Went for Gids but Bradley was superb again, and Harvie was his usual excellent self. Kodua though did brilliantly out of position, and other than his slip at the start was really good at both ends.
I thought he did okay - nothing too brilliant, but nothing shocking. After we scored twice we really locked it down anyway, so there was not as much to do.
I thought he did OK tbh. If anything I thought he did a bit better than other recent performances....
A couple of times he showed he still has absolutely lightning pace and shocked me a bit! He's still fit as a butchers dog I tell ya! Just needs to regain his game changing form!!
Could Sonny Bradley just possibly be Glynn Creasers love child?!! What an absolute warrior. However my vote goes to Butcher who was superb in everything he did. I really hope he gets the game time he deserves now. A fantastic night.
Kodua for me...but a close one with Bradley. if Matt wanted him or not Bradley is an old school big, nasty centreback the like we've not seen much in the quarters before. I like him a lot.
The only problem with Skura for me, was his heading which seemed to go anywhere but he looked strong, lively and tried to be Joe Low bringing it out a couple of times.
I thought the back four were excellent tonight, with special credit to Kodua given he had to play out of position. No doubt, Portsmouth were very poor, but the defence excelled regardless. I voted for Skura, but could easily have gone for any of the other three.
Bradley for me. Nothing got past him plus he constantly kept an eye on Skura making sure he was ok. Special mentions to Kodura, whilst playing out of position, apart from the 1st 5 minutes was very good, especially when the odd moment he was allowed to spring forward, setting up Hanlon's goal. Also Butcher and Leahey were excellent in the middle.
Has anyone given thought to the mantra "Portsmouth were poor", maybe it was because we made them look poor? 🤷♂️
Gideon for me. Nothing more exciting than a player getting the ball and running at the opposition defenders. He made the opening goal out of nothing. And this was with him filling in at RB. Positionally he was excellent. Couldn't do much about the aforementioned slip, but recovered really well to show great resilience. The move near the end of the game where he faked to go one way and went the other leaving the defender for dead was superb!
Leahy for me, for the running he did off the ball, the pressing and driving the team forwards. I thought he really set the tempo once we'd got our noses in front and was really harrying their backline and keeper. Great delivery for the goal.
Bradley was imperious and looks to have been a very astute signing for this level. If we do lose Low and Taylor this window then I'd be happy with Skura / Bradley but equally our record signing should be slotting in as well, amazing the difference a few days makes.
Kodua has to be given a start at right wing, he's electric and could be the key to unlocking defences in a different manner if Morley does not return.
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Hard choice between Bradley and Kodua. Good all round team performance against a very poor Pompey side.
Bradley, Kodua, Butcher all very good for me. Went for Bradley for the goal
Bradley for me, with special mentions for Leahy and Kodua.
Went for Gids but Bradley was superb again, and Harvie was his usual excellent self. Kodua though did brilliantly out of position, and other than his slip at the start was really good at both ends.
Bradley Sunshine. Star man.
Bradley has cult hero written all over him (under the tats)
Once they had settled the back 4 were all very solid, Bradley was excellent & Kodua was great particularly going forward.
The midfield were excellent especially Butcher & Bakinson
Really tough call for MOTM but went for Bakinson in the end.
2nd MOTM for Bradley. Only played twice!
what a signing he could turn out to be
Bradley and Hagelskjær are going to be our Beauty and the Beast in defence,
Gave it to Kodua. Apart from the unfortunate slip that resulted in a world class save from George (btw)....
I thought he was superb! So quick, so strong... such a fighter.
Shout out to Bradley too. Another very strong performance and so happy for him that he got a goal.
I thought Harvie was good too.... hes such a little shit 🤣 I'd hate him if he was on the opposition team.
Harvie had a blinder
Sonny Bradley - two out of two
Love him already
Went with Butcher as I thought Pompey’s attack was pretty impotent. He was superb. Bradley also excellent. Harvie great too. Delighted.
Went Butcher but Bradley and Gideon great shouts too - special mention to the latter for playing in an unfamiliar position and growing into it.
How did McCleary play tonight? Been concerned about his form since his injury.
I thought he did okay - nothing too brilliant, but nothing shocking. After we scored twice we really locked it down anyway, so there was not as much to do.
He should have won a penalty too, to be fair.
I thought he did OK tbh. If anything I thought he did a bit better than other recent performances....
A couple of times he showed he still has absolutely lightning pace and shocked me a bit! He's still fit as a butchers dog I tell ya! Just needs to regain his game changing form!!
Sonny Bradley. Absolutely superb. What a signing.
And a great night for Brandon Hanlan too. And maybe I went too soon with writing him off…
I went for Skura, managed everything with ease tonight but I could have easily voted for Bradley too. Top work lads
Could Sonny Bradley just possibly be Glynn Creasers love child?!! What an absolute warrior. However my vote goes to Butcher who was superb in everything he did. I really hope he gets the game time he deserves now. A fantastic night.
Skura for me, just ahead of Bradley and Kodua. So impressed with his development this year; he's not let anyone down at any point.
Kodua for me...but a close one with Bradley. if Matt wanted him or not Bradley is an old school big, nasty centreback the like we've not seen much in the quarters before. I like him a lot.
The only problem with Skura for me, was his heading which seemed to go anywhere but he looked strong, lively and tried to be Joe Low bringing it out a couple of times.
I thought the back four were excellent tonight, with special credit to Kodua given he had to play out of position. No doubt, Portsmouth were very poor, but the defence excelled regardless. I voted for Skura, but could easily have gone for any of the other three.
Bradley for me. Nothing got past him plus he constantly kept an eye on Skura making sure he was ok. Special mentions to Kodura, whilst playing out of position, apart from the 1st 5 minutes was very good, especially when the odd moment he was allowed to spring forward, setting up Hanlon's goal. Also Butcher and Leahey were excellent in the middle.
Has anyone given thought to the mantra "Portsmouth were poor", maybe it was because we made them look poor? 🤷♂️
Gideon for me. Nothing more exciting than a player getting the ball and running at the opposition defenders. He made the opening goal out of nothing. And this was with him filling in at RB. Positionally he was excellent. Couldn't do much about the aforementioned slip, but recovered really well to show great resilience. The move near the end of the game where he faked to go one way and went the other leaving the defender for dead was superb!
Leahy for me, for the running he did off the ball, the pressing and driving the team forwards. I thought he really set the tempo once we'd got our noses in front and was really harrying their backline and keeper. Great delivery for the goal.
Bradley was imperious and looks to have been a very astute signing for this level. If we do lose Low and Taylor this window then I'd be happy with Skura / Bradley but equally our record signing should be slotting in as well, amazing the difference a few days makes.
Kodua has to be given a start at right wing, he's electric and could be the key to unlocking defences in a different manner if Morley does not return.
That fake and gone was sublime wasn't it. Left the player so far behind that he just hung his head.