Pompey Talk

Mark McMahon is joined by Jordan Cross to discuss the latest developments at Fratton Park

Mark McMahon is joined by Neil Allen to discuss the latest developments at Pompey.

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.

Episode 85: Take on Danny Cowley before his Pompey sacking

Pompey Talk - the Wycombe wind down

Pompey Talk: More Morecambe troubles, injuries and reasons why Blues form has dipped

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.

Episode 74 - Hirst or Marquis

Episode 73: Danny Cowley special!

Episode 72: Eisners in the firing line.

Episode 71: The honeymoon period is over...

Episode 70: Who cares about being top - here’s the transfer latest!

Episode 69: Cowley’s juggling act and cautious optimism

Episode 68: Where Cowley’s player hunt turns next

Episode 67 - Triallists and transfer targets

Episode 66: Transfer names - and anger flamed

Episode 65: The one where we realise Blues new boy is for the future!

Episode 64: Time to say goodbye

Episode 63: Let the inquest begin

Episode 62: High-noon showdown

Episode 61: Must wins and a summer overhaul breakdown

Episode sixty: Same old story and little to keep us young.

Episode 59: Tired of talking about fatigue

Join us for the latest episode of Pompey Talk as the sports desk lads bring you all the latest from Fratton Park.

Episode 57: Inside a Danny Cowley press conference

Episode 56: Blues search for new manager

Episode 55: ‘Fanning’ the Pompey flames

Episode 54: The Northampton post-mortem

Episode 53: Angry emojis and swearing

Episode 52: Put the kettle on, Mandy!

Episode 51: The class of a gentleman and what unfolded at a testing time

Episode 50: Salary cap news decoded - and what it means for Pompey and their players

Episode 49: A new Merse, Jackettbot and the Pompey Undertaker

Episode 48: Keepers capers: What really happened

Episode 47: A drop of Daniels and some Diamond White

Episode 46: Big Time Charlie

Episode 45: January deals, deals, deals!

Episode 44: Happy new transfer window!

Episode 43: Conor Chaplin special

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

A welcome return for fans - and Ben Thompson?

Episode 40: U’s, tiers and January fears

Episode 39: Asics, Admiral, Ty hearts and fans back at the Park

Episode 38: Dreams coming true - and the worst ever players to interview!

Form, formations and big John’s topping of goals

The Portsmouth News sports desk return to give you the inside track o the latest events at Fratton Park

Gills, Thrills and players showing will

Defence, decisions, departures and deal-breakers - D-day looms for Pompey

The inside story of the chase for Ben Thompson

A new Pompey low (WARNING: toxic hazard)

Episode 31: Great Dane amid a week of pain by Portsmouth News

The Michael Jacob special

Episode 29: Why Pompey lost out on Szmodics

The defensive horror show relived and Jackett’s potential selection headache

Episode 27: No new faces: day 2467 by Portsmouth News

Worrying transfer inactivity - or time to heed Take That?

Why are Pompey waiting?

Historic wage cap decision decoded

Transfer special - and why this is Kenny Jackett's most important transfer window

Is Kenny Jackett untouchable under the Eisners?

Episode 21: The play-off inquest - will Pompey have a winter Jackett?

Pompey are back! Full Oxford United play-off preview

Kevin Harper (football genius) special!

The Truth about Brett Pitman and the curse of Barry Harris

It's playtime once again for Pompey - and no-one could be happier than Neil Allen

Episode 16: Indecent proposals and how key EFL meet will unfold

Pompey play league One waiting game.

The League One end game for Pompey

Super Jed Wallace Special!

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.

Episode 11: Johnny Etrl (ninja turtle) special! by Portsmouth News

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

Coronavirus-proof podcast, Burgess' future and exciting Seddon 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? season.

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.

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