Harry_SFC

I think the only real difference is Boro now have a quality striker, something they didn't have last season. He seems to be able to play Saturday/Tuesday no problem - where as we have to manage Larin game by game.

Feel like we have to win this one really. A loss would put us 10 points behind the leaders already.

Yeah, I do actually think they will go up this season unfortunately.

JWP was playing very narrow which did allow Bree space to get forward but we certainly missed something defensively down that side without Matsuki.

Their two best players (Toure and McLean) are both out injured too.

I'm Mannings biggest critic but he did quite well yesterday overall. He struggled at the start of the second half because Scienza totally neglected his defensive duties and often found himself totally outnumbered down the left. You're right about the pass for Larin. That was a cracker.

I thought Bragg was tentative up until the red card. Looked nervous on the ball and yeah I think the occasion got the better of him.

I thought Manning put in some very decent balls today - as you say no one seemed to attack the right areas.

Not sure they mustered up one clear chance if we're honest. A few promising situations and lots of shots from in and around the box but all way off target. It was as comfortable as you're likely to get playing with 10 men.

Very good EFL striker and a proper decent guy.

As much JWP has been decent since he's come back - I can't help but feel we've got to have Jander back in CM with Downes. Thought Jander was class as soon as he came on today.

He certainly missed the clear foul on Azaz which in turn led to the poor tackle by him.

He would've been sent off if we weren't already down to 10, I'm sure. Not that it should matter. Must admit Pompey are in trouble this season. I know they've got injuries but they looked very poor all round.

What a week for the fans and for Tonda. Thought his in game management was superb today. Should never have started Bragg but I'll let him off for that.

Thinking back to that home game last season. Long balls up to 5 ft Cameron Archer. Just ridiculous. Play our football and we'll have too much for them.