RESOLVING THE LEDGER
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We asked for your thoughts after Saturday's match between Lincoln City and Portsmouth.
Here are some of your comments:
Lincoln City fans
Jack: Lincoln's high-press system was found wanting against a team that could adapt and play through it, finding a way to disrupt it.
Portsmouth are a hardened, street-wise Championship side, and they were very good going forward and dominated the game, particularly in the second half.
Lincoln needs to adapt, and quickly, otherwise it will be a long season for them.
Dave: They are weak, as they rely on bombing the opposition box or hurling long balls. Worked in League One, but this is a huge step up. Need to play proper football to survive.
Maurice: Lincoln needs to concentrate on the basics.
1. Defending and off-the-ball play not good enough.
2. Too many mistakes and bad passing.
3. Too many long balls from the goalkeeper and not enough short passes.
4. Team selection and subbing are questionable. Experienced players unused?
5. Too many players do not look around to see where opposition players are.
I could go on. But if they correct what I've mentioned, their game should improve.
Portsmouth fans
Andy: A decent performance by Pompey after the first five minutes.
Marlon Pack made a massive difference this week and made them look more solid at the back.
Frank: Improved performance, however, not up to where we need to be yet. Sometimes sloppy on the ball, and against better opposition, would have been under more pressure. Six out of 10. Good luck to Lincoln, though, after a long absence at this level but it could be a long season of battles for them.
Biscuit Mick: Classy performance on Saturday, fabulous goals. Thought Lincoln were poor, still playing League One football, but the best team won by far. Defence needs to speed up and be more protective, but on the whole, very good performance. PUP.
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