Up the Blues!! Coventry striker Conor Chaplin tweets his love for Portsmouth after damaging Sunderland promotion push

Conor Chaplin tweeted his backing for Pompey after firing Coventry’s winner in a spectacular game at Sunderland – a goal that really helped to lift Kenny Jackett’s Blues in the League One promotion race.
Conor Chaplin with the League Two trophy. Picture: Joe PeplerConor Chaplin with the League Two trophy. Picture: Joe Pepler
Conor Chaplin with the League Two trophy. Picture: Joe Pepler

The former Fratton Park striker did the damage to Sunderland in a 5-4 win after coming off the bench.

That has now put automatic promotion back in Pompey’s hands after the big victory against Rochdale.

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Fans rejoiced at Fratton Park on Saturday and sang Chaplin’s praises.

The striker responded by showing his love for the club where he progressed through the academy.

He tweeted: ‘Up the Blues’ with mind blown emojis after a tweet recording of Pompey fans chanting his name on Saturday. He also added in response to Coventry’s great win: Wow, crazy, crazy game.’

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