POMPEY PATIENCE
The Blues were forced to persevere before eventually finding a way through a steely Scunthorpe rearguard.
And Pompey may have to adopt a patient approach in the final eight league games in the race to reach the Championship.
Jamal Lowe had missed a couple of gilt-edged chances prior to Omar Bogle’s opener 19 minutes from time.
Former Hampton & Richmond winger Lowe did finally get the goal his performance deserved to ensure victory for Jackett’s men in the closing stages.
But prior to Bogle’s opener, it looked as though Pompey may struggle to find a way through.
With Stuart McCall’s side happy to sit back, the Fratton faithful were growing increasingly frustrated as the hosts could not breach Iron’s back line. And it’s something supporters may have to get used to in the final run-in.
No team is going to roll over and hand Pompey more crucial points.
So the players, along with the fans, will have to remain calm should Jackett’s troops not break the deadlock early in games.