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Sadler Sets Sights On Sunderland
Portsmouth welcome Sunderland to Fratton Park for Barclays Women's Championship action this Sunday.
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REPORT: Preston 2, Pompey 1
A second consecutive Championship defeat leaves Portsmouth just 4 points above the relegation zone with 8 games remaining.
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This Week's Opposition: Preston North End
Pompey Live panellist Kirsty Roxanne delivers insight into Portsmouth's next Championship opponent.
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REPORT: Pompey 1, Plymouth 2
It’s back to the drawing board for the Blues as Plymouth see out a shock win at Fratton Park, their first league victory away from home all season.
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Episodes
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Typical Pompey - Friday 14th March
Friday, 14 March 2025
To reflect on the Blues’ midweek defeat to Plymouth Argyle at Fratton Park, Jake Smith is joined in the studio by Eric Coleborn and Joe Wood.
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More Joy In The Division (For Portsmouth) - Monday 10th March
Monday, 10 March 2025
Jake Smith is joined by Kevin Stokes and Pepe Lacey to reflect on the Blues’ huge win over Championship leaders Leeds United at the weekend.
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From The Bottom To The Top - Friday 7th March
Friday, 7 March 2025
Pompey’s televised Championship clash with league leaders Leeds United on Sunday is previewed by Jake Smith, Matt Corrick and Brendan Tuttiett.
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Fireman Sam Extinguishes Pompey's Run - Monday 3rd March
Monday, 3 March 2025
Jake Smith, Tom Chappell and Sam Stone provide an assessment of the Blues’ 1-0 defeat to Luton Town at Kenilworth Road.
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Looking At Luton - Friday 28th February
Friday, 28 February 2025
Portsmouth’s next Championship fixture away at Luton Town is previewed by Jake Smith, Alex Fletcher and Mark Magee.
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Smells Like Team Spirit - Monday 24th February
Monday, 24 February 2025
In the company of Sam Macey and Andrew Barnard, Jake Smith delivers full reaction to Portsmouth’s 2-1 win over Queens Park Rangers.
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Hamstring Horrors - Friday 21st February
Friday, 21 February 2025
Joined by Tom Malley and Joe Wood, Jake Smith looks ahead to the Blues’ next Championship fixture against Queens Park Rangers at Fratton Park.
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I Wanna Dance With O'Mahony - Monday 17th February
Monday, 17 February 2025
Jake Smith is joined alongside Kevin Stokes and Sam Stone to review Pompey’s 2-0 win away at Oxford United.
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The Devlin's In The Detail - Friday 14th February
Friday, 14 February 2025
Full reaction to Portsmouth’s midweek victory over Cardiff City and a preview of Saturday’s trip to Oxford United with Jake Smith, Alex Fletcher and Simon Watts.
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Bramall Pain - Monday 10th February
Monday, 10 February 2025
The Blues’ 2-1 defeat at Sheffield United on Saturday is analysed by Jake Smith, Jeff Harris and Ian Chiverton.
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Sheffield In Our Sights - Friday 7th February
Friday, 7 February 2025
With the help of James Wilson and Mark Coates, Jake Smith looks ahead to Pompey’s Championship meeting with Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.
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Counting Down To The Deadline - Monday 3rd February
Monday, 3 February 2025
Jake Smith, Tom Malley and Andrew Barnard look back on Saturday’s goalless draw for Portsmouth against Burnley at Fratton Park.
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An Opportunity Missed - Friday 31st Janaury
Friday, 31 January 2025
Pompey’s midweek loss at home to Millwall is picked apart by Jake Smith, Ryan Honey and Sam Stone.
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5 Past Pompey - Monday 27th January
Monday, 27 January 2025
Saturday’s 5-1 defeat for Portsmouth at West Bromwich Albion is cross-examined by Jake Smith, Joe Wood and Andy Mitchelmore.
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Heading To The Hawthorns - Friday 24th January
Friday, 24 January 2025
Join Jake Smith, Tom Chappell and Pepe Lacey for full reaction to the Blues’ midweek victory over Stoke City at Fratton Park.
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Ritch In Home Fortune - Monday 20th January
Monday, 20 January 2025
Jake Smith is joined by Alex Fletcher and Tom Malley to review Pompey’s Matt Ritchie-inspired comeback victory over Middlesbrough at the weekend.
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A Loss In Lancashire - Friday 17th January
Friday, 17 January 2025
Assisted by Mark Magee and Jay Clements, Jake Smith provides reaction to Pompey’s 3-0 defeat away at Blackburn Rovers in midweek.
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Wycombe Leave Pompey Wandering - Monday 13th January
Monday, 13 January 2025
Reaction to Pompey’s FA Cup Third Round defeat to Wycombe Wanderers with Jake Smith, Eric Coleborn and Joe Wood.
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Third Round Forecast - Thursday 9th January
Thursday, 9 January 2025
A look ahead to FA Cup Third Round weekend with Jake Smith, Ryan Honey and Sam Macey.
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Wilson Wins It On Wearside - Monday 6th January
Monday, 6 January 2025
Jake Smith, Henry Deacon and Alex Fletcher provide full analysis and reaction to Pompey’s 1-0 defeat at Sunderland.
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Neat On New Year’s - Friday 3rd January
Friday, 3 January 2025
Portsmouth’s 4-0 victory over Swansea City on New Year’s Day is reviewed by host Jake Smith, audio description commentator Mark Coates and fournilwrittenalloverit’s Tom Chappell.
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Remember '24 - Monday 30th December
Monday, 30 December 2024
Jake Smith sits down with Kevin Stokes to review Sunday’s 3-0 defeat at Bristol City and reminisce on a truly unforgettable year for Portsmouth Football Club.
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Baah Humbug - Friday 27th December
Friday, 27 December 2024
The Blues’ controversy-filled Boxing Day defeat to Watford at Vicarage Road is picked apart by Jake Smith and Brendan Tuttiett.
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Walking In A Winter WonderLang - Monday 23rd December
Monday, 23 December 2024
Mark Magee helps Jake Smith review the Blues’ 4-1 victory over Coventry City at Fratton Park, where Callum Lang became the first Portsmouth player to score 4 goals in a game since Yakubu in 2004!
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'Twas The Match Before Christmas - Friday 20th December
Friday, 20 December 2024
Jake Smith, James Wilson and Brendan Tuttiett provide a full preview of Pompey’s Championship meeting with Coventry City at the weekend.
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No Pride At The Park - Monday 16th December
Monday, 16 December 2024
To dissect Portsmouth’s 4-0 defeat at Derby County on Friday night, Jake Smith is joined alongside Kevin Stokes and Freddie Webb.
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Things Are Looking A Bit Sweeter - Thursday 12th December
Thursday, 12 December 2024
Tom Chappell and Pepe Lacey assist Jake Smith in reviewing Pompey’s midweek stalemate with Norwich City.
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Robins & Canaries - Monday 9th December
Monday, 9 December 2024
Pompey’s 3-0 win over Bristol City at Fratton Park is analysed by Jake Smith, Mark Magee and Ian Chiverton.
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Don't You Dare, Darragh! - Friday 6th December
Friday, 6 December 2024
Joined by Mark Coates and Donald Vass, Jake Smith delivers a preview of Pompey’s upcoming Championship meeting with Bristol City at Fratton Park, which at the time of recording is still on despite the looming threat of Storm Darragh hitting the UK.
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Ritchie’s Itch Is Scratched - Monday 2nd December
Monday, 2 December 2024
Jake Smith invites Alex Fletcher and Jeff Harris on to the show to review Pompey’s stalemate with Swansea City at the weekend.
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Paul Marsh10:00am - 1:00pm
Lucy Russell talk's about Elite Dance week at New Theatre Royal. Henry Cole and Fuzz Townshend talk about the new Series of Shed & Buried: Classic Cars which launches tonight. AFC Portchester Manager Gav Spurway to talk about their win on Saturday.
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Lana Hall1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Interviews
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Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Awards: The Keppel’s Head HotelTring, Co-Owner of The Keppel’s Head Hotel & Mandy Magee, Marketing Manager of The Keppel’s Head Hotel joined Ian James on Express Breakfast.
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Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Awards: City of Portsmouth CollegeLydia Miron Careers and Progression advisor at City of Portsmouth College joined Ian James on Express Breakfast.