Paddy Lane was among the outstanding Pompey performers at Barnsley.placeholder image
Paddy Lane was among the outstanding Pompey performers at Barnsley.

‘Back with bit between teeth…played with swagger…class’: check out Jordan Cross’ Portsmouth ratings from Barnsley as Blues go top

By Jordan Cross
Published 19th Sep 2023, 21:53 BST
Updated 20th Sep 2023, 07:45 BST

The ratings are in after Pompey’s clash with Barnsley as John Mousinho's side went top.

Do you agree with how Pompey writer Jordan Cross saw it at Oakwell?

Cool distribution and made an important stop from Cole after the restart - but then made a hash of Styles header to make it a nervy finish.

1. Will Norris - 5

Cool distribution and made an important stop from Cole after the restart - but then made a hash of Styles header to make it a nervy finish. Photo: Jason Brown

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Joe Rafferty Back with the bit between his teeth. Fully re-energised and tore about the pitch with real purpose. Really important late on.

2. Joe Rafferty - 8

Joe Rafferty Back with the bit between his teeth. Fully re-energised and tore about the pitch with real purpose. Really important late on. Photo: Jason Brown

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Action from our photographer Jason Brown

3. Match action

Action from our photographer Jason Brown Photo: Jason Brown

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Continues to grow with every display. Played at every opportunity, but also knew when to keep it simple. Broke up play well, but did have a wobble after the break

4. Conor Shaughnessy - 7

Continues to grow with every display. Played at every opportunity, but also knew when to keep it simple. Broke up play well, but did have a wobble after the break Photo: Jason Brown

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