Pompey 0-1 Leyton Orient: Match ratings

Michael Doyle topped chief sports writer Neil Allen's match ratings for yesterday's 1-0 defeat to Leyton Orient.
Pompey skipper Michael Doyle cuts a disconsolate figure following the Blues' 1-0 home loss to Leyton Orient      Picture: Joe PeplerPompey skipper Michael Doyle cuts a disconsolate figure following the Blues' 1-0 home loss to Leyton Orient      Picture: Joe Pepler
Pompey skipper Michael Doyle cuts a disconsolate figure following the Blues' 1-0 home loss to Leyton Orient Picture: Joe Pepler

On an afternoon to forget for Pompey, it was the skipper who emerged with most credit as he got The News’ vote for man of the match.

But do you agree with our choice and the match ratings provided below?

Let us know by providing your ratings.

Match ratings:

Ryan Fulton: Looking the real deal despite age – 7

Kieron Freeman: Looked rusty of Pompey debut – 5

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Christian Burgess: Did best to drive Blues forward from defence – 7

Matt Clarke: Did okay – 6

Enda Stevens: A rare off-day for the left-back – 6

Ben Close: Neat and tidy as ever – 6

Michael Doyle: Put his heart into trying to motivate Pompey – 7

Kyle Bennett***: Couldn’t get involved enough – 5

Gary Roberts: Just not going for him at present – 5

Marc McNulty**: -Gave so much effort to the cause – 7

Michael Smith*: Didn’t shine on home debut – 5

Subs:
*Gareth Evans (60 min): Gave vital width - 6

**Adam McGurk (73 min): Tried his best - 5

*** Conor Chaplin (73 min): Pepped things up – 6