Claim OwnershipThe Football Hour - Express FM
Subscribed: 112Played: 3,128
Subscribe
© Copyright Express FM 2023
Description
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!
573 Episodes
Reverse
Joined by Kevin Stokes, Jake Smith assesses Tuesday night’s defeat for Portsmouth away at Wrexham.
The pair also discuss recent reports linking the Blues with ex-West Ham United forward Michail Antonio and plans for the installation of a new pitch at Fratton Park in the summer, before then previewing Saturday’s home match against Hull City.
Saturday’s 3-1 win for the Blues over Millwall at The Den is reviewed by Jake Smith, David Howes and Tom Malley.
John Mousinho’s post-match comments are aired too before the panel then begin to look forward to Pompey’s next Championship encounter away at Wrexham on Tuesday night.
Jake Smith and Pepe Lacey deliver reaction to Portsmouth’s 3-1 victory over Charlton Athletic at The Valley, the club’s first midweek away win since November 2023.
Saturday’s trip to The Den is also previewed by the duo, accompanied by Millwall fan Will Scott and David Howes’ pre-match interview with Pompey head coach John Mousinho.
There was no issue with the playing surface at Fratton Park on Saturday, however it did host another Championship defeat for the Blues, which is picked apart by Jake Smith and Kevin Stokes.
The post-match interview with Portsmouth boss John Mousinho from the weekend’s game against Sheffield United features, as does a review of Pompey Women’s loss at Newcastle United and a preview of Tuesday’s trip to Charlton Athletic for the men.
Pompey’s next Championship encounter against Sheffield United at Fratton Park is previewed by Jake Smith, Mark Magee and Andrew Barnard.
Stateside Blades fan Chad Jarvis also provides his thoughts ahead of the game at PO4 after the panel deliberate other topics such as the EFL’s proposed changes to the Play-Off structure and the submission of Portsmouth’s 25-man squad for the remainder of the season.
Reflection on Pompey’s 1-0 defeat to Preston North End at Deepdale with Jake Smith and Sam Macey.
Then, Andy Chandler enters the studio to reveal the 2 chosen charities that will have vital funds raised for by the 2026 ‘Walk The Island’ team.
Helped by Tom Malley and Brendan Tuttiett, Jake Smith presents a discussion covering all of the latest Portsmouth Football Club news.
Tuesday night’s postponed Fratton Park fixture against Ipswich Town is spoken about, as is the Blues’ late Deadline Day business, Leicester City’s points deduction and the upcoming weekend’s Championship schedule.
Jake Smith returns to the hotseat and, with the help of Alex Fletcher and Mark Coates, is tasked with reviewing the Blues’ 3-0 win over West Bromwich Albion at Fratton Park.
The panel also discuss the latest transfer news in preparation for the 7pm deadline before then looking ahead to Tuesday night’s rearranged home match against Ipswich Town.
James Wilson hosts with Joe Wood and Brendan Tuttiett joining him in the studio to preview Pompey's next Championship fixture against West Bromwich Albion at Fratton Park.
David Howes also features with his latest interview with John Mousinho, recorded during the pre-match press conference at Portsmouth Football Club's training facility on Wednesday afternoon.
Henry Deacon sits in for Jake Smith and is joined by Kevin Stokes to review Sunday's 1-1 draw between Portsmouth and Southampton at Fratton Park.
The pair also react to the post-match thoughts of Blues head coach John Mousinho and discuss the latest transfer murmurings.
A full preview of Sunday’s South Coast Derby at Fratton Park delivered by Jake Smith, Kevin Stokes and David Howes.
Alfie House from the Daily Echo and Pompey head coach John Mousinho also help look ahead to the highly-anticipated clash with Southampton, but not before the panel review Wednesday night’s 1-1 draw with Watford at Vicarage Road.
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.
Comments
Download from Google Play
Download from App Store
United States