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Gaffer For A Day: Forget Portsmouth for the play-offs, I’d be happy with a mid-table finish

Gaffer For A Day, Samm Downing, aged 41 from Gosport, analyses Pompey’s 2-1 win over Millwall…

By Samm Downing · Portsmouth News

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 5:00 PM

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Samm Downing argues Portsmouth should target a comfortable mid-table finish rather than aiming for the Championship play-offs.
Portsmouth defeated Millwall 2-1 despite the match reportedly lacking high quality.
Substitute Ebou Adams was chosen as man of the match for his energetic second-half performance.

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Fan analyst Samm Downing argues that reaching the Championship play-offs is likely out of reach for Portsmouth this season. Despite Pompey securing a 2-1 victory over Millwall, Downing stated that a mid-table finish between 12th and 14th would be ideal to ensure survival and avoid relegation battles.

Downing criticized the match's overall quality and questioned the impact of striker Marko Milovanovic, but praised Thomas Waddingham and substitute Ebou Adams. Adams was named man of the match for shifting momentum after entering the pitch with the score tied at 1-1.

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Gaffer For A Day: Forget Portsmouth for the play-offs, I’d be happy with a mid-table finish

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