'What a team... thought Whatmough was back?' - fans react to Portsmouth's team at Bristol Rovers

James Bolton keeps his place in Pompey's side at Bristol Rovers. Picture: Jason BrownJames Bolton keeps his place in Pompey's side at Bristol Rovers. Picture: Jason Brown
James Bolton keeps his place in Pompey's side at Bristol Rovers. Picture: Jason Brown
Pompey fans have been giving their thoughts on tonight's team to face Bristol Rovers.

Kenny Jackett has made just the one change from the 2-0 victory over Swindon Town last week.

George Byers earns his first Blues start since arriving from Swansea in January, replacing Marcus Harness.

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That means James Bolton keeps his spot in central defence alongside Sean Raggett, despite Jack Whatmough and Rasmus Nicolaisen both available.

Nicolaisen is named on the bench after the birth of his second son, with Whatmough omitted from the squad completely.

Here's how the Fratton faithful reacted to the team news on Twitter...

@Jamesr02_

Come on lads, let’s win this for Kenny

@jackettsjacket

Excited to Byers as a starter & how he controls the game. Can't think of a better 11. Players pushing for positions everywhere & some got to feel hard done by as have done nothing wrong it's just a strong squad #pompey

@jackcummins_9

Byers is the new Thompson

@PFCOlly

What a team oh my lord

@blakepfc

4-2-3-1? Even still that is class

@Mourby

Glad to see Byers given a go. He was very good when he came on last game!

@ChrisMoat96

Strong team that. No complaints from me! Come on Pompey!!

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