New Portsmouth keeper’s assuring statement after usurping former Burnley and Wolves man as No1

Portsmouth FC New Portsmouth keeper’s assuring statement after usurping former Burnley and Wolves man as No1 By Jordan Cross Pompey writer Comment Published 7th Oct 2024, 05:00 BST Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Nicolas Schmid intends to bring a calm and reassuring presence to Pompey’s goalkeeper position. And the Austrian insisted he’s ready for a run in the side, after claiming the No1 spot from Will Norris against Oxford United.

Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Schmid put in a composed performance on his maiden display in English football, following his arrival from BW Linz this summer. Sign up to our Portsmouth FC newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues.

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. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Notice and Terms of Service apply. The 27-year-old’s capture significantly strengthened Pompey’s keeper department, with the 6ft 5in man vying with Norris and Jordan Archer for the starting position.

Norris has been the undisputed first choice in his time at Fratton Park since arriving from Burnley last year, but paid for his performance in the 6-1 capitulation at Stoke City last week. Advertisement Hi.