Archive for November 10th, 2006
Portsmouth preview
Friday is here, and there’s a game tomorrow.
I’d guess Coleman would be happy with a 0-0. Portsmouth have a very strong defence and a lively set of forwards. It’s going to be hard.
But maybe not. What good is a four man defence if they only have Brian McBride to mark? Maybe Claus and Boa will be able to hurt Portsmouth from deeper positions.
And what to make of Benjani and Kanu? Benjani is almost the complete forward, quick, strong, and will work for the team. The problem is that he has zilcho composure in front of goal… if your centre-forward is to have a glaring weakness, this isn’t the one you’d choose. Knight and Pearce gobbled up Darren Bent but Henri Kamara made them nervous. Benjani isn’t as good as either, so ought to be containable. But Kanu? He’s a cross between Eric Cantona, Pele and a kangaroo. How do you nullify that? You don’t. You just stay nearby, keep your wits about you and hope for the best. And that is all anyone can ask.
I have a bad feeling about all this, but we’ll see. I have been wrong most times before. Check back here on Sunday for photos from Fratton Park, and check out Matt from TOOFIF’s preview here.
Have a good Friday.
