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Essential Football

Sky Sports
Premier League
Arsenal
Tottenham Hotspur
Manchester United
Liverpool
Manchester City
Champions League
Chelsea
World Cup
England
Football
Scotland
Mental Health
England National Football Team
Liverpool FC
Aston Villa
Michael Carrick
Sky Sports News
VAR
Newcastle United

Essential Football is where you'll find Sky Sports' coverage of the biggest stories and talking points in football. From in-depth interviews to documentaries, from the Premier League to the WSL - it's all covered. It's also the home of 'Lost Grounds'. •For all the latest football news, head to www.skysports.com/football •For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

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Latest Episodes

What happens when you've said goodbye to your old stadium, but the move to your new home doesn't quite go to plan? Caroline and Ben go in search for more lost grounds and chat to a Coventry City fan, Richard, about his memories of Highfield Road and ... more

Luke Shanley sits down with new Hibernian manager Marink Reedijk on the latest episode of Essential Football.

Reedijk tells us about his ambitions for the club, the task that faces him to move them off the bottom of the Scottish Premiership, his foo... more

Caroline Barker joins Sky Sports News' Ben Ransom on his pilgrimage to discover what happens to football grounds after they close their gates forever.

In episode two, we visit the former home of Premier League champions, the Wembley of the North, an... more

Caroline Barker joins Sky Sports News' Ben Ransom on his quest to find out what happens to football grounds when they close their gates forever.

In episode one, journalist Oliver Holt shares his memories of Goodison Park, Roker Park, Maine Road and ... more

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Recent Guests

Marink Reedijk
Hibernian manager with coaching experience at Ajax, West Brom, Vitesse, Anderlecht and Beveren
Hibernian
Episode: Can Marink Reedijk turn Hibernian's fortunes around?
Tom Kelly
Playwright who wrote I Left My Heart in Roker Park
Episode: Lost Grounds: There's No Place Like Home!
Oliver Holt
Journalist and author of The 92
Episode: Lost Grounds: There's No Place Like Home!
Anthony Gordon
England footballer
England National Team
Episode: Next step to success or same problems? England assessed after World Cup with Spain next
Sebastien Pocognoli
Scotland head coach
Scotland national team
Episode: A new era for Scotland begins under Pocognoli!
Dharmesh Sheth
Cheat Sheet debut studio contributor
Sky Sports News
Episode: Spain beat Argentina to win the World Cup!
Gioia Piquet
Reporter, guest discussing final
Sky Sports News
Episode: England bring home bronze in 10 goal thriller against France!
Rio Ferdinand
Former England defender
Former England national team
Episode: Tuchel takes the blame, but says no regrets in Argentina defeat as England prepare to face France. Even President Trump has his say on Tuchel's tactics!
Gary Neville
Former footballer and pundit
Sky Sports
Episode: Tuchel defends his tactics as 'smoky' New York gears up for the World Cup final

Hosts

Hayley McQueen
Host of the Cheat Sheet At The World Cup, Sky Sports News.
Matt Kabir Floyd
Host of Cheat Sheet At The World Cup.
Rob Dorsett
Studio pundit/reporter providing on-site analysis.
Pete Graves
Host/Moderator in closing segment; host of Cheat Sheet.
Gary Cotterill
Sky Sports News reporter; on-site updates.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 176 ratings
  • A great recap of all things happening on the World Cup

    A great podcast about the World Cup

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DzikZbik
    Poland3 months ago
  • Cheat Sheet

    Liking the new morning World Cup pod. Short and sharp.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vautrain
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Essential

    Essential ⚽️⚽️⚽️

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    FifaGod 123
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Joke

    Bellingham England most influential player that’s a absolute joke would you rather lose Harry Kane or Bellingham that a absolute joke

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Araenalllllllllll
    Canada4 years ago
  • Clueless waffling hosts

    They barely know the England players names, let alone the mega stars from other squads. Who hired this useless duo? Its nothing but hot air. And to top it off, its poorly produced. Save your time and listen to the BBC’s Daily Euros or The Athletic instead.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    McToot17
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

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Some listeners criticize repetition or sound quality and advertising integration.
Mostly positive about concise, bite-sized World Cup updates and on-site reporting.
Pleased with expert punditry and morning-roundup format, though a few find it too promotional.

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Apple Podcasts
#175
United Kingdom/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#239
Germany/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#27
China/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#67
Colombia/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#105
Sweden/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#117
Indonesia/Sports/Soccer

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Can Marink Reedijk turn Hibernian's fortunes around?
Q: Fans will want to know how will recruitment work under you, in terms of very much a team game between you and the recruitment staff, or for example, will you have final say on whoever comes into this football club?
Reedijk says recruitment is a team process. He works with recruitment staff to assess the squad and define profiles, with the people involved sharing responsibility for decisions.
Can Marink Reedijk turn Hibernian's fortunes around?
Q: What do you feel needs to improve then?
Reedijk says Hibernian need to defend more securely and score more readily, while maintaining the improvement he sees in play between the penalty areas.
Lost Grounds: There's No Place Like Home!
Q: Is it important to preserve these as places as well?
Holt says more grounds should be protected as historic buildings, because stadiums hold important memories and preserve the history of clubs and their supporters.
Lost Grounds: There's No Place Like Home!
Q: Ollie, where did it start for you, this kind of love affair with football?
Holt traces his attachment to football grounds to visiting Edgeley Park with his father, where he saw how the club connected people in their community.
A new era for Scotland begins under Pocognoli!
Q: What do you see as success in this Nations League campaign?
Success means staying competitive, advancing the team's ranking toward League A, and building cohesion and leadership on the pitch while exciting the supporters.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Essential Football

What is Essential Football about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A fast-paced daily roundup of World Cup news, results, and analysis from Sky Sports News reporters on the ground. Episodes center on match tactics, key player performances, and the evolving stories around teams like England, Spain, Argentina, and Norway, with live reporting from training camps, stadiums, and event hubs across the U.S. The show blends tactical breakdown, reaction, and lighter moments from the tournament, making it a reliable morning briefing for fans who want sharp, bite-sized insights before they start their day. A few episodes stand out for bringing on-site voices, live updates, and clear takeaways that help listeners understand how teams approach big knockout-stage games, schedule impacts, and star players. This daily for... more

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Recent guests on Essential Football include:

1. Marink Reedijk
2. Tom Kelly
3. Oliver Holt
4. Anthony Gordon
5. Sebastien Pocognoli
6. Dharmesh Sheth
7. Gioia Piquet
8. Rio Ferdinand

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