Bamba

At least Sol looks like he cares, which is more than you can say about some of those pansies on show this afternoon. Half of them could not tackle a fish supper.

The challenges today all over the pitch were weak and gutless...

Gallagher, Abe, Beckford, Wellens all backed out of 50/50 challenges today...

Come on lads earn your money, get some guts.

Gallagher is skilful, but has no steel - won't win much. Beckford similar i reckon. Surprised at Wellens, thought he was more of a leader. Abe tries to stay on his feet and uses his vision. So, Abe ok.
Maybe we now need a Ali Mauchlen, a Steve Walsh, a Muzzy Izzet, a Simon Morgan! ....a Mark Venus!! Yes, players with some fight.

The lack of fight was one of Youngy's themes during the commentary - he reckoned Portsmouth outmuscled us, and also got away with some pretty violent tackles.

Howard apart, I guess we don't really have anyone with the sort of steel that Elliot and Taggart used to bring to the side, or before them, in the really good old days, Sjoberg and Cross.

Never mind strong men, a few strong stomachs are needed this night.

Clip his wings! they could go it before the next home game. It would be fun to watch his wings being cut off.

I have never been a fan of Bamba at centre-half. I genuinely believe that he does not understand the position and agree that his moments of madness make those around him look poor.

Mills (IMO) is a quality player in this position but we will not see the best of him until he can be confident of the player along-side.

More is the pity when I see today's Mercury featuring that we have listed SSL. Big mistake Nige !

SSL has been put on the transfer list for reasons known to NP, I'm pleased he is stamping some authority on the team but there's lots more players in need of corrective actions.