'About time Curtis was dropped... Morris? Again?' - Portsmouth fans react to starting XI for Burton trip

Pompey fans have been having their say on Kenny Jackett’s latest starting XI for the visit to Burton.
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The manager has made three changes to the side that lost 2-1 at home to Wigan last weekend, with the most noticeable casualty being Ronan Curtis.

The Irishman, who was due to make his 100th appearance today, has only been named on the bench for the trip to the Pirelli Stadium, with his place in the team being taken by Ryan Williams.

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John Marquis has also been left out and replaced by Ellis Harrison up front, who scored after coming on as a second-half substitute against the Latics.

Meanwhile, the other change sees Lee Brown come in for Cameron Pring at left-back.

However, as Jackett rings the changes, many fans believe a fourth should have been made, with Ben Close in for Bryn Morris a popular alternative on Twitter.

Here’s a selection of those views shared on Twitter.

@84Knight: Morris in/out was the decision maker for me whether to pay to watch the game. Saved me £10 and another 2 hours of wanting to kill myself.

Ronan Curtis starts today's trip to Burton on the benchRonan Curtis starts today's trip to Burton on the bench
Ronan Curtis starts today's trip to Burton on the bench
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@andyworldy: Curtis I can understand as he doesn't offer anything if he is not playing well.

@LostTransport: Quite right too. Curtis hasn't been performing.

@the3rdmitchell: Morris? Again?.......If Kenny is happy to swap Marquis and Curtis how can he not swap Close or Cannon in?

@martinwake81: We need a CM, cannot keep playing Morris. Might as well play with 10 men.

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@DanLewis1999: BROWN AND MORRIS, NO CURTIS OR MARQUIS AHAHAHAHAHAHA.

@GaryDTrotman: Drop Curtis for poor performances fair play but what's the excuse for keeping Morris in who has played worse than Curtis every game!!

@wil_pompey: Kenny really trying his hardest to force that 400k compo!

@CordenJamie: What on earth does Bryn Morris have to do to get dropped. Get Ben Close on that pitch!!!

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@nathansymonds1: My 11 would be rasmus for raggett, close for Morris, Jacobs on the left, Williams on the right with Curtis behind Harrison.

@jamesrafter94: About time Curtis was dropped but honestly what does Morris offer?

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