Portsmouth v Blackpool Official Matchday Thread 20.02.21

Mitchell is fast, can make a difference.

Yates did so well for the goal.

Area to improve is going forward and passing, improved towards the end of the game.
 
Jerry Yates had absolutely rubbish service all game and goes ahead and creates a goal out of nothing for himself. Players that get goals out of nothing are much harder to find and more valuable than a poacher picking off chance after chance. Without Yates it’s just the one point today. Even Aguero wouldn’t have scored with that service.
 
That's a great 3 points, we were the better team first 15 minutes and last 25 minutes, but we reduced them to absolutely nothing apart from the great goal line block from Husband. I thought the back 4 were excellent, Kaikai MOM, Yates never gives up and I am glad we have him. I thought Elliot and Mitchell made the difference with their attacking creative football. They have to be in with a shout of starting on Tuesday. We don't need 2 defensive midfielders, so not sure how he will choose.
 
A superb result today...I will take 1-0 s to the end of the season.A couple of late bold subs made the difference....we are really becoming a team hard to beat.

COYP
 
Top stuff. Didn't see a thing of it, but I know we deserved it. If we can get on a roll we could easily break into the play off spots. All about timing...
 
Just watched Jerry s goal again, looks even better. Such determination, hope it gives him the confidence to get the ball outside the area and just run at it. Very very bright moment in a workmanlike performance
 
Fantastic win, looked like a different side when embodying came on. Wether it’s because Pompey tired I dunno. Just looked infinitely quicker past the half way line. I though the defence was superb, hardly gave them a sniff. Husband looked good and Gabriel oozes class IMO. He would be a superb signing if we could make it happen. Great finish from Jerry and very impressed with having limited scraps to feed on to then bang in a quality finish is superb. Still we’re not playing great but grinding out results.....sign of a good side? I still feel we’re massively missing CJ and once he’s fit and 100% with hopefully Gary goals we could be on fire
 
A clean sheet with yet another centre back pairing is impressive. I know Pompey didn't threaten much apart from their diving around but we didn't let them. Well done lads.
 
Gabriel - what a player he’s turning out to be MOM for me amongst some sterling performances

Thought he was great today, very assured both defensively and going forward. That back heel in their box towards the end was a moment of brilliance that nearly played us in, would have been a quality move had we scored!

Can I also say that we looked very good at the back today despite the chopping and changing due to injuries etc. A promising sign!
 
Considering (for me) our 3 best players are out injured, to be grinding out results like that is quality.

7 points off the play offs with 3 games in hand of many.
 
i think its a fair result, tight game, Portsmouth had more possession but didnt really do anything, thought Husband aad a superb game at CH, our defence and two central midfielders nulified them most of the time, without ever getting complete control. Kai kai in the second half in a more central role was a lot more involved he looked as though he was enjoying himself as well, thought it was an odd decsion to take him off. Yates didnt have a great deal of service but he looks as though hes going to get on the end of things, superbly taken goal. Happy happy happy
 
Serious question, how do you have the nerve to post such garbage about Yates and then post this. Not the first time either.

About time you watched what he does in games, and appreciate a quality player.
Oh don’t be so precious you big girls blouse. Football is entertainment and everyone has a different view. My post was a gag and for the record I’m not a massive fan of Yates or Critchley and apologies if that’s not allowed nowadays. Good goal though I’ll admit that 👍
 
It's an unexpected win. A bit uninspiring at times, but credit for 100% effort, resilience and a brilliant goal. Hopefully the return of Hamilton and Madine will give us more up top. Up the Pool.
A very fair assessment I think although I’d give a special mention for the defence!
 
A Quality finish to finish a poor game. The difference between the teams. well done Jerry.
 
Just re watched the goal and good play from Embleton to take the ball down out the air, didn't try and hoof clear it and one touch and pass to Yates who rolled their player brilliantly and burst at goal, sidestepped to create the space and angle and drilled the finish right into the corner.

Brilliant, but without composure of the touch and pass it wouldn't happen.

Hopefully we show more composure like that.
 
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