16-08-2021, 05:03 AM
(15-08-2021, 07:21 PM)Pompey_in_Derby Wrote: Excellent performance. On the balance of play, we should have been ahead before half-time and such was our control we should have won by 3 or 4. Really impressed by the energy on display to press and close down the Crewe defence and force them into mistakes. Every single player had a good game with Tunnicliffe absolutely outstanding.
Only downside was the abysmal attendance - those present were really supportive - and looking at attendances elsewhere Birmingham City were the only other club to have such a poor turnout compared to 'normal' (and they had to play with 2 stands completely closed for H&S reasons!)
Most gates were down by maybe 10% from 'normal' yet Pompey struggled to get more than clubs such as Oxford, Plymouth and Wigan when we usually have almost double their crowds. Nothing to do with summer holidays, late easing of restrictions, Project Fear etc.
With the benefit of hindsight PFC should have been totally focused on marketing and selling out the home sections of FP - perhaps they were distracted by the launch of this Pompey Hub thingy? Maybe fans assumed it was Flexi-tickets only to get in so didn't attempt to buy tickets? PFC need to make it clear that anyone can buy general sale tickets, return to pay on the day for the next 2 games (accepting cash as well as card) then review the situation once the new season tickets have been issued.
We need a full house on Tuesday night to maximise our chances of picking up the 3 points and hopefully top the table. This would send a clear message to any potential upcoming loanees from the Premier League or Championship that Pompey mean business this season and are worth joining!
Nice bit of work. We now know that covid has caused a 10% reduction, anything more has other causes.