PO4cast: Pompey Podcast

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. Wh...

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,...

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...

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 th...

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 Janua...

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...

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...

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. 💙 Please help support the podcast ⬇️ 🤝 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PO4cast @PO4cast 📧 PO4cast@gmail.com

A lacklustre loss to Sheffield Wednesday has left fans thinking is this squad good enough to compete in the Championship? Hugh, Andy and Freddie discuss to team's loss to Sheffield Wednesday. Is the team lacking in the quality needed to compete or are players underperforming? Kathryn Batte (@KathrynBatte) Hull fan and football reporter for the Mail Sport joins the show to preview everything you ne...

QPR, Cardiff and Sheffield Wednesday. We cover all three games in this week’s podcast. Note: Part one was recorded Monday with part two reviewing the Cardiff game recorded Tuesday evening post-match. Hugh, Andy and Freddie discussed last week how important the next three fixtures were after drawing the “must-win game” vs Oxford. PART ONE 5:25 - QPR review The lads review the first win of the seaso...

Pompey approaches a critical run of fixtures still winless as they visit 22nd-place QPR. Note: We recorded part one last week but our podcast host had some technical issues with the RSS Feed. We could not upload or share it. That means this week you have last week's podcast and we have previewed QPR to get you ready for Saturday. Hugh, Andy and Freddie reflect on what could have been in a fixture...

Andy and Freddie dissect the narrow 6-1 defeat to Stoke City…. What went wrong? What reaction is needed against Oxford and how do we get it? The lads also chat through the latest injury news from Fratton Park and preview Oxford's dangermen. 💙 Please help support the podcast ⬇️ 🤝 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PO4cast @PO4cast 📧 PO4cast@gmail.com

That was a tough one to take as Pompey gave away another late goal to leave Turf Moore empty-handed. Hugh, Andy and Freddie review the game against Burnley. Joe from the TurfCast (TurfCastPodcast) gives us a couple of minutes to hear the Burnley perspective of the loss. The lads then take your questions on how Mousinho will be able to replica the injured Callum Lang. Finally, we look ahead to the...

It’s been a tough start for the Blues who are still winless in the Championship. Hugh, Andy and Freddie review the game against West Brom and discuss what needs to change to enable the team to secure their first win. 52:10 - Joe from the TurfCast (TurfCastPodcast) joined the show to give you the lowdown on everything you need to know about the game away in Burnley. 💙 Please help support the podca...

After the international break, the focus returns to Fratton Park as we welcome West Brom. Hugh, Andy and Freddie discuss the impact of Pompey’s new signings and players returning from injury. The lads discuss how Pompey’s players did on international duty and new goalkeeper Conal McDermott who joins from Derry City. Chris (@CJHall83) from Albion Analysis (@AlbionAnalysis) joins the podcast to prev...

Andy and Freddie discuss Pompey's first Championship defeat of the season against Sunderland, the last two transfer incomings Ibane Bowat and Mark O'Mahoney, Gavin Whyte and Anthony Scully leaving the club and the Blues squad registration headache. 💙 Please help support the podcast ⬇️ 🤝 www.buymeacoffee.com/PO4cast

Freddie Potts and Harvey Blair join as the blues hold Middlesbrough to a 2-2 draw at the Riverside. Hugh and Andy break down the Middlesbrough game and whether once again we should be happy with a draw. We then turn our attention to Freddie Potts and Harvey Blair to give you some insight into the Blues latest signings. In addition, we look at possible targets and what Rich Hughes needs to add or s...

An entertaining performance against Luton mixed in with some new signings makes a cracking outline for this week's episode. Hugh, Andy and Freddie break down the Luton game and whether Pompey should be disappointed to come away with a point vs 10-man Luton. The lads then do a deep dive on Nicolas Schmid and Abdoulaye Kamara to give you some insight into the Blues latest signings. Finally, Jonny fr...

After a great point away at Leeds, the first Championship home game is approaching as Luton travel to Fratton. Hugh, Andy and Freddie break down the Leeds game and how Pompey was able to come away with a point despite a depleted squad. We also touch on the Millwall game and what that showed us about the players who started. The lads then answer your questions on how many more players the Blues nee...

The Championship season is finally here so it’s time for us to kick off our seventh season. Hugh, Andy and Freddie are back for the season with this extended episode. The lads finish reviewing the new signings including Matt Richie and then look towards Leeds. Freddie also sits down with the incredible Petar Petrov (@PPetrov_FR) to discuss Jacob Farrell and Sammy Silvera. Finally, we preview Leeds...

We are back and it’s time to look at all of Pompey’s signings so far. Hugh, Andy and Freddie kick off the podcast by discussing how our predictions from last season faired. Andy then had to jump off to carry on his adventure and Hugh and Freddie took a closer look at Pompey’s new signing. 3:35 - Looking at last season's predictions 12:40 - Contract extensions Conor Shaughnessy, Marlon Pack, Zak Sw...

Will Pompey be the villain at Sincil Bank on Saturday? Hugh and Andy chat about the party atmosphere around the club even in a 2-1 defeat vs Wigan. 28:55 - Gary from The Stacey West (@Staceywestblog) joins the show to preview a game with massive play-off implications in this game and across the league. The lads also touch on the play-off race and who they think will qualify. 💙 Please help support...

Pompey are the 2023/24 Champions of League One! Hugh, Andy, Freddie and Jack unite for a post-celebrations podcast special. The lads discuss everything that happened in the day, evening and night… Get a beer in and wrap your ears around the below 👇 This episode includes: - Barnsley review and 90-second hit with Andy from @RedAllOver - Post-match celebrations - Best stories from our nights out… -...

IF Pompey can win away at Bolton, we will be promoted and win the title this Saturday… Hugh, Andy and Freddie jump on the mic this week with a massive four days of football coming up. The lads review the Shrewsbury game before turning their attention to previewing both the Bolton and Barnsley game. This episode includes: 08:00 - Shrewsbury review 31:50 - Bolton preview with Ben from Trotter Chatte...

Andy, Freddie and Jack Hancock jump on the mic this week to talk about an action-packed weekend of football. This episode includes: - Review the 3-1 win at Wycombe Wanderers. - Compliment Freddie’s bone mineral density. - Discuss some famous Nigels. - Review the 2-2 top of the table clash against Derby County. - Mention Kumbaya, sandwiches, Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary and strip clubs. - Preview th...