Danny Cowley names make-shift centre-half as Portsmouth bid for Gillingham win

Danny Cowley has turned to Shaun Williams to plug his central-defensive shortage at Gillingham.
Neil Allen
By Neil Allen
Published 27th Nov 2021, 14:08 BST
Lee Brown must settle for a place on the bench following suspension. Picture: Joe PeplerLee Brown must settle for a place on the bench following suspension. Picture: Joe Pepler
Lee Brown must settle for a place on the bench following suspension. Picture: Joe Pepler

With Sean Raggett suspended, the Blues boss had been seeking a partner for Connor Ogilvie.

He has opted for Williams, who moves from midfield to occupy the left of a back three at the Priestfield Stadium.

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Louis Thompson comes into midfield, representing the only change to the side which won 3-0 at Lincoln during an impressive display.

Lee Brown is back from suspension yet has a back problem, so is named on the bench rather than being considered for the starting XI.

Meanwhile, Ronan Curtis has been named as Pompey’s captain against Steve Evans’ side.

John Marquis is once again ruled out through injury.

Pompey: Bazunu, Freeman, Ogilvie, Williams, Romeo, Hackett, Thompson, Morrell, Curtis, Harness, Hirst.

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Subs: Bass, Brown, Azeez, Ahadme, Harrison, Jacobs, Vincent.

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Related topics:GillinghamDanny CowleyPortsmouthSean RaggettConnor Ogilvie

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