League One

FLYING POMPEY CLIMB TO THIRD FOR GUNNERS

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The LeaguePaper Team
1 March 2020

By Lionel Jacobs
PORTSMOUTH boss Kenny Jackett pointed to a much improved second- half display after his side cemented their promotion hopes with a win over Rochdale.
In a perfect warm-up for tomorrow’s mouthwatering FA Cup clash with Arsenal, goals from Ryan Williams, Steve Seddon and Christian Burgess propelled the south coast side to third place in the table.
Pompey manager Jackett said: “It was only comfortable at the end.
“We had a lot of chances at the end which happens at the end of every game
and and I’m pleased we put them away.
“It was a poor first ha...

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