Pompey bringing on centre half Jack Whatmough for Carl Baker, and Conor Chaplin for Kyle Bennett. So playing three at the back.
Gary Roberts scores for Pompey with a left foot shot, in the 73rd minute. please log in to view this image
That's his 8th goal of the season, level with Conor Chaplin. Express FM said moments earlier, why on earth didn't Cookie take Roberts off instead of Carl Baker !
2-0 to Pompey, with a 25 yarder from Amine Linganzi - his first for the club. please log in to view this image
3-0 to Pompey with a goal from centre back Jack Whatmough - his first goal for the club ? please log in to view this image
Still can't quite believe how we played in the second half !! Three at the back worked superbly for us., with three tall dominant centre halves. The statistics say it all...... Home Team Carlisle - Away Team Portsmouth Possession Home 44% Away 56% Shots Home 7 Away 15 Shots on Target Home 3 Away 7 Corners Home 6 Away 7 Fouls Home 12 Away 6
Have you finally cracked consistency? Funnily enough I used to read comment after comment from your Manager on the beeb football website. Mister make a quote. Often it was to bemoan something or other. Lately though he has been noticeable by his absence from there and perhaps is concetrating on actual management now hence the upturn. Westley has overtaken as Mr Rent-a-Quote. Damned good result for you today given the other results as well.
Cheers sensible. Paul Cook has just turned 50, so he is "all grown up" now. He seems to let his assistant manager Leam Richardson do a lot of the interviews now. Carlisle matched and nullified us in the first half, but we came out a totally different team after the break, and they couldn't cope. Three points behind Carlisle, with a game in hand, and a far superior goal difference ! Luvvly Jubbly !!