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Good early release from Collins, don’t mind trying quick balls like that at all as Simms has the legs on their CB.

The negativity and over the top emotional posts are genuinely mental. That starting XI is more than capable of three points and the bench still has Bassette (paid money for), Paterson (experienced pro finding form), Allen (experienced pro) and Raphael (unknown, could be shit, could be good but...

Made even worse by the absolute bell offering punditry too.

Wright out left and Simms through the middle is a change a lot of fans wanted anyway. Thomas is a big loss, but he’s also not entirely foolproof. He’s prone to errors and poor distribution, so let’s not escalate this to feel like we’ve lost prime Maldini. Lati is a step down, but he’s a solid...

He was very good with his feet on Wednesday, probably the best I’ve seen him play as a Sweeper Keeper. I know that isn’t the main role of a keeper, but it’s a requirement these days and I was impressed with that element. Great to see him join in the celebrations when we scored too. Hopefully...

Surprised nobody has mentioned Sakamoto being dragged down at a corner. His shirt was nearly pulled off his back, it was so blatant. And when their CB stopped MVE (I think) taking a quick throw by essentially nudging him over.

Get a new rule book.

Side note; not advocating it, but has anyone seen any player booked for celebrating on the pitch despite being a sub at the time ie Palmer at Wolves. Happens all the time, and it was great to see Sakamoto, Wright etc run over, but they weren’t penalised for it. Which is obviously good for us as...

Incredible ending. Cannot wait to watch all the fall out and celebrations today. You can tell how much that meant to him - and everyone. Love seeing the team spirit, camaraderie and togetherness.

Put this in the match thread - and this was pre Torp injury; Got worse once Sheaf was on. If we can find a way to make them play together it’s a very good footballing two, it’s early days of them playing together but Lampard doesn’t have long to find a way to make it work. It might mean we...

Anyone remember the Wright who played against Sunderland? Not seen him since.

Golden boy or not; Grimes playing so deep is annoying me. It isn’t adding anything. If we’re going to play with a QB we need runners. And in a game where they are sitting in that’s really hard.

You know what I mean though, small margins and all that, pretty bad when it gives the opposition a boost.

I know one of the Portsmouth starters and they are very up for this, despite their poor away form. View is we are vulnerable at the back.

Two Portsmouth fans on the train, both in their 50’s, both absolutely smashed on cans of Carling and fawning over girls who look barely legal. What a life. At least I haven’t seen that smelly one with the bell!

Stakes are higher after that Bristol winning. Big match feel to tomorrow even more so now. Collins needs to do something good early on, could be as simple as a good pass, to give him some confidence as I imagine it’s on the floor.

On paper a Sheaf/Grimes central midfield has to be one of the strongest in the division and certainly one of the best technically and ball playing wise. However I don’t think it works in the current set up, neither are really a natural 8 and the limited times they’ve played together they...

I put this in the match thread and I stand by it; He is very comfortable on the ball, has a great technique and his awareness of what’s around him is impressive. He has the ability to make us tick. However, at times we seem adamant we have to play through him - similar to Sheaf at the start...

He’s a good Championship player, but Grimes ain’t all that.

Missing the game today as heading to Brighton for the marathon tomorrow, so I’ll be watching on my iPad on the train - probably the only Cov fan on there. Tough game, but probably the strongest team we have. If Allen has a Sunderland level performance his inclusion is justified, otherwise I’d...