Andrew Moon

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BBC South TV and Radio Sports Reporter - Portsmouth commentator & general all-round sports geek. Hayling Islander

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Portsmouth: Analysis ahead of Pompey's final match of the season

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Andrew Moon

Image source, BBC SportBBC Radio Solent Portsmouth commentatorImage source, Rex FeaturesThere was very much an end-of-term feel at a muted Hillsborough. I suspect both sides will be happy enough with a 1-1 draw. It was a big day for Harvey Blair, his first start since the 6-1 humiliation at Stoke earlier in the season. He underlined his potential with his first senior goal but remains a work in progress.
Portsmouth FC: How Pompey secured Championship survival

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Andrew Moon

Image source, Rex FeaturesImage caption, Two wins over the Easter weekend secured Portsmouth's Championship survivalAfter Portsmouth's win over Blackburn a few weeks ago, I had a quick word with one of the coaching staff. I offered my congratulations and pointed out safety was now potentially just a couple of wins away. The response was, "I might be able to sleep at night then." I don't think they were joking. This is the pressure of a relegation battle.
Portsmouth FC: BBC Radio Solent's Andrew Moon on Blues survival

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Andrew Moon

Image source, BBC SportBBC Radio Solent's Portsmouth commentatorImage source, Rex FeaturesImage caption, Portsmouth are safe in the Championship for another season Portsmouth have done it and to achieve survival with two matches remaining is a fine achievement. Once again they made it hard for themselves though. They've won 5 of their past 7 home matches but all by just a single goal.
Portsmouth expert view: Pompey almost there after stylish win

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Andrew Moon

BBC Radio Solent Portsmouth commentatorImage source, Getty ImagesWow. Portsmouth are almost over the line and they did it in some style. They've been better defensively on the road this season but going forwards they were outstanding, taking full advantage of some generous Norwich defending. A perfect hat-trick for Colby Bishop takes him to 10 league goals for the season, some achievement given that he didn't play until November due to heart surgery.
Portsmouth FC: 'Staying up would mark a good season for Pompey'

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Andrew Moon

When Portsmouth stunned Leeds in early March to move 10 points clear of the bottom three, many fans thought Pompey were safe. One win in six since then has dragged the Blues back into the relegation battle. The performances haven't been bad but they have developed a nasty habit of conceding late goals, especially away from home where they've lost 12 of the past 13 matches. If Pompey do stay up, it will be almost entirely down to their results at Fratton Park.
Who will survive in Championship relegation battle?

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Brent Pilnick |Ian Woodcock |Simon Oxley |Dafydd Pritchard |Dominic Dietrich |Mike White | +3 more

Published6 minutes agoAs the Championship season heads into the last four games, the battle to avoid relegation looks set to go down to the final day. With eight teams still realistically in danger of the drop, BBC Sport looks at how the second tier relegation battle is shaping up and what chances statisticians Opta give each team of dropping down to League One. How has it come to this?
Portsmouth: Pompey 'look better with Atkinson in defence'- Moon

1 month ago | bbc.com | Andrew Moon

Image source, Rex FeaturesImage caption, Rob Atkinson scored twice and an own-goal as the Blues drew with Derby CountyBBC Radio Solent's Portsmouth commentatorIt makes a nice change for a last-minute goal to go in Pompey's favour!This game was everything you would have expected - [it was] tense, physical and direct. Once Colby Bishop missed an early penalty there was very little between the sides. All the focus will be on Rob Atkinson's contributions at both ends of the pitch.
Portsmouth expert view: Coventry loss one of toughest to take

1 month ago | bbc.com | Andrew Moon

BBC Radio Solent Portsmouth commentatorImage source, Rex FeaturesImage caption, Jamie Paterson's winner for Coventry came from virtually the last kick of the gameIt has not usually been pretty following Portsmouth on the road this season but the loss to Coventry will be one of the toughest ones for fans to take. For 93 minutes Pompey defended solidly. There were moments where bodies had to be put on the line but Nicolas Schmid didn't have many saves to make.
Portsmouth expert view: Pressure grows on home games if Portsmouth keep losing away

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Andrew Moon

BBC Radio Solent's Portsmouth commentatorImage source, Rex FeaturesImage caption, Portsmouth fell to their third away loss in a row by just one goalPortsmouth have now lost 11 of their past 12 away matches. However, while earlier in the season they were being well beaten it's now three away losses in row in by a single goal in games they probably didn't deserve to lose. The first half was a physical battle and as bad a spectacle as you could witness.
Portsmouth expert view: 'Blackburn game was horrible - but who cares?'

1 month ago | bbc.com | Andrew Moon

BBC Radio Solent's Portsmouth commentatorImage source, Rex FeaturesPortsmouth match-winner Josh Murphy described it as a "horrible" game of football and it's hard to disagree, but I doubt anyone connected with Pompey will care. The only goal in the match against Blackburn was a moment of rare quality and the only clear-cut chance in the game. Rovers looked short of confidence and very limited going forward.