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Join us as we react to the latest Pompey fixture, debate the blues performance, and look ahead to the next outing for the club.
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This Weeks Opposition: Cardiff City in the Carabao Cup
Following back-to-back stalemates to kick off the new League One campaign, it’s time now to shift our attention to Round One of the Carabao Cup, as Pompey travel to Cardiff City.
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Pompey have signed Owen Dale from Blackpool in a season-long loan deal
The 23-year-old winger – a former Crewe team-mate of fellow new arrival Tom Lowery – completed his medical remotely on Saturday.
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This Week's Opposition: Lincoln City
It was a thrilling start to the new season last weekend as the Blues opened the campaign up with a 3-all draw at Sheffield Wednesday. Next up, home comforts for the Blues for the first time in 2022/23.
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Pompey have completed the signing of 24-year-old midfielder Tom Lowery
The Crewe academy graduate has put pen to paper on a three-year deal following his departure from the Railwaymen.
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Episodes
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Fratton Frustration - Monday 8th August
Monday, August 8th, 2022
Jake Smith is accompanied by Sam Stone and Tom Malley to preview Pompey’s Carabao Cup First Round tie at the Cardiff City Stadium.
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Cautious Optimism - Friday 5th August
Friday, August 5th, 2022
The Blues’ first home game of the new season is previewed by Jake Smith, Dean Adams and Robbie Fahy!
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Welcome Home, Football - Monday 1st August
Monday, August 1st, 2022
Jake Smith delivers a review of the Blues’ opening day stalemate at Sheffield Wednesday, with the help of Matt Drabble and Ian Chiverton.
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Scarlett Fever - Friday 29th July
Friday, July 29th, 2022
Pompey’s opening game of the 2022/23 season at Sheffield Wednesday is previewed by Jake Smith, Alex Fletcher and Mark Magee.
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Appy's Loss Is Pompey's Gain - Monday 25th July
Monday, July 25th, 2022
Jake Smith, Tom Chappell and Donald Vass continue the build up to the new campaign.
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Here We Go Again (AGAIN) - Friday 22nd July
Friday, July 22nd, 2022
The Football Hour returns for the 2022/23 season!
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2021/22 Season Review - Friday 6th May
Friday, May 6th, 2022
Jake Smith presents a review of Pompey’s 2021/22 campaign in this final episode of the season.
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Blues Pitch In 10th - Monday 2nd May
Monday, May 2nd, 2022
The key talking points from Pompey’s final game of the season are discussed by Jake Smith, Sam Stone and Tom Chappell.
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Pompey Dismiss Nervous Tics - Friday 29th April
Friday, April 29th, 2022
Jake Smith is assisted by Ben Tew and Freddie Webb to pick apart the talking points from Tuesday’s 3-2 win against Wigan Athletic, as well as to preview Pompey’s final game of the season away at Sheffield Wednesday!
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Finishing Strong - Monday 25th April
Monday, April 25th, 2022
Pompey’s final home game of the season is approaching. Jake Smith previews the midweek visit of Wigan Athletic to Fratton Park with the help of Barry Clements and Adam Thomas-Scarrott.
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Season's End In Sight - Friday 22nd April
Friday, April 22nd, 2022
Jake Smith looks ahead to the visit of Gillingham to Fratton Park with the help of Dean Adams and Josh Sweetman!
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Ayunga Agony - Tuesday 19th April
Tuesday, April 19th, 2022
Jake Smith, Sam Carter and Mark Magee react to Pompey's 1-1 draw with Morecambe on Easter Monday, a result which confirmed the Blues' status in League One for 2022/23.
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Easter Eggcellency - Sunday 17th April
Sunday, April 17th, 2022
Henry Deacon and Sam Macey call in to provide reaction to Pompey's Good Friday win over Lincoln City at Fratton Park.
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Miller Light, Pompey Bite - Thursday 14th April
Thursday, April 14th, 2022
Pompey’s midweek win over Rotherham United is analysed by Jake Smith, Rhys Harding and Tom Chappell.
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Cotswold Calamity - Monday 11th April
Monday, April 11th, 2022
Jake meets with Tom Malley and Matt Corrick to preview the midweek visit of Rotherham United to Fratton Park.
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Short At The Final Hurdle - Friday 8th April
Friday, April 8th, 2022
The panel look ahead to Pompey’s trip to Cheltenham Town at the weekend.
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Back In The Swing - Monday 4th April
Monday, April 4th, 2022
Jake Smith invites Josh Sweetman and Mark Magee on to preview the Blues’ rearranged League One showdown with Bolton Wanderers.
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Andy Cullen Special - Friday 1st April
Friday, April 1st, 2022
Pompey Chief Executive Andy Cullen sits down with Jake to discuss Fratton Park redevelopment plans, transfer policies and the challenges he’s faced in his first season at PO4.
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From PE To Pompey - Monday 28th March
Monday, March 28th, 2022
Jake Smith presents a full-length episode LIVE with special guest Danny Cowley.
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Equality & Community - Friday 25th March
Friday, March 25th, 2022
With no men’s game to preview this weekend, Jake instead presents four self-sourced interviews with local names involved in the football scene across the city of Portsmouth.
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Dwindling Hopes - Monday 21st March
Monday, March 21st, 2022
Jake Smith, Sam Stone and Jon Hooper are on hand to go over the talking points from Pompey’s goalless draw with Wycombe Wanderers.
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Pilgrim Punishment - Friday 18th March
Friday, March 18th, 2022
Jake Smith, Sam Carter and Rhys Harding look ahead to Pompey’s next League One challenge - Wycombe Wanderers are the visitors to Fratton Park for Matchday 38.
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Suffolkated - Monday 14th March
Monday, March 14th, 2022
Dean Adams and Rob Calcutt call in to assist Jake in previewing Pompey’s midweek trip to Plymouth Argyle.
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Déjà Crewe - Friday 11th March
Friday, March 11th, 2022
Jake Smith, Tom Malley and Mark Magee look ahead to Pompey’s upcoming league fixture away at Ipswich Town.
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Overcoming Adversity - Monday 7th March
Monday, March 7th, 2022
Kevin Stokes and Eric Coleborn are on hand to help Jake review the events of Pompey’s 4-0 win over Accrington Stanley.
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Postage Stamp Pompey - Friday 4th March
Friday, March 4th, 2022
Jake Smith, Alex Fletcher and Sam Cox provide full reaction to the Pompey’s midweek win over Oxford United and a preview of their next match against Accrington Stanley.
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3-Ring Circus - Monday 28th February
Monday, February 28th, 2022
Jake Smith is joined alongside Ryan Honey and Josh Sweetman to go over all the talking points from Pompey’s 3-3 draw with Fleetwood Town.
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Louis' Late Show - Friday 25th February
Friday, February 25th, 2022
The panel deliver reaction to Pompey’s midweek win at Shrewsbury and a preview of Fleetwood’s visit to the South Coast!
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Feeling Blue In Crewe - Monday 21st February
Monday, February 21st, 2022
Jake Smith, Tom Malley and Mark Magee preview Pompey’s midweek League One fixture at Shrewsbury Town.
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Calm Before The Storm - Friday 18th February
Friday, February 18th, 2022
Jake Smith welcomes Sam Macey and Dean Adams on to preview Pompey’s upcoming League One fixture at Crewe Alexandra.
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