Portsmouth’s management expressed frustration over Lincoln City’s decision regarding the upcoming match, as Derby County maintains hope for the title. The latest news from Derbyshire Live outlines Lincoln City’s actions for the season’s final game.
Lincoln City has chosen to restrict the number of tickets available to Portsmouth supporters for their crucial clash at Sincil Bank on the last day of the season.
This League One encounter holds significant importance, as Lincoln aims for a top-six finish while Portsmouth seeks to contend for the title, a hope shared by Derby County.
Rams’ head coach Paul Warne declared intentions to secure four wins, anticipating a slip-up from Portsmouth, while Derby’s head coach suggests John Mousinho’s team requires seven points from their remaining five matches.
Portsmouth faces a challenging set of fixtures against Bolton, Wigan, Barnsley, and Lincoln in their run-in. Despite the desire to celebrate promotion in Lincoln, the Imps confirmed restrictions on the number of traveling fans, stating they would open only part of the Stacey West Stand for home supporters due to high demand.
This decision sparked strong reactions from disappointed Portsmouth fans, who criticized Lincoln’s move. One fan expressed feeling that Lincoln was apprehensive about Portsmouth turning the game into a home match atmosphere.
Another described the decision as embarrassing, indicating Lincoln’s reluctance to host a promotion celebration. Some fans saw the restriction as an opportunity for Portsmouth to secure the title at home and enjoy a week of celebration before the Lincoln match.
Overall, there’s a sentiment among Portsmouth supporters that Lincoln is unprepared for the potential invasion of Pompey fans if they win the league.
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