Thoroughly enjoyable day out. We did enough and we dealt with their inevitable onslaught in the period after Agyemang came on very well. Pearce was a colossus today and Lathrope and Labadie also mightily impressive. Goal was up the other end from us, but came after some decent pressure, with us by far the more competitive of the two sides in the first half. Goodwin looks decent as does O'Brien and what a nice way for them both to get their football league debuts. Great atmosphere today. A real day out feel to it all. And all three points at Fratton Park - never thought I would witness that.
Poke 7 Good and talkative.
Tonge 6 Good last ditch block end of first half. It was going in. Although his silly foul led up to it. Would like Cooper to replace one of the full backs.
Pearce 9 MOTM. Immense.
O'Connor 8 Did well back in the middle. Him and Pearce a good unit.
Nico 6 Lots going down his side second half. Time for Tom again.
Lathrope 8.5 Engine. Did what he does and well, today.
Labadie 8 Nails. And ours. Yes. Captain Marvel.
Bodin 7 Scored. Sometimes profligate in possession. Goal at last. Some trickery.
Goodwin 7 Worked hard
Stockley 7 Takes a while to come out of the traps, but a very hardworking and good addition to our ranks. Hope he stays.
Benyon 6.5 Some of his terrier ankle biting was of use today. Can''t beat a man and no goal threat, though. Plenty of effort. Would prefer to see O'Brien next time.
Subs: Mansell - About bloody time. We've got Rudge and Craig if we go three men in central midfield. FGR loan anyone?
O'Brien - 7 Nuisance and reasonably quick looking
Cruise 6.5 Offered protection down the left. Starter.
Downes - Sorry, but not missed. Another bold decision by Greavsie.
The missus enjoyed shopping at GunWharf Quays. We are staying up. La, la, la, lalala, laa, lalala laa, Torquay.