Harry_SFC

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.

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.

Can't say I'm surprised. Generally he's failed at the majority of the clubs he's managed. His best season was our Championship one and even then we should've done better than we did. His tactics don't work, it's as simple as that.

Agreed. Given Matsuki on the other side isn't a natural wide player he'll more than likely come inside more so we don't want Scienza doing that too.

And that is going to be extended even further. If I'm being honest I'm going into this hell of a lot more confident than either of the two games last season, that's for sure. Unless we do something stupid like get an early sending off, I think we win this one comfortably.

I doubt they will. I'm not sure how much it's in their interests to keep this going on for any longer, especially given we've already received plenty of other punishments.

Whilst some of his decisions in away games have been a bit dodgy I don't really blame him. It's more the recruitment who left us with not a lot to come off the bench.

Tbf to him he's been ok throughout this whole thing. Their fans and media though... Jesus. Absolute weapons.

Tony Pulis recently came out and said he did it, we know Bielsa did it. It's common over Europe and probably the rest of the world. The main rule is not in place if you observe another team outside of 72 hours before the game. It's not as big a deal as he's making out at all.

Imagine the club will just want to draw a line now but I totally agree.

Has Tonda shagged your Mrs or something? I think everyone was a bit pissed off for various reasons, including with Tonda for what happened. However, sacking him or wanting him to be punished further would be clear self sabotage. Why would anyone want that?

Just goes to show what a ridiculous decision it was to kick us out of that final. The EFL are corrupt as fuck. Let's hope this news gives everyone a lift and we can smash those fuckers on Sunday.

He is not posting an opinion though. He's pretending to be ITK when clearly he knows fuck all.

If he has any sort of groin injury I can't see him playing next Saturday. The last thing I'd want is for them to rush him back and him make it worse, then Long has to come on and Peretz is out for months. Groin injuries are notorious for healing problems. You've got an ex-international keeper sitting on his arse. Get him in the side.

Peretz would be back in, I'm sure of it. However he hasn't quite hit the levels of last season. Both in terms of shot stopping and especially distribution. Maybe Ramsdale coming in and playing well could give him some extra motivation?