Blues striker Joe Pigott admits his loan spell at Portsmouth “hasn’t quite happened” and will speak with Pompey about the situation if his involvement continues to be limited.

Pigott netted a free-kick in the final minute as Danny Cowley’s side beat Stevenage 3-0 at home in the Papa Johns Trophy last night, only his ninth start since making the loan switch in the summer in addition to 12 sub appearances. The goal was the 29-year-old’s fourth of the campaign, one in each competition in which he has played.

Pompey insisted that Town had no January recall clause in the season-long deal but his lack of involvement has led to speculation that he could move elsewhere when the transfer window opens.

“I just want to play football,” the former AFC Wimbledon man told the Portsmouth News. “Portsmouth is a fantastic place to play football and the opportunity to play here is one I really want to take. Hopefully I will still get that chance.

“Hereford [in the FA Cup in November] was my last [significant] minutes, so that’s not enough for me. Not enough at all. Without a doubt I would [have wanted to play more].

“We have got a dialogue [with Cowley]. The boys up front have been doing pretty well and Dane [Scarlett] and Colby [Bishop] is a partnership he likes.

“I have to accept that. We have different qualities, but that is obviously the partnership he’s looking towards at the moment.

“If I don’t get any opportunities it will be something we speak about. Hopefully I will, though.

“We can have a decent dialogue and there’s plenty of games and time for things to happen yet, so we’ll see what happens.

“It would be great to play here, but I want to play football at the end of the day. That has to be the priority, because it hasn’t quite happened.”

Pigott says he’s had a minor injury which he’s now over: “I had a hip problem which bothered me for 10 days, but it wasn’t too bad really.

“It’s not ongoing and is all good now. It’s no reason for me not to play. Hopefully getting the goal puts me in the window to get more minutes.”

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Linkboy13 added 09:49 - Dec 14 Listened to the commentary of the Portsmouth match on the Radio last night and he failed to impress yet again according to the commentator's one being ex player David Connolly. Perhaps it's time for him to drop down to league two where he can regain his confidence. No matter where he goes he has to show far more commitment if he's going to get a run in any team that's how it works im afraid you have to impress the manager and he's failed to do that under 3 managers now Cook, McKenna and Cowley. A good example would be Kayden Jackson who is possibly less talented than Pigott but has earned the right to play in the team by working hard and getting his just rewards. Where ever he goes i hope he gets back the form he showed at AFC Wimbledon.

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itsonlyme added 10:06 - Dec 14 He needs to stay at Pompey as we don't want him back. Sell him in January is another possibility! He's had a rough 18 months personally and a permanent change of scenery is best for both him and us!
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wellhungphil added 10:18 - Dec 14 A loan move back to AFC Wimbledon might be the best thing for the lad. They've recently changed formation to go more direct, and are on a decent run of form in the league as a result. After winning about two games in a thousand (or so it seemed!) and dropping out of League One last season, they're only three points off the playoffs despite starting the season almost as badly as they ended last season. Pigott would be a good fit there I think, the fans love him and he already knows the place.

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Cloddyseedbed added 10:20 - Dec 14 You can have as much skill as you like, without effort you won't make it. Pigott needs to be off loaded in January.
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Jugsy added 10:24 - Dec 14 Not sure it's his effort but he's certainly lacking confidence. If you look at his career stats it's not as if he's been a consistent double-digit goal scorer. I think he got too big for his boots at Wimbledon, thought this was his moment to step-up (can't blame him) and it's been a lot harder on him than he's realised. Agree that he should find a club more his style and size.

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ArnieM added 11:05 - Dec 14 I actually feel very sorry for him tbh. Poor bloke hadn't been given a chance at Town or Pompey and he's not actually a bad player. He needs to move on even if us to league two to kick in. I wish him luck
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Suffolkboy added 11:20 - Dec 14 Let's hope he can find a suitable opening so that he can at least endeavour to exercise his footballing skills . It must be very depressing not being able to figure on the pitch . COYB
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Karlosfandangal added 11:28 - Dec 14 Was excited when Cook signed him and felt he would do well for Town as a proved goal scorer at this level. Shane it has not worked out for him or Town
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ringwoodblue added 12:49 - Dec 14 I do feel sorry for Joe as Unfortunately he is a victim of circumstance. Pompey signed him on loan more out of desperation cos they didn't have any forwards at the time and then promptly signed Bishop and Scarlett who are both better than him. He needs to be sold or loaned to FGR or another lower Lg1 or higher Lg2 side as the longer this goes on the worse his confidence will get.

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runningout added 12:51 - Dec 14 Wouldn't class him as a lad. There is a club suited to him. Doesn't seem to be Pompey or Ipswich. I reckon he may be suited as a defender
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Bazza8564 added 12:58 - Dec 14 Well, he is on loan until June 1 and there is no recall or break clause either way so its a moot point until then unless we get an offer and Pompey agree to release
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Radlett_blue added 13:21 - Dec 14 Pigott still has 18 months on his Town contract, presumably on high wages as he came on a free. I understand his wish to move from Pompey, but I doubt we would find another club to pay as much of his wages as they are doing so he could prove hard to shift. If he comes back here (I don't think Pompey can force a recall) he'll kick his heels as a squad player. His value will have plummeted again so hard to see who will take on his wages for next season.

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SamWhiteUK added 13:58 - Dec 14 But I thought he was "their Harry Kane"?
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Nomore4 added 18:23 - Dec 14 When at Wimbledon he had a freak season. Same as Twine and Micheal Smith last season.
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TimmyH added 20:46 - Dec 14 Where's blues1 when you want a discussion on a player?...a player he defended last season :)
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Cadiar added 21:10 - Dec 14 Perhaps give him a free transfer but he is on a longish contract & is one of our higher wage earners. Can't see him being part of KM's plans so a permanent move would seem to be the only solution but who is going to offer him similar wages. Hope Pompey are paying the bulk of his wages at the moment.
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blue86 added 22:08 - Dec 14 I was excited when we signed Piggot, if I remember correctly he was played in a front two at Wimbledon? Have a feeling this would suit him better, but two strikers seems rare these days. My only frustration with him was for a big bloke he wasn't great in the air and wasnt physical enough from what i saw of him play, which I assumed these would be good attributes of his. That said, I still think he good be ok in the right system and with a bit of confidence back, wish him well whatever happens.

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ringwoodblue added 09:40 - Dec 16 Agreed Timmy. Downvoted (again) by blues1 but with no comment.
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