The 2012/2013 season begins...
Pompey take on Plymouth Argyle in the first round of the CapitalOne Cup tomorrow as the 2012/2013 season kicks off.
Pompey could not be worse prepared for this match as Michael Appleton still hasn't had the time to make any signings, bar goalkeeper Simon Eastwood on a non-contract basis.
That means the Blues manager has just three official players to pick from ahead of the trip to Home Park, with Ashley Harris and Adam Webster being the other two men he has to call upon.
It is likely that more players will be signed before the midday deadline tomorrow but just how many and who is anybody's guess. Because Balram Chainrai hasn't taken over (and will give Appleton a meagre budget to work with when he does) it looks like the travelling fans will get to see the academy players in action.
Given that many of these young lads were defeated by non-league Salisbury on Saturday, it will not be surprising if Pompey are beaten by their League Two counterparts made up of experienced pros tomorrow evening.
However, the match may well take a back seat to the show of support because the Plymouth fans are fund raising for the Pompey Supporters Trust as they know more than anyone what it is like to have a football club go to ruins due to financial mismanagement.
There'll also be a fanfest and collections organised by famous Janner Sue Pollard. It should be a union of two proud South Coast clubs that have been through the mire and summarise the spirit of true football fans.
As for the match itself, there is no point in attempting to even predict our side due to the ridiculous circumstances surrounding the club.
The smart money is on a swift exit from a cup competition that will only hinder Pompey's focus on League One survival. Reportedly there will be £500 donated to the PST for every goal scored, so perhaps our players could just stand there and let Plymouth win 100-0, perhaps!?
https://www.portsmouth-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/plymouth_vs_portsmouth_preview_752115/index.shtml
The 2012/2013 season begins...
Pompey take on Plymouth Argyle in the first round of the CapitalOne Cup tomorrow as the 2012/2013 season kicks off.
Pompey could not be worse prepared for this match as Michael Appleton still hasn't had the time to make any signings, bar goalkeeper Simon Eastwood on a non-contract basis.
That means the Blues manager has just three official players to pick from ahead of the trip to Home Park, with Ashley Harris and Adam Webster being the other two men he has to call upon.
It is likely that more players will be signed before the midday deadline tomorrow but just how many and who is anybody's guess. Because Balram Chainrai hasn't taken over (and will give Appleton a meagre budget to work with when he does) it looks like the travelling fans will get to see the academy players in action.
Given that many of these young lads were defeated by non-league Salisbury on Saturday, it will not be surprising if Pompey are beaten by their League Two counterparts made up of experienced pros tomorrow evening.
However, the match may well take a back seat to the show of support because the Plymouth fans are fund raising for the Pompey Supporters Trust as they know more than anyone what it is like to have a football club go to ruins due to financial mismanagement.
There'll also be a fanfest and collections organised by famous Janner Sue Pollard. It should be a union of two proud South Coast clubs that have been through the mire and summarise the spirit of true football fans.
As for the match itself, there is no point in attempting to even predict our side due to the ridiculous circumstances surrounding the club.
The smart money is on a swift exit from a cup competition that will only hinder Pompey's focus on League One survival. Reportedly there will be £500 donated to the PST for every goal scored, so perhaps our players could just stand there and let Plymouth win 100-0, perhaps!?
https://www.portsmouth-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/plymouth_vs_portsmouth_preview_752115/index.shtml
Team news ahead of Tuesday's Capital One Cup Round One clash between Plymouth Argyle and Portsmouth at Home Park.
Argyle are set to give competitive debuts to summer signings Rhys Griffiths and Johnny Gorman.
Griffiths has joined the League Two side on a one-year deal after impressing on trial, putting his career as a firefighter on hold to make the step up to professional football for the first time.
Gorman, meanwhile, is on loan at Home Park from Wolves until January.
Argentine winger Andres Gurrieri may also make his first full appearance to become the first South American to play for the Pilgrims.
Fellow summer signing Jamie Lowry will miss out as he is expected to be sidelined until late October with a ankle ligament injury.
New skipper Darren Purse will wear the captain's armband for the first time after a successful operation on an injured toe over the summer.
Portsmouth boss Michael Appleton will be forced to pick from youth and development squad players.
Any trialists that have featured for Pompey during pre-season are not allowed to feature as the club are currently unable to sign new players.
Appleton will therefore call upon the remaining members of last season's youth side and the club's development players.
Defender Adam Webster, 17, and academy graduate Ashley Harris are the only surviving members of Portsmouth's original first team, and both are expected to feature in the inexperienced squad.
Pompey fell foul of League Two Barnet last season in their first round-one defeat in a decade. That was the first time they failed to score in a League Cup match for eight games.
https://www.skysports.com/football/match_preview/0,19764,11065_3525158,00.html
Team news ahead of Tuesday's Capital One Cup Round One clash between Plymouth Argyle and Portsmouth at Home Park.
Argyle are set to give competitive debuts to summer signings Rhys Griffiths and Johnny Gorman.
Griffiths has joined the League Two side on a one-year deal after impressing on trial, putting his career as a firefighter on hold to make the step up to professional football for the first time.
Gorman, meanwhile, is on loan at Home Park from Wolves until January.
Argentine winger Andres Gurrieri may also make his first full appearance to become the first South American to play for the Pilgrims.
Fellow summer signing Jamie Lowry will miss out as he is expected to be sidelined until late October with a ankle ligament injury.
New skipper Darren Purse will wear the captain's armband for the first time after a successful operation on an injured toe over the summer.
Portsmouth boss Michael Appleton will be forced to pick from youth and development squad players.
Any trialists that have featured for Pompey during pre-season are not allowed to feature as the club are currently unable to sign new players.
Appleton will therefore call upon the remaining members of last season's youth side and the club's development players.
Defender Adam Webster, 17, and academy graduate Ashley Harris are the only surviving members of Portsmouth's original first team, and both are expected to feature in the inexperienced squad.
Pompey fell foul of League Two Barnet last season in their first round-one defeat in a decade. That was the first time they failed to score in a League Cup match for eight games.
https://www.skysports.com/football/match_preview/0,19764,11065_3525158,00.html
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