Portsmouth (H)
The last time we played pompey at home an old man scored a goal that made history; yesterday it could be argued saw an equally historic event. No, not Dyer playing 90 minutes, even more surprising, Freddie put his hand in his (our?) pocket and provided scarves for all. The first time since the club decided a week after a certain derby match to provide pack'a'macs to all affected by the loss of the roof we received something for nothing, and well received they were to!
Of late the atmosphere has been a little disappointing, not helped it has to be said by matters on the pitch. Yesterday this began to change. The team were fantastic and the crowd responded.
Given – Finished the NOTW, People and Mirror by half time, took to playing on his PSP in the second.
Cafu – Who knew?
Ramage – Good, solid, involved in the goal. Maturing well.
Bramble – Solid, dependable, good in the tackle, better in the head. Welcome back.
Taylor – Played like an old pro
Milner – involved, obviously enjoying the pace in the team which suffered for his injury.
Charlie – Looking more like the zog we know and love.
Parker – painful injury didn’t stop him playing on for 10 mins, almost scoring and keeping us ticking us over. Hailed off for his own good.
Butt (sub) – shaky start, no complaints (high praise indeed!)
Emre – okay, need to be more involved, stay on his feet and learn to tackle, best game in a while.
Dyer – Outstanding, full of running and purpose, hopefully the headless chicken with no end product has been left with the injuries. The biggest impact on this team.
Martins – Leaning all the time, out jumped Campbell and Primus regularly, strong on the ball, perfectly good goal disallowed.
Antoine the man (sub Milner)– worth every penny.
This was more like the toon under Roeder last year, good on the ball fast feet and the confidence is coming back. No move in the league table this time but the smoggies are only 3pts ahead. Tough game against Reading follows the UEFA cup game where you can expect to see Roeder and Pearson lining up at the back to cover for injuries.
On that theme I cannot recall hearing Roeder make one comment about injuries to date and we are literally down to fit 11 players, and I wouldn’t call some of them 1st teamers. Class act!
The last time we played pompey at home an old man scored a goal that made history; yesterday it could be argued saw an equally historic event. No, not Dyer playing 90 minutes, even more surprising, Freddie put his hand in his (our?) pocket and provided scarves for all. The first time since the club decided a week after a certain derby match to provide pack'a'macs to all affected by the loss of the roof we received something for nothing, and well received they were to!
Of late the atmosphere has been a little disappointing, not helped it has to be said by matters on the pitch. Yesterday this began to change. The team were fantastic and the crowd responded.
Given – Finished the NOTW, People and Mirror by half time, took to playing on his PSP in the second.
Cafu – Who knew?
Ramage – Good, solid, involved in the goal. Maturing well.
Bramble – Solid, dependable, good in the tackle, better in the head. Welcome back.
Taylor – Played like an old pro
Milner – involved, obviously enjoying the pace in the team which suffered for his injury.
Charlie – Looking more like the zog we know and love.
Parker – painful injury didn’t stop him playing on for 10 mins, almost scoring and keeping us ticking us over. Hailed off for his own good.
Butt (sub) – shaky start, no complaints (high praise indeed!)
Emre – okay, need to be more involved, stay on his feet and learn to tackle, best game in a while.
Dyer – Outstanding, full of running and purpose, hopefully the headless chicken with no end product has been left with the injuries. The biggest impact on this team.
Martins – Leaning all the time, out jumped Campbell and Primus regularly, strong on the ball, perfectly good goal disallowed.
Antoine the man (sub Milner)– worth every penny.
This was more like the toon under Roeder last year, good on the ball fast feet and the confidence is coming back. No move in the league table this time but the smoggies are only 3pts ahead. Tough game against Reading follows the UEFA cup game where you can expect to see Roeder and Pearson lining up at the back to cover for injuries.
On that theme I cannot recall hearing Roeder make one comment about injuries to date and we are literally down to fit 11 players, and I wouldn’t call some of them 1st teamers. Class act!
posted by AnotherGeordie at
11:48
2 Comments:
A welcome return for the match reviews, much appreciated.
As for the injury list,correct me if im wrong but my understanding is:
Krul: recovering from surgery (6 weeks - though no pressure as we have cover)
Harper: needs an op but this will be delayed until after the frankfurt match as he is the only senior european cover (4 - 6 weeks after op)
Carr: Stubbed toe, almost recovered (could make the reading game?)
Babayaro: lost track, (?)
Ollie: Out of shape also with back and thigh problems? not expected to be considered this season regardless of fitness
Moore: Hamstring Problems, given the problems he had this year i wouldnt want to rush him but for any other player youd look at 4-6 weeks
Tayls: Was carrying a hamstring strain after the arsenal game, has this cleared fully or is he playing through lack of numbers?
Milner: Hip problem (reading a possibility)
Duff: ? (6- 8 weeks)
Charlie: carrying a knock (Franfurt could be okay)
Parker: Pulled back muscle (?)
Dyer: Roeder is restricting his playing time to ease him back (unlikley to play till reading)
Shola: Hip Op (Out till next season)
Owen: Double knee op (out till next season)
So by my count thats 14 senior players out or seriously doubtful for thursdays game. On the positive side five of that list (Carr, Tayls, Milner, Charlie, Dyer) should hopefully be back to fighting weight by the reading game
Kind of,
Babayaro - Lost Plot (3 wks)
Oli - Hip (Season)
Tayls - Played like all okay
Parker - could be a problem, know more soon.
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