Intriguing first sight...did chances no harm...shaky display - Portsmouth ratings as host of triallists and new signings feature in Bournemouth victory

The ratings are in from tonight’s clash with Bournemouth under-21s. Here’s how the mix of triallists, first-teamers and academy youngsters got on.
George Hirst featured after signing for Pompey todayGeorge Hirst featured after signing for Pompey today
George Hirst featured after signing for Pompey today

Dan Gyollai - Confident first-half showing from Posk keeper with distribution catching eye 7

Callum Johnson - Improved after the break and had a couple of strong runs 6

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Triallist defender - Appeared at Chelsea last week and didn’t shine as much 6

Ludwig Francilette - Giant French defender who left Newcastle this summer. Played against Chelsea and withdrawn at break on this occasion without increasing his chances of earning a deal 6

Connor Ogilvie - Got 75 minutes under his belt and produced a competent display following arrival after leaving Gillingham this summer 6

Layton Ndukwu - Intriguingly utilised in a holding midfield role despite usually operating on the wing and in an attacking role. Looked comfortable 7

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Triallist midfielder - Looked comfortable on the ball and assured. Broke things up well and some tidy passing caught the eye 7

Reeco Hackett-Fairchild - Absolute rocket of a finish to decide the game in a busy display. Missed a decent chance for a second but did his chances of being involved Saturday no harm 7

Michael Jacobs - Played within himself but again showed plenty of bright moments. Clearly Pompey’s best player on display 7

Renedi Masampu - Didn’t help his cause with a shaky display in which he missed a clear chance and wasted the ball - 5

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George Hirst - Intriguing first sight of new man. Led the line well, brought others into player, decent distribution and grabbed an assist. Mobile for a big man, too 7

Keeper triallist - Quiet half but communicated with defence and stayed alert - 6

Izzy Kaba - Youngster looked composed and secure in the second half - 6

Harry Jewitt-White - Hard to catch eye as pace slowed but looked more than comfortable - 6

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Dan Gifford - Thrown up front and put himself about with non-stop effort - 6

Triallist midfielder - Very young triallist found it tought to get a foothold - 6

Harvey Hughes - Came on for Ogilvie and didn’t put a foot wrong - 6

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