Episodes

  • 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
  • Essential Questions: Who has had the better season - Arsenal, Manchester United or Tottenham?

    Essential Questions: Who has had the better season - Arsenal, Manchester United or Tottenham?
    May 15 2025
    Even with the prospect of winning the Europa League, can Manchester United or Tottenham claim to have had a more successful season than Champions League semi-finalists Arsenal?

    Sky Sports' Football Journalists Sam Blitz, Declan OIley and Zinny Boswell join Dougie Critchley for this special Essential Football podcast.

    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/football

    To get in touch with the pod, email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk.
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    31 mins
  • BEYOND THE GAME: Jason Steele on Mental Health in Football

    BEYOND THE GAME: Jason Steele on Mental Health in Football
    May 14 2025
    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 their careers where they’ve struggled with their mental health.

    In this episode, goalkeeper Jason Steele opens up about suffering back-to-back relegations and nearly quitting the game, to signing for Brighton in the Premier League.

    Jason speaks very openly and honestly about his mental health. If you've been affected by any of the themes covered in this podcast, advice and organisations that can help can be found at sky.com/viewersupport.

    As well as listening to us, you can also watch the interviews from this series on Saturday, 17th May on Sky Sports Premier League or find us on the Sky Sports Premier League YouTube channel.
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    18 mins
  • BEYOND THE GAME: Harry Toffolo on Mental Health in Football

    BEYOND THE GAME: Harry Toffolo on Mental Health in Football
    May 14 2025
    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 their careers where they’ve struggled with their mental health.

    In this episode, Adam is joined by Nottingham Forest's Harry Toffolo, who opens up about a decision that he made early on in football that he feared could have finished his career. Harry also explains the impact his many loan moves had on him and his family, and how he overcame 's now settled and playing his best football at Forest.

    Harry speaks very openly and honestly about his mental health and problems with betting. If you've been affected by any of the themes covered in this podcast, advice and organisations that can help can be found at sky.com/viewersupport.

    As well as listening to us, you can also watch the interviews from this series on Saturday, 17th May on Sky Sports Premier League.
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    17 mins
  • BEYOND THE GAME: Conor Coady on Mental Health in Football

    BEYOND THE GAME: Conor Coady on Mental Health in Football
    May 12 2025
    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 times in their careers where they’ve struggled with their mental health.

    In this episode, Adam is joined by defender Conor Coady who explains how it felt to leave his boyhood club Liverpool, how relegation with Leicester City is the toughest moment of his career, and he how he balances life as a footballer with being a dad of four.

    If you've been affected by any of the themes covered in this podcast, advice and organisations that can help can be found at sky.com/viewersupport.
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    35 mins
  • Essential Questions: Can the Europa League save Spurs' season? And, who is the greatest manager, according to Big Dunc?

    Essential Questions: Can the Europa League save Spurs' season? And, who is the greatest manager, according to Big Dunc?
    May 9 2025
    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 at Everton and Newcastle, his managerial aspirations and saying goodbye to Goodison Park. Ron Walker and Peter Smith also look back on a week of European football for our English sides.

    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/football

    To get in touch with the pod, email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
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    53 mins
  • Essential Questions: What next for Man Utd, Spurs & Chelsea after European wins?

    Essential Questions: What next for Man Utd, Spurs & Chelsea after European wins?
    May 2 2025
    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 to their return to League action this weekend.

    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/football

    For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
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    35 mins
  • LFC Twenty, Out Now!

    LFC Twenty, Out Now!
    Apr 28 2025
    "LFC Twenty" looks back on Liverpool's Premier League title victory of 2025. Search for it wherever you get your podcasts or click on this link: https://pod.fo/e/2cdc16
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    1 min