A thrashing, fans fighting each other and Michael Smith giving Portsmouth the runaround - Rotherham was EMBARRASSING

Pompey fans have been carrying out their Rotherham post-mortem after the second-half collapse at the New York Stadium. Here’s a selection of those views.
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Michael Smith.

Completely hounded and ridiculed by Pompey fans during his loan spell - unfairly.

Goes on to be one of the best strikers in this league and should probably be playing the league above.

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Fair play to the lad, he deserved to give some back after scoring #Pompey

@Sammstone10

We’re terrible. This is the worst squad we’ve had since the 14/15 season. We’re playing worse football than we ever did under Jackett and the results are beyond ridiculous. Questioned the signings Cowley made before the season started and being proved right unfortunately. #Pompey

@PragmaticFrog

John Marquis' body language sums up the mood in the 4-1 loss at Rotherham. (Photo by Daniel Chesterton/phcimages.com)John Marquis' body language sums up the mood in the 4-1 loss at Rotherham. (Photo by Daniel Chesterton/phcimages.com)
John Marquis' body language sums up the mood in the 4-1 loss at Rotherham. (Photo by Daniel Chesterton/phcimages.com)

#Pompey 4-1 down. Fans fighting each other and getting kicked out. Still don't blame the Cowley's as he is working with what he has... But the owners/club/squad in general need to do better. We deserve better. I'm tired.

@frattonendblog

#pompey not playing great in a complete rebuild season and still in the top half. Also we’re going into winter and it’ll rain more so things are looking up….. keep smiling chaps

@LukeEllisPUP

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My life is worse for being a Portsmouth fan by the way. But it’s a habit I’ll never kick

@PompeyPedro

Anyone who complains about Bazunu mistake have a day off. Still one of the better performers today #pompey

@CowleysCows

Unfortunately that's what you get from young keepers, he will stop a lot more goals than mistakes he will make. Main problem at the back is Freeman, lacks height and pace, why Cowley got rid of Johnson for him I will never know!

@Pompeytucks

If this was Jackett he’d be getting both barrels. But it’s weird how it’s the players/owners getting the stick and not the manager?! He bought most of these players did he not?? #Pompey

@jamesfrowen

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My problem is I rate the Cowleys and believe in their footballing ethos, the problem is they seem to have is the squad/players we have aren’t good enough to play that way and there is no plan B

@mevster1

Didn't expect to win the league this season, but some of our results are really embarrassing, not to mention Sutton Utd, Cowleys the honeymoon is well and truly over.

@IanGray34636197

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