Pompey dominated and controlled the first half - snuffing out anything Saints had to offer. And Pompey could have taken the lead when Dozzell hit the bar. The second half was a different story, with Saints dominating and pushing for a goal although without really having any serious threat up front. I thought Archer played as well as he could but barely received any support, from players around him, all match - a familiar tale. I can't see the point of Fellows, and Fraser, to keep supplying decent crosses when we don't have a big, bustling centre forward up front. Still still seems unsure of what he's doing at the moment although it's still early doors ( apologies for all the 'stills' although it seems appropriate).

2

If this was supposed to make me fill full of enthusiasm for our team utterly failed,we were outplayed for much of the game with the help of the referee.Hopefully things will get sorted out soon otherwise we are in for a long season.Honestly we looked no better so far this year than last season but hope springs eternal.COYR.

2

We need to find a way to beat teams that set up like Pompey. Agree that it's a fat load of good having wingers firing crosses in when the targets in the box are Fraser and Archer.

Played for the most part like a bunch of individuals thrown together. Pompey played as a team. Struggle to see why with a reserve keeper on we weren't shooting on sight.

Murphy was the best player on the pitch. Possibly this led to Roerslav having a bad game. He seemed to hit the ball backwards at every opportunity.

Important not to throw the toys out the pram early in the season. There is however a lot of room for improvement.

1

First half, Saints looked like a team playing a new system and some new players. Better in the second half but a lack of quality in the attacking third. I think this team will improve as they get use to each other and the system. Unfortunately it was too soon for this game but I hope the return match in January will be much improved. At least we didn’t lose!

1

No pressure on the skates playing from the back
Such a lacklustre effort
Second half a little better, but overall we didn’t deserve anything more than 1 point
First half reminded me off our inadequacies from last season
Perhaps when the new guys settle things will get better
It’s going to be interesting to see how it pans out
At the moment we wouldn’t even make the playoffs
To be honest you could not wish to get promoted as another 12 months of misery would follow

0

Not impressed by any Saints player As individuals and collectively the barely reached average We allowed them to control the m/f in the first half and it was just as well they are no better than us at creating chances
We were better in the second half but still short of creativity Even if we had Mo Salah we would still need a player capable of finding that killer pass
A lot for the coaches to sort out for sure None of the newbies impressed and they need to know the best 11 very quickly

-1

No pressure on the skates playing from the back
Such a lacklustre effort
Second half a little better, but overall we didn’t deserve anything more than 1 point
First half reminded me off our inadequacies from last season
Perhaps when the new guys settle things will get better
It’s going to be interesting to see how it pans out
At the moment we wouldn’t even make the playoffs
To be honest you could not wish to get promoted as another 12 months of misery would follow

0

No pressure on the skates playing from the back
Such a lacklustre effort
Second half a little better, but overall we didn’t deserve anything more than 1 point
First half reminded me off our inadequacies from last season
Perhaps when the new guys settle things will get better
It’s going to be interesting to see how it pans out
At the moment we wouldn’t even make the playoffs
To be honest you could not wish to get promoted as another 12 months of misery would follow

-1

Poor performance. Awful first half. Improved a bit in the second half but not greatly. No clear game plan.

-2

This game came at the wrong time, but That's no an excuse for the timid display.
I think they were terrified of losing- and forgot you have to win a game. They were there for the taking, but ulimastly they set up well, and we were lucky to escape 0-0

Time to move on for a few months, and we'll have another go in January
Referee was dog shit

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