02-06-2023, 05:18 PM
(02-06-2023, 10:13 AM)blueandwight Wrote:(02-06-2023, 09:20 AM)Pompeyg100 Wrote:(02-06-2023, 09:16 AM)Hammie Wrote: what ever his past, he was one of our best players this season. And , if he was not perceived as good enough, is unlikely to attract annoying bids from the champ so we lose him.
Difficult for Swanson unless he can play other positions, right mid for instance. He looks well worth persevering with too.
Yes he has been very good for us in L1, I’m not disputing that.
Don't see a problem with Swanson (or Rafferty).
We're a professional football club with an income that makes us the envy of the vast majority of clubs in this league and we need two players for every position in the team. Macey and Isted were not considered good enough by 'Premier League Luton' and were sent out on loan...just goes to show the chasm that now exists between us and them.
While I'm here, to date, everyone seems to have passed up the chance to comment on the Mingi situation and the fact that he is effectively rejecting the offer of a three year contract and looking for a better offer at this level or in the Championship.
The question is is this indicative of the gradual sad demise of Portsmouth FC or has it got more to do with a problem with our manager. It's a strange one because we thought he was good enough to offer him the contract so it's not based on lack of ability. There again he's been a bit of a problem child since he came here, possibly he's been badly advised, I don't know. Doubtless the truth will out in due course.
In football terms it's a strange time of year and we shouldn't expect any new signings for few weeks. However, it's reasonable to say that even the rumours are uninspiring!
He wants reassurances he will play if he signs a contract.