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Essential Questions: Redundancies and Ruben - just what is going on at Man Utd?

Sky Sports' Sam Blitz is joined by senior reporter Melissa Reddy and football journalist Zinny Boswell as they analyse Manchester United's recent turmoil on and off the pitch.Stuck in the bottom half of the Premier League and announcing up to 200 redundancies due to cost-cutting, is it crisis time at Old Trafford - and are the next few months crucial to the long-term success of Ruben Amorim and INEOS?Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Feb 27, 202559 min

The Football Museum - Exhibit 27: Jake Brown from The Traitors

From The Castle, to The Football Museum, winner of The Traitors Season 3, Jake Brown, is here! Jake explains why there is no point in even having a debate about the Premier League's greatest ever midfielder. That title belongs to Paul Scholes, apparently, and he won't hear anything more about it. And on the subject of Scholes, hear how Jake followed in his idol's footsteps to become an England international.Jake became very used to banishing fellow contestants in The Traitors Castle, but which football moment will he expel from his memory? The Football Museum is open every week, so if you enjoyed your visit, please leave us a review on the way out! Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Feb 25, 202538 min

Essential Questions: Is Man City trip a must-win for Liverpool?

After Liverpool's draw at Aston Villa on Wednesday, do they need maximum points at Man City live on Sky Sports on Sunday to keep title rivals Arsenal at bay and end talk of a wobble from Arne Slot's side? Peter Smith is joined by Sam Blitz and Richard Morgan to dissect the form of the Premier League leaders, as well as the defending champions, following City's Champions League exit at the hands of Real Madrid. The team also share insight on Chelsea's drop off, ahead of the Blues' own visit to Villa Park in a game which could be key for Champions League qualification for next season.Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Feb 20, 202535 min

The Football Museum: Exhibit 26 - Chesney Hawkes

The One and Only Chesney Hawkes has entered The Football Museum, and fortunately he does have clothes on! The West Ham fan talks us through watching Jarrod Bowen score the club's most memorable goal from the stands in Prague, but does have a bone to pick with the Hammers captain for not keeping a promise. As you'd expect, the famous Europa Conference League triumph features heavily, but Chesney explains why an event hours before kick-off proved to be the greatest moment of his life!The Football Museum is open every week, so for your exclusive membership, give this podcast a follow: podfollow.com/the-football-museumWatch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Feb 18, 202540 min

Essential Questions: As Man Utd travel to Tottenham, whose faithfuls will be celebrating come full-time?

Ahead of a bottom-half clash with top billing this weekend as Man Utd travel to Tottenham, whose faithfuls will be celebrating come full-time and whose hopes of climbing the table banished for another week?If the puns are confusing you - the Essential Football castle welcomes a special guest as Jake Brown joins Ron Walker and Sam Blitz for this week's episode, fresh from winning the third series of The Traitors.A Man Utd fan since birth, Jake gives his thoughts on their hopes for Sunday's game as well as United's season, Ruben Amorim and where Kobbie Mainoo will end up after his False 9 experiment last time out.As well as discussing Ange Postecoglou's hopes, where Spurs sit after their back-to-back cup exits and how big a game this is for the Tottenham boss, there's plenty of behind-the-scenes Traitors chat, the story of Jake's journey to playing football for England's Cerebral Palsy team and much more.Tottenham Hotspur against Manchester United is live on Sky Sports on Sunday from 4pm. Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Feb 13, 202556 min

The Football Museum: Exhibit 25 - Michael Dawson

Michael Dawson enters 'The Football Museum' and explains why a special moment with Brian Clough forced him to support Nottingham Forest. He also remembers being picked over his sibling to make his debut for his boyhood club. The former England defender reveals which Premier League legend he once had in his back pocket, before a wake-up call against the very same opponent in their next match. And as bad days go, will Dawson's 13-minute disasterclass against Fulham ever be topped?The Football Museum is open every week, so for your exclusive membership, give this podcast a follow: podfollow.com/the-football-museumWatch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Feb 11, 202537 min

The Football Museum: Exhibit 24 - Frazer Clarke

From security guard to Olympic medallist, Frazer Clarke has seen a lot in his short boxing career so far, but hear how it could have all ended before it even started. The Manchester United fan tells us which unfortunate incident from a former England captain led to the happiest moment in his life. Big Fraze also recalls watching an iconic Red Devils moment on a fuzzy portable TV in Jamaica, considers an Arsenal player as his favourite ever, and deliberates whether he'd prefer scoring in a World Cup final or winning a World title by knockout. The Football Museum is open every week, so for your exclusive membership, give this podcast a follow: podfollow.com/the-football-museumWatch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Feb 4, 202537 min

Essential Questions: Is it a must win Premier League weekend for two North London rivals, for differing reasons?

Ron Walker, Sam Blitz and Ben Grounds look ahead to a bumper Super Sunday that sees title chasing Arsenal host Manchester City whilst Spurs travel to Brentford, in what could be two must wins games for sides at different ends of the table. You can watch both matches live on Sky Sports. Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Jan 31, 202533 min

The Football Museum: Exhibit 23 - Keith and Shane from Boyzone

Keith Duffy and Shane Lynch step out of popstar life and into The Football Museum. The pair discuss their hopes and dreams for their beloved Chorley FC, Keith talks turning 'Average Joe' and the pop sensations tell us why Toto and Titi are still very much enemies number 1 & 2. Boyzone: No Matter What is available on Sky Documentaries from Monday, February 3rd.The Football Museum is open every week, so for your exclusive membership, give this podcast a follow: podfollow.com/the-football-museumWatch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Jan 27, 202529 min

Essential Questions: Man City vs Chelsea - can either side gain upper hand in Champions League race?

Ron Walker and Pete Smith preview the Saturday Night Football clash between Manchester City and Chelsea in the Premier League.With both sides coming into the game off the back of some inconsistent performances, who will be able to win the game and gain the upper hand in the race to qualify for next season's Champions League?Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Jan 24, 202524 min

Essential Questions: Are Arsenal back in the title race? Can Everton change under Moyes? Is it make or break for Ange & Spurs?

Peter Smith and Sam Blitz look ahead to the Premier League fixtures this weekend including some of the big matches you can watch live on Sky Sports.Can Arsenal keep the pressure on Liverpool in the title race with a win against Aston Villa? Will David Moyes' return to Goodison Park be enough to turn around Everton's fortunes? Can Manchester City find some consistency as they travel to Portman Road to take on Ipswich?Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Jan 17, 202533 min

The Football Museum - Exhibit 22: Ezra Collective

Mercury Prize winners, Arsenal fans and brothers, Femi and TJ Koleoso from Ezra Collective create their joint exhibit in The Football Museum.They reminisce to Josh Hayward over their first matchday experience, but explain why it turned into an annual nightmare. Even though it did allow them to witness an iconic Premier League moment...The brothers relive Arsenal's historic win at the Bernabeu in 2006, tell us why Patrick Vieira was their comfort blanket, and Femi reveals the one thing he's managed that no Arsenal player has ever done before. The Football Museum is open every week. For your exclusive membership, give this podcast a follow: https://podfollow.com/the-football-museumWatch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Jan 17, 202537 min

The Football Museum - Exhibit 21: Adam Richman

Your Essential Football feed is the new home of 'The Football Museum', the podcast where stars from the world of sport and entertainment curate their own exhibit in our virtual archives. Josh Hayward kicks off series three by chatting to world famous foodie Adam Richman, who swaps plus-sized portions for football firsts and favourites.The Man vs Food star reveals which bit of footy scran he cannot stand, explains why he’s a shareholder of Grimsby Town and empathises with Zinedine Zidane.He tells us which famous bit of skill he has locked down, gets his Tottenham tattoo out during the pod, and discloses what he did after the dreaded Battle of the Bridge.Adam’s new show, Adam Richman Eats Football, airs on Mondays at 10pm on Food Network and is streaming on Discovery+The Football Museum is open every week. For your exclusive membership, give this podcast a follow wherever you get your podcasts: https://podfollow.com/the-football-museumWatch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Jan 10, 202546 min

Essential Questions: Liverpool vs Man Utd preview plus 2025 Premier League predictions

Sky Sports’ Ron Walker, Peter Smith and Sam Blitz preview Liverpool’s huge derby game vs Manchester United - which affects both ends of the table!Can Liverpool be stopped in their pursuit of the title and should Ruben Amorim’s Red Devils be looking over their shoulders at the bottom three? It's a match you can watch on Sky Sports on Super Sunday. Plus, we make some bold and brave New Year predictions including who wins the title, who goes down and who is arranging a European tour!Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Jan 2, 202541 min

The 2024 awards - the Essential review of the footballing year

As we count down to the end of a memorable year in the football, relive the last 12 months in the Premier League and beyond as Sky Sports football journalists Ron Walker, Ben Grounds and Sam Blitz dish out the awards for the best and the worst of 2024.Who's been top of the tree, who's been the surprise package... And who's been the biggest disappointment?Get the discussion started around the Christmas table in the company of Sky Sports.Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Dec 24, 202453 min

Five Years of Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal: Essential Football Podcast Special

Sky Sports’ Sam Blitz and Nick Wright take a look back at Arsenal’s five years with Mikel Arteta, who celebrates his anniversary as manager of the club this week.Hear from Arteta and Arsenal players who discuss why this manager has dominated the headlines at times during his half-decade at the club, as Sam and Nick debate what is next and what is possible for the Spaniard in North London. Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Dec 19, 202439 min

Essential Questions: Who needs a win more in the Manchester derby?

Ron Walker, Pete Smith and Ben Grounds look ahead to Manchester City against Manchester United, a match you can watch live on Sky Sports on Sunday. With both teams struggling for form at the moment, it’s being called ‘the crisis derby.’ But, who needs a win more?Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Dec 13, 202439 min

Essential Questions: Will form go out the window in Premier League's weekend derbies?

Ron Walker, Peter Smith and Sam Blitz look ahead to a weekend of derbies in the Premier League. Everton host Liverpool on Saturday in the last Merseyside fixture at Goodison Park, whilst on Sunday, Arsenal travel to Fulham and Tottenham are at home to Chelsea. Keep across all the football this weekend on Sky Sports. Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Dec 6, 202442 min

Essential Questions: Liverpool against Manchester City - would a win for The Reds spell the end of the title race?

Sky Sports’ Ron Walker, Peter Smith and Sam Blitz look ahead to Super Sunday’s big clash as Premier League leaders Liverpool host defending champions Manchester City, a match you can watch on Sky Sports from 4pm and follow on skysports.com. Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Nov 28, 202435 min

Essential Questions: Why has Pep chosen to stay, and how does Portugal keep producing top talent?

As Pep Guardiola agrees a contract extension at Manchester City, Ron Walker, Peter Smith and Sam Blitz discuss why he's chosen to stay with the champions and how his decision could affect the Premier League.Plus, in the second half of the episode we're joined by Portuguese football journalist, Miguel Lourenço Pereira - author of the book, "Bring Me That Horizon: A Journey to the Soul of Portuguese Football". Miguel speaks to us about Ruben Amorim's appointment as Manchester United manager and explains how Portugal continues to produce world-class players and coaches.Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Nov 21, 202447 min

Essential Questions: Is Arsenal's trip to Chelsea a must-win for The Gunners?

Ron Walker and Sam Blitz look ahead to Chelsea against Arsenal, a potentially pivotal match in the title race and a game you can watch live on Sky Sports on Sunday.Hear also from pundits Paul Merson and Gary Neville, as well as Chelsea's Levi Colwill who describes what it's like playing under Enzo Maresca. Listen to the full interview with Colwill on this week's One on One podcast: podfollow.com/one-on-one-from-sky-sportsWatch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Nov 8, 202427 min

Essential Questions: What does Ruben Amorim's appointment mean for Man Utd?

Sky Sports football journalists Ron Walker, Peter Smith and Adam Bate discuss the appointment of Ruben Amorim as Manchester United head coach.Plus, whilst we await his arrival at Old Trafford they look ahead to Sunday's clash with Chelsea, a match you can watch on Sky Sports. Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Nov 1, 202436 min

“I don’t think anyone will be truly shocked!” – Neville reacts to Man Utd’s sacking of Ten Hag

Former Manchester United Captain Gary Neville is amongst the guests on ‘The Football Show’ on Sky Sports News, reacting to the breaking news that Manchester United have sacked manager Erik ten Hag following the club's poor start to the season. Former England internationals Stephen Warnock and Sue Smith also join Rob Jones and our Chief Reporter, Kaveh Solhekol, to discuss the timing of the decision, and ask who could be next through the door at Old Trafford. You can keep up to date with the very latest news coming out of Manchester United on Sky Sports News and skysports.com.Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Oct 28, 202442 min

Essential Questions: Can Arsenal afford to lose to Liverpool?

Ron Walker, Pete Smith and Nick Wright preview the big Super Sunday match between Arsenal and Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium, and ponder whether a defeat for the home side could see them out of contention to win the Premier League.Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Oct 25, 202429 min

Essential Questions - Tuchel and the top four: What to expect from new England boss and Liverpool vs Chelsea blockbuster

Peter Smith is joined by Richard Morgan and Sam Blitz to reflect on a dramatic few days, which have seen Thomas Tuchel appointed as England manager, and look ahead to a mouth-watering weekend of Premier League action on Sky Sports. We discuss Tuchel’s Three Lions appointment and what he will bring to the role. Plus, there is team news and analysis ahead of Liverpool vs Chelsea, with Reds boss Arne Slot enterting a pivotal run of fixtures. Man City’s trip to Wolves and Arsenal’s visit to Bournemouth also goes under the microscope ahead of a key weekend for the teams at the top end of the Premier League. If you’d like to listen to the Euros podcast with new England coach Anthony Barry that Peter mentions, click here: https://pod.fo/e/24897aWatch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Oct 17, 202435 min

Tuchel agrees to become England manager

Thomas Tuchel has agreed to become the new England manager. Chelsea's Champions League-winning former boss will become England’s first German-born manager. Hear from Sky Sports’ Senior Reporter Rob Dorsett, who broke the news, and journalist Henry Winter. For more reaction to this story, keep across Sky Sports News and skysports.com.Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Oct 15, 202425 min

Essential Questions: Where now for England and Carsley after Greece setback?

Lee Carsley's England honeymoon is over after a disjointed performance and awful result against Greece on Thursday night. Was his experimental line-up to blame? Was he right to be bold? And how will Ollie Watkins and Dominic Solanke have felt? Plus, how will England set up in Finland on Sunday? And if he doesn't get the job... Who does?Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Oct 11, 202436 min

Essential Questions: Is Aston Villa make-or-break for Erik Ten Hag at Man Utd?

On the latest Essential Football podcast, Ron Walker, Pete Smith and Zinny Boswell discuss the rising pressure around Erik Ten Hag brought on by another poor start to the season at Man Utd. After Marcus Rashford's bewildering half-time withdrawal in Porto, last weekend's debacle at home to Tottenham and a huge test coming up on Super Sunday at Aston Villa, the panel ask whether this is make-or-break time for Ten Hag - and where it's all come undone barely a year after his impressive debut season.You can follow all the action from Aston Villa against Manchester United across Sky Sports this Sunday. Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Oct 4, 202439 min

Essential Questions: What have we learnt from the Premier League season so far?

After a month of action, which Premier League teams have impressed, where are alarm bells ringing and which players deserve early-season appreciation? Peter Smith is joined by fellow Sky Sports journalists Sam Blitz and Richard Morgan to assess the campaign so far - and predict what comes next!Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Sep 26, 202442 min

Essential Exclusive: Hearts CEO on Naismith sacking, Brighton owner talks, Shankland future & Rangers links

Hearts CEO Andrew McKinlay sits down with Sky Sports’ Luke Shanley for an exclusive interview as he discusses why the club sacked Steven Naismith, how they’ll appoint a new head coach, reports the club are in talks with Brighton owner Tony Bloom over investment and they use of his analytics company, the future of captain Lawrence Shankland, being linked with the Rangers CEO job and much more.Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Sep 25, 202441 min

Essential Exclusive: Rangers interim chairman John Gilligan speaks to Sky Sports

Rangers interim chairman John Gilligan sits down with Sky Sports’ Luke Shanley for an exclusive interview as he discusses when the club will appoint a new CEO, his backing for manager Philippe Clement, January transfer plans, why he thinks Rangers can catch Celtic, his take on criticism from former chairman Dave King and much more.Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Sep 24, 202424 min

Essential Questions: Is Man City vs Arsenal a title decider already?

On the latest Essential Football, Sky Sports football journalists Ron Walker, Pete Smith and Lewis Jones look forward to the Super Sunday clash between Man City and Arsenal. Would Kevin De Bruyne's absence be more of a problem than Martin Odegaard? Are Man City regressing - despite their perfect start? And where will Sunday's game be won or lost? Or would either side settle for another 0-0? You can follow all the action from Manchester City against Arsenal across Sky Sports. Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Sep 20, 202439 min

Essential Questions: Who will win the North London Derby - depleted Arsenal or misfiring Spurs?

Sky Sports football journalists Ron Walker, Peter Smith and Nick Wright look ahead to Sunday's North London Derby between Tottenham and Arsenal. We hear from Paul Merson and James Maddison, plus is this fixture the best derby in the Premier League? Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Sep 12, 202433 min

Next Up: Archie Gray

In the latest episode of our Next Up series, Ron Walker and Zinny Boswell take a closer look at new Tottenham signing, Archie Gray.Ron chats with Sky Sports reporter Tim Thornton about the documentary he's put together which charts Gray's rise through the ranks at Leeds United where Archie is the latest in a family dynasty of footballers at Elland Road.Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Sep 12, 202417 min

Essential Exclusive: Hibernian Executive Director, Ian Gordon, on transfers, manager sackings, finances & more

Five years since the Gordon family took over at Hibernian, executive director Ian Gordon sits down with Sky Sports for his first broadcast interview.Ian faced 150 questions in an exclusive one-hour grilling, as he admits to mistakes made, discusses managerial sackings, transfer dealings, finances, the women’s team and much more.Even if you’re not a Hibs fan, or even a fan of Scottish football, this is an incredible insight into the day-to-day workings of a football club.Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Sep 9, 20241h 6m

New Regimes for England and Wales | All you need to know about Carsley’s Three Lions & Bellamy’s Wales | Plus, who is Angel Gomes?

Sky Sports football journalists Sam Blitz, Peter Smith and Ben Grounds discuss a new look England under interim manager Lee Carsley, as the post-Southgate era begins in the Nations League. Sky Sports News’ Senior Reporter Rob Dorsett casts an eye over training, and we find out about some of the new faces in Carsley’s first squad, including former Manchester United midfielder Angel Gomes. Plus, we preview Wales’ upcoming fixtures, as they begin life under Craig Bellamy. Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Sep 5, 202441 min

Essential Questions: Where will Man Utd vs Liverpool be won and lost?

With a huge clash between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford on Sunday, Sky Sports digital football journalists Ron Walker, Peter Smith and Sam Blitz are here to preview the game and pick out the important match-ups which could win or lose the game for both sides.Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Aug 29, 202435 min

Sven-Goran Eriksson: 1948-2024

Hear from David Beckham, Wayne Rooney, Steve McClaren and Roy Hodgson as we pay tribute to former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson who has passed away aged 76. Mike Wedderburn is also joined by Sky Sports’ Reporters Kaveh Solhekol, Gary Cotterill and Rob Dorsett who share their memories of Sven.Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Aug 26, 202432 min

Essential Questions: What did we learn from the Premier League's opening weekend?

Ron Walker, Pete Smith and Laura Hunter are here to look back on the action from the opening round of Premier League matches and discuss what we learned about the teams from matchday one.Who made impressive starts, and which sides need to see improvement quickly?Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Aug 22, 202435 min

Premier League 2024/25 preview podcast: Every club analysed!

The Essential Football Podcast is back for a new Premier League season! From the title race and the battle to survive the drop, Sky Sports’ digital football journalists Sam Blitz, Nick Wright and Charlotte Marsh run through all of the top-flight sides, assessing their chances and predicting their fates. We also hear from Sky Sports football journalist Laura Hunter, who lists which players have a point to prove ahead of a big, big season.Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Aug 15, 202448 min

EFL Season Preview | Excitement awaits as the Championship, L1 and L2 return

David Prutton is with Andy Hinchcliffe, Jobi McAnuff and Don Goodman to preview the new season of EFL action across the Championship, League One and League Two.As they prepare for their opening fixtures hear from Luton boss Rob Edwards, new Plymouth manager Wayne Rooney, Portsmouth head coach John Mousinho, Derby's Paul Warne, Rotherham's Steve Evans and Bromley boss Andy Woodman as they prepare for their debut season in the EFL.Plus our pundits pick out players to keep an eye out for in the season ahead and predict which clubs they think will be celebrating promotion when the season comes to a close in May.Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Aug 8, 202452 min

Next Up: Ones to watch in the EFL

With the new EFL season nearly upon us, we take a look at some of the young players to look out for in 2024/25.Ron Walker, Sam Blitz and Dan Long are here to pick out ten of the brightest prospects.Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Aug 5, 202420 min

Scottish Premiership Returns! We look ahead to the start of the SPL.

Sky Sports’ Luke Shanley is at Tynecastle where he’s joined by ex-Hibs, Rangers and Dundee midfielder Kevin Thomson, and former Celtic and Dundee United defender Mark Wilson to look ahead to the start of the Scottish Premiership. You can watch 4 games from the opening weekend of the SPL live and exclusive on Sky Sports this weekend. Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Aug 2, 202417 min

Southgate resigns! Reaction from Neville & Carragher, and who's next for England?

Following the news that Gareth Southgate has resigned as England manager, Ron Walker and Sam Blitz are here to react to the news.We hear from Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher who give us their reactions to Southgate's decision to step down, and set out what they think his legacy will be as England boss.Plus, Sky Sports News' senior reporters, Kaveh Solhekol and Rob Dorsett give us an idea of why Southgate may have decided his time was up, and discuss who might take over as the national team manager.Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Jul 16, 202448 min

"That familiar, frustrated, disappointed feeling is there again for England fans!" Reaction to England's defeat to Spain

Juliette Ferrington is joined by Sky Sports football journalists Peter Smith and Ron Walker to dissect England's Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain. We discuss where it went wrong, and look at what could be next for England and manager Gareth Southgate.We go inside the England dressing room and hear from Southgate and Jude Bellingham, as well as former defender Gary Neville and World Cup winner Sir Geoff Hurst. For more reaction to England's Euros, keep across Sky Sports News and the Sky Sports website and app. We'll be back with more Essential Football podcasts at the start of the new season. Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Jul 15, 202442 min

Essential Euros Final Preview: Gareth Southgate shares his thoughts on his future and looks ahead to Spain

We hear from Gareth Southgate and Ollie Watkins ahead of the final of Euro 2024, Miguel Delaney of The Independent discusses Southgate's future, and Sky Sports football journalist Sam Blitz looks at England's challenges facing Spain. Plus, Juliette Ferrington chats to sports psychologist Dr Gill Cook who has some good news for England fans, if it goes to pens on Sunday! Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Jul 12, 202432 min

Essential Euros: England are into the Euros Final! Hear from Neville, Robinson & Dawson

Juliette Ferrington brings you reaction to England's win over the Netherlands in the semi finals of Euro 2024. We hear from manager Gareth Southgate, match-winner Ollie Watkins and captain Harry Kane talking to Sky Sports News' Rob Dorsett.Plus, former England internationals Gary Neville, Paul Robinson and Michael Dawson share their thoughts on the victory, Henry Winter argues why Southgate deserves a statue if they win on Sunday, and Peter Smith looks ahead to the final against Spain.Keep across Sky Sports News and the Sky Sports website and app for the latest news and all the build up to Sunday's final. Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Jul 11, 202439 min

Essential Euros: Our big semi-final preview featuring Izzy Christiansen, Mark Ogden, Rob Dorsett and Chesney Hawkes!

England are into the semi-finals of Euro 2024 and Juliette Ferrington looks ahead to the match against the Netherlands with Lioness Izzy Christiansen and journalist Mark Ogden. We get the latest from the England camp with Sky Sports News' Rob Dorsett and speak to Sky Sports' football journalist Sam Blitz. Plus, we’re joined by England fan and pop legend Chesney Hawkes who sings “Hey Jude”, chats Bellingham and Rice, and discusses going on stage during penalties. Timings: 01:00 Rob Dorsett with the latest from the England camp 11:00 Izzy Christiansen and Mark Ogden look ahead to England’s match with the Netherlands.31:00 Chesney Hawkes joins the pod to sing “Hey Jude” and talk all things England.39:00 Sam Blitz looks ahead to France against Spain in the other semi-final. Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Jul 8, 202447 min

Essential Euros: Penalty perfection! England set up Netherlands semi-final after shoot-out success against the Swiss

England are through to the semi-finals of Euro 2024 after beating Switzerland on penalties in Dusseldorf.Hear from England manager, Gareth Southgate, captain Harry Kane and penalty heroes Bukayo Saka and Jordan Pickford after they earned their place in the last four.Plus Gary Neville gives his thoughts on the win, Rob Dorsett shares his view on England's progress, and Juliette Ferrington speaks to Michael Dawson and Sky Sports Senior Football journalist, Pete Smith as England start to prepare to take on Netherlands on Wednesday.Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Jul 7, 202431 min

Essential Euros: Is it 'Berlin or Bust' for Southgate and England? Quarter Final Preview with Christiansen, Winter and Maximo Park!

Lioness Izzy Christiansen and journalist Henry Winter join Juliette Ferrington to look ahead to England's Euro 2024 quarter final against Switzerland. England fan Paul from Maximo Park shares his experience of playing in the fan zones in Germany. Plus Sky Sports' Rob Dorsett brings us the very latest from England training, whilst Ron Walker casts his eye across the other matches this weekend. Keep across Sky Sports News and the website and app for all the latest from these Euros.Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].

Jul 3, 202444 min