x

Imagine what Pompey fans' backing would be like if team were winning

Danny Cowley admits to being impressed by the way Pompey's fans get behind the team even when they're not winning.

A 2- 2 draw at Charlton was the Blues' sixth game without a win in League One and was watched by nearly 3,000 supporters.

And boss Cowley said: "Our supporters were incredible — just imagine if we could create a winning team. The way they backed us was magnificent and really inspired me.”

Cowley felt his side created enough chances to win three games, but were made to pay for not taking enough of them.

'When you come away from home and dominate the way we did in the first half, we’re obviously disappointed not to win the game. We were excellent in our play before the break and the game-plan was delivered perfectly, so credit to our lads for that.

'At half-time we should have been further ahead and our opponents were forced into a change, but that’s the second time in a row we’ve conceded straight after the restart. We fought our way back, though, and scored a really good goal and had more chances to get a third and wrap things up.

'So we’re really disappointed that we haven’t won the game, particularly with how well we’ve played. But if you concede two goals then football generally suggests that you won’t — it’s much easier to get a 1-0 or 2-1 victory than it is a 3-2.

'We gave a needless free-kick away for the first and then didn’t do our job to deal with it, while they got an overload for the second.'

Pompey go to Burton on Tuesday night.

What to read next:

Hanging in there - and attacking the game: Mousinho's Pompey message ahead of Ipswich clash
Many Pompey fans are fearing the worst as the Blues gear up to take on in-form Ipswich at Fratton Park on Sunday - but boss John Mousinho is putting a brave face on the prospect of the clash.
Portsmouth 1 - 1 Queens Park Rangers - Player Ratings and Reports
If you saw the match, please give us your player ratings and a mini match report.
Play forward with purpose - what Mousinho wants to see more of after Pompey's draw at Derby
John Mousinho liked what he saw as Pompey claimed a well-deserved point from rheir visit to Derby.
We can't feel sorry for ourselves - Mousinho message to Pompey strugglers ahead of Blackburn clash
John Mousinho says making wholesale team changes can be 'over the top' - and has indicated he does not want to do that when Pompey host Blackburn in what feels like a must-win game on Saturday.
Swansea City 1 - 0 Portsmouth - Player Ratings and Reports
If you saw the match, please give us your player ratings and a mini match report.
Pompey fans' moans and groans are understandable - so can team silence them?
John Mousinho says some 'moans and groans' from fans are underatandable as Pompey struggle for results and form - so now he wants his team to halt such reactions by getting back on the right Championship path.
Win your individual battles - the message to Pompey players ahead of Bristol City clash
Win your battles - it's what Pompey fans will be demanding of those selected to face Bristol City this weekend - and it's what John Mousinho will be telling each man in blue too.
Portsmouth 3 - 1 Millwall - Player Ratings and Reports
If you saw the match, please give us your player ratings and a mini match report.
Key Pompey trio ready to return - but which of them will walk into starting line-up?
John Mousinho is set to have three key members of his squad available after injury when Pompey entertain Millwall on Saturday - but are all three guaranteed starts?
'Not going to be too negative' - Pack looks on Pompey's bright side
Marlon Pack has played more of a role in Pompey's season so far than many thought he would - and his intention is to carry on being at the centre of things, literally.