Vote for Pompey's November player of the month

November ended as it started, with a 2-1 Fratton Park defeat.
Michael Smith, Kal Naismith and Carl Baker are all in the running to be crowned Pompey player of the month for November   Picture: Joe PeplerMichael Smith, Kal Naismith and Carl Baker are all in the running to be crowned Pompey player of the month for November   Picture: Joe Pepler
Michael Smith, Kal Naismith and Carl Baker are all in the running to be crowned Pompey player of the month for November Picture: Joe Pepler

However, there were some eye-catching performances in between as Pompey endured a majority of highs among the inevitable lows.

And we are giving the Fratton faithful an opportunity to select their player of the month.

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For October you chose Christian Burgess in recognition of some impressive displays, particularly at Leyton Orient and Cambridge United.

On that occasion, Conor Chaplin was named runner-up having netted in consecutive matches and laid on an assist for Kyle Bennett at Plymouth.

Neither, though, make the shortlist of five drawn up by The News to pinpoint a winner for November.

Instead fans are asked to select from Carl Baker, Gareth Evans, Kal Naismith, Danny Rose and Michael Smith.

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Baker did not start the disappointing FA Cup defeat against Wycombe, yet has been an ever-present in the league campaign, turning in some sterling performances.

The experienced midfielder weighed in with two succulent late goals in the 4-0 victory over Mansfield and also put in a man-of-the-match showing at Cheltenham.

Gareth Evans is a whole-hearted, hard-working player wherever he lines up in Paul Cook’s side.

Although right midfield remains his preference, he continues to give his all in the unfamiliar role of right-back and scored in the superb 3-1 victory at Luton.

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Kal Naismith has experienced plenty of highs and lows in his Fratton career, particularly during the current campaign.

However, the month of October saw a stunning last-gasp winner over Bristol Rovers in the Checkatrade Trophy, a fierce right-foot effort at Luton and an assist against Mansfield.

Meanwhile, Danny Rose has made an impressive return to the first-team in the absence of the suspended Amine Linganzi.

The tireless midfielder has been an essential component of the Blues’ engine room.

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Finally, Michael Smith has appeared from deep storage to net in three successive matches.

The striker is slowly beginning to win over the doubters following a poor start to the season and establish himself ahead of Chaplin.

You can cast your vote online at portsmouth.co.uk

Closing date is Wednesday, December 7.