The Football Hour - Express FM

Jake Smith recruits Scott Harris to assist in reviewing the events of Pompey’s goalless draw with Burnley on Halloween.

Then, with the help of Luke Davies, the pair look ahead to the Blues’ midweek encounter with early promotion hopefuls Swansea City at Fratton Park.

Following the conclusion of Ian James’ 60-hour radio marathon, Jake Smith takes over the desk and is helped by both Eric Coleborn and Joe Redmond to preview Burnley versus Portsmouth in the Championship.

First though, an assessment of Pompey Women’s 1-0 FA Women’s National League - Southern Premier Division victory over AFC Bournemouth at the Bob Lucas Stadium in Weymouth on Wednesday night with Jay Sadler’s post-match comments included.

Tasked with reviewing a winning weekend for Portsmouth Football Club, host Jake Smith calls upon David Howes and Sam Macey to make up his panel.

The trio begin by discussing the men’s Championship victory over Millwall on Saturday before then assessing the women’s FA Cup triumph over Cheltenham Town on Sunday. Both matches were played at Fratton Park, given the team an opportunity to talk about how the new and improved playing surface held up under the immense weather conditions.

Portsmouth’s midweek draw with Wolves at Molineux is picked apart by Jake Smith, Tom Malley and Hayden Smith.

Saturday’s lunchtime encounter with Millwall at Fratton Park is then previewed by the team, alongside support from Lions supporter Chris Chapman and David Howes’ pre-match interview with John Mousinho.

Jake Smith is helped by Joe Wood to discuss Pompey’s 1-0 victory over Norwich City at Carrow Road.

The Blues’ midweek trip to Wolverhampton Wanderers is also previewed by the duo with the help of Wolves supporter Dave Azzopardi.

In the company of Graham Butterworth and Brendan Tuttiett, Jake Smith provides an assessment of the Blues’ midweek victory over Sheffield United at Fratton Park.

Then, with the help of Canaries supporter Callum Smith, the panel look ahead to Pompey’s trip to Norwich City at the weekend. John Mousinho also features twice on the show!

Portsmouth’s South Coast Derby defeat to 10-man Southampton at St Mary’s is reviewed by Jake Smith, Tom Chappell and Ryan Honey.

After going through the weekend’s Championship action and hearing the post-match thoughts of John Mousinho, the panel then look ahead to the Blues’ midweek match against Sheffield United at Fratton Park with the help of Blades fan Josh Chapman.

A complete look ahead to the first South Coast Derby of the season, presented by Jake Smith, David Howes and Frankie Hullett.

Pre-match interviews with Pompey head coach John Mousinho and club captain Marlon Pack are also included, as well as a chat regarding Southampton boss Tonda Eckert’s recent FA hearing with Dan Hargraves from the Daily Echo.

Pompey cult hero Linvoy Primus sits down with Jake Smith on this special edition of the show to talk all about his Blues career, his fondest memories of being involved with football and supporting community programmes.

The former Portsmouth defender also reveals his dream 5-a-side team made up of old teammates, how he helped raise £100,000 for ‘Faith & Football’ and how his daughter, Atlanta is getting on in her own footballing pathway.

Jake Smith is joined exclusively by Pompey Women head coach Jay Sadler and defender Arabella Suttie to look ahead to Sunday’s league meeting with Lewes at Fratton Park.

Also discussed is last weekend’s FA Women’s National League Cup triumph over The Rooks, an update on Portsmouth’s representatives on the international stage and the latest reports regarding the Manchester City scandal.