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Alli: "I wanna make sure I score & assist as many goals as possible"
Blues winger Millenic Alli spoke with Express FM’s David Howes about his time on the south coast so far and his aspirations for the remainder of the season.
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REPORT: Pompey 0, Hull 1
Substitute Matt Crooks fired home the only goal of the game, capitalising on a big error at the back in the second half at Fratton Park to take all 3 points back up to the North East.
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This Week's Opposition: Hull City
A closer look at Pompey's next Championship opponent.
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Pompey's Future In Safe Hands As Nico Schmid Signs New Deal
Goalkeeper Nicolas Schmid has agreed a new contract which will keep him at Fratton Park until the summer of 2029.
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Episodes
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Toothless Against The Tigers - Monday 2nd March
Monday, 2 March 2026
The Blues’ latest Championship defeat to Hull City at Fratton Park is assessed on the show by Jake Smith, Sam Macey and Graham Butterworth.
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Not At The Races At The Racecourse - Friday 27th February
Friday, 27 February 2026
Joined by Kevin Stokes, Jake Smith assesses Tuesday night’s defeat for Portsmouth away at Wrexham.
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Pompey Answer London's Calling - Monday 23rd February
Monday, 23 February 2026
Saturday’s 3-1 win for the Blues over Millwall at The Den is reviewed by Jake Smith, David Howes and Tom Malley.
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An End To The Midweek Away Day Woes - Friday 20th February
Friday, 20 February 2026
Jake Smith and Pepe Lacey deliver reaction to Portsmouth’s 3-1 victory over Charlton Athletic at The Valley, the club’s first midweek away win since November 2023.
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99 Problems But A Pitch Ain't 1 - Monday 16th February
Monday, 16 February 2026
There was no issue with the playing surface at Fratton Park on Saturday, however it did host another Championship defeat for the Blues, which is picked apart by Jake Smith and Kevin Stokes.
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Rain, Rain, Go Away - Friday 13th February
Friday, 13 February 2026
Pompey’s next Championship encounter against Sheffield United at Fratton Park is previewed by Jake Smith, Mark Magee and Andrew Barnard.
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Devine Intervention - Monday 9th February
Monday, 9 February 2026
Reflection on Pompey’s 1-0 defeat to Preston North End at Deepdale with Jake Smith and Sam Macey.
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Flooded Fratton Forces Fixture Failure - Friday 6th February
Friday, 6 February 2026
Helped by Tom Malley and Brendan Tuttiett, Jake Smith presents a discussion covering all of the latest Portsmouth Football Club news.
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Getting The Better Of The Baggies - Monday 2nd February
Monday, 2 February 2026
Jake Smith returns to the hotseat and, with the help of Alex Fletcher and Mark Coates, is tasked with reviewing the Blues’ 3-0 win over West Bromwich Albion at Fratton Park.
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On To West Brom At Home - Friday 30th January
Friday, 30 January 2026
James Wilson hosts with Joe Wood and Brendan Tuttiett joining him in the studio to preview Pompey's next Championship fixture against West Bromwich Albion at Fratton Park.
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A Draw On Derby Day - Monday 26th January
Monday, 26 January 2026
Henry Deacon sits in for Jake Smith and is joined by Kevin Stokes to review Sunday's 1-1 draw between Portsmouth and Southampton at Fratton Park.
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Who Wants It Most? - Friday 23rd January
Friday, 23 January 2026
A full preview of Sunday’s South Coast Derby at Fratton Park delivered by Jake Smith, Kevin Stokes and David Howes.
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Uninspired But Unbothered - Monday 19th January
Monday, 19 January 2026
Saturday’s win for Pompey over Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough is dissected by Jake Smith, Jay Clements and Joe Wood.
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Back To The Bread & Butter - Friday 16th January
Friday, 16 January 2026
Jake Smith is joined by Tom Malley and Reece Hawkins to preview the Blues’ Championship next match against Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough.
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Out With Heads Held High - Monday 12th January
Monday, 12 January 2026
With the help of David Howes and Dean Adams, Jake Smith picks apart Portsmouth’s FA Cup Third Round defeat to Arsenal.
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Goretti & The Gunners: The Calm Before The Storm - Friday 9th January
Friday, 9 January 2026
A look ahead to Pompey’s FA Cup Third Round tie against Premier League leaders Arsenal at Fratton Park with Jake Smith, James Wilson and Pepe Lacey.
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Fratton Falls To The Frost - Monday 5th January
Monday, 5 January 2026
Matchweek 26 of the 2025/26 Championship season is reviewed by Jake Smith and Sam Macey.
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In Dire Need Of New Year's Resolutions - Friday 2nd January
Friday, 2 January 2026
Jake Smith and Joe Wood dissect the New Year’s Day thumping of Portsmouth by Bristol City at Ashton Gate.
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Yang It In The Louvre - Tuesday 30th December
Tuesday, 30 December 2025
The final episode of The Football Hour for 2025 is presented by Jake Smith in the company of David Howes and Andrew Barnard.
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Un-Dunne By A Set Piece (Again) - Sunday 28th December
Sunday, 28 December 2025
Reaction to Pompey’s Boxing Day stalemate with Queens Park Rangers delivered by Jake Smith, Kevin Stokes and Mark Coates.
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Another Point In The Right Direction - Monday 22nd December
Monday, 22 December 2025
Portsmouth’s Boxing Day clash with Queens Park Rangers at Fratton Park is previewed by Jake Smith, Joe Wood and Clive Whittingham.
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Seeking Successive Wins - Friday 19th December
Friday, 19 December 2025
Jake Smith calls upon Tom Malley and Chris Parsons to help preview Saturday’s Championship match between Derby County and Portsmouth at Pride Park.
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Ibane With The Plan - Monday 15th December
Monday, 15 December 2025
Pompey’s comeback victory over Blackburn Rovers at Fratton Park is analysed by Jake Smith, David Howes and Brendan Tuttiett.
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Conquered By Cullen’s Curler - Friday 12th December
Friday, 12 December 2025
A full review of the Blues’ midweek defeat to Swansea City with Jake Smith and Danny Thompson.
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Reflecting On What Matters Most - Monday 8th December
Monday, 8 December 2025
In the company of Kevin Stokes, Jake Smith talks all things Portsmouth Football Club, including Saturday’s abandoned Championship match at The Valley and the Blues’ next fixture against Swansea City.
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Venturing To The Valley - Friday 5th December
Friday, 5 December 2025
Jake Smith, Alex Fletcher and Tash Everitt look ahead to the weekend’s Championship meeting between Charlton Athletic and Portsmouth at The Valley.
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No Sugarcoating Or Buttering Things Up - Monday 1st December
Monday, 1 December 2025
Balanced debate and discussion with Jake Smith, Mark Coates and Graham Butterworth, who collectively provide reaction to Pompey’s most recent defeat to Bristol City at Fratton Park.
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Set Piece Shambles In Sheffield - Friday 28th November
Friday, 28 November 2025
The Blues’ midweek defeat to Sheffield United at Bramall Lane is picked apart by Jake Smith, Tom Malley and Joe Wood.
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Singin’ In The Rain - Monday 24th November
Monday, 24 November 2025
Kevin Stokes accompanies host Jake Smith in the studio to help reflect on the Blues’ 3-1 Championship victory over Millwall at Fratton Park.
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Ready For Some Welcome Returns - Friday 21st November
Friday, 21 November 2025
Jake Smith is joined by Joe Wood and Chris Chapman to look ahead to the return of Pompey’s men from the latest international break.
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Interviews
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Rimaz Ahmed on the Love Music Hate Racism gigRimaz joined Paul Marsh in the studio
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Marina Voak & Gareth Billington-Ryan from Fareham Musical Society who are performing Come From AwayMarina & Gareth joined Paul Marsh in the studio