Robin Wood Posted January 9, 2021 Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 Got a bad feeling 2-1 defeat tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted January 9, 2021 Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 A bit of sunshine between 12 and 3! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted January 9, 2021 Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 It`s starting off pretty cold but getting milder in the afternoon according to the Met Office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted January 9, 2021 Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 Give Max a start? Mariappa and TM with Rowe & Opi/ Vyner Not sure if the all negative tests means Palmer is actually available or not. HNM Palmer/Nagy Bakinson. Not sure we have many other options Semenyo , Fam & Adelukin Truth be told, I've not got a clue, but I would expect a few squad players in. Shame that Pring is Cuptied, would have been a good game for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted January 9, 2021 Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 The artist formerly known as a prediction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted January 9, 2021 Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 City should be too strong for lower division Pompey but it’s the FA cup and you just never know....They’ll fancy an upset especially as they’ll know City aren’t exactly setting the Championship alight. I’d take a scrapped 1-0 win right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampshire Red Posted January 9, 2021 Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 Thought Pompey were in top 2 or 3 of league 1 so it wouldn't really be an upset if they a draw after 90 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted January 9, 2021 Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 Look out for a shower from 1.30 in the Ashton area... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddoh Posted January 9, 2021 Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 my left testicle is itching so unless I have twisted my balls it should be a......... oh fluck calling a ambulance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Constant Rabbit Posted January 9, 2021 Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 Is Taylor Moore worth trying in the midfield? Just as an experiment for the game. @Davefevs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 10, 2021 Report Share Posted January 10, 2021 34 minutes ago, The Constant Rabbit said: Is Taylor Moore worth trying in the midfield? Just as an experiment for the game. @Davefevs Imho nope. I don’t think he’s got footballing ability to receive the ball on the half-turn or back to goal and retain possession. If you want to play a “stopper” as a DM, then fine, but not for me. He might screen the two CBs....but others can do that. He’s not a David Rennie for example. I think it would just stifle us in possession and make us incredibly predictable and virtually impossible to play through the lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexukhc Posted January 10, 2021 Report Share Posted January 10, 2021 4 hours ago, 1960maaan said: Give Max a start? Mariappa and TM with Rowe & Opi/ Vyner Not sure if the all negative tests means Palmer is actually available or not. HNM Palmer/Nagy Bakinson. Not sure we have many other options Semenyo , Fam & Adelukin Truth be told, I've not got a clue, but I would expect a few squad players in. Shame that Pring is Cuptied, would have been a good game for him. Like that front 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City oz Posted January 10, 2021 Report Share Posted January 10, 2021 8 hours ago, Robin Wood said: Got a bad feeling 2-1 defeat tomorrow The players have had a bit of a rest. DH has a fairly strong team. 2-1 win to City and then lets hope for a home tie in the next round against a Spurs side or similar which will bring back some thing to look forward too. COYR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted January 10, 2021 Report Share Posted January 10, 2021 Question is can hapless Holden come up with tactics that enable us to have more than 1 shot on target in the match? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 10, 2021 Report Share Posted January 10, 2021 For those not who have not noticed; the game is LIVE ON FA PLAYER free to sign up so no need for dodgy streaming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanker Posted January 10, 2021 Report Share Posted January 10, 2021 I think Semenyo will score a goal or two, everyone will start saying how good he is and then he’ll not score again this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City oz Posted January 10, 2021 Report Share Posted January 10, 2021 55 minutes ago, glos old boy said: For those not who have not noticed; the game is LIVE ON FA PLAYER free to sign up so no need for dodgy streaming being an odd time on a sunday its likely it will be on Foxtel "be in sports" channel for those of us around the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middlesbrough Robin Posted January 10, 2021 Report Share Posted January 10, 2021 10 hours ago, 1960maaan said: Give Max a start? Mariappa and TM with Rowe & Opi/ Vyner Not sure if the all negative tests means Palmer is actually available or not. HNM Palmer/Nagy Bakinson. Not sure we have many other options Semenyo , Fam & Adelukin Truth be told, I've not got a clue, but I would expect a few squad players in. Shame that Pring is Cuptied, would have been a good game for him. Yes, I was wondering whether Adelukun was brought back to allow a front three like this. The middle player could be any of Diediou, Martin or Wells. Both Adelukun and Semenyo seem like wide forwards, but not wingers. Prediction 2-1 win. It won't be pretty, but the team will benefit from a bit of a rest and a little squad rotation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tin Posted January 10, 2021 Report Share Posted January 10, 2021 It wouldn’t be a shock if Pompey were to win today, IMO. Big game for Holden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City oz Posted January 10, 2021 Report Share Posted January 10, 2021 18 minutes ago, tin said: It wouldn’t be a shock if Pompey were to win today, IMO. Big game for Holden. why?? is it because if we win of which I hope we do 2-1 City that Holden then gets the flack taken away for a few days and then most say OK we are doing well and the board and owners can sit down and say yes we our yes man is doing well!! Oh if we do lose and I hope we do not then are you saying Holden,s big game is probably most likely his last. All games are big games at this level and we know DH is not our man long term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tin Posted January 10, 2021 Report Share Posted January 10, 2021 3 minutes ago, City oz said: why?? is it because if we win of which I hope we do 2-1 City that Holden then gets the flack taken away for a few days and then most say OK we are doing well and the board and owners can sit down and say yes we our yes man is doing well!! Oh if we do lose and I hope we do not then are you saying Holden,s big game is probably most likely his last. All games are big games at this level and we know DH is not our man long term. For many reasons. We’re playing a team from a lower league, we’re at home, he’s had 12 days since the last game to work with the players on the training ground (tactics, shape etc), he’s got more options from returning loanees - that all adds up to people thinking we’re favourites. But Pompey have a fully-fit squad, we have a history of struggling to break down direct teams. This game is a potential banana skin, much like Shrewsbury last year. All I want is a positive performance and for Holden to show nous to rotate his squad (both with selection and subs) as we have three tough league games in seven days, starting at Brentford on Weds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted January 10, 2021 Report Share Posted January 10, 2021 Some fans come on here every season finding a reason why the cup competitions are not important this year - SL has a different view though and has stated how important Cup runs are to the club. Going out at this stage to lower league opposition will not be seen as acceptable. Big game for DH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City oz Posted January 10, 2021 Report Share Posted January 10, 2021 13 minutes ago, tin said: For many reasons. We’re playing a team from a lower league, we’re at home, he’s had 12 days since the last game to work with the players on the training ground (tactics, shape etc), he’s got more options from returning loanees - that all adds up to people thinking we’re favourites. But Pompey have a fully-fit squad, we have a history of struggling to break down direct teams. This game is a potential banana skin, much like Shrewsbury last year. All I want is a positive performance and for Holden to show nous to rotate his squad (both with selection and subs) as we have three tough league games in seven days, starting at Brentford on Weds. Tin, we all want you want. big question though win or lose today in the cup against a team in the lower league is not comparable to the next three weeks in the opponents we face in the championship. Please shed some light on why todays one is a" big one for DH" I think the next three or four in the Championship is more likely the big ones for DH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin_unreliant Posted January 10, 2021 Report Share Posted January 10, 2021 Frankly, I think it will be an upset if Pompey lose. We really have been poor recently and I don't see anything to give me hope that we are going to suddenly improve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tin Posted January 10, 2021 Report Share Posted January 10, 2021 8 minutes ago, City oz said: Tin, we all want you want. big question though win or lose today in the cup against a team in the lower league is not comparable to the next three weeks in the opponents we face in the championship. Please shed some light on why todays one is a" big one for DH" I think the next three or four in the Championship is more likely the big ones for DH. See @Nogbad the Bad’s reply above. The board has said cup runs are important - presumably this year more than ever with the virus affecting the club’s income. I agree with you, though, that the league is the priority. So it’s a big game for Holden to get a result against a tricky opponent, while keeping our best players fresh for the tough run of league games ahead. Playing Mawson, for example, is asking for trouble, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Old Boy Posted January 10, 2021 Report Share Posted January 10, 2021 9 hours ago, Davefevs said: “it would just stifle us in possession and make us incredibly predictable and virtually impossible to play through the lines.” Sounds exactly how we’ve recently been playing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted January 10, 2021 Report Share Posted January 10, 2021 Magic of the Cup. Lower division team. Two horse race. Jumpers for goalposts. Football, isn’t it. Marvellous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC RISK77 Posted January 10, 2021 Report Share Posted January 10, 2021 12 hours ago, Robbored said: City should be too strong for lower division Pompey but it’s the FA cup and you just never know....They’ll fancy an upset especially as they’ll know City aren’t exactly setting the Championship alight. I’d take a scrapped 1-0 win right now. In all fairness we are unable to win any other way at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted January 10, 2021 Report Share Posted January 10, 2021 This year, more than most, all clubs could do with a run. All EFL clubs are losing money and a decent cup run could help, no wonder the club are saying we need a cup run. As for an upset, people just look at Championship Vs L1 and nothing about injuries, COVID and circumstances will count. It may not be a surprise to many on here, but it will count as a cup upset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted January 10, 2021 Report Share Posted January 10, 2021 10 hours ago, The Constant Rabbit said: Is Taylor Moore worth trying in the midfield? Just as an experiment for the game. @Davefevs Personally I don’t think he’s championship standard as centre half never mind midfield . Would be very surprised if he’s here next season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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