'Awkward' Pompey ride their luck into the top half

There was a large amount of luck about both of Pompey's goals against Millwall. A mis-hit free kick which ended up as an own goal and a tackle which hit a forward and went in.

Even John Mousinho admitted the win was fortunate.

But what isn't simply luck is that Pompey have become awkward opponents - tricky to play against and difficult to break down. That was not the case earlier in the season.

Ten points from four matches is a brilliant return but the past three results could all easily have gone the other way.

However, if you make yourself tough to beat and stay in matches when things are against you and you can do it almost every match, then you will get your fair share of results.

Pompey weren't in the play-off places for long on Saturday and no-one realistically expects them to finish in the top eight, however a mid-table finish would represent impressive progress and another brilliant achievement for John Mousinho.

With more strokes of fortune it might be possible.