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POST-MATCH THREAD: Portsmouth vs Charlton Athletic: Saturday 11th November 2023 | KO 3:00 PM
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A visit to the south coast to face top-of-the-league—and unbeaten in twenty-five—Portsmouth was on the cards today, a fixture we tend to get the better of. And, whilst we didn’t come away with all three points, this was something of a spectacle. Portsmouth got out to a great start, but we weathered that and put together a period of pressure of our own. We created chances, but lacked anything clear cut and we were less than decisive in front of goal. By halftime the two sides were only separated by an impressive volley from just outside the box that gave Ashley Maynard-Brewer no chance.
Pompey started brightly again in the second half, but it was Charlton that struck first to level the score through the in-form Alfie May. A penalty was awarded just minutes after to put Portsmouth back in control. Appleton made changes and Charlton proved scrappy, conjuring a number of chances to turn the result around. Conor McGrandles found himself nodding home, again narrowly beating the keeper at the near post.
Large parts of the game were end to end. We showed fight to get back into it on both occasions. Their keeper was beaten twice at his near post, where Ashley Maynard-Brewer made a number of amazing saves and suffered one unfortunate rush of blood to the head that resulted in the penalty.
Portsmouth 2 Charlton 2
Over to you.
Pompey started brightly again in the second half, but it was Charlton that struck first to level the score through the in-form Alfie May. A penalty was awarded just minutes after to put Portsmouth back in control. Appleton made changes and Charlton proved scrappy, conjuring a number of chances to turn the result around. Conor McGrandles found himself nodding home, again narrowly beating the keeper at the near post.
Large parts of the game were end to end. We showed fight to get back into it on both occasions. Their keeper was beaten twice at his near post, where Ashley Maynard-Brewer made a number of amazing saves and suffered one unfortunate rush of blood to the head that resulted in the penalty.
Portsmouth 2 Charlton 2
Over to you.
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great result, great display, kudos to all ... how we have such an edge over them is amazing8
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Very Very well deserved point, the very least we deserved, and McGrandels scores the equaliser, but we should have had that pen from Alfie's shot, a clear handball, right in front of the useless ref8
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Sure, we should have had a penalty for handball and theirs came from a rash challenge from Ash who was otherwise outstanding but absolutely no moaning today. That was a cracking game in which we held our own against a very good Pompey team in great form and at the top of the table. It genuinely could have gone either way. I hope it was even better for the travelling addicks as it was to watch on Charlton TV.
Great defensive resilience today. Lloyd Jones is fast becoming an excellent signing and Tayo Edun also had a very good game.
We’ve just got to take that kind of performance into the next three league games. Do that and we’ll likely be up in or very close to the play off positions. Much more like it!
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Now that was an enjoyable game of football.
So many times in the last couple of seasons it's bee boring to watch, but today was most enjoyable.
Away to the top of the league side unbeaten all season and every player gave 100%.
Maynard Brewer was absolutely brilliant apart from giving away the penalty.
Alfie May will become a Charlton legend.
This season ain't over yet.
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I will gladly take that and well done for keep going. At work and just got off plant and when i saw it was 2-2 i thought i bet we conceded a late goal. Great to see it was us for a change. And well done McGrandles.14
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Not there, but so envious of those in the away end when the second equaliser went in. Well done Al. Great noisy support could be heard all game.3
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I'll say this for Appleton - you can debate some of his tactics or selection choices if you want but the fitness, resilience and character of the squad under his leadership is vastly improved.
There is more work needing doing before this squad becomes genuine promotion challengers but in terms of pure effort and persistence it's as good as it has been since Bowyer lost his marbles.30 -
Great result, away, against the top of the table, in form team who aren’t shipping many goals.
Just hope we get reinforcements in the new year as we have little or no depth.
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Today’s Charlton Life pie selection: McHumbles28
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You had many doubters but well played McPotentiallyusefulsquadplayer.8
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Oh Dobbo. That had 2-3 written all over it 🙁.13
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Proper game, team gave their all.
Kinda felt sorry for McGrandles after he scored. Sure he'd have loved to have celebrated that properly but clearly doesn't feel wanted here. Hopefully a turning point for him.11 -
Great game. Fair result. Very pleased that we kept going and pleased for McGrandles. Hope it marks a change in fortune for him.
As for their keeper, ha ha ha, you deserved that.20 -
pleased with that, you can't do much better than going to the leaders, taking them all the way and having the last laugh .. terrific4
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Next three games all very winnable, in fact our next 6 or 7 are (arguably apart from Barnsley) - we could be in the top 6 for Christmas/new years !11
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Totally agree.Stig said:Great game. Fair result. Very pleased that we kept going and pleased for McGrandles. Hope it marks a change in fortune for him.
As for their keeper, ha ha ha, you deserved that.
Their keeper was a nasty cheating cnut.5 -
Portsmouth are our new Sunderland2
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Great result for the team, I really hope the CM goal gives him a really big boost, just hope he can find that form that has deserted him, he could without doubt be a really good asset for the team, and regardless of what has been said we will be 100% behind him!6
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Who had Mcgrandles as hero on their bingo card0
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Good interview with him on Charlton Live. He's had a tough time. Curbs saying it's a new start for him. Seems to be in a good space.4
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Loved it. Pride, heart, effort. Great result5
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Great game. AMB made some cracking saves to keep us in it/make up for the pen. Shame about Dobbo’s touch in the last seconds1
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Cheered us all up. Well done team and fans there2
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I think everyone heard my shouts from the Concorde Lounge at Heathrow T5. The waiters seemed to understand my enjoyment. My loudness was caused by Ipods and plenty of champagne 🍾
My ten hour flight will be enjoyable 🥂19 -
How can the refereeing be so bad week in week out?
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What a great day out.
Arrived just before KO after a slow tour of South London on the club coach, watched the game through a goal net
But what a brilliant game despite all that. Well done players and fans unlike, great atmosphere in a real football ground.
Only sour notes; the usual shit Homer of a ref. Pompey GK needs to take look at a replay , first apologise to Alfie May, then his team mates . What an embarrassment of a player.0 -
Wondered if they'dThe Prince-e-Paul said:Good interview with him on Charlton Live. He's had a tough time. Curbs saying it's a new start for him. Seems to be in a good space.
interview him. What more was said?0
