MOTM v Pompey



None really stood out but Willis and leadbitter were solid, special mention for Charlie wyke who looked like he understood what it was all about today. Not perfect but a good effort and gave them a game.
 
Gooch or Willis, Gooch off the ball in the second half was excellent
First half I thought Gooch was quiet, then I thought "he's not getting forward much". Then I heard the commentator express surprise that Portsmouth weren't having their usual joy down their left and I realised how hard Gooch and O'Nien were working together.
Second half Gooch was busy at both ends of the pitch.
 
Gooch and McLaughlin had very good games. Was brilliant to see some urgency, driving with the ball and causing problems for the defence for once.
 
You could see them getting back into it. Made both CBs look like league one plodders. The lad with the top knot shit his pants once Wyke came on. It also gave both a McGeady and Maguire a lift.

Spot on. Burgess looked like Franz Beckenbauer until Charlie gave him something to think about. Ross needs to find a way of playing McNulty off him. Hardly worth suggesting Grigg for that role.
 

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