Portsmouth FC Ex-Ipswich and Bristol City man Brett Pitman: I pleaded with Portsmouth to end my exile under Kenny Jackett for the play-offs - they refused By Neil Allen Chief sports writer Comment Published 16th Sep 2024, 17:00 BST Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement.
Brett Pitman has revealed how he went over Kenny Jackett’s head to plead with Pompey’s hierarchy to end his exile and be included in their 2020 play-off campaign. However, his banishment remained in place and instead the prolific striker watched the Blues’ penalty shoot-out elimination while sat helpless at his Poole home alongside his eldest son. Despite plundering 25 goals in his opening Fratton Park season in 2017-18, Pitman’s relationship with Jackett - the man who signed him - became fractious.
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