charles Downes Fellows Azaz Fraser Archer Plenty of good options on the bench to help in any situations that arise during the game and I'm expecting Will to make full use of his subs to impact things. 3-1 Saints.

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Mr Bellingham senior sounds a very egotistical, arrogant individual who thinks having two talented footballers for sons entitles him to be rude and aggressive to others. He should remember he is not the talented one and perhaps learn to act with a lot more humility. The danger is that he is given free reign to do and speak as he likes for fear of ostracising him which may lead to him impacting on Jude's club and England careers. It's not a great situation to have everyone including the England manager treading on eggshells and giving Bellingham preferential treatment.

Rogers started a little slowly but was absolute class and probably England's best player on the night. He was involved in most of the good stuff we produced and created loads of opportunities and chances to attack.