Match Thread Portsmouth FC - Coventry City Match Thread - Tuesday 21st Oct (20 Viewers)

[Gman1987]

Was you in the contraflow on the M27 which you couldn't exit before the exit needed to get on the M3? - We had to carry on past Rownhams services, come off and join the other side of the carraigeway - Never seen anything like it in my life

Then the A34 turn off was shut so had to carry on for a bit and I saw a signpost to Exeter at one point - Crazy journey home and as I said thank god we won else I would be in a foul mood today

Yes literally nothing to tell you what to do, no diversions -they just closed it. No evidence of any work being done on any of it either. The A34 thing was also crazy, and it would of been really easy to go the wrong way on the A303. Literally if they had popped an equaliser in the 99th minute of I would gone full on Jeremy Clarkson and started shouting at roadworks

 

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[Torquay Sky Blue]

I thought their S.Korean winger was decent to be fair. I was surprised when they took him off.

He had pace but not many get the better of MVE in a foot race. Lost confidence as the game went on I thought

 

[Sky Blue Goblin]

Where's this mate?

Saw this on X.

 

[Mucca Mad Boys]

He had pace but not many get the better of MVE in a foot race. Lost confidence as the game went on I thought

My view was that we just completely nullified Pompey. They only chalked up 0.76 xG from 17 shots. A defensive error from Kitching leads to their goal and it was a v good, composed finish.

 

[wantageskyblue]

Was you in the contraflow on the M27 which you couldn't exit before the exit needed to get on the M3? - We had to carry on past Rownhams services, come off and join the other side of the carraigeway - Never seen anything like it in my life

Then the A34 turn off was shut so had to carry on for a bit and I saw a signpost to Exeter at one point - Crazy journey home and as I said thank god we won else I would be in a foul mood today

I had the same issues but thankfully I live in Oxfordshire- hope there were no more problems after that otherwise that would have been a very late night for all those travelling back to C&W

 

[COVKIDSNEVERQUIT]

Sorry I had to do this.....

All these from Lesta's board tonight :-

8 points behind Coventry. A fall-off like no other.

Imagine getting a text from your Father in Law saying “Mind the gap” about this too

Cov will go up with zero pressure from anyone unfortunately!

Coventry will have this wrapped up by March, who will be 2nd?

Coventry by bar the best side in the league. Got goals all over the pitch

Too right, bitches!!

" Mind the Gap" brilliant.

 

[Flying Fokker]

This…Worth a listen.

Portsmouth FC - Who Needs Mourinho: Midweek (sky) Blues - BBC Sounds

Guy Whittingham joins Chris Wise and Andy Moon to look back on the loss to Coventry

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Offhegoes]

Didn't think the JDS incident was a penalty. Blasted straight at him. The Woolf one looked more likely, although it looked like he was pushed. Thought we played better tonight than at Millwall. Apart from the glancing header in the first half, Pompey hardly created a thing until 2-0 down.
Simms led the line brilliantly, and Sakamoto teared them apart when he came on.

 

[Tommo1993]

I did enjoy the old familiar nervous feeling in the last 5 mins thinking we could well drop 2 points. That’s the Cov I know and love!

 

[CovValleyBoy]

Yes all fam & friends going early with we got this done. Unfortunately I felt different till 99th minute. Scarred for Life. Love you City.

 

[EalingSB]

Absolutely brilliant night. The Good Companion, recommended by @Skyblueweeman, was perfect for pre-match beers. Good, old-fashioned away end which was fitting for all the classic songs that were rolled out.

Stayed at a hotel nearby which was full of Cov fans; a group of us stayed up until gone 1 having a few beers then everyone was all smiles at breakfast - loved it.

Took an early train to London and after hearing ‘mind the gap’ on the tube I’ve been humming it all day!

 

[Yank]

Do you live in PA?

Nah in North Carolina, but a local museum had a lot of Civil War stuff.

 

[blunted]

The great thing is that, with the way we are playing at the moment, we can ease him back in. No need to rush him into the team when he is only half fit.

Is he back on the grass yet?

 

[blunted]

Just put Sky on, pundits are luading arsenal for starting the direct revolution,can you seriously!

Bournemouth and Newcastle did it last season.

 

[blunted]

I thought their S.Korean winger was decent to be fair. I was surprised when they took him off.

Maybe a cheeky loan from Spurs in Jan along with Chaplin from Ipswich. No 30 page replies please.

 

[Skyblueweeman]

Absolutely brilliant night. The Good Companion, recommended by @Skyblueweeman, was perfect for pre-match beers. Good, old-fashioned away end which was fitting for all the classic songs that were rolled out.

Stayed at a hotel nearby which was full of Cov fans; a group of us stayed up until gone 1 having a few beers then everyone was all smiles at breakfast - loved it.

Took an early train to London and after hearing ‘mind the gap’ on the tube I’ve been humming it all day!

Nice one, glad you enjoyed it. It's a decent boozer.

 

[Flying Fokker]

Some of you know about the Pre match hype. Ref grim reaper.

 

[Lamps]

The commentators yesterday wondered how we’d do against a ‘good’ side.

Not easy when we can't play against ourselves.

 

[Lamps]

Thing is, next top 6 side we meet is Stoke.
Even if we lose, it doesn't really prove much, we are going to drop points and away at a top 6 side is where its most likely to happen.

That won't detract from how well we've started as far as I'm concerned

Lose to Stoke? Go wash your mouth out with soap

 

[Skyblueweeman]

Great! Was feeling a bit worried for you. I imagine of all the games, this was the one you didn’t want to miss.

I know, right?! I was outside the Shepperds Crook with a Pompey mate having a beer and I suddenly thought 'f*&k...I've left my ticket at home' and my heart sank! I thought that it would take 15 mins to get back to my car, 10 mins to get him and likely another 30 mins back as the Eastern Road was manic.

My mate said to ask a some Cov fans stood near us if the tickets had a QR code or barcode and someone who turned out to be @JohnWH showed me his ticket with the barcode. Which is when I thought, I need to get the wife to take a pic and send it.

All sorted.

Thankfully for this weekend vs Watford, I've got them all as e-tickets on my phone. Just need to take my charger in the car!!

 

[ovduk78]

I know, right?! I was outside the Shepperds Crook with a Pompey mate having a beer and I suddenly thought 'f*&k...I've left my ticket at home' and my heart sank! I thought that it would take 15 mins to get back to my car, 10 mins to get him and likely another 30 mins back as the Eastern Road was manic.

My mate said to ask a some Cov fans stood near us if the tickets had a QR code or barcode and someone who turned out to be @JohnWH showed me his ticket with the barcode. Which is when I thought, I need to get the wife to take a pic and send it.

All sorted.

Thankfully for this weekend vs Watford, I've got them all as e-tickets on my phone. Just need to take my charger in the car!!

Wait till you get old and start forgetting things

 

[Terry_dactyl]

I know, right?! I was outside the Shepperds Crook with a Pompey mate having a beer and I suddenly thought 'f*&k...I've left my ticket at home' and my heart sank! I thought that it would take 15 mins to get back to my car, 10 mins to get him and likely another 30 mins back as the Eastern Road was manic.

My mate said to ask a some Cov fans stood near us if the tickets had a QR code or barcode and someone who turned out to be @JohnWH showed me his ticket with the barcode. Which is when I thought, I need to get the wife to take a pic and send it.

All sorted.

Thankfully for this weekend vs Watford, I've got them all as e-tickets on my phone. Just need to take my charger in the car!!

Awww mate! Of all the games!!!
Thank fuck for that though. I love that you met a fellow SBT stalwart too!

I’ve been struck down by Covid so working from home…hoping I’m gonna be fit for the drive down on Saturday.

 

[Skyblueweeman]

Awww mate! Of all the games!!!
Thank fuck for that though. I love that you met a fellow SBT stalwart too!

I’ve been struck down by Covid so working from home…hoping I’m gonna be fit for the drive down on Saturday.

Ha ha, didn't know it was @JohnWH at the time...he only identified himself after I posted about it on here and I'm sure he wasn't aware it was me either!

Hopefully you're feeling better for Saturday...race you up the M27, M3, A34 and M40

 

[JohnWH]

I'm happy to take credit.

Someone's impersonating me though I'm afraid.

I can't bilocate like the biblical prophets, and be both here in the USA as well as over there simultaneously.

(Or can I?)

 

[JohnWH]

Ah, I think I see the mix up.

I did make an off hand comment here about your ticket situation after the fact, apologies for any confusion.

 

[Skyblueweeman]

Ah, I think I see the mix up.

I did make an off hand comment here about your ticket situation after the fact, apologies for any confusion.

Wait, so was it you I spoke to in the pub?! #confused

 

[COVKIDSNEVERQUIT]

Don't you just love ITV EFL highlights show, started the show with the Sheffield Wednesday v Middlesbrough game, normally they start with the teams at the top of the league, but guess what we're top of the league and we get shown at the end of the program.

And at the end of the show they said they are going to start with the Middlesbrough v Wrexham game at the weekend.

 

[JohnWH]

Wait, so was it you I spoke to in the pub?! #confused

Not I, dear friend.

Not to make things further confusing, bit I do have an identical twin brother.

However, he also was here in the USA at the time.

 

[Johhny Blue]

Wait till you get old and start forgetting things

My wife is always complaining that I forget so many things on a daily basis but rattle of vague stats from games in the ‘70’s

 

[skybluecam]

Conceding probably wasn’t a bad thing in hindsight. Need to stay on our toes, away end and players perhaps a bit complacent at 2-0.

 

[Mcbean]

Don't you just love ITV EFL highlights show, started the show with the Sheffield Wednesday v Middlesbrough game, normally they start with the teams at the top of the league, but guess what we're top of the league and we get shown at the end of the program.

And at the end of the show they said they are going to start with the Middlesbrough v Wrexham game at the weekend.

We have never been fashionable but it’s changing - I’m sure if we keep winning we will be on Sky main event more !

 

[theskyisthelimit]

Don't you just love ITV EFL highlights show, started the show with the Sheffield Wednesday v Middlesbrough game, normally they start with the teams at the top of the league, but guess what we're top of the league and we get shown at the end of the program.

And at the end of the show they said they are going to start with the Middlesbrough v Wrexham game at the weekend.

Let's us fly under the radar I suppose. Don't know how much longer it'll be until they can't be putting us on first

 

[Skyblueweeman]

Just seen a stat at that Callum Lang of Portsmouth has scored 10% of all the goals we've conceded since FL took over last year. Mental!

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

It was a switch on the glove that made them bounce

Don't you just love ITV EFL highlights show, started the show with the Sheffield Wednesday v Middlesbrough game, normally they start with the teams at the top of the league, but guess what we're top of the league and we get shown at the end of the program.

And at the end of the show they said they are going to start with the Middlesbrough v Wrexham game at the weekend.

That’s only because City win every game and it isn’t news anymore.

 

[jordan210]

Interesting it was Grimes idea to swap half after the coin toss.

Love we are playing little mind games