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SBT

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Clearly all is not well if they’ve had to replace the assistant manager. They’re in absolute freefall, Rooney looks completely out of his depth once again. They’re sure to go down if he stays.
 
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Brighton Sky Blue

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Their home form kept them up last season and they’ve relied on it even more this time. If that also starts to tank then he has to go.
 
Skyblueweeman

Skyblueweeman

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Pompey starting to hit a bit of form just before we play them. The return of Colby Bishop seems to have given them a spark after a slow start to the season.
 
TomRad85

TomRad85

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Skyblueweeman said:
Just had to Wiki him as I wasn't aware that he was there but yeah you're right.

Pompey fans were gutted when he missed the start of the season. Seems a decent lad as well.
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It's weird to think then when we won a pre season friendly 4-0 there that he was probably the second best striker in the ground that day after Chaplin. The others we had there were Biamou, Bakayoko and Hiwula for the record.
 
Terry_dactyl

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Skyblueweeman said:
Pompey starting to hit a bit of form just before we play them. The return of Colby Bishop seems to have given them a spark after a slow start to the season.
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I watched the game last night. Norwich were very cagey. Playing not to concede. I think they had 5 shots to Pompey’s 15. Pompey looked better organised than I’ve seen them and I think Murphy is their danger man but not massively expansive in their play. I think they’ve become tough(er) to beat.

I know you’re from up that way, so likely better informed but my folks - who are Pompey season ticket holders - reckon Bishop ain’t all that. Not too quick and not too strong. Not that I necessarily trust their judgement.
 
TomRad85

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Terry_dactyl said:
I watched the game last night. Norwich were very cagey. Playing not to concede. I think they had 5 shots to Pompey’s 15. Pompey looked better organised than I’ve seen them and I think Murphy is their danger man but not massively expansive in their play. I think they’ve become tough(er) to beat.

I know you’re from up that way, so likely better informed but my folks - who are Pompey season ticket holders - reckon Bishop ain’t all that. Not too quick and not too strong. Not that I necessarily trust their judgement.
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I think its probably comparable to Godden. Was a big part of their promotion but looks to lack certain attributes at Championship level, but for where they are atm he's more than good enough.
 
Skyblueweeman

Skyblueweeman

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Terry_dactyl said:
I watched the game last night. Norwich were very cagey. Playing not to concede. I think they had 5 shots to Pompey’s 15. Pompey looked better organised than I’ve seen them and I think Murphy is their danger man but not massively expansive in their play. I think they’ve become tough(er) to beat.

I know you’re from up that way, so likely better informed but my folks - who are Pompey season ticket holders - reckon Bishop ain’t all that. Not too quick and not too strong. Not that I necessarily trust their judgement.
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Yeah he's not the strongest but their other main striking option is a fella call Saydee and he's a unit apparently so by comparison...

And Bishop is probably targeted by CBs because of his size.

Murphy has been on form for them as well.

Good manager Mousinho - raised a lot of eyebrows when he was appointed but he's done a great job.
 
Terry_dactyl

Terry_dactyl

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Skyblueweeman said:
Yeah he's not the strongest but their other main striking option is a fella call Saydee and he's a unit apparently so by comparison...

And Bishop is probably targeted by CBs because of his size.

Murphy has been on form for them as well.

Good manager Mousinho - raised a lot of eyebrows when he was appointed but he's done a great job.
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Ah yeah Saydee! The old man reckons he’s the strongest players he’s ever seen.

Speaking to the folks, and watching them a few times now, Pompey seem to neither be a big strong side (despite Saydee) or the quickest either…maybe lacking a bit of quality. But yesterday they certainly looked well drilled and decent team.
 
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wingy

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Terry_dactyl said:
Ah yeah Saydee! The old man reckons he’s the strongest players he’s ever seen.

Speaking to the folks, and watching them a few times now, Pompey seem to neither be a big strong side (despite Saydee) or the quickest either…maybe lacking a bit of quality. But yesterday they certainly looked well drilled and decent team.
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Probably like us in the first year at the level?
 
Jamesimus

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alexccfc99 said:
Oxford manager sacked, seems very harsh
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Yeah managing to have that group of players getting results early on was some achievement.

People on here who think Hull are the worst team we’ve played need to cast their minds back to the Oxford game. And we only just won that one too 😂

I still have them as my relegation picks. And Hull now too!
 
alexccfc99

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Jamesimus said:
Yeah managing to have that group of players getting results early on was some achievement.

People on here who think Hull are the worst team we’ve played need to cast their minds back to the Oxford game. And we only just won that one too 😂

I still have them as my relegation picks. And Hull now too!
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I thought Oxford looked okay at our place in the League - Nothing exceptional but enough to stay up

Obviously they have been on a bit of a poor run but let’s be real, they probably overachieved even getting up last season - Anything above the dotted line would be a good season for them and the fella there probs deserved more time to turn their form around
 
TomRad85

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Jamesimus said:
Yeah managing to have that group of players getting results early on was some achievement.

People on here who think Hull are the worst team we’ve played need to cast their minds back to the Oxford game. And we only just won that one too 😂

I still have them as my relegation picks. And Hull now too!
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Oxford will finish bottom I think. Hull are poor but there's not much between them and a couple of the others down there.
 
Jamesimus

Jamesimus

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alexccfc99 said:
I thought Oxford looked okay at our place in the League - Nothing exceptional but enough to stay up

Obviously they have been on a bit of a poor run but let’s be real, they probably overachieved even getting up last season - Anything above the dotted line would be a good season for them and the fella there probs deserved more time to turn their form around
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They looked terrible against us, completely devoid of quality and scored with their only two chances because, well, it’s us isn’t it!

Hull managed to carve out a few decent chances when Burstow came on at least.

They both have time to turn it round of course, maybe a good January will see them be okay.
 
alexccfc99

alexccfc99

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Jamesimus said:
They looked terrible against us, completely devoid of quality and scored with their only two chances because, well, it’s us isn’t it!

Hull managed to carve out a few decent chances when Burstow came on at least.

They both have time to turn it round of course, maybe a good January will see them be okay.
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I went to uni with an Oxford fan

They are being evicted from the Kassam in 2026 (end of next season) and he told me if they do not get planning permission for a new stadium then he really worries for their future

I do think they kind of stumbled upon being in the championship, I remember playing them in the cup last season and they looked dreadful, so for me it’s harsh to sack the bloke who got them here but I get it’s a result business and them being in the Championship may well be imperative to the survival of their club
 
Jamesimus

Jamesimus

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alexccfc99 said:
I went to uni with an Oxford fan

They are being evicted from the Kassam in 2026 (end of next season) and he told me if they do not get planning permission for a new stadium then he really worries for their future

I do think they kind of stumbled upon being in the championship, I remember playing them in the cup last season and they looked dreadful, so for me it’s harsh to sack the bloke who got them here but I get it’s a result business and them being in the Championship may well be imperative to the survival of their club
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That is sad. Wouldn’t like to see them having to stadium hop like ourselves, no fans deserve that.
 
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