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This Week's Opposition: Ipswich Town
After a fortnight away due to the international break, Pompey are back in action this weekend. Promotion hopefuls Ipswich Town await Danny Cowley’s unbeaten Blues at Portman Road.
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This Week's Opposition: Crawley Wasps
There may be no mens game this weekend but there is a match for the Pompey Women. Cup action awaits for Jay Sadler’s side at Lederle Lane.
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This Week's Opposition: Plymouth Argyle
It’s 8 games unbeaten in the league for Pompey since the start of the new season and they have a chance to make it 9 this weekend, with Plymouth Argyle making the trip across to Fratton Park.
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This Week's Opposition: Burton Albion
After 10 days away it’s time to welcome football back and it’s matchday number 8 for the Blues in League One - The Pirelli Stadium the venue for tonight’s return to action.
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Episodes
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Beaten But Not Broken - Monday 3rd October
Monday, October 3rd, 2022
The Football Hour is back with Jake Smith, Ryan Honey and Rhys Harding tasked with reviewing the events of Pompey’s 3-2 defeat at Ipswich on Saturday.
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The Story So Far - Friday 23rd September
Friday, September 23rd, 2022
Jake Smith reviews Pompey’s season so far with the help of Tom Malley and Alex Fletcher.
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Reeco To The Rescue - Tuesday 20th September
Tuesday, September 20th, 2022
This episode of The Football Hour is presented by Jake Smith, Kevin Stokes and Josh Sweetman, who provide reaction to Pompey’s draw with Plymouth Argyle!
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Unstoppable Blues Soar - Friday 16th September
Friday, September 16th, 2022
Jake Smith returns from the sidelines to welcome Mark Magee and Robbie Fahy on the show to preview Pompey’s upcoming match against Plymouth Argyle.
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Bedlam In Burslem - Monday 29th August
Monday, August 29th, 2022
Jake Smith is accompanied by Sam Macey to go over the key talking points from Pompey’s 1-0 victory at Port Vale.
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Blues Dealt An Amber Warning - Thursday 25th August
Thursday, August 25th, 2022
Jake Smith welcomes Eric Coleborn and Tom Malley on to discuss both the men’s and women’s respective starts to the new season.
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Dry Your Eyes, Joey - Monday 22nd August
Monday, August 22nd, 2022
To go over the big talking points from the Blues’ 3-1 victory over Bristol Rovers, Jake Smith is joined alongside Barry Clements and Pepe Lacey.
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Mustard Marlon Leads The Pack - Friday 19th August
Friday, August 19th, 2022
Jake Smith, Jeff Harris and Frankie Rudland deliver a full round-up of the midweek League One action!
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Turning Up The Heat - Monday 15th August
Monday, August 15th, 2022
Jake Smith invites Sam Macey and Lewis Mackenzie on to the show to go over the big talking points from Pompey’s victory over Cheltenham Town.
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Mint Imperial Blues - Friday 12th August
Friday, August 12th, 2022
The key talking points from Pompey’s Carabao Cup victory over Cardiff City is broken down by Jake Smith, Matt Corrick and Tom Chappell.
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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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