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EFL podcast includes piece about the pitch from 17.24 for around 5minutes. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0mmrq5g

Venkys are the downsizing architecht of our destruction and it began well before Waggott came in. Yet more baffling deflection.

Was a general comment about the state of football. Specific to World Cups, also consider expanding the tournament diluting the quality for a money grab and selling out to countries with shameful human rights records.

Is there anyone travelling to the game tomorrow morning that wouldn't mind speaking to talksport?

Let's have it right, Waggott was the penny pinching, downsizing architect of our destruction. I never bought a single word of his bullshit personally but just because he was arguably slightly better at putting the thinnest veneer of respectability on things, that doesn't mean that in reality things are any worse now than before. We're just continuing on apace down the road to oblivion he set us on.

Duru back off loan to cover Alebiosu ?

I don't think I'll read the Lancashire Telegraph again, it stated last week, that Alebiosu wasn't in the final squad. I think they make it up as they go along.

I would even go as far as to say they are missing Waggott's 'steady hand' on the rudder That's not to say that slippery Steve was a suitable manager of the club or representative of it, but he at least had some know-how and PR abilities which enabled him to pacify the fanbase and dilute anger quite effectively. A human shield who was quite skilled in calming things down and giving people answers (even if nothing actually happened from there). Since he exited the scene the remaining lot haven't got close to his skills and so it has rapidly descended into conflict because everyone can see what they are really like down there now.

Looking at the three fixtures of Sheff W Oxford Pompey I would have preferred 9 but accepted 7 points from those matches, given the unpredictability of the division. The fact that we've now only got one point from them because the replay is probably months off, is making me panic. Tomorrow is the toughest match of those three and if we don't win we're sucked right back in. That game in hand will linger over us for ages now and nothing is guaranteed from it. That game in hand against Wednesday might come when we're in real trouble and there will be so much pressure on it. The last 15 years has shown that we never turn up under pressure. I have a feeling tomorrow will be an ugly draw, 0-0 or 1-1. Not great for either side.

More £££ on his value for the inevitable sale. Pasha will be pleased. Great achievement for him though and fully deserved after his form this year. Wish him well.

Imo there's no way at all they havent already done that on the LT.

Right, thanks. What next, Police knocking on our doors because the powers that be dont like what we say on here or elsewhere on social media a la Two Tier Keir? Edit: Don't agree on Gueye but in my opinion Ismael IS one of the worst managers in the Club's history - the stats prove it.

It's probably from reading people like me on here, saying that I think Ismael is a dud manager and that Gueye is one of the worst players in the club's history. It is harsh sentiment, but it's not abuse and it's an opinion about a professional's ability to do a job they're paid to do. I spend all my hard earned money following this dud manager and these crap players round the country, so I can say what I like about them as long as it's not illegal or bigoted.

We could play with two 10's in a 3-4-2-1. Cantwell and Mori coming in as the 10's with One of De Neve or Ribeiro giving the width in the 4 alongside whatever combination of TGH, Tronstad, Baradji and Forshaw is fit. The lone striker a tough one as Andri scores but Yuki presses

Hands up, I didn't even recognise the player delivering this nonsense - although to an extent it demonstrates my ignorance, that's what they've reduced us to. Serious question: Is this claptrap in response to a specific incident or is it just a "We dont want to hear any criticism inside the stadium?" type thing?

ChAIddy

He was playing right back/wing back for Hibs and Australia. He isn't going to be attacking right wing back/right back as Alebiosu but I think he is than capable of filling in for him until he is back

He does play at right wing back for Australia. Not that I have watched those, so I couldn't tell you how well he fits that role

I think he’d like to be a Cantwell style player but he’s miles off at the moment.

I don’t fancy Miller at right back to be honest. He doesn’t look nippy enough to me. Plus his passing leads me to think his crossing of the ball will be a bit slap dash. Right side centre half is probably his limit.

2 points from a possible 9 in the last 3 fixtures (albeit one abandoned) tells the depressing story - the trajectory is clearly swinging downwards and the fixture pile up, pitch problems on wet days, long term absentees from the matchday squad and a general air of doom and gloom means... feck all in this league. We could do with a couple of sublime Alebiosu / Gudjohnssen combos tomorrow, and a cheeky Mori or Yuki top up to crown another 'unexpected' positive result for Roving Rovers on the Road. More likely it seems like the wheels will finally bounce off and we will be left careering towards oblivion. Not feeling the 'we can beat this lot' vibe at all. Pompey in circumstantial capitulation 1 Rovers in Rampant Renaissance Running Riot 3 Pomp up the volume 3 Raggedy Rovers 0 Pomp my Rovers Ride, I'm all at sea 0 Realistic Reflection of Resources 0 COYB! Oh, and to those who think I'm an AI bot..I say, oh bondage, up yours!

Deffo dont see Tavares as Cantwell's type player. I don't see him as defensive midfielder either

I rather have another promotion on my CV than another relegation on my CV. You are obsess with financially matters like its the main thing. Rob Edwards would have plenty of money already. He ain't short of it. I think Boro was a better bet to be successful and have better financially better than Wolves is. Steve Gibson is a fantastic owner.

He’s not got the qualities you need to play that role. First and foremost, you have to play in a disciplined fashion. You need to be able to spot danger before it happens, intercept play, tackle, move the ball on quickly, and don’t get drawn out of position when you have possession. Lots of opponents will let you carry the ball forward when you’re playing in that position, they’re hoping to catch you downfield when they win the ball. None of this fits the bill with Taveres as far as I can see. I see Taveres as a Cantwell wanna be.

What can you do about the kick offs when the world cup is in Canada, Mexico and USA? FIFA's ticket price is ridiculous and unnecessary