Away Match Day Thread 01/03/22 L1: Portsmouth v OUFC

[West Oxon U’s]

REF WATCH

Melksham official Sam Allison,40, takes charge of his first Oxford Utd EFL match tonight at Fratton Park.
Allison, a firefighter based in Trowbridge was a former Chippenham Town midfielder and was promoted to the EFL list in the summer of 2020.

He did take charge of the U’s 1-4 EFL Trophy defeat at Cambridge last August in which he sent off Luke McNally.

This season he has officiated in 23 matches issuing 92 yellow cards and six reds.

 

[West Oxon U’s]

 

[West Oxon U’s]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1498410179091742726

 

[Malc]

Yellows going to the South coast today, take a brolly with you. It's going to be rainy.

 

[oufc1991]

Get out of fratton park without a defeat I will be happy hopefully no injuries and if CB or MT get booked that might be a blessing
0-2

 

[OxfordYankee]

1-2

Taylor, Whyte ()

 

[IsleofWightYellow]

Moore definitely out. Hopefully Brown is recovered as a back three of Long, McNally, Brown actually is quite balanced, and way better defensively than a back four involving a winger at right back and Seddon at left back!

 

[The mighty Aldo]

Always tight v Pompey away
Will be happy with a draw
1-1

 

[TailsWeWin]

Moore out for next 6-8 weeks. Will certainly damage our promotion hopes.

 

[unification]

Moore definitely out. Hopefully Brown is recovered as a back three of Long, McNally, Brown actually is quite balanced, and way better defensively than a back four involving a winger at right back and Seddon at left back!

Yep. I’d opt for that. I think it’s time we tried to forget Cardiff fans’ comments on Brown and threw a little faith his way. He’s rough around the edges but looks competent enough at League 1 level. Remember he’s been plucked from the lower leagues too so will still be learning the game.

Exit Fratton Park this evening without a defeat and I’ll consider that a good night’s work. Come away with a win and I’ll be additionally delighted.

 

[IsleofWightYellow]

Moore out for next 6-8 weeks. Will certainly damage our promotion hopes.

“We’ll have to do it without Elliott Moore who will be out for three or four weeks with an ankle injury. That’s a blow because he has been excellent for us, but he may be back slightly ahead of that…”

That was KR, so hopefully less than 6-8 weeks?

 

[Colin B]

REF WATCH

Melksham official Sam Allison,40, takes charge of his first Oxford Utd EFL match tonight at Fratton Park.
Allison, a firefighter based in Trowbridge was a former Chippenham Town midfielder and was promoted to the EFL list in the summer of 2020.

He did take charge of the U’s 1-4 EFL Trophy defeat at Cambridge last August in which he sent off Luke McNally.

This season he has officiated in 23 matches issuing 92 yellow cards and six reds.

This guy was atrocious in that game, so I think he could be out of his depth tonight, particularly if it gets as feisty as games against Portsmouth usually do. And he's from suspiciously close to Swindon!

Edit: His cousin is Fitzroy Simpson, ex Swindon and Portsmouth. I don't have a good feeling about this.

 

[MarkG]

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Danny Cowley has dismissed suggestions of bad blood with Oxford United ahead of their Fratton Park rematch.

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'He was sick DURING the game': What really happened to Portsmouth's in-form former Norwich City, Swindon Town and MK Dons midfielder against Fleetwood

Danny Cowley has revealed the true circumstances behind Louis Thompson not featuring against Fleetwood.

www.portsmouth.co.uk

The damning statistic Portsmouth need to improve against Oxford United which says everything about being stuck in mid-table obscurity

Pompey will aim to improve their poor record against the league’s better sides when they face Oxford United tonight.

www.portsmouth.co.uk

Pompey v Oxford United: team news, predicted line-ups, what's been said in build-up, referee, form guide and key stats

Pompey take on Oxford United tonight looking to extend their unbeaten run to five games in League One.

www.portsmouth.co.uk

 

[Essexyellows]

Put them to the sword as we did on their "OURS" day way back when...

 

[m]

Put them to the sword as we did on their "OURS" day way back when...

If you hadn't actually seen a brace from Deane Smalley you'd never believe it.

 

[Sarge]

This guy was atrocious in that game, so I think he could be out of his depth tonight, particularly if it gets as feisty as games against Portsmouth usually do. And he's from suspiciously close to Swindon!

Edit: His cousin is Fitzroy Simpson, ex Swindon and Portsmouth. I don't have a good feeling about this.

likely bookings for both Bran and Tayls on the , err, cards then? .... Im with @Colin B ^^ in being a bit concerned about his ability to handle what is invariably a hot blooded encounter ( V Pompey) , especially with his scum connection AND Allison's liking for handing out red cards

as he's from Trowbrige, here's hoping hes a Brizzle City fan ( Trowbridge does traditionally have a leaning towards them, being arguably the biggest club closeish to there) and not a scummer/ scum sympathiser

 

[Sarge]

battling 1-2 away win ... late winner to take all the spoils, Tayls and Baldock

 

[brokeandobscure]

Put them to the sword as we did on their "OURS" day way back when...

Alfie tore them to shreds that day if memory serves. And I got a lift back to Oxford from a mate who's a Pompey fan - he was not happy!

Here's hoping for something similar from Williams/Sykes etc.

 

[bashamwonderland]

A point would be glorious

 

[Coffin dodger]

Acceptable, but not glorious.

A point would be glorious

Jeez how would you rate a win