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17th match: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians at Port Elizabeth - Apr 27, 2009 (16:45 local, 14:45 GMT)
Sean Davis wants to weigh in with some goals to help lift Portsmouth clear of relegation - even though he has just one in the last 102 matches.That was an important one, a late winner against Blackburn at Fratton Park in November which produced former Pompey boss Tony Adams' first and only home win in the Premier League before the club sacked him in February.
Former Fulham and Tottenham midfielder Davis came on as a substitute in the 77th minute and scored with his first touch.
He felt he was underemployed by Adams - who often put him on the bench - but is relishing life under Paul Hart, the side's third manager this season.
Despite just three goals in five years, Davis still fancies his chances of scoring in the vital clash with Newcastle at St James' Park where Alan Shearer, still the Premier League's all-time top-scorer, is in charge.
"I've been hammered for my scoring record but, to be fair, I've been unlucky" he said.
"I've had plenty of shots - two or three at least - which have hit the posts. And goalkeepers have made great saves. I just need a bit of luck to turn it around."
In his defence, Davis is usually the anchor in Pompey's five-man midfield and scoring is not really his job but he is looking for one against Newcastle which would put another painful dent in the Geordies' survival hopes and keep Pompey looking up.
Sean Davis wants to weigh in with some goals to help lift Portsmouth clear of relegation - even though he has just one in the last 102 matches.That was an important one, a late winner against Blackburn at Fratton Park in November which produced former Pompey boss Tony Adams' first and only home win in the Premier League before the club sacked him in February.
Former Fulham and Tottenham midfielder Davis came on as a substitute in the 77th minute and scored with his first touch.
He felt he was underemployed by Adams - who often put him on the bench - but is relishing life under Paul Hart, the side's third manager this season.
Despite just three goals in five years, Davis still fancies his chances of scoring in the vital clash with Newcastle at St James' Park where Alan Shearer, still the Premier League's all-time top-scorer, is in charge.
"I've been hammered for my scoring record but, to be fair, I've been unlucky" he said.
"I've had plenty of shots - two or three at least - which have hit the posts. And goalkeepers have made great saves. I just need a bit of luck to turn it around."
In his defence, Davis is usually the anchor in Pompey's five-man midfield and scoring is not really his job but he is looking for one against Newcastle which would put another painful dent in the Geordies' survival hopes and keep Pompey looking up.
