Kenny Jackett delight at hard-working Portsmouth endeavours in Lincoln success

Kenny Jackett was delighted with Pompey’s endeavour following a 1-0 success over Lincoln.
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John Marquis registered the only goal of the game in the 28th minute of tonight’s Fratton Park encounter with Michael Appleton’s side.

It was a timely victory for Jackett, who has come under increasing fire from supporters in recent weeks.

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Pompey have now climbed to 16th place as they attempt to close the gap on the play-off occupants and beyond.

Kenny Jackett was delighted with his side's endeavour after a 1-0 victory over Lincoln tonight. Picture: Joe PeplerKenny Jackett was delighted with his side's endeavour after a 1-0 victory over Lincoln tonight. Picture: Joe Pepler
Kenny Jackett was delighted with his side's endeavour after a 1-0 victory over Lincoln tonight. Picture: Joe Pepler

And their manager sang the praises of his team’s impressive effort and work-rate in their Fratton success.

Jackett said: ‘It was hard earned.

‘I felt defensively we were solid. They had very few shots, probably a scramble from a set-piece which fell into Craig’s arms, but we had a good shape about us and defended really well.

‘We worked really, really hard and tat has allowed us, after Saturday’s game, to earn the three points.

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‘I’m pleased for John, I thought he put in a terrific performance up front, he really worked hard, and to get the winner was a good one for him.

‘The players really dug in for each other and the goals against column is coming now somewhere near where we want to be.

‘Similarly, I don’t think we created as much as we did on Saturday, and we would like to be more incisive.’

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