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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'.
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- 1 weeks ago32 min
Lost Grounds: Grand Designs!
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 look back on the club's difficult times away from it.We also hear about a community 'sprouting' around Swansea's Vetch Field and we head to Stoke on a wet Tuesday....or Wednesday, depending when you listen to this pod!If we didn't visit your favourite old ground in this episode, chances are Ben went there in his 'Lost Grounds' TV documentary, which you can find 'on demand' on your Sky TV or watch on the Sky Sports Football YouTube channel.
- 1 weeks ago30 min
Can Marink Reedijk turn Hibernian's fortunes around?
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 footballing philosophy and how recruitment will work under his management.-•For all the latest football news, head to www.skysports.com/football•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
- 2 weeks ago30 min
Lost Grounds: Time To Say Goodbye!
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, and a special memorial to North Korea. If we didn't mention your favourite old ground on this podcast, chances are Ben visited there for his Lost Grounds TV documentary, which you can find 'on demand' on your Sky TV or watch on the Sky Sports Football YouTube channel.
- 3 weeks ago43 min
Lost Grounds: There's No Place Like Home!
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, as we discover what remains of these former stadia.If we didn't mention your favourite old ground on this podcast, chances are Ben visited there for the Lost Grounds TV show, which you can find 'on demand' on your Sky TV or across our Sky Sports YouTube channels.•For all the latest football news, head to www.skysports.com/football•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
- 3 weeks ago1 min
Introducing 'Lost Grounds', from Sky Sports
Join us in search of England's lost football grounds - episode one, coming soon!•For all the latest football news, head to www.skysports.com/football•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
- Sep 24, 202630 min
Next step to success or same problems? England assessed after World Cup with Spain next
Sky Sports' Peter Smith is joined by Sky Sports News football correspondent Rob Dorsett at St George's Park to assess Thomas Tuchel's England ahead of their Nations League opener with Spain at Wembley on Saturday. Was England's World Cup showing at the World Cup a foundation for future success or a reflection of deeper problems within the set-up which will make that trophy wait go on? Three months on from the semi-final loss to Argentina, they reflect on Anthony Gordon's insightful comments on the situation, weigh up where players such as Kobbie Mainoo and Trent Alexander-Arnold stand in Tuchel's thinking, and pick out some exciting young players who could refresh and rejuvenate the group for the challenges ahead. -•For all the latest football news, head to www.skysports.com/football•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
- Sep 22, 202611 min
A new era for Scotland begins under Pocognoli!
Luke Shanley sits down with Scotland’s new head coach, Sebastien Pocognoli, as he prepares to take charge of the team for the first time against Slovenia.•For all the latest football news, head to www.skysports.com/football•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
- Sep 3, 202645 min
WSL season preview: Title contenders, battle to stay up and biggest transfers!
Anton Toloui is joined by Charlotte Marsh and Laure Hunter to preview the WSL 2026/27 season.They take a look at the title race as Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal battle it out for the WSL crown. They also assess which of the newly promoted sides could survive in the top flight, before taking a closer look at some of the biggest transfers of the WSL window.•For all the latest football news, head to www.skysports.com/football•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
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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'.
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