The pitch at McDiarmid Park passed an early morning inspection after a period of heavy rain but the surface made life difficult for both sides.

BBC: Hearts graft delights manager Jim Jefferies

His departure comes at a difficult period for the RFL, as they wait to discuss the pitch invasion which occured after the Challenge Cup semi-final between Hull and Leeds.

BBC: Tunnicliffe quits league post

After surviving all the pressure Spurs had inflicted upon them it was Pompey who broke the deadlock nine minutes into the extra period - and once again an accusing finger could be pointed at the pitch.

BBC: Tottenham 0-2 Portsmouth (aet)