Some thoughts from the Portsmouth game

Hodgson’s substitution in the early stages of the second half was absolutely key to last night’s result. Kelly was very poor, and had to be taken off. I couldn’t hear any of the reported booing, just a silent air of relief. Think it’s pretty...

Shorey settles in nicely

I normally caution against going overboard after a debut, but Nicky Shorey doesn’t half look promising on the evidence of last night. My Forest friend might be right when he talks about a deep-lying playmaker as I’ve not seen a left back influence...

Roy: Okaka will play against Portsmouth

Tucked in at the bottom of the Pompey preview on the offal is the confirmation that Stefano Okaka will make his Fulham debut tomorrow night. Nicky Shorey will start at left back too by the sounds of it. Both of them will play tomorrow. He’s [Okaka] a great talent and...

The Forest view on Nicky Shorey

Just had this through from a Forest fan on Nicky Shorey: Livid that you’ve nicked him from us. He’s a class act and should do really well at Fulham. The only reason he wasn’t in the Villa team is because of Stephen Warnock – he’s been...

Gera adds to Fulham’s injury woes

Zoltan Gera is out of Fulham’s game with Portsmouth tomorrow night after picking up a knee injury in training. The Hungarian only returned to the first team picture against Aston Villa on Saturday as an early substitute for Simon Davies, who will also miss the...