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‘Classy performer’, ‘showed what has to offer’, ‘failed to take opportunity’: Jordan Cross’ Portsmouth ratings from Leyton Orient EFL Trophy win

Jordan Cross
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The Pompey ratings are in from Orient win (Photo: Jason Brown)
The Pompey ratings are in from Orient win (Photo: Jason Brown)

Do you agree with how Blues writer Jordan Cross saw it at Brisbane Road?

Very competent showing from the back-up keeper. Not always looked comfortable on outings to date, but was a calm and technically decent presence behind a makeshift back line - a display topped by excellent reflex save to deny Drinan. (Photo: Jason Brown)
Very competent showing from the back-up keeper. Not always looked comfortable on outings to date, but was a calm and technically decent presence behind a makeshift back line - a display topped by excellent reflex save to deny Drinan. (Photo: Jason Brown)
Match action from Pompey's clash at Leyton Orient from our photographer Jason Brown. (Photo: Jason Brown)
Match action from Pompey's clash at Leyton Orient from our photographer Jason Brown. (Photo: Jason Brown)
Classy performer. Excelled at both ends of the pitch and was a constant outlet down the right, before shifting seamlessly into the middle of defence. Made it look easy with his comfort on the ball. (Photo: Jason Brown)
Classy performer. Excelled at both ends of the pitch and was a constant outlet down the right, before shifting seamlessly into the middle of defence. Made it look easy with his comfort on the ball. (Photo: Jason Brown)
Red card put early end to skipper’s night and not a lot of argument over the cynical challenge which led to the decision. (Photo: Jason Brown)
Red card put early end to skipper’s night and not a lot of argument over the cynical challenge which led to the decision. (Photo: Jason Brown)
Match action from Pompey's clash at Leyton Orient from our photographer Jason Brown. (Photo: Jason Brown)
Match action from Pompey's clash at Leyton Orient from our photographer Jason Brown. (Photo: Jason Brown)
Really stepped up after Raggett’s dismissal and was aerially dominant on return to the side. Took on a leadership role beyond his relatively tender years in starring display. (Photo: Jason Brown)
Really stepped up after Raggett’s dismissal and was aerially dominant on return to the side. Took on a leadership role beyond his relatively tender years in starring display. (Photo: Jason Brown)
Eyes were on the left-back on return to frame but he failed to take his opportunity. Looked extremely rusty defensively and was exposed by Orient. No complaints about going forward, but didn’t stake claim - if more competent after break. (Photo: Jason Brown)
Eyes were on the left-back on return to frame but he failed to take his opportunity. Looked extremely rusty defensively and was exposed by Orient. No complaints about going forward, but didn’t stake claim - if more competent after break. (Photo: Jason Brown)
Really had to put in the yards after Raggett’s dismissal and take on a senior role. That the midfielder did as he put in all the donkey work which goes unnoticed - making a key contribution in sniffing the chance to start second goal. (Photo: Jason Brown)
Really had to put in the yards after Raggett’s dismissal and take on a senior role. That the midfielder did as he put in all the donkey work which goes unnoticed - making a key contribution in sniffing the chance to start second goal. (Photo: Jason Brown)
Won’t be speaking to Saydee for a while after having a golden chance for maiden Pompey goal taken away from him! The Hayling lad looked perfectly comfortable on first start of season, bringing his blend of energy and efficiency on the ball - and adapting after shift to the right. (Photo: Jason Brown)
Won’t be speaking to Saydee for a while after having a golden chance for maiden Pompey goal taken away from him! The Hayling lad looked perfectly comfortable on first start of season, bringing his blend of energy and efficiency on the ball - and adapting after shift to the right. (Photo: Jason Brown)
Match action from Pompey's clash at Leyton Orient from our photographer Jason Brown. (Photo: Jason Brown)
Match action from Pompey's clash at Leyton Orient from our photographer Jason Brown. (Photo: Jason Brown)
Some much-needed glimpses of quality in the first half from the winger as he showed what he had to offer. Played a part in Saydee’s goal and lovely skill in the build-up to his glaring miss. (Photo: Simon Davies)
Some much-needed glimpses of quality in the first half from the winger as he showed what he had to offer. Played a part in Saydee’s goal and lovely skill in the build-up to his glaring miss. (Photo: Simon Davies)
Atoned for a glaring first-half miss with a clever opener just before the break. Found the going tough at times after red card, but those powerful moments of brute force proved important at buying his team some breathing space. (Photo: Jason Brown)
Atoned for a glaring first-half miss with a clever opener just before the break. Found the going tough at times after red card, but those powerful moments of brute force proved important at buying his team some breathing space. (Photo: Jason Brown)
Match action from Pompey's clash at Leyton Orient from our photographer Jason Brown. (Photo: Jason Brown)
Match action from Pompey's clash at Leyton Orient from our photographer Jason Brown. (Photo: Jason Brown)
Not the night the winger would’ve expected, as he found himself occupying some alien positions after Raggett’s red. Did those jobs reasonably well as he ended up in a central role - with his endeavour rewarded with third goal of the season. (Photo: Simon Davies)
Not the night the winger would’ve expected, as he found himself occupying some alien positions after Raggett’s red. Did those jobs reasonably well as he ended up in a central role - with his endeavour rewarded with third goal of the season. (Photo: Simon Davies)
A fairly quiet night from the Aussie hitman, especially as Pompey’s support runs were limited after going a man down - but found two key contributions as he turned provider for the goals to show he's not all about finishing. (Photo: Simon Davies)
A fairly quiet night from the Aussie hitman, especially as Pompey’s support runs were limited after going a man down - but found two key contributions as he turned provider for the goals to show he's not all about finishing. (Photo: Simon Davies)
Match action from Pompey's clash at Leyton Orient from our photographer Jason Brown. (Photo: Jason Brown)
Match action from Pompey's clash at Leyton Orient from our photographer Jason Brown. (Photo: Jason Brown)
On late to see out the win. (Photo: Simon Davies)
On late to see out the win. (Photo: Simon Davies)
Make some important driving runs to take pressure off after introduction. (Photo: Jason Brown)
Make some important driving runs to take pressure off after introduction. (Photo: Jason Brown)
Added an important physical presence after coming on in the second half to help repel Orient (Photo: Simon Davies)
Added an important physical presence after coming on in the second half to help repel Orient (Photo: Simon Davies)
A moment to savour as Academy youngster gained late debut. (Photo: Jason Brown)
A moment to savour as Academy youngster gained late debut. (Photo: Jason Brown)