11-07-2021, 09:37 AM
Interesting afternoon at West Leigh Park yesterday for Pompey fans. A poor first half from a very strong team but we never looked any better than Havant and dessrvedly went in 2-1 down. Harness in particular was poor I thought. Marquis and Curtis struggled and made little impression.
But what struck me was that I expected to see better passing and build-up not to mention playing ouf from the back. Instead there were too many long balls and general hoof ball.
With that first hall first team withdrawn we were ledt with a team of young obvioiusly inexperienced triallists and what a revelation they all were. With their pace, strength Swift passing triangles, pace and power, and they just blew Havant away. The main striker Gassan Ahadme was a revelation with his power and physical strength, and two impressive finishes.
But what struck me was that I expected to see better passing and build-up not to mention playing ouf from the back. Instead there were too many long balls and general hoof ball.
With that first hall first team withdrawn we were ledt with a team of young obvioiusly inexperienced triallists and what a revelation they all were. With their pace, strength Swift passing triangles, pace and power, and they just blew Havant away. The main striker Gassan Ahadme was a revelation with his power and physical strength, and two impressive finishes.