The paradox of Portsmouth's season continues. Another praise-worthy performance produced another defeat and even more problems for the Premier League's bottom club.
Paul Hart's plans hit a snag before the game even began, with David James pulling a calf in the warm-up. Portsmouth then missed a penalty before being beaten by a goal from a player who the opposition were preparing to withdraw, Tony Pulis admitting afterwards that he had decided to substitute Ricardo Fuller shortly before the Jamaican hit a 74th-minute winner. It is to Hart's credit that his players continue to perform with spirit and style despite such wretched luck.
James's injury came two weeks after Fabio Capello warned he will not be considered for England's World Cup squad unless he can prove he has overcome the knee trouble that has been bothering him since the summer. Hart insisted the latest setback does not suggest there is anything chronically wrong with the keeper.
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