Mick

That would be such a shame for two really talented and really nice blokes who we all enjoy at our club.

And the board should do everything they can to keep both of those men happy.

So let's see how happy we all are.

At the end of this month, a hard month, four away, two at home.

Play out, Pompey.

Sound as it's Mick, with a few minutes of thought about the sound and fury surrounding Callum Lang.

The Lang transfer is contentious.

There is a lot of disappointment, which is understandable.

He's been a likeable, successful signing.

He scored goals...

had a trademark celebration, engaged with the fans, brought a scouse sense of humour to the South Coast.

Everything you want from a good recruit.

But Callum Lang's heart and family were in the North West.

It is possible, indeed likely, he simply wanted to go home.

And it is also possible

He could have gone there for little or nothing when his contract winds down in six months.

Also, there is no doubt Pompey were getting diminishing returns on the part from Callum.

His body was betraying him.

That's not to say, of course, that he can't fully recover and have a long and successful run of games at Preston North End.

But that hasn't happened with us.