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PROCEED WITH CAUTION: Neil Allen's Portsmouth match ratings come with health warning following defeat at Northampton

The News’ chief sports writer, Neil Allen, has had his say on Pompey’s performance at Northampton – and it’s no surprise, his ratings aren’t for the faint-hearted.
By Mark McMahon and Neil Allen
Published 6th Mar 2021, 17:11 BST
Updated 6th Mar 2021, 17:22 BST

The Blues lost 4-1 against the relegation-threatened side and that’s reflected in the scores he’s dished out for individual displays.

Paul Cook said this week that managing Pompey came with a health warning.

Well, in a similar manner to the former Blues boss – so too does these ratings.

You have been warned.

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Crucial mistakes in some of the goals during forgettable display.

1. Craig MacGillivray - 4

Crucial mistakes in some of the goals during forgettable display. Photo: JPIMedia

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All at sea in right-back role and shadow of usual self.

2. Jack Whatmough - 4

All at sea in right-back role and shadow of usual self. Photo: JPIMedia

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Pick of the defence, but it was a very low bar.

3. Sean Raggett - 5

Pick of the defence, but it was a very low bar. Photo: JPIMedia

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(replaced by Harvey White on 59 minutes): Absolutely wretched first half, embarrassingly exposed

4. Rasmus Nicolaisen - 3

(replaced by Harvey White on 59 minutes): Absolutely wretched first half, embarrassingly exposed Photo: JPIMedia

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