'Adams might be best £500,000 Pompey have spent'

Sunday afternoon's south coast derby was befitting of the build-up and billing afforded to it.

The first thing we heard when we stepped out of the car was the distinct rumble of a helicopter above our heads.

Our usual walk to the crowd was punctuated by police officers, horses or vans every 500 yards - and the entire city had an anomalous crackle in the air.

The noise inside Fratton Park was expected to be deafening, but it was truly next level throughout proceedings. Every tackle celebrated, every move or pass meant that little bit more.

Albeit perhaps a game a little low on quality, that was very much to be expected in a hot atmosphere and inclement conditions.

Ebou Adams may well be the best £500,000 that Pompey have spent in a very long time. He has been an undeniable difference-maker since his arrival and would have been player of the match with or without his derby-day equaliser.

An afternoon defined by a breakaway run and the reply of a Pompey set-piece. John Mousinho's side can feel slightly disappointed not to have nicked a winner.

It transpires as the point to lift us out of the Championship relegation zone for now.

Pompey have worked so hard to have days like this again and the fight now is to ensure this fixture is a mainstay.

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