Their goal was out of the blue and allowed them to go at us. Keeper should have done better there but we got away with it. Overall a deserved win though and that is what we need to take away from the game.
if we had signed Alberto Morgań for a free on January 1st we’d all be marvelling at how we’ve got a solid 21 year old to build up.
We’ve got the core of a good squad here, Fraser and Aneke only add to that. Get the summer recruitment right and we’ll be a very good side next season.
Great win. A bit fortunate on the one hand, but no more than we deserved. We looked a lot more like the hard running, pressing side from when Jacko started and we largely dominated the midfield.
CBT one of his better games for us, always an outlet and a threat going forward. Aneke oozes class and at times the game looks too easy for him. Gilbey didn't have his best game but he put himself about and his pressing and willingness to run beyond the strikers is very important to how we play. Albie looked very good, when he got on the ball, good things happened, and he put himself about and pressed well. Matthews very solid at RWB, all of their best attacks after the first five minutes went down the other side and Matthews had an excellent cross in for the first goal. And Washington worked hard, knitted things together, and scored a poachers' goal. Only thing missing was that wayward shot at the end.
Special praise for Dobson and Clare. Dobson just hoovers up everything that comes near him and stops so many attacks. And Clare was just everywhere tonight, from some excellent, vital interventions to winning headers to overlapping and providing the cross for the second. My MOTM tonight.
It's so weird to think both were frozen out under Adkins and were held up as examples of a failed summer window. And now, the two of them along with Stockley, are the redeeming features of the summer window.
Good result, and quite enjoyed it. Played well as a team and should have taken more of our chances. 2 consecutive wins in the league. Hope a run is starting. Aneke is a menace, hilarious to watch.
Aneke, Innis and Famewo. The trinity of the bastards
Travelling Charlton fans were immense and thoroughly deserved being there to see a very good performance and a fine win. Sean Clare outstanding, CBT, Albie and Inniss also tremendous. Loved it, despite the late jitters.
Gilbey put in a shift and you need that. His game was a bit off its best but he was unlucky hitting the post. We have to stick with the guy because he is very high end at this level. The angle was difficult for him. Clare had his best game for us and was immense. The defence needs Innis and he gives defenders problems for set pieces too. CBT had a great game but had a few bad decisions. Washington should have got another but worked hard. Aneke is hard to play against. I thought the disallowed goal was harsh.
Better performance. Actully played some nice stuff at times. After the opening 10 mins I didnt see that coming, we looked shaky at the back and vulnerable down both flanks.
Ultimately, we arent a great team, so if you are going to win games the work rate has to be spot on. For whatever reason that has been lacking in recent weeks, was definitely back tonight.
Clare was superb and my MOM. Looked like an absolute Rolls Royce of a player tonight. Best game I have seen CBT have for us and had that first half shot gone in, he may now be the holder of our best goal ever title!
Still concerns me how fragile we looked after Innis went off. Hopefully Lavelle isn't far off. Innis was limping when he left the field so who knows whethe he is gong to miss games again.
Chuks started slowly but was a real handful over all. What was he playing at at the end though? You can't be putting an arm on the Ref. Pretty sure he has been booked for stupid petualant reactions in all 3 games since he has been back.
If only Gilbey's ball skills were as good as his engine? Bloke never stops running.
Wil be interested to see where Fraser fits as I doubt he has come to sit on the bench, assume it will be for Glbey.
Very strange that neither of the other loan signings were even on the bench?
Overall a deserved win, but missed chances ended up making it far harder work than it should have been.
And bloody hell, Jackson did not look well at all! Assume he had a Covid test beforehand!!!
red nose Jackson, looks like he has a bad cold .. very good performance for 70 minutes, then Inniss goes off and our defence is struggling .. Pearce is a totally different type to Inniiss, he and Clare (who had a super game) is not a good fit etc etc ..
anyway, 3 points well won, Morgan had a good one, the much maligned Matthews had a good one and played a vital role in both goals .. a worry is that neither Aneke nor Inniss finished the game and I REALLY hope that we're not back to 'managing minutes', we need our best players doing the full stretch .. as I say, 70 minutes total control, 20 mins struggle, a win is a win
To be fair to him he didn’t try and say that’s why they lost and they were unlucky, he was clearly disappointed with his teams performance. So respect for that.
WOW - The Sky coverage after the game, just shocking - Briefly chat with CBT and Washington - Then quick back to Deadline Day, when its being covered on another bloody channel
If I heard it wrong apologies, sure they said Aiden O'Brien was OUR new signing.
To be fair to him he didn’t try and say that’s why they lost and they were unlucky, he was clearly disappointed with his teams performance. So respect for that.
Danny Cowley looked like a man under great pressure, he looks a lot older since arriving in Pompey .. as you say, he fronted up and made no excuses
WOW - The Sky coverage after the game, just shocking - Briefly chat with CBT and Washington - Then quick back to Deadline Day, when its being covered on another bloody channel
If I heard it wrong apologies, sure they said Aiden O'Brien was OUR new signing.
Didn’t see that coming at all , although I hadn’t done my homework and realised how utter shit Pompey currently are .
Thought it was pretty scrappy bur we had that touch more class than them . Pompey 2 points from 4 games previous and us 4 points from our previous 5 games meant neither side were brimming with confidence . We were definitely the better side and deserved to win , thanks Lino and Pompey defender .
Jackovid looked and sounded awful .
Most importantly we are safe now and embarrassingly I had a little tot up to see how far we are behind the play offs , now if we can just win our next ten games…
Best performance for quite a while and a great atmosphere too. They shaded the opening 15 and closing 15 minutes. We dominated the hour in the middle and thoroughly deserved the win. CBT, Inniss, Dobson and Washington were the stand out players for me. Claire and Morgan also noteworthy. We look so much better when we're confident and direct. Finally got to give credit to our fans, top form tonight.
Positives aside, there are still some things we could improve on. Delivery at set pieces isn't all that, would like to see more creativity and greater accuracy. We looked more than a little leggy at the end (and rightly so, given the effort), but I didn't feel the subs freshened things up as much as they might. Chuks needs to calm down a bit, he could easily have got sent off for a completely nutso reason.
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if we had signed Alberto Morgań for a free on January 1st we’d all be marvelling at how we’ve got a solid 21 year old to build up.
CBT one of his better games for us, always an outlet and a threat going forward. Aneke oozes class and at times the game looks too easy for him. Gilbey didn't have his best game but he put himself about and his pressing and willingness to run beyond the strikers is very important to how we play. Albie looked very good, when he got on the ball, good things happened, and he put himself about and pressed well. Matthews very solid at RWB, all of their best attacks after the first five minutes went down the other side and Matthews had an excellent cross in for the first goal. And Washington worked hard, knitted things together, and scored a poachers' goal. Only thing missing was that wayward shot at the end.
Special praise for Dobson and Clare. Dobson just hoovers up everything that comes near him and stops so many attacks. And Clare was just everywhere tonight, from some excellent, vital interventions to winning headers to overlapping and providing the cross for the second. My MOTM tonight.
It's so weird to think both were frozen out under Adkins and were held up as examples of a failed summer window. And now, the two of them along with Stockley, are the redeeming features of the summer window.
This team is bipolar, very odd one to follow.
Ultimately, we arent a great team, so if you are going to win games the work rate has to be spot on. For whatever reason that has been lacking in recent weeks, was definitely back tonight.
Clare was superb and my MOM. Looked like an absolute Rolls Royce of a player tonight. Best game I have seen CBT have for us and had that first half shot gone in, he may now be the holder of our best goal ever title!
Still concerns me how fragile we looked after Innis went off. Hopefully Lavelle isn't far off. Innis was limping when he left the field so who knows whethe he is gong to miss games again.
Chuks started slowly but was a real handful over all. What was he playing at at the end though? You can't be putting an arm on the Ref. Pretty sure he has been booked for stupid petualant reactions in all 3 games since he has been back.
If only Gilbey's ball skills were as good as his engine? Bloke never stops running.
Wil be interested to see where Fraser fits as I doubt he has come to sit on the bench, assume it will be for Glbey.
Very strange that neither of the other loan signings were even on the bench?
Overall a deserved win, but missed chances ended up making it far harder work than it should have been.
And bloody hell, Jackson did not look well at all! Assume he had a Covid test beforehand!!!
anyway, 3 points well won, Morgan had a good one, the much maligned Matthews had a good one and played a vital role in both goals .. a worry is that neither Aneke nor Inniss finished the game and I REALLY hope that we're not back to 'managing minutes', we need our best players doing the full stretch .. as I say, 70 minutes total control, 20 mins struggle, a win is a win
Battling performance and a deserved victory. Just hope Chuks and Inniss aren't out for the rest of the season.
Pompey 2 points from 4 games previous and us 4 points from our previous 5 games meant neither side were brimming with confidence .
We were definitely the better side and deserved to win , thanks Lino and Pompey defender .
Jackovid looked and sounded awful .
Most importantly we are safe now and embarrassingly I had a little tot up to see how far we are behind the play offs , now if we can just win our next ten games…
100% League One next year , yippee
Positives aside, there are still some things we could improve on. Delivery at set pieces isn't all that, would like to see more creativity and greater accuracy. We looked more than a little leggy at the end (and rightly so, given the effort), but I didn't feel the subs freshened things up as much as they might. Chuks needs to calm down a bit, he could easily have got sent off for a completely nutso reason.