Portsmouth’s season went from bad to worse as they suffered their first home defeat in the league since April 2019.
The visitors were Wigan Athletic and they took the lead six minutes before half-time, as Lee Evans fired home after solid work by former Pompey loanee Viv.
The Latics doubled their advantage in the second half with a wonder 30-yard free-kick courtesy of Tom James. With a little help from the blustery wind, James’ free-kick deceived home goalkeeper Craig MacGillivray, who only ended up helping the ball into the net.
Shot-shy Pompey have failed to score in their opening two encounters and they only really threatened the visitors in the last ten minutes. With a little under 60 seconds left of normal time, Ellis Harrison gave them hope of a result after a knock-down by John Marquis.
It was too little, too late and a cacophony of boos should have rained down on the Blues as they left the pitch. It was an uninspiring and toothless outing against a so-called crisis club, and it only serves to increase the pressure on boss Kenny Jackett.
They started badly last season too, recovering to edge into the top six, but if these fans are to be listened too, Jackett shouldn’t get a chance to pull it back around for more of the same this season.
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Well give him time he will turn it round In a season or two I feel confident we can win league 2 next season. Take heart we murdered them on Corners. Bring on the big boys pic.twitter.com/UJRRTPhWod
— Mike – Ex Tory Member #NeverRishi (@mike1101952) September 26, 2020
Don’t try and sugarcoat that bullshit
— Dean Probert (@deanprobert89) September 26, 2020
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If in his interview it says anything about us creating loads of chances and try’s to convince us that the goals and wins will come I’m going to flip, were promotion candidates supposedly and we’re 21st!. Not good enough Harrison should be starting with marquis or on his own!!
— jay muldoon (@jaymuldoon6) September 26, 2020
Jackett needs to do the honourable thing which he should have done after the Oxford game, and resign! 🚫🦕
If he still doesn't have the bollocks to do it, @Michael_Eisner / @eric_eisner need to take the decision out of his hands… #Pompey #JackettOut #EnoughIsEnough
— Jake Meyers (@jakemeyers2015) September 26, 2020
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