Swansea 1 Portsmouth 2: Loan star Greg Halford nets winner

27 November 2010 00:41
Portsmouth are hoping to extend Greg Halford's loan at Fratton Park following his match-winner at high-flying Swansea. [LNB]Halford has made a huge impact since joining the fallen Premier League outfit in October. [LNB]The full back, 25, is due to return to Wolves in January but Portsmouth manager Steve Cotterill said: 'I'd like to keep Greg. He has got all the ability in the world, but he is only a young lad who just needs to play football. [LNB] Head boy: Loan star Greg Halford rises to nod in Portsmouth's match-winner[LNB]'He was initially here for a month but I have a good relationship with (Wolves manager) Mick McCarthy. And fair play to him for coming to us because he could have sat at Wolves. [LNB]'Greg is starting to feel at home at the club, which is good.' [LNB]Portsmouth had trailed to Craig Beattie's second-minute strike but David Nugent levelled two minutes before half-time with a calm finish. [LNB] Head-to-head: Veteran Portsmouth defender Herman Hreidarsson squares up to Swansea's Kemy Agustien[LNB]Then Halford rose highest on 65 minutes to power home Liam Lawrence's teasing free-kick and secure the visitors' first win in five matches. [LNB]Cotterill added: 'We showed great character. I thought if we stayed and stuck to our jobs we'd have a chance. But losing the early goal made it look even harder for us. [LNB] Centre of attention: Pompey forward David Kitson holds off Swansea pair Angel Rangel (L) and Darren Pratley[LNB]'We regained our composure and getting the goals gave us a big lift.' Swansea were dominant in the first half but lacked a cutting edge following Beattie's opener after 100 seconds from Mark Gower's pass. [LNB]Swansea boss Brendan Rodgers said: 'It's a huge disappointment. We were outstanding for 25 minutes but we missed several good chances.'[LNB]  Swansea plan Sturridge emergency loan bid and eye young Gunner VelaFormer Pompey owner Mandaric on verge of Sheffield Wednesday buyout [LNB]  Explore more:People: David Nugent, Mick McCarthy, Craig Beattie, Liam Lawrence, Greg Halford, Brendan Rodgers

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