‘Won’t be bettered’, ‘potentially lethal’, ‘short of confidence’: Jordan Cross’ Portsmouth ratings against West Brom

By Jordan Cross

Pompey writer

Published 15th Sep 2024, 17:02 BST

Updated 15th Sep 2024, 18:54 BST

The ratings are in from Pompey’s clash with West Brom.

Do you agree with how Pompey writer Jordan Cross saw it at Fratton Park?

Josh Murphy was Pompey's man of the match against West Brom

1. MOTM

Josh Murphy was Pompey's man of the match against West Brom | Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

What a response to challenge for his place from keeper. First-half stop from Maja is unlikely to be bettered this season - with Grant also superbly denied. Couldn't be blamed for goals on this occasion.

2. Will Norris - 8

What a response to challenge for his place from keeper. First-half stop from Maja is unlikely to be bettered this season - with Grant also superbly denied. Couldn't be blamed for goals on this occasion. | Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

Marauding first-half performance from right-back with two decent penalty appeals testament to his positive play. One piece of wonderful control almost brought a goal but poor clearance almost costly, too.

3. Zak Swanson - 6

Marauding first-half performance from right-back with two decent penalty appeals testament to his positive play. One piece of wonderful control almost brought a goal but poor clearance almost costly, too. Photo: Jason Brown

Pompey v West Brom match action

4. Match action

Pompey v West Brom match action | Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

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