Portsmouth have snapped up free agent Keshi Anderson after he was released by Birmingham City. This comes after Blues agreed to cut Anderson’s contract early via mutual consent last week. Despite the wingers age, with Anderson most recently turning 30, he made 90+ appearances and scored 10 critical goals. Anderson also played all 48 games […]
Portsmouth have snapped up free agent Keshi Anderson after he was released by Birmingham City. This comes after Blues agreed to cut Anderson’s contract early via mutual consent last week.
Despite the wingers age, with Anderson most recently turning 30, he made 90+ appearances and scored 10 critical goals. Anderson also played all 48 games in Blues’ most recent record breaking League One season.
Being naturally direct and fearless in possession, Anderson is at his best when games become stretched. He is a powerful wide forward who looks to drive at full-backs and force mistakes high up the pitch. Instead of then recycling possession safely.
What Anderson brings to Portsmouth is urgency. He presses aggressively, tracks runners, and gives defenders no time to settle.
A skill like this is invaluable in high-pressure Championship fixtures. With his willingness to take responsibility in the final third by carrying the ball. This is crucial for a team fighting for survival and helps relieve pressure on the rest of the side.
Again, for a team fighting to stay up, Anderson offers more than flair.
He provides energy, physicality, and unpredictability, particularly in transition. Especially in tight matches where momentum swings quickly. Having the ability to turn defence into attack in seconds will be the difference between survival and relegation for Portsmouth.
Keshi is not the only incoming for Pompey this month, as the club recently announced the signing of Ebou Adams from Derby County
The Centre Mid comes in as a force in the centre, to hold the fort and try to prevent any further goals. With the hopes of eventually gaining some points, and climbing to safety. Relegation would be a huge threat to the side, with fans already protesting the owners.
Portsmouth take on Watford tonight, and with West Brom losing 5-0 to Norwich, the games in hand are incredibly important to the south coast side.
