EXETER CITY vs PORTSMOUTH | 0-0 | 1,300 POMPEY FANS LEFT FRUSTRATED AFTER ANOTHER POOR AWAY DISPLAY😤

[@Fournilwrittenalloverit]

Not the way we wanted to finish the year but I hope you've enjoyed the content from us in 2023 nonetheless. See you for a big one on Monday, enjoy the video and the weekend💙

[@harrytwood]

Here's hoping it's a win Tom. 👍🏻

[@124Outdoor]

Thanks for ‘23, Tom & crew. You’re a blue & white beacon to those of us who no longer live in the UK. All the best for ‘24. PUP! 🔵⚪️

[@robmac527]

Stumbled across this vlog today. Terrific content. Well spoken, insightful and passionate supporters, one of the best football vlogs about. You do your club proud. Good luck for the rest of the season.

[@Fournilwrittenalloverit]

That’s very kind of you Robert, thank you for taking the time to leave such a great comment. Hope you stick around and if so we look forward to bringing more videos to you!

[@grumpyoldgit9498]

Great insights & thoughts Tom.Appreciate your non-sweary chat,plus the boys around you.Great banter!! Keep up the good work & family friendly content so i can share with other like minded mature supporters...PUP!!!

[@nickrider5220]

You always deliver 3 points Tom and Andrew, unlike Pompey who seem to have slipped backwards, reverting back to previous seasons. One bad result/performance happens, two is concerning, three is very concerning. All that really matters is being in the top two positions at the end of the season, we're only halfway through.....please PUP !!

[@Fournilwrittenalloverit]

That’s very kind of you Nick, long way to go!

[@nickrider5220]

That's what I keep telling myself Tom 👍🙂

[@beckytaylor9088]

I have loved your content this year Tom. You work so hard! Here's to a fantastic 2024 🎉

[@Fournilwrittenalloverit]

Happy new year Becky!

[@beckytaylor9088]

And to you Tom, keep going!

[@whereamiwhereami]

Thank you Tom and Andrew. Long drive to the Exeter ground and for pompy to only get a 0-0 result is disappointing. Yes it is a point but when pompy look tired and lethargic like you say it's not a great projection of what the rest of the season will be for us. I hope pompy find that spark that got them the results to get us on top of the league because if we do for some reason get promoted, playing like we are in the last few games won't keep us in the championship. Moving forwards we can only do what we can from the sidelines. We can shout, cheer, sing and boo at poor sportsmanship, but for the pompy lads and coaching staff they need to have a review of what is going wrong internally. We need to play like a championship team now so we can hold our own against some of the teams currently in the championship. Thanks for all you do and thank you to the lads who join in the videos. They make it a great watch and love the opinions they give, it is hands down the best coverage of being a pompy fan this channel. See you in the new year!

[@Fournilwrittenalloverit]

‘Championship ready’ style performances are important for any side wanting promotion and that’s what we were looking like for large parts of our season so far, yet as you say the last week has let us down and we now look a lot further away from being anywhere near ready for the step up in terms of performances! January comes at a nice time for us, so we’ll see what happens with that in the next few weeks. Thank you for your very kind words on what we’ve been putting together, it really is very much appreciated. Looking forward to bringing Monday’s video to you!

[@myslicki]

Thanks!

[@philstone5653]

Bristol Rovers fan here you would have to have a bloody awful rest of the season not to go up this year you are too good for league one! Plus you have the bonus of not having to play us again😜

[@davidcrowley1985]

It's at this time of year that squad depth starts to show. Bolton and Derby have the best squads in this league in my humble opinion. Player rotation is critical in getting through so many games and if it's not done right or the depth isn't there it's inevitable that standards drop. Look at Bolton's bench last night as they clinically executed Fleetwood. Look at Derby's run. Those 2 were both the bookies red hot favourites for a reason. Their bench would get in any team in this league. Leaugue 1 is a war made up 46 battles..to win a war needs depth in the ranks and Portsmouth need to add quickly.

[@Fournilwrittenalloverit]

And it’s fantastic that we’ve taken points from all but 2 of those battles so far! January comes at a nice time!

[@leighparkboy]

Thanks for sharing lads Stumpy

[@alanprior7650]

Happy New Year Tom,Andrew and the rest of the gang. Let's hope we get a home win on New Year's day and 2024 brings us what we all crave...Pompey returning to the Championship!!!

[@kevinhall9109]

It's become a Pompey tradition for the team to lose its mojo from Christmas till the end of the season. John Mousinho's got his work cut out!

[@tonycook603]

Slight concerns for our club at the moment. For me the problem is the pedestrian pace of our football, especially in the first half of games. Possession is pointless without some sort of cutting edge. We have to find a way to play Yengi and Bishop together, although that problem disappears for a while now!

[@brianliversedge5694]

Hi Tom, anither Brilliant video, I have to say i fully expected Portsmouth to wioe the floor with Exeter. Another toughie for you against Stevenage who had a rest kast night due to the floodlight failure. Another comfortable win for Bolton and now only 2pts behind you with a game in gand. Things are getting tight at ghe top mate, but i fully expect Portsmouth to get back too winning ways very soon.. Keep up the Brilliant work you're doing mate, Looking forward too Monday's video now. Keep the faith, and as always play up pompey

[@Fournilwrittenalloverit]

Thank you for sticking around on the channel Brian, really appreciate it as you know. It is a lead that’s narrowing fast! Let’s see what the next few weeks bring! Take care!

[@Loganpfc]

Great Video Tom! I completely agree with what you and Andrew said at the end, just a sticky patch! Happy New Year to you all and onto Monday! PUP 💙

[@kawangkwok5262]

Disappointed with the result,. Hopefully really get back on winning track since 2024, Happy New Year Tom and Andrew!

[@lawrencetonna7417]

Happy New Year, Tom Andrew and team. It's a very lethargic performance today. Every time I watch pompey Play, they play terrible keep up the good work have a great new year from all downunder

[@richardfrancis7447]

Great vlog Tom and this the hardest spell u had this season . But u only need to add 1 to 2 players in January mate

[@martinfisher-ui1ol]

Bit worrying when our keeper has the ball more than most players on the pitch was at the game can't remember hardly one shot on goal

[@SteveM-ly7oy]

Other teams have worked Pompey out. Add into the mix nerves and a toothless attack, and I'd be surprised if we won another match this season. Well, we will, but only when the pressure is off and out of the play-offs come end of April. Stevenage are a good side and could give us a good Blackpool-esque schooling.

[@tonysammut3799]

Hard to understand what Mousinho is thinking with his starting 11 with Morrell, Kamara, Saydie and Yengi sidelined. I can only imagine he underestimated Exeter's resiliance and overestimated today's Pompey starting 11's ability to create against them. Gavin Whyte doesn't seem to add much in the way of creativity. The team looks devoid of ideas and capability to create decent chances. The miss by Bishop was almost unforgiveable, his mind doesn't seem to be in the right place, not for an out and out striker anyway. We also seem to be reluctant to shoot from the edge of the area. Worrying.

[@johnkirton2534]

A couple of decent signings in January are badly needed. Robertson has run out of steam, others seem to have played too many minutes recently, Sparkes being one. I expect lots of toys being thrown out of prams if Monday sees a similar result/ performance. Lots of fans got over excited before this poor run. We are a bit short on squad depth and lucked out some results earlier in the season. Still in with a good chance of the two automatic places if we get the January window right. Why hasn't Stevenson been given more of a chance? Has Whyte got off the field issues? Has Bishop had his head turned by transfer interest? A few of the squad just aren't good enough.

[@johnkirton2534]

Maybe Robertson's performance level has been disturbed by interest from Everton too?

[@DavidSmith-cx8dg]

At least we took a point home , doesn't help Stevenage had a night off as the Christmas games strain squads to the limit . We've had a great season so far and need to keep our nerve at this really important time . We need to get behind the team and ( try) not to show anxiety on Monday . Thanks for sharing your thoughts and the great video lads . Let's hope 2024 is as good as the latter half of this year .

[@Fournilwrittenalloverit]

You’re very welcome for all the videos David, glad they’ve been received so well and you’ve enjoyed them. They’ll be some anxiety in the air for sure on Monday but as you say important not to show it and try and stick with them as best we can - they’ll need it!

[@RussTube59]

"The Boltons and the Peterboroughs...." Indeed. We should certainly add Derby County, who forced no fewer than nineteen corners away at Oxford.

[@haydongilbert8025]

I am an Exeter city fan u guys did play well guys

[@PompeyInitMush]

Keep the faith Tom we will be fine ..you sounded like my dad in the 70s. We’d get home mum “how they do?”-“wouldn’t of scored if they played to midnight!”.. its miles better than the 70s ask Andrew!.. gotta be the massive 12th man now stick with them & we will get what we want in May. The players are as hurt as us

[@knappersmum758]

Sending lots of special mum love to wish you and your family and fabulous friends lots of knappers mum love and hugs. You all work so tiresly hard with every podcast video and live stream you do it all takes time energy and effort. You do it so outstandingly brilliantly. As a mum I see the time that knappers puts into his footballing work. HAPPY NEW YEAR Tom and dad. Enjoy a few 🍺🍹🍸🥃🎉🎈and can’t wait to see what’s happened in everyone’s January window. Love always Gill. Knappers mum.xxx💙💙🥰🤗😘🎉🎈🥳⚽️

[@andrewhulson4000]

Oh, and HAPPY NEW YEAR GUYS. PUP !!

[@jamieh5222]

How you lot deal with that bell I’ll never know

[@christopherbarter2271]

Thought we could smash through 50 points , we have crawled to it

[@seadoggozo-fishingguitarsa1837]

Trying to keep the faith 😬😬 We can't really say it's because the boys are leggy - it's the same for all the teams and the ones behind us are coming at a gallop. Trying to pin it down? We are not scoring...obvious I know, but Bishop just doesn't look like a threat at the moment. When was the last time he scored from open play? One big factor has been Robertson. The last 3 or 4 games he has been completely out of it. Ball control, first touch, passing - just poor. He was a massive influence on moving the ball from back / midfield to attacking opportunities. Let's hope he gets his form back fast. Sorry to say, but so far I've seen nothing from Whyte to justify him starting at all. But....we keep the faith! PUP!😊😊

[@staceycampbell1898]

Happy New Year Tom! Here’s hoping Pompey find their winning form again in 2024 🤞🏻💙

[@Fournilwrittenalloverit]

Happy New Year Stacey! Long way to go!

[@AaronRose69]

With over half the squad looking "leggy" , I have to question the training, ability without fitness is wasted..under or over training will negate ability, skill and ultimately performance, a sound , verified and proven fitness coach should be our no#1 signing in January

[@Spentastic]

It annoys me when Andrew says ‘we’re top of the league’ like everything is wonderful and rosy

[@davidbarlow7885]

Bwfc are back on track and catching quickly

[@williamthompson2941]

Judging by that - looked as lackluster from terrace as it did from Woodstock, NY. Unless we get points on the board, we will have a problem come March-April when we face top ten ten reams who are now getting their act together. New Years quiz - what ever happened to that Magic Hat?

[@Jedi_Lake]

Really disappointed with the results over the festive period! I really hope this blip in form doesn’t last any further into 2024!!!.. Hope you and your family had a great Christmas Tom! Great work through 2023! PUP 🔵⚪️🔴

[@michelleradcliffe6312]

So so disappointing Tom. What has happened to the team that outplayed Bolton and were superb at Northampton? Yes the younger players have played a lot of games and need a break. But the moose seems fixated on picking Whyte, who does very little. Bishop does not seem fit and is certainly not sharp. I think Monday is absolutely crucial in the way our season will progress. Win and we can get back on track but lose and all of the positives will be lost. Many thanks as always Tom. Excellent and honest assessment of where pompey stand. Wishing you and Andrew and all of the four nil written team a truly happy, healthy and promotion laden 2024.

[@thunderc45]

What was that apparition that appeared behind you at 09:44??

[@andrewhulson4000]

We didn’t loose, so keep the faith ! PUP

[@davidtinton6215]

Not sure if you remember my predictions of points we'd pick up. I wish I was wrong but not looking good and Stevenage still to come then an in form Cheltenham 😢

[@Fournilwrittenalloverit]

I did David! And I hoped you were wrong but you weren’t!

[@GaryTaylor-gp2qc]

was at the game and exeter city did have some chances (for some reason not shown here ) exeter problem they have a improving but inexperienced 18 year old upfront and an previously injured and not able to regain any form striker on the bench , if they has a pair of regular strikers portsmouth would have lost this imho

[@F1andfootballfan144]

I hope it’s just a blip. Massive game against Stevenage on NYD. PUP🔵⚪️🔵⚪️

[@tnl1805]

Not a happy ending week for Pompey of 2023.

[@B.landon]

Getting a little concerning 2 poi to from nine against teams should be beating. Hopefully it's just a blip.

[@jacklee9172]

I’m lost for words mate. We cannot score for love nor money, unnecessary recycling all the time to Norris just for him to lose it. Such a boring game to watch too, not making excuses but ref yet again made some howling decisions for both teams and I genuinely think he left his cards at home. A point is a point but standard Pompey, 9 point lead down to a measly 2. Also with Colby not scoring and Yengi who’s off soon it just makes me wonder if this is the downfall? I’m speechless Tom! PUP 💙

[@Fournilwrittenalloverit]

I said to the boys around us off camera at the start of the night that if the ref continues to give every little challenge as a foul then we won’t be able to get our rhythm going. However, a good performance starts from the back and the distribution was well off - thus setting our standard! The lead is slandering badly as you say, but I imagine many would have taken 50 points after 24 games at the start of the season? Long way to go!

[@micktull8733]

Same as before We ain’t going nowhere See you in Div 1 again next year

[@lukehill449]

My takeaways from the last 3 games are a) Morrell and Robertson work better, we look favored dynamic and energetic in midfield both with and without the ball. Pack hides behind the opposition when we have the ball. B) Whyte shouldn't start any games even when rotating. C) we don't have a plan b to break down teams with 11 men behind the ball. Not panic stations were top going into the new year, however its bitterly disappointing to have thrown away such a big lead at the top against these 3 sides. Would've expected 5 points absolute minimum.

[@alanmatthews6412]

Unfortunately like most years Pompey start well then someone comes along a smears goose fat onto their pole and down the slippery slope they go. Last nights match was as absolute joke, nozzer norris had more passes of the ball than anyone. Pompey might get into the play offs but then lose. league 1 again next year i'm afraid.

[@nutbehindthewheel]

Nice key ring Andrew.

[@davesmith248]

Well Tom, we had this very chat a while ago, the facts are clear, every year at this time until the window closes, we are bloody awful, we revert to hoof n hope, we have players who’s contracts are up in the Summer, with the potential of being sold, they don’t know if they are out the door or not. Bishops form is well below his usual standards, is he on the way out, does he know this himself or not? Whatever, he appears to be playing not to get injured ahead of a potential move away. We are playing like a normal bang average L1 team, devoid of confidence class or a will to win, a far cry from the Bolton game , a game where we hit our peak perhaps, all we know is that the games that followed,have been dire. Once again we hit the January window and we have 11 players out of contract, it’s not rocket science is it? Happy new year to you and your channel Tom. PUP

[@Fournilwrittenalloverit]

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and reflections as always Dave, you know I always enjoy reading them. I would be interested to be privy to any ongoing contract extension conversations if any are taking place. Have a good new year, look forward to bringing you Monday’s helping!

[@davesmith248]

@@Fournilwrittenalloverit and I look forward to seeing it as always

[@teddy5494]

It was a bit of a tight squeeze last night, you were standing a little bit along from us, I'm starting to worry now, Performances have not been great last 3 games, We need 6 points from the next to boost our chances, Hopefully a Boltonesque performance against Stevenage, PUP.

[@adoodlebug108]

I’m an Exeter fan and wasn’t the most entertaining game maybe a draw was the fair result and you lot are defo the best fans to come down in a long time

[@mikegee4876]

Watched the excruciating performance on iFollow...thats ANOTHER 90 minutes I'll never get back.! Pompey had so much of the ball...but inexplicably spend half of that time passing BACKWARDS, ACROSS and back to a goalkeeper who seemed intent on kicking the ball out of play.! For all the effort he produced, Bishop could have stayed at home and put his feet up with his family. It was really only when the subs came on that Pompey actually looked a bit dangerous. Why they werent on from the start is worrying. Whyte, Devlin and a couple of others were just not in the game. There was no passion , no fight...and no leadership. Exeter should have won the game but for their woeful finishing. This is beginning to look like Pompey of the past few years who start off like contenders, but then fall away in the New Year. Mousinho MUST get in a couple of experienced Championship players to bolster this squad, which needs a new injection of skill and passion...or its going to be a nail biting end to the season to even hang on to a Play Off place.! Thank you Tom, from all of us exiles who watch your vlogs which keep us up to date with our precious team. Happy New Year to you and your family, and as the saying goes in Scotland "Lang May Yer Lum Reek" !!!

[@MrDonerKebab456]

A boring game. We need to pick up some points New Year’s Day. The away atmosphere is insane. COYB!!!!!!!!

[@GavJones7]

Love mousinho, he’s worked wonders for us since coming to the club, but he needs to stop trying his damnedest to crow bar his mate ( Gavin whyte ) into the team yes they may be pals from the Oxford days but it’s just not working for whyte at Pompey unfortunately I know kamara has played a LOT of football but he’s an incredible attacking threat for us which whyte sadly isn’t? 😞 and I think dropping morrell was nothing short of criminal I know he’s always getting booked but with the ball at his feet he is magic for us.

[@andre-dx4yw]

typical pompey christmas curse lol, although i really didnt agree with the team selection, i think yengi deserved to be starting, Bishop needs to earn his place after injury, also its just sub par performance, i totally agree with comments towards the end, we are lacking strength in depth, any other top 10 team would have turned us over last night, 2 from 9 is not promotion points we are getting caught. new years day is a must win no doubt.

[@Lunapodthe1st]

I'll be so happy when we go up, just because I'm sick of being everyone's cup final. All these little clubs getting 10 men behind the ball and having their best performance of the season. I've said this before, this squad in Peterborough, Barnsley or Rotherham shirts walks this league.

[@davidharding-f8j]

Its now possession football gone mad, its just too easy to pass the ball sidewards and backwards. We will now see if Mousinho is good enough to sort this out because that was awful and that is putting it mildly.For me the full backs have to do more , Bishop needs to be replaced, and Shyte sorry Whyte never plays again!!

[@DavidKirby-b9n]

Just like Oxford, plenty of movement but little action in front of goal

[@11buster1000]

I'm with Andrew

[@RO8s]

I think Norris got more passes than everyone else on the pitch put together. It seemed like every single time they encountered a red shirt - anywhere on the pitch - they instantly turned round and passed back to Norris. I can't see how they thought that would help. I think it must be me. Since I've started watching the games live we've been rubbish. Sorry. I'll stop. I can't think how else to help.

[@Fournilwrittenalloverit]

Back to iFollow!😂😂

[@RO8s]

@@Fournilwrittenalloverit iFollow is the problem - I live in France, remember. I'll have to go back to Twitter and BBC!

[@lilydog1000]

Seems to me as if the return of Bishop set us backwards. He is too slow, (cannot remember him hitting a really hard shot from distance) and I seriously think we need a better striker. Goals are becoming very hard to come by.

[@fcPortsmouthsam]

That wasn't the best at all should be winning tho games but Portsmouth might be haveing a hard time at the moment but we will pick up again and see what happens happy new year mate

[@Fournilwrittenalloverit]

Happy New Year Sam!

[@daveericson8447]

Do they not have faith in mousinhos gameplan, Norris played out from the back and the defense could not cope. He went long after Marlon Pack spoke to him, was this against the managers gameplan, doesn't look right for me

[@billymallett297]

Pompey are going to go on a bad run now

[@MarlboroughBlenheim1]

You'll get absolutely battered if you get promoted. Plymouth and Wednesday were better sides than you are this season and they are really struggling. Ipswich are a different story but then they were a championship club / side in league one clothing.

[@skacel7]

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[@joewalden2155]

Hi Tom jhon should tary 4-3-3 on Monday afternoon Tom p.u.p

[@deltic1964]

oops us rams slowly coming up to you your lucky we have posh at home next game tough game but hopefully winnable 8 wins out of 9 comeback of the season slowly picking away at you long way to go but twists and turns to come

[@mk1aquatic739]

Tbh I expected Derby to walk this division and you should be really. I don't think Warne is a great manager and seems incredibly dull and miserable. Not really what you want at a big club but I think he's finally got your team firing, god only knows what's taken him so long but I think you'll easily finish top 2. We've run out of gas, run out of goals and run out of ideas.

[@Fournilwrittenalloverit]

Knew you’d come good under Warne!

[@Bean-js9bc]

Another toothless attacking display. Bishop is the problem. Great finisher but can't play in this system. I'm not sure how many more times I need to type it before JM realises. The stats and attacking performances make this obvious.

[@124Outdoor]

What he said!

[@Fournilwrittenalloverit]

The stats would also put Colby at the top end across the division for shots, shots on target, the amount of aerial duels he wins and importantly the goals he’s scored! There’s no one more dependable from the penalty spot from him the league and he’s got 12 goals in 24! Just to give the other side!

[@Bean-js9bc]

7 goals from open play this season, which is less than one in three for the team at the top. His finishing has been poor this season and he's missed more big chances than anybody in the league despite mossing some games. Yengi's xG + xA is much higher and he leads the line more effectively. Where Bishop is particularly poor is dropping in short to receive the ball to feet or into his body to then lay off or hold up. I agree that he's decent at aerial duels but often heads the ball on to nobody.

[@clareedgington4680]

0-0 draw