There has been plenty of frustration at Portsmouth in recent weeks and with good reason.
The team are just two points and one place above the League One relegation zone, as shown on BBC Sport, with much of the blame for this being pointed towards Kenny Jackett.
Michael Eisner, the owner of The Tornante Company, who owns Portsmouth, has made a plea on Twitter to the club’s fans to support the team:
Of course I am aware of our poor start. Of course I am disappointed by it. But support is what I will give and hope all fans, and I am one, will also give. Very tough match tomorrow. Let’s back the team. @Pompey
— Michael Eisner (@Michael_Eisner) September 23, 2019
He likely will have been pleased with the overall message that he got back, as despite making the frustrations towards Jackett clear, many Pompey fans made it equally evident that they will support their club no matter what.
It just goes to show that many fans don’t turn up because they like the manager or players who are leading their team forward at that time, but do so because of their love for what their club embodies for them.
This will be on show even more than normal on Tuesday night, as Pompey host Southampton in the Carabao Cup, playing in the first South Coast derby since 2012, as per 11v11.
A selection of Twitter reaction to the message, including posts from loyal Portsmouth fans, can be seen below:
We will back the team to the hills and back tomorrow, don’t you worry Michael
— Zak (@pfczak) September 23, 2019
100% back you Michael, I’m embarrassed by some Pompey fans comments, you have done exactly what you promised too date, you have a superb track record in everything you have done so I for one am happy to leave it to the experts to run the club PUP
— Phil Andrews (@PhilAndrews987) September 23, 2019
People ARE backing the team. It’s Jackett (and his decisions) that the fans are questioning.
— Claire Knott (@PinkPony82) September 23, 2019
Completely agree with that we’ve gotta get behind the team and Kenny but what would it take for a manager under your ownership to be sacked
— #EllisHarrisonAppreciationSociety (@jackhancock20) September 23, 2019
spot on
— Harry (@pompeyrandom) September 23, 2019
I have been a Pompey fan for 55yrs always will back the boys as I did Sat @ Wyc. But the product is not good enough!
— Mike Broad (@MikeBroad55) September 23, 2019
In a Derby against scum have no doubt the fans will back those wearing the shirt in an atmosphere the like of which you have never seen. Then after whatever the outcome you need to look at fundamentals of this run continues.
— Gazz top (@ethelmurmanknee) September 23, 2019
