Derby Away

[NSRailings]

We're an extra Saydee away from being a top squad. We had a positive attitude today

[eltorrro]

We're an extra Saydee away from being a top squad. We had a positive attitude today

You could be right but can't see anything in Whyte and thought Lane was pretty ineffective today.

What I did see was how much Anjorin needs more time to get acclimatised to lge 1. Thought he looked like a rabbit in the headlights and not into it at all. Lets hope he comes good.

[Pompey1984+1]

Was it even a penalty?

[eltorrro]

Was it even a penalty?

Well the ball did hit his arm which was raised and not in a 'natural' position (wherever that would have been at the time?) and he wasn't looking at the ball or aware of it's flight.
I think most refs would have given it because they really like the attention it aims towards them.

In my day it would not have been a penalty but in todays format...yes it was!!

[Pompey1984+1]

Was it even a penalty?

Well the ball did hit his arm which was raised and not in a 'natural' position (wherever that would have been at the time?) and he wasn't looking at the ball or aware of it's flight.
I think most refs would have given it because they really like the attention it aims towards them.

In my day it would not have been a penalty but in todays format...yes it was!!

From where I was stood it looked very harsh.

Absolutely hit his arm, but what else was he meant to do?!

Good performance today, losing would have been a crime, but we should have had a couple before going behind.

[NSRailings]

Was it even a penalty?

These days, yes. But I think the recent rules have been introduced because of the amount of cheating/gamesmanship that's come into the game. The players need to clean up their act - particularly in the Prem and other higher leagues. Although asking for honesty in a league that's been corrupted by money is probably asking too much unfortunately.

Anyway, am encouraged by today. Looking forward to Tuesday. Fingers crossed Saydee isn't long term.

[PompeyExpat]

Great to see we didn’t give up and managed to get a point. My only worry is that we still are not putting away our chances.

[Pompey1984+1]

Quick back from the game.

Derby were poor, really poor. We played well but didn't really do enough to trouble their keeper, especially in the first half.

As the game went in it was becoming clearer that Derby would likely only score from a Pompey mistake or some weasly goal. Derby's brightest moments nearly all came from Pompey mistakes e.g. giving the ball away.

We looked in control for most of the match but we really need to put teams away when on top. I'd have like to have seen use take a few shots from range on occasions.

The players were really up for it, and they let out a lot of emotion when we equalised Norris running over to celebrate in front of the away fans.

The signs are promising but we do need to take our chances. Tuesday is a big game, the winner can go top of the league but we have absolutely nothing to fear.

[NSRailings]

but we have absolutely nothing to fear.

Exactly. That needs to be said in training etc. Mousinho has been more vocal about stepping things up this season and belief/ambition needs to be emphasized. I think Mousinho is finding his feet

JM was a defender, so I wonder whether it's taken some time to think in a more attacking way. Not a criticism.

[Pompey55]

Whyte??? What does he bring?

Just got home and the simple answer based on today f all who the hell thinks that he is a number 8 it didn’t work at Stevenage and it didn’t work today
Moushino is trying to prove a point as why else was he not substituted at some point rather than others

[Pompey55]

Was it even a penalty?

Yes but a soft one if it was handball then it’s a red card so take what you want from that decision ref was inconsistent and rubbish

[Pompey55]

Quick back from the game.

Derby were poor, really poor. We played well but didn't really do enough to trouble their keeper, especially in the first half.

As the game went in it was becoming clearer that Derby would likely only score from a Pompey mistake or some weasly goal. Derby's brightest moments nearly all came from Pompey mistakes e.g. giving the ball away.

We looked in control for most of the match but we really need to put teams away when on top. I'd have like to have seen use take a few shots from range on occasions.

The players were really up for it, and they let out a lot of emotion when we equalised Norris running over to celebrate in front of the away fans.

The signs are promising but we do need to take our chances. Tuesday is a big game, the winner can go top of the league but we have absolutely nothing to fear.

We came away disappointed that on the balance of play we should have won just the same old problem no creativity
Also yet again Robertson let himself down he wins a free kick and gets booked for the 5th time for being petulant someone needs to speak to him he’s no good playing games with a red card looming

[StMonkton]

I think the red card only applies if it is deemed ‘deliberate handball’, which was the old rule for any handball.

Similarly I think the red card for a foul in the box is only for clearly deliberate, not a genuine attempt to win the ball.

I’m happy to be corrected if someone knows better.

[Pompey55]

We're an extra Saydee away from being a top squad. We had a positive attitude today

You could be right but can't see anything in Whyte and thought Lane was pretty ineffective today.

What I did see was how much Anjorin needs more time to get acclimatised to lge 1. Thought he looked like a rabbit in the headlights and not into it at all. Lets hope he comes good.

Maybe play him instead of Whyte for a while if Saydee is not available can’t be any worse

[Pompey55]

All over them, then give a penalty away. Normal service will be resumed in the negativity forum.

Not at all we should have won all in all a good day out just spoiled by the referee