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Sport News
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REPORT: Pompey 1, Stoke 2
Portsmouth's unbeaten run in the Championship comes to an end at the hands of Stoke City at Fratton Park.
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PitC CEO Clare Martin Announces Retirement
Clare Martin, Chief Executive Officer of Pompey in the Community, has announced her decision to retire after 25 years at Pompey, the last 14 of which has been at the helm of one of Portsmouth’s best-known and most highly regarded charities.
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Alan Knight MBE: 1961 - 2026
Record-breaking former Portsmouth goalkeeper Alan Knight MBE has passed away at the age of 65.
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Kenny Jackett: 1962 - 2026
The football community has come together today to pay tribute to former Portsmouth manager Kenny Jackett, who has sadly passed away at the age of 64.
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Episodes
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Schmid Happens - Monday 9th November
Monday, 9 November 2026
Assisted by Kevin Stokes and Hayden Smith, host Jake Smith delivers an assessment of Pompey’s Championship defeat to Stoke City at Fratton Park.
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Stoppage Time Swansong - Friday 6th November
Friday, 6 November 2026
The Blues’ drama-filled midweek Championship victory over Swansea City at Fratton Park is assessed on the show by Jake Smith, Mark Magee and Ian Chiverton.
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Ghoulless Between The Clarets & The Blues - Monday 2nd November
Monday, 2 November 2026
Jake Smith recruits Scott Harris to assist in reviewing the events of Pompey’s goalless draw with Burnley on Halloween.
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Anticipating A Test At Turf Moor - Friday 30th October
Friday, 30 October 2026
Following the conclusion of Ian James’ 60-hour radio marathon, Jake Smith takes over the desk and is helped by both Eric Coleborn and Joe Redmond to preview Burnley versus Portsmouth in the Championship.
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Pitch Perfect & Pompey On Song - Monday 26th October
Monday, 26 October 2026
Tasked with reviewing a winning weekend for Portsmouth Football Club, host Jake Smith calls upon David Howes and Sam Macey to make up his panel.
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Miracle Under The Molineux Moonlight - Friday 23rd October
Friday, 23 October 2026
Portsmouth’s midweek draw with Wolves at Molineux is picked apart by Jake Smith, Tom Malley and Hayden Smith.
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Jojo Finds His Mojo - Monday 19th October
Monday, 19 October 2026
Jake Smith is helped by Joe Wood to discuss Pompey’s 1-0 victory over Norwich City at Carrow Road.
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Bailed Out By Ebou - Friday 16th October
Friday, 16 October 2026
In the company of Graham Butterworth and Brendan Tuttiett, Jake Smith provides an assessment of the Blues’ midweek victory over Sheffield United at Fratton Park.
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The One That Got Away - Monday 12th October
Monday, 12 October 2026
Portsmouth’s South Coast Derby defeat to 10-man Southampton at St Mary’s is reviewed by Jake Smith, Tom Chappell and Ryan Honey.
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Dreaming Of Derby Day Delight - Friday 9th October
Friday, 9 October 2026
A complete look ahead to the first South Coast Derby of the season, presented by Jake Smith, David Howes and Frankie Hullett.
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Linv, Laugh, Love: In Conversation With Linvoy Primus MBE - Monday 5th October
Monday, 5 October 2026
Pompey cult hero Linvoy Primus sits down with Jake Smith on this special edition of the show to talk all about his Blues career, his fondest memories of being involved with football and supporting community programmes.
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Ready To Rook & Roll - Friday 2nd October
Friday, 2 October 2026
Jake Smith is joined exclusively by Pompey Women head coach Jay Sadler and defender Arabella Suttie to look ahead to Sunday’s league meeting with Lewes at Fratton Park.
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Eyes On The Internationals - Monday 28th September
Monday, 28 September 2026
With the help of Alex Fletcher and Mark Coates, Jake Smith takes a look at how the Blues’ international representatives have been getting on over the weekend.
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Burnham, Booze & City Set To Lose - Friday 25th September
Friday, 25 September 2026
Jake Smith and Henry Deacon highlight the biggest talking points from the 2026/27 season so far, covering not just the Championship but the Premier League and rest of the EFL too!
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Hitting Pause With 8 On The Board - Monday 21st September
Monday, 21 September 2026
Reaction to Portsmouth’s draw with Blackburn Rovers in the Championship presented by Jake Smith, Hayden Smith and Scott Harris.
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Braced For Blackburn - Friday 18th September
Friday, 18 September 2026
The Blues’ next Championship match against Blackburn Rovers at Fratton Park is previewed by Jake Smith, Sam Macey and Chris Haines.
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Missing Marezi’s Mark - Monday 14th September
Monday, 14 September 2026
Tasked with reviewing the events of Pompey’s goalless draw with Charlton Athletic at The Valley is Jake Smith, Mark Magee and Reece Hawkins.
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Pre-Charlton Chatter - Friday 11th September
Friday, 11 September 2026
Jake Smith, David Howes and Hayden Smith provide a preview of Pompey’s next game in the Championship, a trip to Charlton Athletic.
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Off The Mark At Fratton Park - Monday 7th September
Monday, 7 September 2026
Portsmouth’s Championship victory over Cardiff City at the weekend is picked apart by Jake Smith, Tom Malley and Josh Sweetman.
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Rams, Bluebirds & A Tribute To The Legend - Friday 4th September
Friday, 4 September 2026
Assisted by Mark Magee and Andrew Barnard, Jake Smith presents a review of the Blues’ midweek home defeat to Derby County.
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Gutless At The Gate - Monday 31st August
Monday, 31 August 2026
Jake Smith welcomes Frankie Hullett on to the show to mull over Pompey’s 2-1 Championship defeat to Bristol City at Ashton Gate.
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Off To BS3 For Matchday 3 - Friday 28th August
Friday, 28 August 2026
Saturday’s Championship encounter involving Bristol City and Pompey at Ashton Gate is previewed by Jake Smith, Hayden Smith and Jack Buchanan.
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Kavuma-McQueen’s Ka-Chow! Moment Arrives - Monday 24th August
Monday, 24 August 2026
Joined alongside Dean Adams and Hayden Smith, host Jake Smith is tasked with providing a review of Portsmouth’s first win of the new campaign, a 3-1 triumph over Lincoln City away from home.
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Looking Ahead To Lincoln - Friday 21st August
Friday, 21 August 2026
Pompey’s second match of the new Championship season, a clash with Lincoln City on the road, is previewed by Jake Smith, Eric Coleborn and Brendan Tuttiett.
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Opening Day Desolation - Monday 17th August
Monday, 17 August 2026
Jake Smith, Tom Malley and Sam Macey provide a review of Pompey’s 3-1 Championship defeat to Queens Park Rangers at Fratton Park.
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League Priorities Eclipse All Else - Friday 14th August
Friday, 14 August 2026
A full look ahead to the opening weekend of the 2026/27 Championship season with Jake Smith, Josh Clements and Paul Finney.
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Back In Blue Is Our Abu - Monday 10th August
Monday, 10 August 2026
With the help of father-son duo Kevin and Freddie Stokes, host Jake Smith sits down to discuss Pompey’s Carabao Cup First Round defeat to West Ham United and the permanent return of Abu Kamara.
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Kickstarting With The Carabao - Friday 7th August
Friday, 7 August 2026
The Blues’ upcoming Carabao Cup First Round tie against West Ham United at the London Stadium is previewed by Jake Smith, David Howes and Mark Magee.
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Pre-Season Draws To A Close - Monday 3rd August
Monday, 3 August 2026
Portsmouth’s final pre-season outing, an away fixture against SV Darmstadt 98 out in Germany, is assessed by Jake Smith, Andrew Barnard and Hayden Smith.
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Darting Off To Darmstadt - Friday 31st July
Friday, 31 July 2026
Jake Smith is joined alongside Joe Wood and Frankie Hullett to discuss the latest Pompey news.
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Dave Joyce3:00pm - 6:00pm
Steering you home with the latest travel news alongside great music and fun. Put your feet up with Tea at 3:30 and play along with the Express Rewind Mystery Year from 4. Driven by Veezu - the new name for Aqua Cars.
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The Football Hour with Jake Smith6:00pm - 7:00pm
For the fans, by the fans! Jake and his passionate panel keep you posted on the latest Pompey news, reviews and previews - including exclusive interviews, special guest appearances and opposition insight.
Interviews
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Becs Robertson & Spencer Chisham joined Paul Marsh in the studioCantando and Mantando are starting a new pub choir!
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Darren Gamblen talks about opportunities at City of Portsmouth College at Remembrance ServiceDarren Gamblen talks about opportunities at City of Portsmouth College at Remembrance Service