PO4cast: Pompey Podcast

Hugh and Freddie jump on the mic for a bonus podcast to preview the Middlesbrough game.

Stephen from Twe12thman Boro (@Twe12thman) joins the show to preview Saturday’s game.

The lads then discuss whether Ryley Towler should come back into the starting lineup and give our score predictions.

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January is hotting up as Pompey makes two new signings to kick off what is hopefully, a busy month for Rich Hughes.

Hugh, Andy and Freddie are back together for 2025.

04:02 - Pompey exiting the FA Cup with a whimper and how that reflects on the squad's quality in depth.

13.52 - Transfer window talk. Rating the new signing of Isaac Hayden and Rob Atkinson as well as the departing Elias Sorensen.

Which players could be set to leave and where does the team need to strengthen?

Our initial thoughts on rumours including Thomas Waddingham and others.

47:35 - Support Reece from Fournilwrittenalloverit walking 35 miles from Eastbourne to Hove Mind charity - (https://www.justgiving.com/page/reece-hawkins1898?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL)

49:14 - The latest injury news and how that affects recruitment. Will Jordan Archer’s injury stop Will Norris from moving on?

56:38 - REPLAY - Mark from The Blackburn End (@blackburnendpod) joined the podcast before the game was cancelled. Here it is again in case you missed it.

1:19:25 - Score predictions

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January is hotting up as Pompey makes two new signings to kick off what is hopefully, a busy month for Rich Hughes.

Hugh, Andy and Freddie are back together for 2025.

04:02 - Pompey exiting the FA Cup with a whimper and how that reflects on the squad's quality in depth.

13.52 - Transfer window talk. Rating the new signing of Isaac Hayden and Rob Atkinson as well as the departing Elias Sorensen.

Which players could be set to leave and where does the team need to strengthen?

Our initial thoughts on rumours including Thomas Waddingham and others.

47:35 - Support Reece from Fournilwrittenalloverit walking 35 miles from Eastbourne to Hove for Mind charity - (https://www.justgiving.com/page/reece-hawkins1898?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL)

49:14 - The latest injury news and how that affects recruitment. Will Jordan Archer’s injury stop Will Norris from moving on?

56:38 - REPLAY - Mark from The Blackburn End (@blackburnendpod) joined the podcast before the game was cancelled. Here it is again in case you missed it.

1:19:25 - Score predictions

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Can Pompey’s impressive performances at home finally translate into away success?

Hugh is joined by a friend of the show Graham

from What The Falk Podcast (@WhatTheFalkPod) to preview everything you need to know for the game on Sunday vs Sunderland.

This is a two-parter, with Hugh jumping on What The Falk to discuss Pompey’s start to the season and the upcoming transfer window.

Note: For context, these were recorded on the 31st of December a day before the Swansea/Sheffield United games.

The full podcast will return next week with Andy and Freddie travelling back from holiday.

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In an extended podcast, we discuss Derby, the January transfer window, Coventry and Watford.

5:14 - Hugh, Andy and Freddie start by reviewing the unacceptable loss away at Derby and question Pompey’s squad depth.

24:34 - The lads take a look at where the squad needs to be strengthened in January and the challenges that go with that.

What calibre of player do the Blues need to keep this team in the Championship and will the funds be available?

40:22 - Mark from All Things Sky Blue (@AllThingSkyBlue) joins the podcast to preview Saturday’s game at home to Coventry.

58:19 - Mike from From The Rookery End (@watfordpodcast) rounds up the show with the lowdown on Watford.

Finally, give our score predictions.

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Pompey has moved outside the relegation zone after collecting eight points in the last four games.

Hugh, Andy and Freddie start by reviewing the Bristol City win, which was the team's best overall performance of the season.

The lads reflect on the team being able to implement the team's identity that had been lacking at the start of the season.

We then reviewed the Norwich game and discussed if the suspensions impacted the teams' performances.

Finally, we preview the game on Friday at Derby and give our score predictions

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Pompey brought a point back with them from the Liberty Stadium, in a match which showed the best and worst of where the club is situated in the Championship right now. Will a home tie against Bristol City generate three precious points?

Andy and Freddie analyse the 2-2 draw against Swansea, the shock injury news to Kusini Yengi and how the current absences are affecting the side ahead of the January transfer window, and preview the upcoming match against Bristol City.

PO4cast, PompeyNewsNow, and the wider Pompey family, are rallying behind Portsmouth Foodbank this Christmas, hoping to raise as much money as we can to help those suffering from food poverty during the festive season. All donations of any amount are welcome and can be made at the Just Giving Page here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/pompey-news-now-1733304601805?newPage=true

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Will it be third time lucky as Pompey makes the trip down to South Wales to face Swansea?

Pompey is racking up the games in hand with first Blackburn and now Millwall postponed.

Note: This episode would have included a match review of the Millwall game, which was postponed.

Hugh, Andy and Freddie discuss Pompey’s transfer strategy, where the team needs to strengthen and discuss the progress of the players on loan.

The lads then turn their attention to the game vs Swansea.

32:28 - The excellent Luke from the Swans Cast Podcast (@SwansCastMedia) joins the show to give you the lowdown on everything you need to know about the game on Saturday.

This episode includes and much more:

- Ruben Swann update. How is he progressing at Havant?

- Toby Steward gets a move to the National League

- The importance of a development squad is even more apparent in The Championship.

- Injury updates on Swanson, Farrell and Shaughnessy.

- Pompey’s approach in the window and Andy Cullen’s view

- Hunt for a new CB?

- What other positions does Pompey need to strengthen?

- 32:28 - Luke from the Swans Cast Podcast (@SwansCastMedia) previews Swansea

- Score predictions

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Colby Bishop marks his surprise return to the squad with a goal at the Fratton End.

Hugh, Andy and Freddie analyse Pompey’s first home win of the season vs Preston.

The lads then move on to talking about the recent run of good performances that lead up to the win and what’s changed.

31:28 - Mark from The Blackburn End (@blackburnendpod) joins the show to give you the lowdown on everything you need to know for the game on Saturday.

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Where do we go from here?

Hugh, Andy and Freddie review the Hull and Plymouth games.

Oli from The Butter Pie Podcast (@ButterPiePod) joins the show to give you the lowdown on everything you need to know for Saturday.

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