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Mental strength of Portsmouth hero applauded after coming through dark Fratton Park days

The former Brisbane Roar man has made 14 appearances since joining the Blues in January 2025…

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 4:55 AM
Mental strength of Portsmouth hero applauded after coming through dark Fratton Park days
Key Things to Know
  • Adrian Segecic praised Portsmouth teammate Thomas Waddingham's mental resilience following his late winning goal against Millwall.
  • Waddingham scored his first competitive goal for Portsmouth in 21 months after overcoming multiple injury setbacks.
  • The former Brisbane Roar striker came on in the 71st minute before scoring eight minutes from time.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Adrian Segecic has applauded Portsmouth teammate Thomas Waddingham for his mental strength after the Australian striker scored the decisive late goal against Millwall. Waddingham entered the match in the 71st minute and found the net eight minutes before full-time, securing a 2-1 victory and marking his first competitive goal for the club in 21 months.

Segecic highlighted Waddingham's resilience after facing repeated injury setbacks since signing from Brisbane Roar in January 2025. The forward's winning deflection off Jake Cooper's clearance marked his 14th appearance for Pompey, capping a run of three wins in four games.

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