Injury-hit Portsmouth looking to help from Spurs, Huddersfield and Blackpool for FA Cup trip to Hereford

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com 
and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565
Visit Shots! now
Danny Cowley is waiting for the green light to field three of Pompey’s loan contingent in the FA Cup trip to Hereford.

Generally, not all parent clubs are willing to allow their player to become cup-tied while out of loan, thereby preventing themselves being able to call upon them in later rounds.

The arrangements of Josh Griffiths (West Brom) and Joe Pigott (Ipswich) permit both to feature for the Blues in the FA Cup this season, which begins at Edgar Street on Friday (7.55pm).

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

However, it remains to be seen whether Dane Scarlett, Josh Koroma and Owen Dale will also be granted permission.

Cowley revealed Pompey have received ‘verbal confirmation’ that one of those three can play in the first-round tie against the non-leaguers.

And he’s awaiting news on the remaining pair’s availability in a squad already devastated by injury.

The Blues’ head coach told The News: ‘Yes, I believe we will have loan players appearing.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

‘I think we’re waiting on confirmation for one or two, but the ones we have confirmation on thus far will play.

Spurs' Dane Scarlett is among three Pompey loanees that Danny Cowley is waiting for the go-ahead to play against Hereford in the FA Cup. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImagesSpurs' Dane Scarlett is among three Pompey loanees that Danny Cowley is waiting for the go-ahead to play against Hereford in the FA Cup. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages
Spurs' Dane Scarlett is among three Pompey loanees that Danny Cowley is waiting for the go-ahead to play against Hereford in the FA Cup. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

‘When you sign a player on loan, sometimes it’s in their contract, if it is possible to get it into the contract at the time then you absolutely do.

‘We were really lucky to get that with West Brom, Steve Bruce helped us at the time to allow us to get permission for Josh Griffiths to play.

‘Joe Pigott can definitely play as well.

‘We’ve had verbal confirmation from one other club – we’re just awaiting the other two.’

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

Koroma, on loan from Huddersfield, appeared off the bench in the 60th minute, replacing Ronan Curtis.

Josh Griffiths – who will definitely start at Hereford – was rested for the draw, with replacement Josh Oluwayemi impressing with three penalty saves.

News you can trust since 1877
Follow us
©National World Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved.Cookie SettingsTerms and ConditionsPrivacy notice