Saint Fan CaM

We should win comfortably, however this team has some heart in it despite everything it’s been through. It will not be a pushover and if our players are complacent / relaxed about the fixture, we’ll lose.

Well that didn’t got the way I’d expected! Delighted of course as I had a ticket for this one…better do that again. 😊 Thought Downes had an exceptional game and was probably my MOTM, although Matsuki was very, very good too. Azaz played as well know he can but doesn’t always. Larin was also excellent in his hold-up play and demonstrated great ball skill to trap the ball on more than one occasion, in stark contrast to Archer who continues to be an absolute donkey. All in all, you can only win the games put in front of you and we did that brilliantly last night. ”To the library 5-0!”. 😂😂😂

My feeling is that it is inconceivable that the teams between us and Wrexham will all drop enough points and we’ll be consistent enough to gain enough points, to get us into 6th place. It’s possible of course, but unlikely.

It’s not just age that’s important - you have to take account of where the player concerned has been plying his trade. Would we be better off with a 27 yo player with 10 years of European 2nd string team experience or a 34 yo player with 6 years of proven EPL experience? With all else being equal, my money would go on the latter.

Jinxed. 😬😉

I've got a ticket to this one so hoping for a really decent display and not the usual dire slow ponderous build-up play we've come to expect. I'm hoping Welington is OK to start as the defensive balance to the back four is miles better than having Manning farting about. I can't imagine Scienza would not prefer Welington as a left wing partner. Result is difficult to predict but I'm going 2-1, wishing for 3-0. 😊

Just before they scored I thought to myself that we looked too relaxed…too slow to close down…and sure enough who was the defender in front of the scorer - Manning, who characteristically stood off his man and allowed the shot. To allow a shot with the keeper unsighted and a wet surface was always going to present high risk - you can always rely on Manning to let the side down defensively. Other than that every attack was slow and ponderous, allowing them to regroup with 11 behind the ball. There was little cohesion to our attacking play…hit and hope football. We don’t look anywhere near good enough to be promotion contenders.

We’d be coming up against a Prem team sooner or later, so may as well go out now. Fulham will be too much for even our best team I’m afraid - could even be quite a demoralising experience for some of our players. Having said that, an upset in our favour could be incredibly positive too, so hopefully our team will be right up for it.

I’m Mannings biggest critic, however to be fair I thought he was better in the last game…in defence he got closer to his man and made some good challenges. I wonder whether the coaches have told him where he needs to improve and he’s listened. I’m not a fan of his corner taking still - very poor assist rate I would imagine.

With the exception of Archer the team and the interloper called Manning did well. The kids needed help to win it and Bree did just that. Lovely. Next!

Whistle yet?

Stream gone ffs

Hanging on for dear life now.

Can you imagine the joy of a Pompey / Leicester relegation double?!

Breeeee!!! 2-1!!!! Tonda Masterclass!

Ref totally bottles a second yellow for Leicester

Quarshie sprained an ankle - looks bad and no subs. FFS. Edit: he’s OK

Bree on as extra sub.

No one taking any responsibility. It’s turned to hit and hope. Don’t blame the kids - we lose it’s on Eckhert.

Think we’ll gift this away unless we can score in ET.

Two more nippers on - we obviously don’t want this.

Azaz really should have made more of the clearance and 1 on 1.

For Archer - and the crowd cheer!

And again Archer totally wastes a good chance.

Another fucking masterclass in how not to play football by Archer.