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Every Monday and Friday we bring you an hour of passionate Pompey discussion on the show made for the fans, by the fans. Match reaction, big game previews and exclusive interviews all included, as well as special guest appearances and much, much more!
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Saturday’s win for Pompey over Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough is dissected by Jake Smith, Jay Clements and Joe Wood.
The trio then look ahead to the Blues’ next Championship fixture away at Watford and listen to David Howes’ pre-match interviews with Ebou Adams and John Mousinho.
Jake Smith is joined by Tom Malley and Reece Hawkins to preview the Blues’ Championship next match against Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough.
Express FM’s pre-match interview with head coach John Mousinho, sourced by David Howes, features on the show as the panel react to that and the loan arrival of Millenic Alli from Luton Town.
With the help of David Howes and Dean Adams, Jake Smith picks apart Portsmouth’s FA Cup Third Round defeat to Arsenal.
Prior to that match being reviewed, the panel kickstart the show by reflecting on Pompey Women’s loss at Southampton in the WSL 2 on Saturday evening. Both head coaches, Jay Sadler and John Mousinho also feature!
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.
Saturday night’s South Coast Derby in the WSL 2 is also previewed by the panel, with Blues head coach Jay Sadler lending his thoughts ahead of the match at St Mary’s.
Matchweek 26 of the 2025/26 Championship season is reviewed by Jake Smith and Sam Macey.
Chief sports writer at the Portsmouth News, Neil Allen is also invited on to the show to discuss the step-by-step events leading up to the postponement of Pompey’s home game against Ipswich Town.
Jake Smith and Joe Wood dissect the New Year’s Day thumping of Portsmouth by Bristol City at Ashton Gate.
Then, with the help of Alex Jones from the East Anglian Daily Times, the panel look forward to the Blues’ opening home fixture of 2026 against Ipswich Town on Sunday.
The final episode of The Football Hour for 2025 is presented by Jake Smith in the company of David Howes and Andrew Barnard.
Monday night’s incredibly dramatic victory over Charlton Athletic is picked apart by the trio, who then preview Pompey’s visit to Bristol City on New Year’s Day with the help of opposition supporter Jack Buchanan.
Reaction to Pompey’s Boxing Day stalemate with Queens Park Rangers delivered by Jake Smith, Kevin Stokes and Mark Coates.
Then, with the help of Charlton Athletic supporter Tom Arch, the team look ahead to Monday night’s meeting with The Addicks at Fratton Park, Portsmouth’s final match of 2025.
Portsmouth’s Boxing Day clash with Queens Park Rangers at Fratton Park is previewed by Jake Smith, Joe Wood and Clive Whittingham.
The panel begin by reflecting on Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Derby County at Pride Park and then Chair of Trustees for the Pompey History Society, Colin Farmery comes on to talk about the £25,000 target that has recently been reached to acquire Peter Harris’ title-winning medals.
Jake Smith calls upon Tom Malley and Chris Parsons to help preview Saturday’s Championship match between Derby County and Portsmouth at Pride Park.
Blues head coach John Mousinho also features, as does Kirsty Roxanne’s latest opposition piece. Nicolas Schmid's contract extension and reports linking Spurs loanee Yang Min-hyeok to a permanent move to Real Madrid are discussed too.
Pompey’s comeback victory over Blackburn Rovers at Fratton Park is analysed by Jake Smith, David Howes and Brendan Tuttiett.
The panel also discuss Márk Kosznovszky’s influence off the bench, the latest regarding Regan Poole’s recovery and Sunday’s FA Cup Third Round defeat for the Portsmouth Women at Bristol City.
A full review of the Blues’ midweek defeat to Swansea City with Jake Smith and Danny Thompson.
Then, with the help of rival supporter James Marsh, the duo look ahead to Saturday’s clash with Blackburn Rovers at Fratton Park. Kirsty Roxanne’s pre-match interview with John Mousinho also features, as does Jake’s latest chat with Pompey Women head coach Jay Sadler, who previews Sunday’s trip to Bristol City in The FA Cup.
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.
John Mousinho’s pre-match interview also features alongside the post-match thoughts of Hannah Coan and Jay Sadler following Pompey Women’s 1-1 draw with WSL 2 leaders Charlton Athletic at Westleigh Park on Sunday.
Jake Smith, Alex Fletcher and Tash Everitt look ahead to the weekend’s Championship meeting between Charlton Athletic and Portsmouth at The Valley.
Kirsty Roxanne’s latest opposition feature and David Howes’ pre-match interview with Blues head coach John Mousinho are also included and there’s talk regarding Pompey Women’s next WSL 2 match at Westleigh Park.
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.
Andy Moon’s post-match interview with Portsmouth head coach John Mousinho also features on the show and there’s the return of the monthly ‘Around The World’ feature, showcasing the biggest football stories from across the globe in November!
The Blues’ midweek defeat to Sheffield United at Bramall Lane is picked apart by Jake Smith, Tom Malley and Joe Wood.
Then, with the help of Robins fan Dave Featherstone, the panel look ahead to Saturday’s lunchtime clash with Bristol City at Fratton Park. Kirsty Roxanne’s pre-match interview with Pompey head coach John Mousinho also features.
Kevin Stokes accompanies host Jake Smith in the studio to help reflect on the Blues’ 3-1 Championship victory over Millwall at Fratton Park.
There’s also a review of the Pompey Women’s League Cup win over West Ham United before, with assistance from Blades fan Josh Chapman, the panel then look ahead to Wednesday night’s encounter with Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.
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.
Saturday’s Championship clash with Millwall at Fratton Park is previewed by the panel and there are also pre-match interviews with defender Regan Poole and coach John Mousinho, sourced earlier in the week by David Howes.
Reacting to Pompey’s WSL 2 defeat at Birmingham City on Sunday, Jake Smith is joined alongside Kirsty Roxanne and Charlie Sinclair, who were also at the match at St Andrew’s.
There’s also a replay of the latest episode of ‘Past Chimes’ with Richard Atkins-Greig and the Pompey History Society, on which the life of former Blues player, manager, director and vice-chairman Bob Blyth is remembered with input from author Mick Comben and Bob’s great grandson, Andrew Hind.
Portsmouth’s next WSL 2 fixture away at Birmingham City is previewed by Jake Smith with the help of broadcast journalist Dean Adams and head coach Jay Sadler.
Thursday night’s victory for England over Serbia at Wembley is also reviewed by the panel, who guide you through the final international break of 2025 with debate, opinion and listener interaction.
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