The League Paper

’SIGNS ARE GOOD’ FOR POMPEY

by
The LeaguePaper Team
31 December 2017

LEAGUE ONE

THERE’S more to come from Portsmouth this season, according to centre-back Christian Burgess.
After promotion from League Two last season, the 26-year-old has helped Pompey to the verge of the play-offs but isn’t taking his foot off the gas.
“To still be winning games when you know you’re not at your best is a really good sign because there’s still another 5-10 per cent to come,” he said.
“We have character, work-rate and togetherness in abundance, and that helps us. Now, we’re looking to add that bit of extra quality. We still have...

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