Derby County

[BlueinPLtwenty]

I`m not sure they will come aiming for a point. They have got a good away record but have lost 6 matches, including Barnsley, Bolton & Stevenage. The only top 6ish side they have beaten is Peterborough. Therefore the suggestion is that they are vulnerable away from home. In the caldron of a night match under the lights at Fratton Park perhaps they might fold. We hope

[Sam_Brown]

I’m hopeful for a performance akin to the one against Bolton. I’ve been to three games this season and we won all three. Here’s hoping it’s 4 out of 4!

Mathematically I’d take a draw against Derby and Bolton but I’d like to see a bit of swagger and dominate the remainder of the season. Let’s go out with a bang. Not limping over the finish line!

[Portchesterblue2]

If I was in their position I wouldn't come for a point, I would be coming for a win. They are 6 clear of Bolton, who have a game in hand on them. I am quite sure they will take a point, but 3 would be far more preferable surely.

[Pompey1984+1]

It doesn't matter what they come for - we can beat anyone in this league.

Our team are, together and focused.

[Hamburg Skate]

Brings back happy memories.!
Lets hope for a similar result.

[No Shot Sherlock]

I’ve been to three games this season and we won all three. Here’s hoping it’s 4 out of 4!

Pah, that's nothing, I've not seen Pompey lose since BC*





(* Before Covid)

[NSRailings]

Our team are, together and focused.

Exactly. There's a huge squad feeling going on that will see us over the line. Whatever happens on Tuesday, complacency won't be allowed

[Pompey55]

Whatever happens on Tuesday Derby fans will still be boasting that they have the best average away support in league one and maybe the same next season
I looked it up maybe it’s because our average trip is third only to Carlisle and Exeter at 340 miles whilst theirs is equal shortest average trip at 210 miles
Guess those midweek treks are so much more difficult for them

[Pompey1984+1]

Whatever happens on Tuesday Derby fans will still be boasting that they have the best average away support in league one and maybe the same next season
I looked it up maybe it’s because our average trip is third only to Carlisle and Exeter at 340 miles whilst theirs is equal shortest average trip at 210 miles
Guess those midweek treks are so much more difficult for them

Points win the league.

[Blue Walter]

I would think that tonights game concerning Bolton will have a bearing on how Derby approach tomorrows game. From our position, as it stands, Bolton need to win 4 more games than us to get above us from 6 remaining games. If they fail to win tonight that deficit changes to 5 games. From Derby's prospective they are 6 points ahead having played 1 more game. That means Bolton need to win one more game and a draw more than Derby as Derby have a better goal difference. That is how it stands now but a failure by Bolton tonight will mean Derby will be two/ three game to the advantage. This being the case could see Derby modify their approach against us to being more cautious tomorrow night.

Looking at the Derby fans forum most posters think their team will struggle against Pompey and predict a defeat. However, they are confident that their team will accrue enough points to get promotion. Also they believe that their cause is helped by Bolton having to play Pompey, which they think Bolton will lose. There is still Bullish talk or their team winning the league, which is what the Derby players are saying is possible and is their aim.

[meakinsl]

Well Bolton didn’t mess about - put 5 past Reading, mind you in a former life we put 7 past them !

[Pompey55]

Today doesn’t change the situation for us it’s still 8 points from 6 games to be 100% sure that’s assuming Bolton win every remaining game
Or 7 from 6 if it’s Peterborough or Barnsley again winning every game
However these results today put real pressure on Derby to win games so don’t expect them to sit back and play for a draw tomorrow which should benefit us on the break with the pace we have up front
Maybe play Bishop as a 10 with Yengi up front to exploit that pace even more

[Walnut Whip]

Well Bolton didn’t mess about - put 5 past Reading, mind you in a former life we put 7 past them !

To be fair Meakins we should have scored at least 7 ourselves today missing two simple one on ones with the keeper and giving away two silly goals faffing about at the back. All in all though we were brilliant today and when we play at that pace few can live with us. Obviously I’m hoping you beat Derby tomorrow but the danger is you slack off and they pinch the win which despite your apparent unassailable lead could lead to you slipping up if you also lose to ourselves. Clearly you want to consolidate both promotion and the title as soon as possible so even settling for a draw could hamper that. Results should never be taken for granted especially at this time of the season so I’m sure Mousino will want to get the job done as soon as possible so good luck tomorrow and a 2 or 3 goal margin win would be even more appreciated.

[Pompey55]

Well Bolton didn’t mess about - put 5 past Reading, mind you in a former life we put 7 past them !

To be fair Meakins we should have scored at least 7 ourselves today missing two simple one on ones with the keeper and giving away two silly goals faffing about at the back. All in all though we were brilliant today and when we play at that pace few can live with us. Obviously I’m hoping you beat Derby tomorrow but the danger is you slack off and they pinch the win which despite your apparent unassailable lead could lead to you slipping up if you also lose to ourselves. Clearly you want to consolidate both promotion and the title as soon as possible so even settling for a draw could hamper that. Results should never be taken for granted especially at this time of the season so I’m sure Mousino will want to get the job done as soon as possible so good luck tomorrow and a 2 or 3 goal margin win would be even more appreciated.

Fair comments but to be honest many of us don’t give a monkeys about the title anywhere in the top 2 will do just to get out of this league
Let’s be honest ourselves Derby and Bolton should not be at this bl**dy level
Just a point regarding Bolton do you as a fan condone the rip off prices they charge away fans
£30 for a league one game plus £19 for a kid and the fact they have only given us 2400 tickets at these prices when others got 5000

[Pompey1984+1]

Speak for yourself, having been top for so long not to win the league would be bitterly disappointing.

Also, I don't quite get the animosity towards league one - it's certainly more fun winning games than losing more... Which is likely to happen should we be promoted.