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Portsmouth bullied us, says Preston North End boss Paul Heckingbottom

PRESTON North End manager Paul Heckingbottom was not happy with his side’s approach to the game after a 3-1 loss to Portsmouth.

Portsmouth bullied

WOE: Heckingbottom

PRESTON North End manager Paul Heckingbottom was not happy with his side’s approach to the game after a 3-1 loss to Portsmouth.
The Lilywhites failed to muster a shot in the first half and Heckingbottom said: “First half we were totally bullied, It was surprising and it was unacceptable.
“We looked like rabbit headlights in the first half, it was a totally one-sided in the first half.
“We didn’t have the mentality, you saw the reaction in the second half after we shouted at them and made three changes.
“Yes, we also changed shape slightly, but we were bullied because we...

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