‘Portsmouth fans still talk about it’: Watford forward expecting frosty Fratton Park reception ahead of reunion

Kwadwo Baah is expecting a frosty reception if he faces Pompey this evening.

And the Watford forward has made it clear he feels fans who give abuse to players should be able to take it.

The Hornets make the trip to Fratton Park this evening, with the 22-year-old in contention after picking up a shoulder injury against Hull City last-time out.

It’s set to be the first time Baah will come up against John Mousinho’s men since Boxing Day’s highly-controversial fixture, which saw him at the centre of attention at Vicarage Road.

After Watford netted a late stoppage-time winner, the ex-Crystal Palace talent headed straight to the travelling Fratton faithful, where he proceeded to do the ‘take the L’ dance from Fortnight.

Having already been on a yellow card, the winger was sent off after the full-time whistle, which also prompted a strong reaction from the Blues boss, his players and supporters.

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Watford forward Kwadwo Baah on Pompey reunion

With a potential reunion on the cards this evening, Baah isn’t expecting the warmest of welcomes by Pompey supporters but is adamant supporters should be able to take what they’re given.

Speaking to Sky Sports ahead of the game, the Watford talent said: ‘I’ve said many times in different interviews. I’m not going to get the greatest response back when I go there.

‘Obviously last season I got injured so I didn't get to travel but I kind of enjoy it when the fans give it to me. It shows that I’m doing something good on the pitch.

‘It was just a bit of banter on my side, I’m not a serious type of person.

‘It did happen a year ago and I’m still surprised that Portsmouth fans to this day still talk about it.

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‘Some fans may disagree but the way I see it is that if the fans give it to you, we’re all humans and we have emotions.

‘It should be fair that we could give it back to the fans not because we’re footballers that we should be seen as professionals or anything.

‘I just find it funny. Other than that I see it as a bit of banter.

‘As a footballer, I’ve always said to myself that I’m not going to change anything. There are levels to it but I don’t want to be robotic, I’m going to show a bit of personality.

‘Players have to loosen up a bit and show a bit of personality and fans - if they give it - should be able to take it.’

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