The Pompey Podcast

Back to winning ways against Blackburn, giving Pompey a 5-point cushion going into Millwall away, but away is the key word here.  Back-to-back away games strikes fear into many Portsmouth fans hearts, worried that we may be back in trouble once Derby arrive at Fratton Park later this month.  Here's all you need to know about Millwall (well, some of it, anyway!) Play Up Pompey! Let us kno...

It wasn't a good game to watch, but we got the three points and that's all that matters.  Pompey took another huge step towards staying in the Championship with a hard-fought win against at Blackburn Rovers. One moment of quality between Josh Murphy and Colby Bishop was all it took, but it was enough.  Blackburn looked like a team in poor form and low in confidence, and Portsmouth looked...

The Leeds triumph has been sandwiched by utter tripe against Luton, Plymouth and Preston, which has left Portsmouth very much back in a relegation fight.  Blackburn Rovers are next up at Fratton Park.  Which Pompey will we see? Who knows. But if we are to rely on our home form then this really needs to be a home win as time is running out. Here's our preview of this weekend's game, and i...

You win some (Leeds United) you lose some (Plymouth and Preston) - the life of a Pompey fan is predictably unpredictable.  What can you say about these two defeats? Certainly not much that is positive.  They have asked more questions than answers.  Is Lang the key element of this team? Were the team shattered after Leeds? If so, why no changes? Why so many changes at Preston? What's...

Oh the life of a Pompey Fan. Amazing against Leeds, dour against Plymouth. Incredible, but it's what we've come to expect.  This preview was recorded before the Plymouth disaster, so forgive us for our positive demeanor :) Next up is a trip to the north west to play Preston NE. If you were a neutral, this would be a home banker due to our away form of 8 defeats in 9.  But this is Portsmo...

What could be more 'Pompey' than defeat against the bottom team one week followed by a victory against the top team the next? Leeds United had quality throughout their team, but Portsmouth more than matched them in every department except one; we put the ball in the net and they didn't.  We had a little bit of luck, but this was not a lucky win. From first minute to last, Pompey were on the f...

After a dour defeat at Kenilworth Road, Pompey return to Fortress Fratton this weekend... to face table topping Leeds United.  We could say about our home form being great. We could say that Leeds are poor when it comes to early kick-offs, we could even say we nearly won (and nearly lost) at Elland Road on the opening day...  But let's face it, Leeds are a bloody good side and we have no...

This was a tough watch and a game to forget for Portsmouth as they slipped to yet another away defeat, the 12th in 18 away games this season.  Due to the injury crisis at centre back, which seems to have plagued Pompey all season, Marlon Pack was drafted back in alongside Poole.  It was a poor match, played on a poor pitch, with very few chances for either side.  Here's our views on...

After three wins in a row and now nine points clear of the relegation zone, this weekend Portsmouth ravel to bottom club Luton Town.  Who'd have thought that Luton would struggle so badly this season after dropping out of the Prem last year? Despite changing their manager, they are struggle to find any sort of form.  The return match was eventful, despite ending 0-0. Luton had plenty of...

Take a bow Josh Murphy. He continued his recent excellent form to fire Portsmouth nine points clear of the relegation zone and up to 17th in the table with one goal and one assist.  This was a tough game, and it came with a cost. Atkinson, Matthews, Swanson, and Hayden all limped off, with the first two looking a concern.  This run of has seen Portsmouth ease their relegation fears and l...

Last weekend Pompey recorded their first away win since we beat QPR at Loftus Road, could they now make it 3 wins in a row? Since that home defeat to Pompey, QPR have rallied from being stuck at the foot of the table to now being comfortable in midtable, with a possible late run to the play-offs. The news of Callum Lang is a huge blow for Portsmouth, but this offers a chance for Aouchiche, plus it...

Portsmouth recorded back-to-back wins AND an away win against Cardiff and Oxford.  Both were scrappy. Both were hard fought. And both showed the character and spirit we have in this group of players.  The wins lift Pompey 7 points clear of the drop.  Here's our thoughts on the Cardiff and Oxford games.  Feel free to add you comments below?  Play Up Pompey! Subscribe, share...

Recorded prior to Portsmouth's hard fought win against Cardiff, we look ahead to the weekend's clash at the Kassam.  The first game at Fratton ended with a point each, can Portsmouth go one better, which would life us further away from the drop zone?  Oxford are in decent form and well clear from the threat of relegation.  We take a look at the head-to-head record, form, players to...

Portsmouth suffered their seventh consecutive away defeat, but it could've been a completely different story.  So often we have been found wanting on our travels, making wholesale changes and getting rolled over.  This was different. This was better. Much better.  We should've been 3 or 4 up at half-time, and maybe added more in the second.  Chance after chance came and went, a...

Two home games, one point, no goals for - Has our incredible home form has disappeared? Portsmouth hosted Millwall and Burnley in the last 7 days and all did not go to plan. A very stubborn and well drilled Millwall took all 3 points back to London, followed by a spirited performance against high-flying Burnley.  We're still above the relegation zone, but only just.  Reinforcements have...

Feeling deflated after the Millwall loss? Fear not, Burnley are the next visitors to Fratton Park.  With 7 successive clean sheets and only 9 conceded all season, The Clarets will be a tough nut to crack.  Can Portsmouth pull off a result, or will the vultures continue to circle around Fratton? Play Up Pompey! Subscribe, share, like, comment, review - get involved.  Facebook.com/pom...

A pattern is emerging - Great at home, terrible away.  Stoke City came to Fratton Park before we visited the Hawthorns to play West Brom.  3 points, 4 scored, 6 conceded. The biggest positive is that Portsmouth jumped out of the relegation zone.  Plus, young Aussie Tommy W scored on his debut.  What's the answer to our poor away from? Can we stay up on home form alone? Comment...

Recorded prior to Portsmouth's great win against Stoke City, we look ahead to the weekends clash at the Hawthorns.  West Brom battered Pompey at Fratton Park earlier in the season, and, with Portsmouth in terrible away form, this will a tough match for the blues.  The Stoke win lifted us to 18th with a game in hand, which is against Millwall next Tuesday.  Here's our preview to WBA...

MASSIVE WIN!  Middlesbrough at home was always going to be a tough game, but Portsmouth came from behind to beat Michael Carrick's play-off hopefuls.  Two goals and an inspired performance from Matt Ritchie secured the points, as Pompey's great home from continued.  We'll discuss the key points from the game, the Aussie player invasion, and a brief look ahead to Stoke City at Fratto...

Middlesbrough visit Fratton Park this weekend and, after another away defeat at Blackburn, our home form is becoming vital to our survival.  Can Portsmouth go one better than the point they picked up at the Riverside earlier in the season, or will Michael Carrick's men leave with a point or 3.  Here's our preview to Portsmouth vs Middlesbrough.  What are your thoughts? Comment below...

It was expected that we would play a much-changed side in the 3rd round of the FA Cup at Wycombe. What was not expected was the complete abject performance we got from those that played.  It was a chance to impress, it a chance to stake a claim for more minutes. Instead, it was confirmation that the squad has little depth in quality and reinforcements are much needed.  At least we can co...

Sunderland away always looked like being a tough game for a Portsmouth team that had lost 3 away games on the bounce, and so it proved.  Whilst the performance was better, and there were some positives to take home from Wearside, there were no points.  Soft goal conceded, few chances created, Pack red card and a debut for Atkinson; all discussed in this episode.  What are your thoug...

Terrible on the road, free-scoring at home. The life of a Pompey fan is certainly never dull.  Portsmouth were robbed at Watford, dire at Bristol, but superb, once again at home to Swansea.  Horrendous decisions, questionable team selections and goals from fan's favourites Paddy Lane and Ryley Towler are on the agenda.  Mike and Dan discuss the key moments from the Christmas games.&...

From the ridiculous to the sublime! Following a heavy defeat at Derby, Portsmouth were looking for a reaction at home to Coventry, and we certainly got one.  Four Callum Lang goals sealed a comfortable victory and once again lifted Pompey out of the relegation zone.  Mike and Dan discuss the key moments from this weekend's game.  As always, pop your views and comments and get involv...

Back to Fratton Park this Saturday for a lunchtime kick off against Coventry.  The visitors form is similar to Pompey's, and results have improved slightly under new manager Frank Lampard.  Can Pompey continue their good home form, or will Coventry take the points home from Fratton.  Let us know your thoughts and drop you score predictions in the comments.  Play Up Pompey! Subs...