Episodes

  • Essential Questions: What have we learnt from the Premier League season so far?

    Essential Questions: What have we learnt from the Premier League season so far?
    Sep 26 2024
    After a month of action, which Premier League teams have impressed, where are alarm bells ringing and which players deserve early-season appreciation?

    Peter Smith is joined by fellow Sky Sports journalists Sam Blitz and Richard Morgan to assess the campaign so far - and predict what comes next!
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    42 mins
  • Essential Exclusive: Hearts CEO on Naismith sacking, Brighton owner talks, Shankland future & Rangers links

    Essential Exclusive: Hearts CEO on Naismith sacking, Brighton owner talks, Shankland future & Rangers links
    Sep 25 2024
    Hearts CEO Andrew McKinlay sits down with Sky Sports’ Luke Shanley for an exclusive interview as he discusses why the club sacked Steven Naismith, how they’ll appoint a new head coach, reports the club are in talks with Brighton owner Tony Bloom over investment and they use of his analytics company, the future of captain Lawrence Shankland, being linked with the Rangers CEO job and much more.
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    41 mins
  • Essential Exclusive: Rangers interim chairman John Gilligan speaks to Sky Sports

    Essential Exclusive: Rangers interim chairman John Gilligan speaks to Sky Sports
    Sep 24 2024
    Rangers interim chairman John Gilligan sits down with Sky Sports’ Luke Shanley for an exclusive interview as he discusses when the club will appoint a new CEO, his backing for manager Philippe Clement, January transfer plans, why he thinks Rangers can catch Celtic, his take on criticism from former chairman Dave King and much more.
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    24 mins
  • Essential Questions: Is Man City vs Arsenal a title decider already?

    Essential Questions: Is Man City vs Arsenal a title decider already?
    Sep 20 2024
    On the latest Essential Football, Sky Sports football journalists Ron Walker, Pete Smith and Lewis Jones look forward to the Super Sunday clash between Man City and Arsenal.

    Would Kevin De Bruyne's absence be more of a problem than Martin Odegaard? Are Man City regressing - despite their perfect start? And where will Sunday's game be won or lost? Or would either side settle for another 0-0? You can follow all the action from Manchester City against Arsenal across Sky Sports.
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    39 mins
  • Essential Questions: Who will win the North London Derby - depleted Arsenal or misfiring Spurs?

    Essential Questions: Who will win the North London Derby - depleted Arsenal or misfiring Spurs?
    Sep 12 2024
    Sky Sports football journalists Ron Walker, Peter Smith and Nick Wright look ahead to Sunday's North London Derby between Tottenham and Arsenal. We hear from Paul Merson and James Maddison, plus is this fixture the best derby in the Premier League?
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    33 mins
  • Next Up: Archie Gray

    Next Up: Archie Gray
    Sep 12 2024
    In the latest episode of our Next Up series, Ron Walker and Zinny Boswell take a closer look at new Tottenham signing, Archie Gray.

    Ron chats with Sky Sports reporter Tim Thornton about the documentary he's put together which charts Gray's rise through the ranks at Leeds United where Archie is the latest in a family dynasty of footballers at Elland Road.
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    18 mins
  • Essential Exclusive: Hibernian Executive Director, Ian Gordon, on transfers, manager sackings, finances & more

    Essential Exclusive: Hibernian Executive Director, Ian Gordon, on transfers, manager sackings, finances & more
    Sep 9 2024
    Five years since the Gordon family took over at Hibernian, executive director Ian Gordon sits down with Sky Sports for his first broadcast interview.

    Ian faced 150 questions in an exclusive one-hour grilling, as he admits to mistakes made, discusses managerial sackings, transfer dealings, finances, the women’s team and much more.

    Even if you’re not a Hibs fan, or even a fan of Scottish football, this is an incredible insight into the day-to-day workings of a football club.
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • New Regimes for England and Wales | All you need to know about Carsley’s Three Lions & Bellamy’s Wales | Plus, who is Angel Gomes?

    New Regimes for England and Wales | All you need to know about Carsley’s Three Lions & Bellamy’s Wales | Plus, who is Angel Gomes?
    Sep 5 2024
    Sky Sports football journalists Sam Blitz, Peter Smith and Ben Grounds discuss a new look England under interim manager Lee Carsley, as the post-Southgate era begins in the Nations League. Sky Sports News’ Senior Reporter Rob Dorsett casts an eye over training, and we find out about some of the new faces in Carsley’s first squad, including former Manchester United midfielder Angel Gomes. Plus, we preview Wales’ upcoming fixtures, as they begin life under Craig Bellamy.
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    42 mins