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Mark Phillips: The Neurodivergent Footballer
In conversation with Sky Sports digital football journalist Dan Long, former Brentford, Millwall and Southend defender Mark Phillips speaks about his...
The Sunday Supplement podcast is back!
Dharmesh Sheth is here to tell you about the return of the Sunday Supplement podcast. Give us a like, follow, or subscribe so you don't miss us: https...
One year to go to the World Cup! Who could line up for England?
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...
Postecoglou Sacked! | Frank the leading contender to replace Ange at Tottenham
Mike Wedderburn is joined in the Sky Sports News studio by Chief Correspondent, Kaveh Solhekol, and Reporter, James Savundra, to react to the news tha...
Russell Martin exclusive on becoming Rangers head coach, catching Celtic, transfer plans & proving doubters wrong
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 c...
Lionesses Named for Euro 2025 | Chelsea’s James included in squad
Sky Sports’ Caroline Barker and former England international Sue Smith bring you reaction to England’s Euro 2025 squad announcement.
We h...
PSG, The Best Team in Europe? Champions League Final Review
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 bac...
Essential Questions: Who will win the race for Europe? And where does KDB rank amongst Premier League greats?
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 ne...
Essential Exclusive: Hearts CEO on McInnes, Critchley mistake, transfers, Shankland, Bloom investment & title challenge
Hear exclusively from Hearts CEO Andrew McKinlay as he discusses Derek McInnes being named head coach, the mistakes around Neil Critchley's appointmen...
GOODBYE GOODISON: An Essential Football Special
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...
Essential Questions: Will Europa League win mean Man Utd or Spurs have had better season than Arsenal?
Even with the prospect of winning the Europa League, can Manchester United or Tottenham claim to have had a more successful season than Champions Leag...
BEYOND THE GAME: Harry Toffolo on Mental Health in Football
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...
BEYOND THE GAME: Jason Steele on Mental Health in Football
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 the...
BEYOND THE GAME: Conor Coady on Mental Health in Football
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 ti...
Essential Questions: Can the Europa League save Spurs' season? And, who is the greatest manager, according to Big Dunc?
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...
Essential Questions: What next for Man Utd, Spurs & Chelsea after European wins?
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...
Essential Questions: Is this the weekend that Liverpool clinch the Premier League? When did they become favourites to win the title?
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 Eng...
Essential Questions: What now for Liverpool after Salah signs his new deal?
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 coul...
Essential Questions: Who will win Man Utd vs Man City? With Peter Schmeichel!
Legendary goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel joins the podcast this week to preview Sunday's Manchester derby between United and City at Old Trafford.
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Essential Questions: What next for Trent and Liverpool? Jamie Carragher gives his view!
Former Liverpool defender, Jamie Carragher, joins Sky Sports’ Vicky Gomersall to discuss Trent Alexander-Arnold’s expected move from Liverpool to Real...
Next Up: Geovany Quenda
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 teenag...
Essential Questions: Why are there so few English managers in the Premier League?
On an Essential Football special and only days before Thomas Tuchel becomes the third foreign coach to sit in the home dugout for an England Men's nat...
Playing for the Planet: Rangers' Tessel Middag represents with vegan boots
What's a vegan football boot, and is it any good? Rangers Women's Tessel Middag is the final guest on Playing for the Planet season 4, and she tells D...
Playing for the Planet: The Derby fan and fashion model keeping kit out of landfill
Sky Sports presenter David Garrido has an engaging chat with Dr Brett Staniland - model, sustainable fashion advocate and Derby County fan.
The Football Museum - Exhibit 30: Natasha Jonas
This week, we open the doors to a British boxing legend. The first female to compete for Team GB at The Olympics and a two-weight world champion, but...
Playing for the Planet: How Udinese have made sustainability sexy with their kit
In this second episode of season 4 of our Playing for the Planet series, David Garrido speaks to Magda Pozzo, part of the ownership group at Udinese C...
Playing for the Planet: David James on kit, fashion and reusing your old boots
Sky Sports presenter David Garrido speaks to former England and Premier League goalkeeper David James as the Green Football campaign continues.
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Essential Questions: Carabao Cup Final - is this a bigger game for Liverpool or Newcastle United?
Sky Sports’ Ron Walker, Richard Morgan and David Richardson look ahead to Sunday’s League Cup final, live on Sky Sports, between Liverpool and Newcast...
The Football Museum - Exhibit 29: Pete Tong
Dance music legend Pete Tong swaps decks and tunes for footy firsts and favourites. A rave icon across the world - but which iconic Arsenal goal was h...
Essential Questions: Man Utd vs Arsenal - Could Amorim frustrate Gunners again?
Sky Sports’ Football Journalists Ron Walker, Peter Smith, Nick Wright & David Richardson assess the progress (or lack of) being made by Ruben Amorim,...
The Football Museum - Exhibit 28: Danny Dyer
National treasure, TV hardman and West Ham-obsessed Danny Dyer enters The Football Museum! He talks us through the moment he first fell in love with T...
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 turm...
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 ev...
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...
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 thr...
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 whos...
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 remem...
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...
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...
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 F...