PO4cast: Pompey Podcast

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 o...

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 (@Staceywestbl...

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…...

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 revi...

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 ...

Andy jumps on the mic with Chris from the Rams Review to preview the top of the table clash on Tuesday. 

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It’s advantage Pompey as Derby slips up away at Northampton. 

Hugh, Andy and Freddie discuss how the squad is shaping up after the international break. 

21:30 - George from The Wycombe Way (@theWyco...

A massive win against Peterborough has put Pompey nine points ahead of Derby in second. 

3:46 - Hugh Andy and Freddie discuss Pompey’s win vs Peterborough. 

26:10 - Guess the xG

29:22 - Match worn ...

Another week another win as Christian Saydee winner keeps up the pressure on the chasing pack.  

5:55 - Hugh Andy and Freddie discuss Pompey’s win vs Oxford driven on by the Fratton Faithful. 

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Promotion rivals Derby and Bolton suffer back-to-back defeats as Pompey are held at The Valley. 

Hugh and Freddie discuss Pompey’s goalless draw away at Charlton and whether it’s one point gained or ...

Pompey make it four wins in a row beating Reading 4-1 and prepare to take on bogey team Charlton at the valley. Can the blues make it five? 

Hugh, Andy and Freddie discuss Pompey’s ruthless finishing...

The dynamic duo Andy Mitchelmore and Freddie Webb go over Pompey's wins against Carlisle United and Cambridge United, the latest injury news, Pompey Women and chat to Matt from the @ElmParkRoyals podc...

Pompey are back to winning ways following a January slump but is dealing with three more season-ending injuries. 

Freddie, Joth and Jack discuss the transfer window and the latest signings in more de...

Pompey are hit with three new season-ending injuries after an impressive January transfer window.

Hugh, Andy and Freddie discuss how it’s time to keep the faith in the squad to get promoted, despite ...

Listen in for everything you need to know about Lang, McIntyre & Moxon. 

The lads are joined by FOUR different guests this week as well as first reviewing both the Oxford and Port Vale games. 

In a ...

Pompey sinks The Cod Army, but can they do it on a cold Saturday in Stoke?

This episode includes: 

- The Blues getting back to winning ways at Fleetwood Town
- New signing Myles Peart-Harris
- Links...

Reinforcements are desperately needed at Fratton after an embarrassing loss to Leyton Orient. 

Hugh, Andy and Freddie analyse the game and discuss how Pompey needs to act in the transfer window to ge...

Gab Sutton joins the podcast as we give our picks on who Pompey should be looking to sign in January. 

Hugh, Freddie and EFL Guru Gab bring back the bi-yearly transfer special. 

The lads give our pi...

It's January, and the lads are going to take a deep dive into the data to grade each of Pompey's players. 

We used the eye test, analytics and video footage to give each player a grade. 

Freddie, Ja...

January is here, which means it is time to start talking transfers. 

Hugh, Andy and Freddie are back for 2024 as the January transfer window opens. 

The lads touch on the Exeter game before doing a ...

Pompey will be top at Christmas, whatever happens vs Fleetwood.

Hugh and Freddie review the game vs Shrewsbury and how this team has turned it around since losing to Blackpool. 

The lads look at the...

Is it too early to be excited? Pompey go six-points clear at the top of League One after an impressive win over Bolton. 

Hugh, Andy and Freddie go over the Bolton win and how John Mousinho’s team exe...

Pompey made it two wins in a row as they prepare for a top-of-the-table clash vs Bolton. 

Andy, Freddie and Joth go over Pompey’s win away at Northampton and look forward to Bolton.

Ryan from Trotte...

The unbeaten streak is over. With Colby Bishop picking up an injury, where the Blues go from here? 

Hugh, Andy and Freddie reflect on a woeful loss to Blackpool before getting back to winning ways vs...

Hugh, Andy and Freddie look forward to the Blackpool game with Oxford and Bolton closing in on Pompey. 

Tom Mayne from It’s Not Orange Podcast (@NotOrangePod) joins the podcast to preview Saturday (3...

Pompey signed winger Josh Martin and have to find a replacement for Regan Poole in January.

Hugh, Andy and Freddie discuss the Charlton game, missed opportunities and goalkeeping mistakes. 

The lads...

The PO4cast xTRA is back to look over the past month. Freddie, Joth and Jack cover a variety of topics and have half an eye on the January transfer window.

On this episode:

- How the club can replac...

It has not been the best week since we last recorded, as Pompey approaches a fixture against bogey team Charlton. 

Hugh, Andy and Freddie discuss the cup exit to Paul Cook’s Chesterfield and the win ...

We made it to the 200th episode of the PO4cast as Pompey remained unbeaten in 26 league games. 

Hugh, Andy and Freddie discuss the rollercoaster of a game vs Reading including our takes on the ongoin...

It’s a special episode this week with an expanded podcast line-up…

It’s the usual business as the boys preview Carlisle with the help of Lee from The Brunton Bugle Podcast (@bruntonbugle) 4:25 - 25:5...

It may be an international break, but the lads are back. 

Hugh, Andy and Freddie go over the game vs Port Vale and a rotated sides win vs Gillingham. 

This episode includes: 

- Freddie’s love of ru...

The PO4cast xTRA returns for its fourth episode. Freddie, Joth and Jack go through September and October, analysing Pompey's excellent play at set pieces, their ability to win games after conceding fi...

Is it too early to be excited about this team? 

Hugh and Freddie discuss two more wins for the blues, as they approach a tricky game vs. Port Vale without some key players.

Jonny from The Ale and Va...

It might be different this year? 

Andy, Freddie and Jack jump on the mic this week and with Hugh off, Andy takes over hosting duties. 

The lads get stuck into reviewing another win and look forward ...

Seven points from three tricky games has moved the blues to the top of League One. 

Hugh, Andy and Proudie dive into reviewing the games against Derby and Barnsley and looking forward to Lincoln. 

B...

Hugh, Andy and Freddie mix it up a bit this week, with no game to review and answer your questions. 

The lads then preview this weekends game away to Derby (45.45) 

This episode includes:

- Startin...

Pompey look to have found a formula to open teams up and score some goals. 

Hugh, Andy and Freddie reflect on the win vs. Peterborough and how the team is starting to take shape. 

The lads discuss w...

The PO4cast xTRA has returned for the month of August.

Freddie, Joth and Jack conduct a deep dive into expected goals (xG) - the good, the bad, and how it can be used.

The lads also discuss if Pompe...

Cheltenham’s low block on Saturday caused some big problems for Pompey’s attack. 

Hugh, Andy and Freddie jump into the reasons behind Pompey’s stalling attack and whether it’s too early to judge the ...

The Sky curse is broken! 

Hugh, a returning Andy and Freddie dive into the two wins and how the squad is coming together. 

Owen from the Robins Report is this week's guest to preview Saturday’s game...

The main show is back with a slight xTRA crossover as Jack Hancock is subbed in for Andy who is in the treatment room. 

Hugh, Freddie and Jack dive into both games and discuss John Mousinho’s selecti...

The first match of the season vs Bristol Rovers is finally here. 

The guys on the PO4cast have gone in-depth about Pompey's remaining signings, and potentially how the team will look in the first gam...

Season predictions time! 

It’s one week away from the start of the season. 

Hugh and Freddie have tracked down Andy on a small island off Sydney to record. 

The lads give their top six and bottom f...

It’s the first episode of the PO4cast xTRA with Freddie Webb, Joth Taylor and Jack Hancock! 

Freddie, Joth and Jack, go into a statistica deep dive of Pompey's summer transfer business during the fir...

Pompey have signed five new players so we needed to get back on the mic and review each one. 

Hugh, Andy and Freddie do a rare Saturday podcast giving you so insight into each of Pompey’s new players...

Hugh jumps on the mic with EFL pundit and Burton Albion fan Edward Walker to get the lowdown on new signing Conor Shaughnessy. 

You can follow Edward at @edward_w97 on Twitter for coverage of the ent...

It’s time for the 22-23 season review and a look towards what comes next. 

Hugh, Andy and Freddie jump back on the mic now the play-offs have concluded. The lads also discuss what comes next for this...

Andy returns to the podcast this week as the season winds down to a close. 

Hugh, Andy and Freddie jump into the last season preview and review leading up to next weeks big season review episode! 

T...

Pompey have likely bottled any chance of a top-six finish. 

Hugh and Freddie chat about where the club go from here. 

This episode includes:

- Shrewsbury review 
- Oxford review 
- Listener questio...

Consecutive draws over the Easter weekend is a big chance missed for the Blues play-off hopes. 

Hugh and Freddie analyse the two games and discuss what Pompey needs to do to develop this squad. 

Thi...

Hugh, Freddie and Proudie are dreaming of the possibility of a play-off place. But can the blues do it? 

The lads look at each team's run-in and the likelihood of Pompey making it into a play-off spa...

Hugh, Freddie and Jack (@Hancockanalytics) dive into the ups and downs of Pompey’s week as they lose the important game vs Barnsley. 

The lads welcome James Mappin from The Wednesday ‘Til I Die Podca...

Just when we start talking about how mid this team is, Pompey goes and scores seven goals and picks up six points… 

Hugh, Andy and Freddie discuss how Pompey has improved under John Mousinho. 

This ...

The season is fizzling out but don’t worry, all the coolest teams are mid-table. 

Hugh, Andy and Freddie are back after an all time classic draw vs Lincoln. 

This is episodes includes:

- Lincoln re...

Freddie Webb hosts the show this week with Hugh off in Stockholm and Andy exploring the wilderness of Scotland. 

Freddie is joined by ExpressFM broadcaster Jake Smith and analytics guru Joth Taylor t...

If Pompey are to have a chance of making a top-six finish, it’s now or never.

Hugh and Freddie discuss the mammoth task Pompey has ahead of them to get a win at Home Park. 

The lads are joined by Jo...

It’s time for deadline-day analysis with the lads. 

Hugh, Andy and Freddie go through each of Pompey’s new signings and discuss if this has been a successful window for the blues.

Ian from Tykes Blo...

Andy and Freddie are joined by PO4Cast debutant Jack Hancock to chat through a big week for the Blues.

- Exeter City and Fleetwood Town reviews
- What can we expect against Peterborough?
- Is Freddie...

John Mousinho looks to be the next #Pompey Head Coach in a move that nobody saw coming outside of Fratton Park. 

Hugh, Freddie and Joth get stuck into their thoughts on the appointment (pending offic...

Who should Pompey sign in January? 

The January transfer special is back and EFL Guru Gab Sutton (@GabSutton) joins the podcast to go through the lads' picks and give some of his own. 

In the summer...

Danny and Nicky Cowley have been sacked by Pompey. 

It’s emergency podcast time as Hugh, Andy and Freddie discuss their reactions to the huge news and potential candidates for Pompey’s new Head Coach...

Hugh, Andy and Freddie are this week joined by returning co-host Chris Proud (Proudie) to try and get their heads around the teams toothless display vs MK Dons. 

This episode includes:

- Andy and hi...

Do you have faith in the Cowleys to turn it around? 

Fans are discussing it in the stands so this week we address the elephant in the room… 

Hugh and Freddie are this week joined by returning co-hos...

Can Pompey end the Sky curse vs Wycombe? 

Hugh, Andy and Freddie discuss the two wins in the cup and the implications this will have on the league. 

This episode includes: 

- Why Andy wants England...

It is time for Pompey to change it up for the FA Cup.

Hugh and Freddie discuss the toothless attack once again and what Danny Cowley could do to get this team firing again. 

Liam from the MK1 Podcas...

Pompey are through to the next round of the FA Cup despite an early goal from former blues player, Myles Storey. 

Hugh, Andy and Freddie discuss the up and downs of the Hereford game and look to the ...

It is not working at the moment for Pompey who have won one game in 7 League One fixtures. 

Hugh, Andy and Freddie break down the reasons why it’s not working for Pompey and whether Danny Cowley need...

Pompey has broken their winless streak and picked up four points out of six. But is it sustainable? 

Hugh, Andy and Freddie discuss the problems in midfield and whether a change of shape or just wait...

Pompey are now winless in four games after a toothless display against Charlton. 

Hugh, Andy and Freddie chat about why Pompey have been playing so poorly and what needs to change against Forest Gree...

Freddie is joined by special guest Jake Smith from Express FM ahead of Pompey’s Monday visit to Charlton.

The lads go over the draw vs Fleetwood and the win over that lot down the road. 

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Pompey finally lost their unbeaten run at Portman Road to a much better Ipswich Town. 

Hugh and Freddie see how the blues must see the lost as a small bump on the road to a top 6 finish. Meanwhile An...

Pompey are back after a weekend of international football. 

No game to review so Hugh, Andy and Freddie have drafted in Benjamin Bloom from the Blue Monday ITFC podcast and Benjamin Bloom Football Ch...

Freddie is joined by Joth and Proudie on this weeks episode as the podcast rotates the squad. The lads go over the Plymouth game, the news across football, and play guess the xG. 

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Pompey are still unbeaten in League One after a 2-0 win away at Burton. But now a rough few games begin with Plymouth on Saturday. 

Hugh, Andy and Freddie jump into a quick podcast to discuss the she...

Hugh, Andy and Freddie are trying not to get over-excited about Pompey’s impressive start to the season... 

This episode also includes: 

- Peterborough review 
- Guess the xG 
- Listener question: I...

Top of the league playing 4-4-2! 

Hugh, Andy and Freddie look ahead to the final day before the transfer window slams shut.

This episode also includes: 

- Port Vale review 
- Crawley review 
- Andy...

You’ve got to hand it to Pompey. What a start to the season unbeaten in five games in all competitions. 

Hugh, Andy and Freddie discuss Pompey’s great start to the season. 

This week they are joined...

Pompey scored with some tidy headers from crosses. It must be a new season! 

Freddie and Hugh are joined by Gary from the Stacey West to preview the game vs Lincoln. 

The lads also review the goal f...

Pompey signed highly rated Spurs striker Dane Scarlett as we recorded our season preview. 

Hugh, Freddie and Joth discuss Pompey’s new signing and luckily we prepared in case the news broke when we r...

The Colby Bishop saga ends in success as Danny Cowley gets the striker he’s been chasing. 

Freddie is joined by Joth (@pompeystats) to break down the deal and what fans can expect from their new stri...

Oh boy it’s a spicy episode with a lot of transfer business at PO4. 

This is really two episodes in one! 

The original episode recoded Thursday and then a further episode recorded Saturday morning t...

Pompey made Zac Swanson their second signing of the summer but still no strikers in sight…

The lads are back from the summer break to start the weekly show back at. 

Freddie and Hugh discuss the blu...

Which midfielders and strikers should Pompey sign this summer?

EFL guru and friend of the show Gab Sutton joins Hugh and Freddie to share our picks of midfielders and strikers to join Pompey.
The lad...

It’s the summer which means transfer speculation fun and games. 

This episode includes: 

- Contract renewals
- Does Jacobs deserve more than appearance-based-pay?
- Director of Football chat
- Alex ...

Eric Eisner and Andy Redman are guests on this week's episode as Freddie and Hugh visited the club on Sunday. 

It was great to meet the ownership team. We tried to discuss as many topics as we could ...

As Pompey’s season winds down to a close, the lads take a look at the summer and what to expect. 

Hugh and Freddie are also joined by Matt from GillsInTheBlood to preview Saturday's game vs Gillingha...

Hugh, Andy and Freddie use George Hirst’s outstanding performance vs Rotherham as a platform for a wider debate, should any of the current strikers be brought back next season?

Episode includes: 

- ...

The battle for 9th place is still in full flow but what’s happening with Pompey’s recruitment strategy for next year? 

Hugh, Andy and Freddie dive into Pompey’s new recruitment policy of targeting yo...

The international break has been in full flow and Pompey’s games have been moved around, giving the lads some time to reflect. 

Andy and Freddie answer your questions on everything from the success o...

Pompey’s loss to Plymouth means the blues will likely have to win nearly every game left to make the play-offs. 

Hugh and Freddie dive into the disappointing display versus Plymouth and what is next ...

This week the lads are joined by former Pompey midfielder Gary Roberts! 

Hugh, Andy and Freddie have a great chat with Robbo from the start of his career to playing at Pompey and his first coaching r...

Three wins in a row for Pompey but what’s next for Danny Cowley’s blues? 

Hugh, Andy and Freddie discuss Pompey’s winning steak and analyse if the play-off hunt is back on. 

This episode includes: 
...

It’s a midweek bonus episode of the podcast! 

Hugh is joined by the Salopcast to preview the game against Shrewsbury. 

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The first win of 2022 finally comes for Pompey ahead of a run of winnable fixtures. 

Hugh and Freddie discuss if this is the start of a potential run for Pompey. 

The lads review the games vs Oxford...

The transfer window slams shut as Pompey are in woeful form in 2022. 

Hugh, Andy and Freddie analyse the transfer window incoming and outgoing and discuss the clubs' direction. 

This episode include...

Still only one goal in the league in 2022 and a very long trip back from Sunderland with no points. 

Hugh is unwell this week so Andy takes over hosting duties with Freddie and Proudie joining him to...

The squad revolution has begun as Pompey cleared space and brought in some new faces. 

Hugh and Freddie review this weeks action and then dive into the transfer business at the club: 

The lads get t...

The lads are back from holiday as the focus turns to the league. 

Hugh is joined by Andy and Freddie who returns from Christmas in Dungeness. 

Episode includes: 

- Cambridge x 2 and Exeter 
- Trans...

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