Essential Football
Sky Sports
From Premier League news to international football talking points, Sky Sports' football journalists bring you in-depth, expert analysis on Essential 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".For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/footballFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
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Sep 24, 2024 • 24min
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.
Sep 20, 2024 • 39min
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.
Sep 12, 2024 • 33min
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?
Sep 12, 2024 • 18min
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.
Sep 9, 2024 • 1h 6min
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.
Sep 5, 2024 • 42min
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.
Aug 29, 2024 • 35min
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.
Aug 26, 2024 • 33min
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.
Aug 22, 2024 • 35min
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?
Aug 15, 2024 • 48min
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.
