Yet, thanks to Colby Bishop’s fourth goal of the season in stoppage time, the Blues fans had something to cheer about to guarantee a easier home journey.
Pompey fans demonstrated their loyalty with another superb showing on the road (Photo: Jason Brown)
No doubt many believed John Mousinho’s side deserved more than the point they earned at Pride Park.
Yet with Pompey snatching something from a game that appeared lost with just minutes remaining, there’s reasons to be cheerful.
Next up – a trip to Barnsley on Tuesday night!
The Blues were accompanied by 2,927 fans on the road for their trip to Derby (Photo: Jason Brown)
The Blues were accompanied by 2,927 fans on the road for their trip to Derby (Photo: Jason Brown)
Pompey fans demonstrated their loyalty with another superb showing on the road (Photo: Jason Brown)
Colby Bishop gave the Pompey fans something to cheer about with a goal in stoppage time. (Photo: Jason Brown)
Pompey fans demonstrated their loyalty with another superb showing on the road (Photo: Jason Brown)
Pompey fans demonstrated their loyalty with another superb showing on the road (Photo: Jason Brown)
Pompey goalscorer Colby Bishop is mobbed by his Blues team-mates as the fans go wild in the stands (Photo: Jason Brown)
The Blues were accompanied by 2,927 fans on the road for their trip to Derby (Photo: Jason Brown)
Pompey fans demonstrated their loyalty with another superb showing on the road (Photo: Jason Brown)
Colby Bishop mops up the applause from the Pompey fans at Pride Park (Photo: Jason Brown)
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