Episodes

  • One year to go to the World Cup! Who could line up for England?

    One year to go to the World Cup! Who could line up for England?
    Jun 12 2025
    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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    For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football

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    23 mins
  • Postecoglou Sacked! | Frank the leading contender to replace Ange at Tottenham

    Postecoglou Sacked! | Frank the leading contender to replace Ange at Tottenham
    Jun 6 2025
    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.

    Listen to every episode of Essential Football on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Spreaker.

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    To get in touch with the pod, email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk.
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    25 mins
  • Russell Martin exclusive on becoming Rangers head coach, catching Celtic, transfer plans & proving doubters wrong

    Russell Martin exclusive on becoming Rangers head coach, catching Celtic, transfer plans & proving doubters wrong
    Jun 6 2025
    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.

    Listen to every episode of Essential Football on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Spreaker.

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    To get in touch with the pod, email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk.
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    13 mins
  • Lionesses Named for Euro 2025 | Chelsea’s James included in squad

    Lionesses Named for Euro 2025 | Chelsea’s James included in squad
    Jun 5 2025
    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
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    37 mins
  • PSG, The Best Team in Europe? Champions League Final Review

    PSG, The Best Team in Europe? Champions League Final Review
    Jun 1 2025
    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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    15 mins
  • Essential Questions: Who will win the race for Europe? And where does KDB rank amongst Premier League greats?

    Essential Questions: Who will win the race for Europe? And where does KDB rank amongst Premier League greats?
    May 23 2025
    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.

    Follow the final day of the Premier League across Sky Sports, Sky Sports News and skysports.com/football.

    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".

    To get in touch with the pod, email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk.
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    33 mins
  • Essential Exclusive: Hearts CEO on McInnes, Critchley mistake, transfers, Shankland, Bloom investment & title challenge

    Essential Exclusive: Hearts CEO on McInnes, Critchley mistake, transfers, Shankland, Bloom investment & title challenge
    May 20 2025
    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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    27 mins
  • GOODBYE GOODISON: An Essential Football Special

    GOODBYE GOODISON: An Essential Football Special
    May 16 2025
    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.


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    31 mins