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Photographer Jason Brown shares his experiences following and shooting for Portsmouth Football Club!
Host Jake Smith also catches up with Blues fan Andrew Barnard and replays Dave Joyce’s interview wi...

The latest Portsmouth FC news is picked apart by Jake Smith, Alex Fletcher and Mark Coates.
Brad Wall’s arrival as Head of Recruitment, Bayer Leverkusen’s sensational unbeaten streak and the most rece...

Jake Smith is helped by Sam Stone and Ian Chiverton to recap Pompey Women’s emphatic 10-1 victory over London Bees at Westleigh Park.
Portsmouth’s vacant Head of Recruitment role is also discussed by ...

Jake Smith, Tom Chappell and Pepe Lacey react to Portsmouth’s retained list, which saw the announcement of 1 contract renewal, 4 players in negotiations and 10 departures.
The full and final League On...

Pompey’s final day victory at Lincoln is reviewed by Jake Smith, Matt Drabble and Sam Macey.
The trio also revisit the club’s ‘Champions on the Common’ celebration event, where Express FM obtained int...

Jake Smith is helped by Alex Fletcher and Pepe Lacey to look ahead to Portsmouth’s final game of the season, which takes place at Lincoln City’s Sincil Bank.
Sunday’s ‘Champions on the Common’ celebra...

Pompey’s defeat to Wigan Athletic in their final home fixture of the 2023/24 season is analysed by Jake Smith, Mark Magee and Andrew Barnard.
The post-match League One trophy presentation is also spok...

Jake Smith is in conversation with Alex Fletcher and Freddie Webb as Pompey’s promotion-winning victory over Barnsley in midweek is discussed.
The panel also look forward to the champions’ showdown wi...

Jake Smith, Josh Sweetman and Pepe Lacey go through Pompey’s stalemate at Bolton and preview the midweek visit of Barnsley to Fratton Park.
An exclusive interview with the EFL League One Manager of th...

Jake Smith is joined by Barry Clements and Joe Wood to preview Portsmouth’s trip up to Bolton Wanderers, where a win for the Blues would not only seal promotion to the Championship but also the League...

Jake Smith is in conversation with Sam Stone and Pepe Lacey to go over Pompey’s 3-1 victory over Shrewsbury Town.
The post-match thoughts of Colby Bishop and John Mousinho feature alongside a replay o...

Kirsty Roxanne and Mark Magee join Jake Smith to go over Pompey’s 2-2 draw with Derby County in midweek.
The upcoming visit of Shrewsbury Town to Fratton Park is also previewed on the show, which feat...

The Blues’ top-of-the-table clash with Derby County in midweek is previewed by Jake Smith, Tom Malley and Matt Corrick.
Pompey’s Good Friday victory at Wycombe is also discussed by the panel, who then...

Jake Smith, Mark Coates and Andy Mitchelmore preview a busy Easter weekend for Portsmouth Football Club.
Good Friday’s trip to Wycombe Wanderers for Pompey’s men is discussed along with Sunday’s encou...

Topics of conversation on this episode include Portsmouth Women’s 4-0 victory over Rugby Borough, PitC’s £10k grant for the John Jenkins Stadium and the results from the Pompey Supporters’ Trust Fan S...

Jake Smith talks all things Pompey Women with director Eric Coleborn and new Supporters’ Club founder Ian Chiverton.
Portsmouth’s men are not in action this weekend so the panel take an extensive look...

Portsmouth take a step closer to the Championship with a 1-0 win at Peterborough United, a game which is picked apart by Jake Smith, George Wedlake and Brendan Tuttiett.
Included within this episode a...

Jake Smith is joined by Sam Macey to discuss the Blues’ midweek win over Burton Albion at Fratton Park.
The panel also look ahead to Pompey’s trip to Peterborough United at the weekend with feature in...

Pompey’s goalless draw at Blackpool is assessed by Jake Smith, Joe Wood and Andrew Barnard.
The midweek visit of Burton Albion to Fratton Park is also previewed by the panel, who discuss another huge ...

Jake Smith, Kevin Stokes and James Wilson take a look ahead to Pompey's next League One away fixture at Blackpool.
There are also feature interviews with Lee Evans and John Mousinho, as well as inform...

Jake Smith is assisted by Andy Mitchelmore and Pepe Lacey to go through the key talking points from Pompey’s 2-1 win over Oxford United at Fratton Park.
The post-match thoughts of both Christian Sayde...

Another huge weekend of League One football is previewed by Jake Smith, Alex Fletcher and Dean Adams.
The panel also highlight Pompey’s reported interest in Marc Leonard, the signing of midfielder Lee...

Jake Smith is joined alongside Mark Magee and Tom Chappell to discuss Portsmouth’s goalless draw with Charlton at the weekend.
Reaction from that game also with Joe Rafferty and John Mousinho, as well...

Jake Smith, Eric Coleborn and Ian Chiverton provide a preview of a mammoth weekend coming up for Portsmouth Football Club.
On Saturday, Pompey’s men travel to The Valley to take on Charlton Athletic i...

Pompey’s 4-1 win against Reading at Fratton Park is analysed by Jake Smith, Kevin Stokes and George Wedlake.
Sunday’s 7-0 victory for Portsmouth’s Women over Chatham Town is also discussed on the show...

Jake Smith, Kirsty Roxanne and Sam Macey provide reaction to the Blues’ midweek win over Cambridge United.
Feature interviews with Myles Peart-Harris and John Mousinho also feature as Pompey's next le...

Jake Smith invites Pepe Lacey and Andrew Barnard on to the show to discuss Pompey’s 1-0 win away at Carlisle United.
Sunday’s 5-1 victory for the Portsmouth Women at Oxford United is also discussed be...

The Blues’ long trip up to Carlisle United is previewed by a studio panel consisting of Jake Smith, James Wilson and Brendan Tuttiett.
George Wedlake’s pre-match chats with John Mousinho and Owen Moxo...

Jake Smith is helped by Mark Coates and Mark Magee to go over Portsmouth’s 4-1 victory over Northampton Town.
Post-match interviews from Marlon Pack and John Mousinho also feature, along with the Blue...

Jake Smith, Barry Clements and Joe Wood review Pompey’s midweek draw with Oxford United.
The panel also assess the Blues’ January transfer window business and look ahead to Saturday’s visit of Northam...

Tom Malley and Andrew Barnard join Jake Smith to review the Blues’ 1-0 win away at Port Vale on Saturday.
New signing Callum Lang features with his first interview as a Portsmouth player - He sat down...

Jake Smith, Sam Macey and Mark Magee provide a preview of Pompey’s next League One fixture against Port Vale!
Myles Peart-Harris and John Mousinho feature too with their thoughts ahead of Saturday’s t...

Jake Smith is joined alongside Tom Chappell and Freddie Webb to review the events of Pompey’s 1-0 win away at Fleetwood.
The post-match thoughts of John Mousinho and Ryley Towler feature too, as do th...

Pompey’s League One fixture away at Fleetwood Town is previewed by Jake Smith, Rhys Harding and Andy Mitchelmore.
George Wedlake also provides exclusive pre-match interviews with John Mousinho and Mat...

Jake Smith is helped by Mark Magee and Ian Chiverton to provide reaction to the Blues’ 3-0 defeat to Leyton Orient at Fratton Park.
The panel also go over the Pompey Women’s table-topping victory over...

Matt Corrick and Josh Sweetman join host Jake Smith to look ahead to the upcoming visit of Leyton Orient to Fratton Park.
Sunday’s top-of-the-table clash between Portsmouth and Hashtag United in the F...

Join Jake Smith, Ryan Honey and Aaron Quinlan as they provide full and honest reaction to the Blues’ 2-1 defeat at Cheltenham Town.
The panel also talk about Alex Robertson’s injury blow, their expect...

Pompey’s New Year’s Day victory over Stevenage is discussed by Jake Smith, Kevin Stokes and Andrew Barnard, who also preview Saturday’s trip to Cheltenham Town.
Loanee Abu Kamara features alongside he...

Jake Smith is joined alongside Sam Macey and Mark Coates to review Pompey's goalless draw at Exeter City.
Carl Paddon from Tonic Music for Mental Health features to discuss the launch of the 'Never Mi...

Jake Smith, Kirsty Roxanne and Tom Malley go through the events of Portsmouth’s 2-1 defeat away at Bristol Rovers.
The Blues’ final match of 2023 away at Exeter City is also previewed by the panel, wh...

Festive fun and games with Jake Smith, Joe Wood and Pepe Lacey, who also look ahead to Pompey’s Boxing Day meeting with Bristol Rovers.
Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Fleetwood Town at Fratton Park is revie...

Jake Smith presents with Henry Deacon and Ben Knapman alongside to preview Saturday’s League One encounter between Portsmouth and Fleetwood Town at Fratton Park.
Tuesday’s EFL Trophy exit at the hands...

Pompey's 3-0 win away at Shrewsbury is analysed by Jake Smith, Alex Fletcher and Mark Magee.
The club’s EFL Trophy Round of 32 tie at home to AFC Wimbledon is also previewed by the trio, who also disc...

Jake Smith is joined by Kevin Stokes and Joe Wood to assess Pompey’s televised win over promotion rivals Bolton Wanderers.
The panel also look ahead to the Blues’ next league fixture away at Shrewsbur...

Both the men’s and the women’s respective upcoming matches are previewed by Jake Smith, Eric Coleborn, Ian Chiverton and Andrew Barnard.
We also hear from Colin and Di Farmery about Sunday’s Portsmout...

Jake Smith, Tom Malley and Sam Macey bring you full reaction to Pompey’s victory away at Northampton Town.
Sunday’s win for the Portsmouth Women over London Bees is also discussed, as is the appointme...

Kirsty Roxanne and George Wedlake join host Jake Smith to preview Pompey’s upcoming League One fixture away at Northampton Town.
The panel also discuss the Blues’ midweek win at Burton Albion and look...

Jake Smith welcomes Tom Chappell and Reece Hawkins on to help discuss Portsmouth’s first league defeat of the season.
Saturday’s 4-0 loss at home to Blackpool is analysed along with a comfortable 7-0 ...

Jake Smith is joined alongside Matt Corrick to preview Pompey’s return to League One action against Blackpool.
Former Blues midfielder and broadcasting icon Chris Kamara also features with an open and...

The latest Blues news discussed by host Jake Smith alongside guests Barry Clements and Joe Wood from The 1898 blog.
Jay Sadler’s post-match comments from Sunday’s Hampshire Cup defeat away at AFC Bour...

With Portsmouth’s men without a game this weekend, Jake Smith calls upon the help of Mark Magee and Ryan Honey to talk about injury concerns, the international break and the Blues' representatives on ...

Jake Smith is helped by Mark Coates and Josh Sweetman to review the Blues’ 2-2 draw with Charlton Athletic at Fratton Park.
Jeff Harris from the Pompey Armed Forces Supporters’ Club calls in to discus...

Saturday’s league visit of Charlton Athletic is previewed by Jake Smith, Tom Chappell and Pepe Lacey, who also discuss Pompey’s EFL Trophy Group Stage success following Tuesday’s victory away at Leyto...

Tom Malley and Andy Mitchelmore join the panel to assist Jake Smith in reviewing Pompey’s FA Cup First Round defeat at Chesterfield.
There was victory at the weekend for the Portsmouth Women, who secu...

Jake Smith invites Alex Fletcher and Pepe Lacey on to help preview Pompey’s FA Cup First Round tie away at Chesterfield.
John Mousinho’s pre-match chat with Jake is aired, alongside the thoughts of Ja...

Jake Smith, Dean Adams and Andrew Barnard assess all of the key talking points from Pompey’s 3-2 league victory away at Reading.
The post-match thoughts of both Terry Devlin and John Mousinho also fea...

With the help of Brooke Smedley and Jack Hancock, host Jake Smith provides reaction to Pompey’s midweek stalemate at Cambridge.
The Blues’ next league fixture away at Reading is also previewed by the ...

Jake Smith, Sam Macey and Kirsty Roxanne sit down to go through the key moments from Pompey’s victory over Carlisle United, secured yet again in stoppage time by Conor Shaughnessy.
The Portsmouth Wome...

On the eve of Pompey’s return from the international break, Jake Smith is joined by Mark Magee and Joe Wood to look ahead to the visit of Carlisle United to Fratton Park.
We also hear an update on the...

With the international break almost over, tonight’s panel discuss the involvement of Pompey’s representatives, as well as the result of The FA Cup First Round draw - Paul Cook's Chesterfield await the...

Jake Smith is helped by Eric Coleborn and Jack Hancock to review the Blues’ 5-1 thumping of Gillingham in The EFL Trophy.
The Pompey Women’s upcoming league encounter with Plymouth Argyle is discussed...

Jake Smith brings in Kevin Stokes and Tom Malley to help discuss a winning weekend for both Pompey’s men and women.
The panel also look ahead to the Blues’ midweek EFL Trophy Group Stage clash with Gi...

The upcoming visit of Port Vale to Fratton Park is previewed by a panel made up of Jake Smith, Sam Macey and Josh Sweetman!
Tuesday night’s 2-1 victory for Pompey over Wycombe Wanderers is also discus...

Jake Smith sits down with Mark Magee and Brooke Smedley to preview the Blues’ midweek clash with Wycombe Wanderers at PO4.
The winner of a limited edition copy of 'The Official History - Portsmouth FC...

This episode of the Pompey preview show sees the panel take a look ahead to the Blues’ upcoming trip to Wigan Athletic.
Mark Coates and Pepe Lacey join host Jake Smith to discuss the visit to the DW S...

Jake Smith is joined by Barry Clements and Joe Wood to provide reaction to Saturday's victory over Lincoln City at Fratton Park, where the Jimmy Dickinson statue was unveiled prior to kick-off.
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Tuesday night’s 3-2 win for the Blues at Barnsley is picked apart by Jake Smith, Alex Fletcher and Freddie Webb.
The visit of Lincoln City to Fratton Park is previewed by the panel as well, who also l...

Pompey’s dramatic 1-1 draw with Derby County is analysed by Jake Smith, Andy Mitchelmore and Brendan Tuttiett.
The Blues’ midweek trip to Barnsley is also previewed by tonight’s trio, who discuss the ...

Jake Smith sits down with Josh Sweetman and Andrew Barnard to preview Pompey’s return to League One action after 2 weeks away due to the international break.
The panel look ahead to Saturday’s meeting...

Jake Smith, Kevin Stokes and Ian Chiverton go through all of the big football talking points from across the weekend.
Saturday’s League One matches that did go ahead are discussed, as well as England’...

Despite there being no men’s fixture for Pompey this weekend, Jake Smith continues to provide the latest news, debate and discussion!
Eric Coleborn and Matt Corrick are called upon to help preview the...

Blues supporters Dean Adams and Mark Magee drop by to assist host Jake Smith in reviewing Saturday’s 3-1 league win over Peterborough United at Fratton Park.
We also hear the post-match thoughts of he...

Jake Smith calls upon the help of Sam Macey and Rhys Harding to talk about the highly anticipated arrival of Tino Anjorin from Chelsea.
The team also assess the events of Pompey’s Carabao Cup exit at ...

Pompey’s goalless draw at Stevenage is reviewed by host Jake Smith, who invites Jeff Harris and Barry Clements on to the show to join him!
The midweek visit of Peterborough United in the Carabao Cup i...

Jake Smith is joined on the show by Henry Deacon and Kirsty Roxanne to go over Tuesday's Papa John's Trophy encounter with the Fulham Under-21s.
Pompey's next league match against Stevenage is also di...

Jake Smith checks in with Alex Fletcher and Mark Magee to discuss Pompey’s recent stalemate with Cheltenham Town.
Blues fan Julian Browning, who stepped up to the plate and ran the line in the second ...

Jake Smith calls upon the help of both Eric Coleborn and Hugh Bunce to run through the events of Pompey’s midweek win over Exeter City.
The lads also look ahead to a big Pompey Live double-header as b...

Jake Smith is joined alongside Tom Chappell and Andrew Barnard to dissect Pompey’s 4-0 victory over Leyton Orient at the weekend.
Tuesday night’s visit of Exeter City to Fratton Park is also previewed...

Pompey’s Carabao Cup First Round victory at The Bolt New Lawn is analysed by Jake Smith, Eric Coleborn and Tom Malley.
Tomorrow’s trip to Leyton Orient, the Blues’ first away match of the new league c...

Jake Smith brings in Tom Chappell and Pepe Lacey to help review the Blues’ opening day stalemate with Bristol Rovers.
The panel also look forward to Pompey’s Carabao Cup First Round clash with Forest ...

Portsmouth’s opening match of the new season against Bristol Rovers is previewed by Jake Smith, Andrew Barnard and Brooke Smedley.
The panel also go through their League One table predictions and disc...

Jake Smith kicks off the 2023/24 campaign with analysis of Pompey’s pre-season results and an overview of the Blues’ summer transfer business (so far).
Barry Clements and Joe Wood from The 1898 blog f...

The final episode of The Football Hour for the 2022/23 season is delivered by Jake Smith, Brendan Tuttiett and Sam Macey.
Full highlights from the Blues’ campaign are played, followed by an end of sea...

Jake Smith is joined alongside Matt Corrick and Joe Wood to analyse Pompey’s final day stalemate with Wycombe Wanderers at Fratton Park.
The panel also go over the other results from across the divisi...

The task of previewing the Blues’ final match of the season lies with Jake Smith, Andrew Barnard and Tom Chappell.
John Mousinho’s pre-match thoughts are also aired ahead of Sunday’s visit of Wycombe ...

Jake Smith, Mark Coates and Joe Wood discuss Pompey’s 1-1 draw with Derby County at Pride Park.
The Portsmouth Women’s 1-0 victory over Crawley Wasps is also reviewed, featuring interviews with head c...

Pompey’s penultimate game of the season is previewed by Jake Smith, Alex Fletcher and Eric Coleborn.
Blues head coach John Mousinho shares his thoughts ahead of the trip to Derby County too.
Evie Gane...

Jake Smith, Kevin Stokes and Mark Magee discuss what has been yet another failed season in League One for the Blues.
Saturday’s 1-0 victory over Accrington Stanley at Fratton Park is also analysed, as...

On this episode, Jake Smith welcomes Tom Chappell and Reece Hawkins from fournilwrittenalloverit on to preview the Blues’ penultimate home game of the season.
The trio also dissect Tuesday night’s per...

Join Jake Smith, Lewis Mackenzie and Brendan Tuttiett for a full review of Pompey's 1-1 draw with Shrewsbury Town, as well as a look ahead to the Blues' midweek trip to Oxford United.
The panel will a...

Jake Smith is joined alongside Eric Coleborn and Mark Magee to go through the events of Pompey’s stalemate with Morecambe on Easter Monday.
The Blues’ next league fixture away at Shrewsbury is also pr...

Join Jake Smith and Alex Fletcher for this Easter Sunday edition of the show, throughout which they discuss the Blues’ 1-1 draw with MK Dons on Good Friday!
The lads also dissect the post-match though...

Jake Smith is joined by Henry Deacon and Joe Wood to look ahead to Pompey’s Good Friday clash away at MK Dons.
The panel also celebrate Portsmouth Football Club’s 125th birthday by playing self-source...

This episode provides a full summary of events from Pompey’s 1-0 win over Forest Green Rovers at Fratton Park and is presented by Jake Smith, Sam Macey and Kirsty Roxanne.
Goalscorer Owen Dale and hea...

Jake Smith is joined by Matt Corrick and Mark Coates to kickstart Portsmouth Football Club’s 125th Anniversary celebrations, as well as preview the visit of Forest Green Rovers to Fratton Park.
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The key talking points from Pompey’s 2-2 draw with Port Vale at Fratton Park are analysed by Jake Smith, Alex Fletcher and Mark Magee.
Head coach John Mousinho’s post-match interview is also played ou...

Jake Smith is joined alongside Barry Clements and Mark Magee to look ahead to Saturday’s visit of Port Vale to Fratton Park.
Tuesday’s Hampshire Senior Cup Quarter-Final defeat away at AFC Bournemouth...

Jake Smith invites Kevin Stokes and Rhys Harding on to the show to help with the review of Saturday’s 2-0 victory at Bristol Rovers.
The post-match thoughts of both Colby Bishop and John Mousinho also...

Reaction to Pompey’s midweek win during snowy conditions away at Accrington Stanley is delivered by Jake Smith, Mark Coates and Jeff Harris.
The lads also discuss Joe Pigott’s collection of a red card...

Jake Smith catches up with Alex Fletcher and Sam Macey, who both help provide reaction to Pompey’s defeat to Sheffield Wednesday at the weekend.
Portsmouth Women defender Ella Humphrey features too, d...

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