Balancing act

So Mike Williamson has gone on record praising his manager for finding "the right balance". Funny, that - given that doing so has coincided with his return to the first team...

In truth, Williamson initially got back into the side due to injuries and suspensions - it was genuinely desperate measures. But since being handed a chance that many of us thought he might not get again, the former Pompey central defender has seized it with both hands. It would be hard to fault his performances of late, and so his selection ahead of fit-again Sideshow Bob against Spurs was justified.

It'll be interesting to see if he can hold onto his place for Saturday's visit of Norwich, though - publicly buttering up the Silver Fox might help...