It seems there must have been a falling out with Jackett, although the exact cause was obviously kept under wraps. Whatever happened, he ended up training with Bournemouth’s youngsters. I watched a Pompey game last season (on TV not live) and I remember thinking how he was puffing and blowing then.
Just because he’s a year younger than Maynard, it means nothing if he doesn’t keep himself in proper condition. It’s not during pre season he was looking podgy (Knibbs) it was during the season. Maybe that’s why Jackett fell out with him and he ended up at Bournemouth. Seems fairly clear there was no place at Pompey for him at that point, even with their kids, although he did end up back warming the bench for them during an injury crisis. It’s a no from me, but in Ryan Lowe I definitely trust.
Just because he’s a year younger than Maynard, it means nothing if he doesn’t keep himself in proper condition. It’s not during pre season he was looking podgy (Knibbs) it was during the season. Maybe that’s why Jackett fell out with him and he ended up at Bournemouth. Seems fairly clear there was no place at Pompey for him at that point, even with their kids, although he did end up back warming the bench for them during an injury crisis. It’s a no from me, but in Ryan Lowe I definitely trust.