He wouldn't have been playing anyway since since he was cup tied. We held out own in the first half but when Portsmouth came out and scored early in the second it was game over, heads went down and the older players gave up when they should have known better. We were shut us down on the flanks which is where we’re usually best, don’t think McAnuff had a single cross all game, without O’Neil to force things in the centre of the park we looked devoid of imagination, Kavanagh who really had to step up to the plate and show why he’s captain had another awful game, the sooner we ship him out the better. Defence looked dodgy without Williams at right back though Gabbidon had a very good game and won't of done himself any damage in front of Harry his partner in the centre, James Collins was at fault for both goals. Good atmosphere, nice to see a club come to Ninian Park and make a noise not just shut up once they hear “outside it’s a massacre” and “you’ll never make the station”. “Pompey what’s the time” got going a few times which seemed to upset the Portsmouth end as well as numerous anti Matt Taylor chants, for some reason the bell man was ejected at half time. Good night in all can’t wait for Reading away on Saturday
Lokken tell your physio to sort it out as we want O'Neil back
