please log in to view this image PORTSMOUTH v WATFORD please log in to view this image Fratton Park Monday 21st April 2025 Kick Off : 1500 BST please log in to view this image Poor Tom must be in a state of despair. He sees a first half display against a team, destined for the top flight, as good as anything he would have wanted, deteriorate into an utter shambles after the break. You might expect a reaction from the young players who are not used to the darker side of the game, but to have two of your most experienced players, who have been around, lose their heads is not what you would expect. With players out for the season, the team already had a bit of a makeshift look about it, so he now has to go back to the drawing board; and alter the formation to accommodate the players he does have. The trip to the south coast suddenly looks even more difficult than it did before. We have saved some of our poorest displays against teams struggling to avoid the drop. After their display Friday when they put five goals past Norwich, Pompey are almost safe, being six points off the bottom three. At the time of writing, there is no team news or officials appointed.
Do we shout 'Penalty' every time there is a challenge outside the box? Just in the interest of diplomacy, I mean.
Our Officials SAM ALLISON please log in to view this image Hristo Karaivanov and Matthew Jones Fourth Official : James Linington
Sissoko gets a two match suspension for his little indiscretion against Burnley - personally I hope TC drops him for the last match too.
Central defender Kevin Keben is once again in contention to make his first appearance for Watford since February 23. The Cameroonian has been beset with injuries since signing from Toulouse in the summer and has played only 154 minutes. Young forward Zavier Massiah-Edwards is also available again after completing a spell on the sidelines due to concussion protocols. The teenager took a blow to the head when he came on as a substitute in the recent win over Hull City and therefore had to sit out the games against West Brom and Burnley.
The crowd didn’t like Allison, but Matej and were impressed with how he man-managed the players last time we had him.
