Recent content by uspompeyfan

Could see it coming, but a shame.

The euphoria of the opening day and new ownership has gone, the transfer window closed and now comes the graft of the long road ahead.....however, my early impressions of the new season leaves me a little jaded, perhaps unreasonably so. However, I forecasted a west Indies test match win while...

I feel a tad let down...... surely we are looking to be better.

No, it won't happen - PC won't want the expectation level raised.... 3-6-1 to utilize our squad midfielders, with defenders and mids on the bench in case we score a goal and have to hold on....... I will gently release my tongue from the cheek in due course :-)

Nice timing, just in time for the opening game.

I have had too much fun moving to Arizona during the off season, so didn't get that last week's spreadsheet to Rug. I am back with a vengeance and hopefully, looking to reclaim my crown...even if it is just the family one).

Looking at this thread, you actually see a nice blend of views and some crossing of the divide of reasons to keep / get rid of Cook....and that, I think, is where we are as a club. There are those positive fans who want to stick by Cookie, but are getting frustrated at tactics we can all see as...

Rug, what you said is valid and goes along with my comments to a degree. However, what I would ask is: Should we play the same way every game, regardless, or should we be good enough to adapt our style to how the opposition will play against us? When we went a man up against Mansfield, the...

Apparently 2nd favorite with the bookies, but I can only imagine it is his history with them that is the link in the press. From the outside viewpoint, why would PC leave a promotion pushing club to join a team about to collapse? If there is an official approach it may test the boards loyalty...

I am surprised there hasn't been one "Great, Cook out!!!" post on this thread.... Maybe after Stubbsy, finishes work on Friday :-) (joking)

'Arry's opening speech at Brum: "Ah, St. Andrews, my spiritual home....when I was a lad, I stood alongside Jasper Carott, what a laugh we had.... always loved Blue and White, I did "

Viewing the scenes online, listening to Pompey Player brought back memories of old as Pompey fans stormed onto the pitch after the final whistle. The fans deserve to be proud of what occurred these past 5 years. The highs and lows, frustration and now jubilation. The board have done the fans...

I must admit to getting most of my info from this and one other message board - along with occasional looks at Pompey News, though this is fast becoming a more regular spot for me as you may have noticed in recent weeks. Maybe its my age and I'm getting to be a grumpy old man....but I always...

I think Burgess has shown what true lovers of the game appreciate - a player who loves his community and loves his job. This used to be a big part of grooming players through the minor leagues. Back in 1979/80 season, when I was playing with Bristol Rovers (I failed a trial with Pompey), I...

I agree with you Rug. What good is a 25 goal striker if he gets his leg broken by some dirty central defender? Build a team round one person and you are short-sighted (eggs in basket syndrome). Spread the goals around and you have options, while the opposition doesn't know where you'll come...