An absolute thrashing at Ashton Gate as Bristol City put FIVE past Portsmouth

Bristol Metropolis supervisor Gerhard Struber talking to BBC Radio Bristol:

“This end result could possibly be almost excellent. We executed the excessive press so properly and that is what makes me actually pleased.

“We gifted Portsmouth nothing right this moment. We received a clear sheet, we had been steady and in management, and killed each hope they’d.

“The entire ambiance within the workforce is on a very good degree proper now. We had a plan and we executed it.”

On Adam Randell scoring for a second sport operating: “He’s loopy proper now; he’s at an impressive degree and I’m tremendous pleased with how he’s rising and that he has had a very good growth.

On whether or not Sinclair Armstrong has turned a nook this season: “There was no turning level for him this season, we’re simply at a degree the place he understands what I would like, what he might be, and what his excellent strengths are.”

Right here’s how followers reacted after an absolute thrashing at Ashton Gate as Bristol Metropolis put FIVE previous Portsmouth…

@fireupthearcade: This Jan window is big. We glance woeful, toothless and utterly void of a sport plan. Wants main surgical procedure which sadly received’t be funded. At this second in time there’s just one place we’re headed. #pompey

@crobbyg: good little coaching excerise for our lads that, welcome again anytime

@pfc_sam: Tight one which lads one other day and we lose that 4-0!

@wilko2012: Worst workforce I’ve ever seen right here however the very best followers! They deserved extra! By the best way, what are the Southampton socks all about?

@GibMonkeyPompey: My new 12 months decision is to try to settle for the issues I can’t change. A bit like how right this moment’s gamers appeared to have accepted league one soccer subsequent season. We had been exceedingly poor right this moment. If we’re to go down can we at the very least do it with a bit extra chew. #Pompey 💙🐵💙

@LWalterini1898: Im not even offended, simply apathetic now, if the Eisners don’t realise now they should massively make investments on this switch window then we’re going again to League One and they should go away ASAP

@foxy_pfc: Simply hope we get some first rate additions in earlier than scum sport! However our dealings possible be late finish of Jan choosing up the from the underside of discount bin no person needs

@chriswisey: There’s a rising development of away day ‘choices’ from #Pompey which are all too just like right this moment. Final season, Stoke, Derby, Bristol Metropolis, West Brom. And now Birmingham and Bristol Metropolis (once more) this season. It’s worrying that they are often so comfortable.

@Hurstisaballer: what I’ll put my fingers up, this one was my fault. If I had refunded the £7.50 we might’ve signed a participant by now, I’ll try to do higher subsequent time #Pompey

@JackPUP_: Consistently backed the Eisners however this January switch window is make or break for them, that squad is not any the place close to adequate for this league severe cash must be spent. #Pompey #PUP #Portsmouthfc

@lawrent75: At present’s end result a transparent indication that we have to spend some severe cash to recruit championship expertise in the course of the window. Sickening for these followers that travelled and didn’t even see a contest #pompey

@LukeEllisPUP: 2 from 5 go down with Sheff Wed this season, it’s so simple as that, and we’re a kind of 5 sides. It’s principally a mini league now #pompey

@Iain_Macdonald7: The one method we get change now’s for followers to begin making it hostile for the house owners, administration and the gamers. They have off Scott free for too lengthy now. If we wish change now we have to begin making it occur or this membership is destined for failure.

@JackDavis10: That was grim however by no means shocking evaluating the lineups, merely Bristol Metropolis have a greater participant in each place and we had been like for like. Didn’t assist with a particularly uncommon Schmid horror present. Season isn’t outlined by right this moment, this switch window nonetheless… #Pompey

@Howland_03: Felt on your followers right this moment to be trustworthy. Your gamers didn’t look in any respect which actually stunned me. Good luck for the remainder of the season hope on your guys sake they at the very least put some effort in for you

It ought to have been about 8, most embarrasing efficiency this season. We didn’t come near scoring, we supplied nothing in assault. I don’t assume we even received near their field. This isn’t prime Barcelona we’re taking part in too, that is Bristol Metropolis. 50% of the squad isn’t good… pic.twitter.com/GMgPGBm00L

— PompeyTdog (@PompeyTdog) January 1, 2026