EXPERIENCED defender Lee Brown has warned his Portsmouth teammates not to underestimate Accrington Stanley this afternoon as they bid to wrap up a play-off place.
Sixth-placed Pompey are in pole position to bag the final spot and know that victory at Fratton Park will guarantee their season continues. But a slip-up could allow Oxford or Charlton to steal in.
Portsmouth drew 3-3 in a thriller at Accrington just under two weeks ago and will fancy their chances of beating them on home turf. But even though there is nothing on the line for the 13thplaced visitors, Brown is wary.
Calm
“One thing’s for sure, they will want to come and ruin the party – 100 per cent,” the former Bristol Rovers left-back told The FLP. “If the shoe was on the other foot, I would want to ruin it for them – it’s a natural thing to do.
“We have to overcome that and we know what we need to do – we need to win the game. We will go through a tactical plan and us players need to try to stay calm. You can easily build up too early and get burned out by kick-off.
This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
RAVENS FLY TO STORMY SUCCESS
ANDY Woodman admitted Bromley's win over Accrington is a game his victorious side 'will never watch back again'.
U'S TAME THE A FAST START
GARETH Ainsworth was dismayed with Shrewsbury's defending as his side were beaten by a rampant Cambridge, in a game which included a goal in the first minute of both halves.
SUPER BLUES' JAY AT DOUBLE
JAY STANSFIELD bagged the plaudits for Birmingham with a brace as they hit back to beat ten-man Barnsley in front of 5,000 travelling fans at Oakwell.
MATT'S ODE TO JOY FOR DETERMINED CHAIRBOYS
Royals in recovery with boss departed
IT JUST EXPLODED OUT OF NOWHERE - IT WAS WILD!
SHEFFIELD United v West Brom? For fans of a certain vintage, it's a fixture that can only conjure one memory.
ROHL RAGES WITH HIS SLOPPY OWLS
DANNY Rohl ripped into his Sheffield Wednesday side after they were held at home by Preston.
ACE KEEPER KAMINSKI IS THE BIG DIFFERENCE
LUKE Williams insisted that his Swansea City side could well have left with all three points after being denied victory by home keeper Thomas Kaminski.
Kolli is Marti's new Ray of sunshine
PROUD QPR boss Marti Cifuentes is hoping Rayan Kolli's maiden senior goals prove to be \"the first of many\" after the youngster played a starring role in the victory over Norwich.
FIRST WIN FOR FRANK AS LIONS ARE TAMED
COVENTRY head coach Frank Lampard felt his players took the game by the scruff of the neck after half-time the Sky Blues.
EUSTACE SALUTES BATTLING ROVERS
But a lot to ponder for Selles
