'Defence took social distancing to next level... Kenny was justified in ruthless treatment of Bass' - Portsmouth fans react to win at Stevenage

Pompey fans on social media had mixed feelings after the Blues beat Stevenage on penalties after a 3-3 draw in the Carabao Cup.
By Steve Bone
Published 29th Aug 2020, 18:21 BST
James Bolton, Ryan Williams and Sean Raggett look relieved at the final whistle.James Bolton, Ryan Williams and Sean Raggett look relieved at the final whistle.
James Bolton, Ryan Williams and Sean Raggett look relieved at the final whistle.

Supporters were horrified at the first-half defensive shambles that left Kenny Jackett’s side 3-1 down after half an hour – but heartened by the comeback and the eventual win in the shootout.

Mark Wilson said on Twitter: 'Tonnes of negativity as expected, a wins a win and at this stage that's what we need. Remember last season when we started poorly.'

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Richard James Grazier tweeted: 'Our defence took social distancing to the next level today!'

There was plenty of praise for penalty hero Craig MacGillivray, who saved three of Stevenage's attempts.

Mike Shipp said: 'The number on MacGillivray's shorts is there for a reason.'

Greg Adam added: '(MacGillivray) should be number 1. Not knocking Bass but we can't afford to lose big Mac especially if Bass was sold.'

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Pompey Pedro said on Twitter: Say what you want about Kenny being ruthless... but he’s been (just about) justified with his brutal treatment of Alex Bass today.'

LJ Mourby added: MacGillivray waited patiently for his chance. Got it. Then stepped up to get us a win! Funny enough we didn’t concede in the 2nd half after he came on. Give him his number one spot back. '

Pompey Blue added: 'Spin it whatever way you want but in the most part that was a horrendous performance.'

Meanwhile, Anton Dewing had a view on the colours on show after watching the game: 'Who’s idea was it for Pompey to wear orange away against Stevenage who wear red'n'white stripes? My eyes are hurting.'

Related topics:Craig MacGillivrayBluesAlex BassPortsmouthKenny Jackett

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