Colby Bishop celebrates his late-winning penalty after Pompey's 1-0 victory at Port Vale. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImagesplaceholder image
Colby Bishop celebrates his late-winning penalty after Pompey's 1-0 victory at Port Vale. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

'Delight to watch', 'Back to his best after little dip', 'Just not at it': Neil Allen's Portsmouth players ratings after 1-0 win at Port Vale

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By Neil Allen

Chief sports writer

Published 27th Jan 2024, 17:08 GMT
Updated 27th Jan 2024, 17:56 GMT

Colby Bishop’s 88th-minute secured a vital late victory for the League One leaders.

The Blues were badly running out of ideas, with Abu Kamara the chief culprit towards the end, as the match threatened to peter out for a frustrating goalless draw.

But Kamara was brought down and unpopular referee Craig Hicks pointed to the spot for Bishop to net – and here are our Pompey player ratings...

(Replaced Connor Ogilvie on 61 mins)

13. Jack Sparkes

(Replaced Connor Ogilvie on 61 mins) Photo: Jason Brown

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(Replaced Paddy Lane on 82 mins)

14. Josh Martin

(Replaced Paddy Lane on 82 mins) Photo: Jason Brown

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(Replaced Colby Bishop on 90 mins)

15. Ryley Towler

(Replaced Colby Bishop on 90 mins) Photo: Jason Brown

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Pompey's Paddy Lane looks to threaten against Port Vale. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

16. Portsmouth forward Paddy Lane (32) during the EFL Sky Bet League 1 match between Port Vale and Portsmouth at Vale Park, Burslem, England on 27 January 2024.

Pompey's Paddy Lane looks to threaten against Port Vale. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages Photo: Jason Brown

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