Attacking duties on backburner for Pompey new boy

LEE BROWN admitted he may have to rein in his attacking instincts at Pompey.
Pompey new-boy Lee BrownPompey new-boy Lee Brown
Pompey new-boy Lee Brown

The summer arrival explained he doesn't want to neglect his defensive duties in the search for consistency.

Brown linked up with his new team-mates for the first time as they returned for pre-season training on Wednesday.

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The 27-year-old is out to make a positive impression on players, staff and fans alike following his arrival from Bristol Rovers.

Pompey new-boy Lee BrownPompey new-boy Lee Brown
Pompey new-boy Lee Brown

The former QPR trainee explained he does like to attack from the left-back role.

But with manager Kenny Jackett looking for solidity from his full-backs, it will be a balancing act next term.

Brown said: 'I like to get forward.

'The boys at Bristol used to take the Mickey out of me because I used to get forward a bit too much!

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'I do like to get forward, but that doesn't mean I will neglect my defensive duties.

'You've got to have a good balance, though, and that's something which comes with experience.

'You need to know when to go forward and when to stay.

'It comes with games and luckily I've played a few of those now.

'I like to get forward, but I like to be solid as well.

'I just want to be consistent, to be honest, that's the main thing.

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'I don't want a nine out of 10 one week and three out of 10 the next.

'That's not good for a full-back really.'

Brown has a decent goal and assists record for a left-back, as was seen in his Bristol Rovers career.

His best goal return for the Pirates was six in the 2015-16 season - including the stoppage-time strike which secured promotion against Dagenham & Redbridge on the final day.

The player sees himself more as a provider when he plays on the front foot.

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Brown explained he derives a greater sense of satisfaction from teeing up a team-mate to scoring himself.

But he feels there's more to his game than just his attacking attributes.

'I got six goals one season,' Brown added.

'I always get a chance or two because I get forward.

'But I'm more into assists really. If I can lay it on for people, for me, that's as good as a goal for me. That's what I like to do.

'I like to put balls into the box, but you have to take care of the other side of the game as well.

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'It's nice getting forward and playing the pretty stuff, but there's loads more to the game than that.

'Sometimes you can't just get forward and put in crosses.' 

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