Essential Football
From Premier League news to international football talking points, Sky Sports' football journalists bring you in-depth, expert analysis on Essential Football with episodes released each week. Listen to every episode of Essential Football on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Spreaker. You can also listen to Essential Football on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Essential Football". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
Episodes
June 12, 2025 • 23 mins
With a year to go until the start of the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico, Mike Wedderburn is joined by Rob Dorsett and Dharmesh Sheth to take a look at which players could be selected for England if they qualify.
Rob and Dharms pick out the players they think Thomas Tuchel will go with and name some outsiders too.
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Rob and Dharms pick out the players they think Thomas Tuchel will go with and name some outsiders too.
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June 6, 2025 • 25 mins
Mike Wedderburn is joined in the Sky Sports News studio by Chief Correspondent, Kaveh Solhekol, and Reporter, James Savundra, to react to the news that Ange Postecoglou has been sacked as Tottenham Head Coach, despite winning the Europa League. We also look at the leading contenders to replace him, including Brentford's Thomas Frank.
For more reaction to this breaking story, head to Sky Sports News and skysports.com/football.
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Hear from Russell Martin in an exclusive interview with Sky Sports' Luke Shanley, as he discusses becoming Rangers’ new head coach, why he thinks he can turn the club’s fortunes around, his style of play, transfer plans, catching Celtic, the future of captain James Tavernier and much more.
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Listen to every episode of Essential Football on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Spreaker.
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June 5, 2025 • 37 mins
Sky Sports’ Caroline Barker and former England international Sue Smith bring you reaction to England’s Euro 2025 squad announcement.
We hear from head coach Sarina Wiegman as she names the 23 Lionesses she hopes will defend England’s crown.
You can follow Euro 2025 across Sky Sports.
For more women’s football content from Sky, check out Pitch to Pod: skysports.com/pitch-to-pod
We hear from head coach Sarina Wiegman as she names the 23 Lionesses she hopes will defend England’s crown.
You can follow Euro 2025 across Sky Sports.
For more women’s football content from Sky, check out Pitch to Pod: skysports.com/pitch-to-pod
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June 1, 2025 • 15 mins
Ron Walker is in Munich’s Marienplatz with Sky Sports journalists Adam Bate and Declan Olley the morning after the Champions League final, to look back at Paris Saint-Germain’s dominant victory over Inter Milan. We discuss if this is the start of PSG's dominance in Europe, and ask what’s next for Inter and manager Simone Inzaghi.
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Sky Sports' Ron Walker, Peter Smith and Sam Blitz look ahead to the final weekend in the Premier League and focus on the race for European football next season, with 10 teams all in contention for the different competitions.
Plus, ahead of what's expected to be his final game for Manchester City, we hear from Kevin de Bruyne and ask where he might rank amongst Premier League greats.
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Plus, ahead of what's expected to be his final game for Manchester City, we hear from Kevin de Bruyne and ask where he might rank amongst Premier League greats.
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Hear exclusively from Hearts CEO Andrew McKinlay as he discusses Derek McInnes being named head coach, the mistakes around Neil Critchley's appointment, his relegation fears, the future of Lawrence Shankland, Tony Bloom's possible investment, challenging for the Scottish Premiership title and more.
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May 16, 2025 • 31 mins
Sky Sports' Alan Myers looks back at the history and memories of the 'Grand Old Lady', as Everton's men's senior side prepare to say 'Goodbye Goodison'.
You can watch the full documentary on the Sky Sports News YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWHu3ZiE_eA.
The 'Goodbye Goodison' audio podcast was produced by Daniel Eales, Matthew Prior, Alan Myers and Chessie Bent.
You can watch the full documentary on the Sky Sports News YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWHu3ZiE_eA.
The 'Goodbye Goodison' audio podcast was produced by Daniel Eales, Matthew Prior, Alan Myers and Chessie Bent.
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Even with the prospect of winning the Europa League, can Manchester United or Tottenham claim to have had a more successful season than Champions League semi-finalists Arsenal?
Sky Sports' Football Journalists Sam Blitz, Declan OIley and Zinny Boswell join Dougie Critchley for this special Essential Football podcast.
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Sky Sports' Football Journalists Sam Blitz, Declan OIley and Zinny Boswell join Dougie Critchley for this special Essential Football podcast.
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May 14, 2025 • 17 mins
Adam Smith brings you the last in our series of special podcasts for Mental Health Awareness Week, where Premier League stars discuss the times in their careers where they’ve struggled with their mental health.
In this episode, goalkeeper Jason Steele opens up about suffering back-to-back relegations and nearly quitting the game, to signing for Brighton in the Premier League.
Jason speaks very openly and honestly about his mental h...
In this episode, goalkeeper Jason Steele opens up about suffering back-to-back relegations and nearly quitting the game, to signing for Brighton in the Premier League.
Jason speaks very openly and honestly about his mental h...
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May 14, 2025 • 16 mins
For Mental Health Awareness Week, Adam Smith brings you the latest in our series of special podcasts, where Premier League stars discuss the times in their careers where they’ve struggled with their mental health.
In this episode, Adam is joined by Nottingham Forest's Harry Toffolo, who opens up about a decision that he made early on in football that he feared could have finished his career. Harry also explains the impact his many ...
In this episode, Adam is joined by Nottingham Forest's Harry Toffolo, who opens up about a decision that he made early on in football that he feared could have finished his career. Harry also explains the impact his many ...
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May 12, 2025 • 35 mins
It's Mental Health Awareness Week and in a series of special podcasts for Sky Sports, Adam Smith sits down with Premier League stars to discuss the times in their careers where they’ve struggled with their mental health.
In this episode, Adam is joined by defender Conor Coady who explains how it felt to leave his boyhood club Liverpool, how relegation with Leicester City is the toughest moment of his career, and how he balances lif...
In this episode, Adam is joined by defender Conor Coady who explains how it felt to leave his boyhood club Liverpool, how relegation with Leicester City is the toughest moment of his career, and how he balances lif...
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Duncan Ferguson joins the Essential Football Podcast, to discuss his life in football - on and off the pitch. His new book, Big Dunc, tackles his time at Everton and Newcastle, his managerial aspirations and saying goodbye to Goodison Park. Ron Walker and Peter Smith also look back on a week of European football for our English sides.
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May 2, 2025 • 35 mins
Sky Sports' Peter Smith, Nick Wright and David Richardson look back on a memorable week in Europe for some of our Premier League clubs, and look ahead to their return to League action this weekend.
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Listen to every episode of Essential Football on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Spreaker.
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April 28, 2025 • 46 secs
"LFC Twenty" looks back on Liverpool's Premier League title victory of 2025. Search for it wherever you get your podcasts or click on this link: https://pod.fo/e/2cdc16
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Peter Smith, Sam Blitz and Adam Bate look ahead to Liverpool against Tottenham on Super Sunday, as the Reds need just a point to clinch their 20th English League title. Hear from manager Arne Slot in the build up to a match you can watch on Sky Sports on Sunday. Plus, who will make it to the FA Cup final? We preview this weekend's semi-finals at Wembley. Keep across all the action on Sky Sports.
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April 11, 2025 • 41 mins
Ron Walker, Sam Blitz and Will Bitibiri look ahead to the weekend's Premier League fixtures and discuss what Mo Salah's new contract at Liverpool could mean for the club as they try to wrap up the title.
Watch Arsenal vs Brentford, Liverpool vs West Ham, Newcastle vs Manchester United and Bournemouth vs Fulham all live on Sky Sports over the weekend.
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Watch Arsenal vs Brentford, Liverpool vs West Ham, Newcastle vs Manchester United and Bournemouth vs Fulham all live on Sky Sports over the weekend.
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April 3, 2025 • 31 mins
Legendary goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel joins the podcast this week to preview Sunday's Manchester derby between United and City at Old Trafford.
Ron Walker and Dave Richardson tee up the game and discuss the major talking points before we hear from Peter in the second half of the episode.
Peter also talks to Ron about "Schmeichel" - a brand-new Sky Exclusive feature documentary which offers an exclusive look at his life and career.
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Ron Walker and Dave Richardson tee up the game and discuss the major talking points before we hear from Peter in the second half of the episode.
Peter also talks to Ron about "Schmeichel" - a brand-new Sky Exclusive feature documentary which offers an exclusive look at his life and career.
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March 27, 2025 • 22 mins
Former Liverpool defender, Jamie Carragher, joins Sky Sports’ Vicky Gomersall to discuss Trent Alexander-Arnold’s expected move from Liverpool to Real Madrid this summer.
Listen to every episode of Essential Football on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Spreaker.
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Listen to every episode of Essential Football on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Spreaker.
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March 26, 2025 • 23 mins
In the latest episode of the Next Up series, we take a closer look at Geovany Quenda after Chelsea agreed a deal with Sporting for the exciting teenager.
Ron Walker and Zinny Boswell look at how Chelsea moved quickly to sign him amid Man Utd interest, his rise to prominence and where he might fit in at Stamford Bridge.
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Ron Walker and Zinny Boswell look at how Chelsea moved quickly to sign him amid Man Utd interest, his rise to prominence and where he might fit in at Stamford Bridge.
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