[Exile on Spencer St]

Must wholeheartedly agree with Chimer's comments on the foul-mouthed language. It's not funny but demeaning for grown men to behave like that in response to a bit of pre-pubescent goading from a handful of children sitting in the nearest home section. If you can't respond with a bit of wit, try ignoring the opposing fans, otherwise it makes you look the bigger child.
As to the match, it was a cracker. Stanley were superb in the first ten minutes and fully deserved their 2 goal lead. But Pompey's quick riposte (a very well taken goal by one of their classier players) got them back into the game. As Chimer noted, had Stanley been able to keep a clean sheet for another 10 minutes, it might have been a different, and probably less enjoyable, game.
It was inevitable that Joyce's penalty wouldn't go in given the delay and, from where I sat, the fact it didn't really look a penalty. Funny how often undeserved penalties get saved.
Special mention must go to the ref who, whilst not bad, seemed to give Stanley everything for the first half hour then gave them little or nothing for a similar period in the second half. In the end his inconsistency even itself out and I doubt even Cashy could have had too many complaints about the officials.
Rose certainly kept Stanley alive; that what he's there for and he did his job commendably today. Really pleased for Messrs Mingoia that the winning goal was in front of the Stanley fans. I thought Piero had pushed the ball too far but his determination paid off.
First time I've seen Mr.Crooks and I thought he worked really hard, won his fair share of headers, chased down lost causes, and was far from being a 'donkey'. To be honest, if he could do everything some seem to expect of him, and get 20 goals a season, he wouldn't be on loan with Stanley.
I hope the early substitution of Atkinson was precautionary and that Dr.Proctor is back to reclaim his place from Mr.Barry on Tuesday night.
Great team performance today and a fitting response to the abysmal performance at Fratton Park last season.
Finally, congrats and thanks to Professor Coleman for, with one minor exception, picking a strong side and not opting to 'rest' his A team.