Pompey Talk: Recent Episodes
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After a lengthy absence, we’ve recorded a new Pompey Talk - and it’s a good one! Loads of inside info on the retained list, inside track on player talks, positions being targeted and much, much more.Listen in for the real info on the champions! 🏆💙
Mark McMahon is joined by Jordan Cross to discuss the latest developments at Fratton Park
The News' head of sport Mark McMahon is joined by Pompey reporter Pepe Lacey to discuss the Blues' 3-1 defeat to Plymouth on Saturday and the key talking points from around Fratton Park.
Mark McMahon is joined by Jordan Cross to discuss the Blues' ongoing search for a replacement for Danny Cowley.
Head of sport Mark McMahon is joined by Pompey reporter Pepe Lacey in the latest episode of Pompey Talk. The pair highlight what went wrong in the Blues' 3-0 defeat to Charlton on Monday and discuss where Danny Cowley's men go from here.
Mark McMahon is joined by Jordan Cross to get his reaction to Richard Hughes' appointment, who also explains what new boy's remit at Fratton Park will be
Mark McMahon is joined by Jordan Cross to discuss all things Pompey in the latest Pompey Talk episode.
Mark McMahon is joined by Jordan Cross to discuss what Danny Cowley is likely to do with those 12 players whose contracts are about to expire.
Mark McMahon is joined by Jordan Cross and Sam Cox to discuss the all the recent gossip from around Fratton Park in the latest episode of Pompey Talk.
Mark McMahon is joined by Jordan Cross and Sam Cox to discuss they key topics emerging from Fratton Park.
Head of sports Mark McMahon is joined by Pompey reporters Jordan Cross and Sam Cox to discuss the Blues' January transfer window.
Join us for the latest episode of Pompey Talk as the sports desk lads bring you all the latest from Fratton Park.
It's a very special Pompey Talk this week as we're joined by the one and only Christian Burgess, who features in chief sports writer Neil Allen's new book Pompey: The Island City with a Football Club for a Heart
The Portsmouth News sports desk return to give you the inside track o the latest events at Fratton Park
The sports desk lads break down the head-spinning news Kenny Jackett’s men are set to miss out on a place in the Championship next term, with the League One season set to finish amid the coronavirus crisis.
The hole in Pompey’s finances is detailed with football in crisis through the Covid-19 pandemic.
As well as making sense of the reasons behind the likely League One cancellation and how the season’s outcome will be decided, there’s also a look at how Pompey’s squad is likely to shape up moving forward, as well as some of the hidden gems Jackett may still look to bring in.
Should Pompey be looking for a marquee signing this summer - or the next Matt Clarke, Steve Seddon or Ronan Curtis? Transfer talk is under discussion but just one of the many areas covered with some news over Seddon's future. The sports desk lads also reveal the tale of The News’ long pursuit of Rory Allen for an interview, after Pompey’s first £1m striker walked out on the club to watch the Ashes in Australia in 2002. And, after, members of the first-team squad agreed to go for a pint with fans we ask which would be the best player to go for a boozy session with at the Shepherd’s Crook! Pompey Talk is available on Sound Cloud and Spotify, or you can subscribe through Apple’s Podcasts app or iTunes
Episode nine: A Matt Ritchie exclusive and a Pompey manager's pre-season meltdown by Portsmouth News
Episode eight - The greatest Wembley win, how ‘Arry took Spurs defeat and why Prince Boateng isn’t popular at The News
This week, head of sport Mark McMahon is joined by chief sports writer Neil Allen and Pompey writer Jordan Cross to reflect on a dramatic period at PO4.
We give an insight into how the Blues are tackling the coronavirus crisis after finding themselves at the centre of the story in football when Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta tested positive for Covid-19, following his side’s FA Cup game at Fratton Park in March 2.
We look at possible contingency plans for the season, what it means for Pompey’s Wembley trip in the Leasing.com Trophy and look also back to the last action before the suspension to games took place.
Of course, there’s still time for the sports desk lads to lighten the mood as they debunk Harry Redknapp’s transfer story over trying to bring Darren Anderton to Fratton Park in 2005 live on Pompey Talk!
And where’s Joey Barton’s minder? We ask where has the man who took a Pompey legend to task disappeared to, after last week’s Fleetwood clash?
Pompey Talk - Podcast Episode Five - Nathan Thompson's 'flop', stopping Ivan Toney and The Village Hotel tit-bits
In this week’s podcast, we preview the trip to Peterborough in depth and analyse the key talking points ahead of the battle with Darren Ferguson’s men.
We look at how does Kenny Jacket best replace the suspended Christian Burgess, is Jack Whatmough ready to start in the league after 13 months and how do you solve a problem like Ivan Toney?
The sports desk lads look forward to the return of the Nathan Thompson ‘flop’ at London Road as Pompey catch up with their former defender and get their calculators out to decide how many points it’s going to take to get over the line this season?
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On this week’s podcast, we look ahead to the Fratton double against Rochdale and the big one under the lights with Arsenal on Monday.
The now weekly debate over Brett Pitman continues after he was brought in from the cold to sit on the bench against MK Dons, and we ask: why does Lee Brown get such grief from a section of fans? Oh, and what about the night Thierry Henry nearly met a grisly end at Fratton Park...
The late, late drama on Tuesday sparks a Wembley return (and memories of famous last-minute rewrites on deadline of yesteryear...). The sports desk lads explore how different the April 5 showdown will be from the sellout clash with Sunderland 12 months ago. We look at fixture congestion fears and the 1.5m reasons to be happy about them. Plus, there's our now regular Pitman update slot and we look ahead to catching up with Joey Barton at Fleetwood.