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
Episodes
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Jun 12, 2024 • 27min
Next Up: Ones to watch at the Euros
Ron, Joe and Zinny are back for our latest Next Up episode to put forward ten players who could have a breakthrough tournament at this summer's European Championships.
Jun 6, 2024 • 24min
Next Up: Kobbie Mainoo
In our second 'Next Up' episode we take an in-depth look at another of football's stars of the future - Kobbie Mainoo.Ron Walker, Zinny Boswell and Joe Shread discuss the Manchester United midfielder's breakthrough season at Old Trafford and we hear how his talent was obvious from a very early age.
May 30, 2024 • 24min
Next Up: Endrick
Welcome to Sky Sports' new podcast series, 'Next Up' which takes an in-depth look at some of football's stars of the future.In this first episode, Ron Walker, Zinny Boswell and Joe Shread take a closer look at Real Madrid-bound, Endrick and how he burst onto the scene for Palmeiras and Brazil.
May 29, 2024 • 26min
Essential Questions: Has Ange's first year at Spurs been a success?
Sky Sports digital football journalist, Declan Olley is joined by Sky Sports News reporter, Michael Bridge to run the rule over Ange Postecoglou's first season in charge of Tottenham Hotspur. Has it been a success? And where can the Australian take the club from here?
May 22, 2024 • 35min
Essential Euros | Clarke names his Scotland training squad for Euro 2024
Hear from Scotland manager Steve Clarke, as he names his training squad for Euro 2024.Former Scotland international Kris Boyd and Sky Sports News' Luke Shanley discuss the 28 named players in their provisional squad.Plus we'll look ahead to Scotland's prospects at the Euros in Germany.
May 21, 2024 • 40min
Essential Euros | Southgate names his England training squad for Euro 2024
Hear from England manager Gareth Southgate, as he names his training squad for Euro 2024. Former England international Paul Merson and Sky Sports News’ Kaveh Solhekol join Vicky Gomersall to cast their eyes over the 33 named players – and discuss the ones that didn’t make it, including Marcus Rashford and Jordan Henderson. Plus we hear from our reporter with the England camp, Rob Dorsett and we’ll look ahead to England’s Euros campaign.
May 20, 2024 • 60min
Essential Questions: Every Premier League team's season graded!
Ron Walker, Peter Smith and Sam Blitz discuss your club's season and create a report card for each Premier League team in 2023/2024. But do you agree? You can have your say at skysports.com.
May 16, 2024 • 37min
Essential Questions: What will be the twists on Premier League final day?
Sky Sports football journalists Peter Smith, Sam Blitz and Nick Wright look ahead to the final day of the Premier League season and ask whether the twists and turns will come in the title race or in the pursuit of Europe.
May 10, 2024 • 40min
Essential Questions: Forest, Luton or Burnley? Who will avoid relegation?
Ron Walker is joined by Sky Sports digital football journalists, Ben Grounds and Zinny Boswell to take a look at the battle to avoid relegation from the Premier League. Will it be Nottingham Forest, Luton Town or Burnley who maintain their place in the top division?
May 3, 2024 • 35min
Essential Questions: Chelsea & Spurs - will Pochettino & Postecoglou bring success at their clubs?
Ron Walker, Pete Smith and Sam Blitz discuss the fall out from this week's London derby between Chelsea and Spurs, amid seeming mounting pressure on both managers. Plus, they look ahead to the Premier League fixtures this weekend.
