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MIDDLESBROUGH v PORTSMOUTH - TALE OF THE TAPE
Ian Barker
Schwarzer v Ashdown
Paddy's lovechild has done well to make a name for himself at Pompey.
Having taken Shaka Khan's No1 spot, he's enjoying being top of the
pops. But our Australian digs his music too. Watch him mix and burn the
Ash-down all night long. Schwarzer to win in the second session, with
some rock stopping beats.
Schwarzer 8pts Ashdown 6pts
Pogatetz v O'Brien
Both defenders will be looking to bounce back after mixed fortunes in
mid week. Poga "The Nogga" is fast getting a reputation to rival French
Franck as the club's hard man. O'Brien however has got a bull's eye of
a nose, which Poga will just keep on aiming for. Expect a niggly
encounter, in which the former magpie will get stuffed. Poga to win in
five.
Pogatetz 7pts O'Brien 6pts
Riggott v Stefanovic
Chris Riggott is ace, simple as that. Stefanovic is not, simple as
that. Riggott to win in the first with a head!
Riggott 8pts Stefanovic 6pts
Southgate v Hughes
Gareth's missus has been complaining of late that he doesn't do enough
cooking at home! Things don't look good in the Southgate residence so
watch Gareth take his frustration out on the former cherry and make his
own fruit cocktail for starters, as the Boro captain goes to town!
Southgate to win within three sittings.
Southgate 8pts Hughes 6pts
Xavier v Priske
As an unknown quantity in the league, the former Genk man will not know
what to do when he meets Abel for the first time. Will he stand and
laugh, or will he sit and cry? Who knows? Who cares? Abel doesn't, so
watch him turn up with another Vidal Sassoon number. Xavier to win with
a brylcream.
Xavier 8pts Priske 6pts
Quedrue v Vignal
Franck is a bit miffed off of late as his hard man spot is under
threat. Watch Funtime lay into the former 'pool & 'gers man as he reaffirms his
number one postion with some quality bone crunching tackling. Franck to
win with two head butts.
Quedrue 8pts Vignal 6pts
Boateng v Vukic
The Serbia & Montenegro international could add the attacking edge from
midfield that Portsmouth have lacked this season. But there again, maybe not!
Boateng is bouncing after his recall to the Dutch squad. Watch him say
cheese as he leaves Vukic flattened with a powerhouse of a display.
Boateng to win in seven.
Boateng 8pts Vukic 6 pts
Rochemback v Griffin
Midland Bank has not been the same since Andy left as their mascot! And
Fabio still has not got to grips with the English weather. He is
blowing
hot and cold at the moment. Griffin on the other hand is just luke
warm.
Watch Fabio turn on the combi boiler and scald Griffin with a boiling
display. Rochemback to win with three hot water bottles.
Rochembak 8pts Griffin 6 pts
Mendieta v O'Neil
Gary the London born Pompey midfielder is enjoying his run in the side
of late. Fair play to him, the lad has done well. Against Mendi the lad
might just have a chance. Mendi needs to start improving fast!
Anybody's
call, split decision.
Mendy 6 pts O'Neil 6pts
Viduka v Robert
This is the battle of the pay cheques. "The Duke" against "The 'Bert".
The former mag likes to whinge, the big Aussie is no stinge. Both
brilliant on their day, which is not very often of late. Split decision
again.
Viduka 8pts Robert 8pts
Yakubu v Todorov
Main event- Yakubu against his old team. Say no more!
Yak 9pts Todorov 1 pt
Total score:
Boro 86 pts Pompey 63pts
A 2-0 win to the Boro.
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