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Playing for the Planet Episode 3 - Carlo Cudicini: “If Lionel or Cristiano are listening, we’d love to have them on board…”
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After spending most of his career keeping strikers out, Carlo Cudicini is now reaching out to the planet’s two most talented footballers…and he’...
Playing for the Planet Episode 2 - Chris Smalling: “Reducing red meat made my tendonitis go away…”
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Going plant-based is one of the latest food revelations, and footballers in particular are discovering the benefits of cutting meat, dairy and fish fr...
Playing for the Planet Episode 1 - Patrick Bamford: “Imagine being Leeds' No 9 in the PL, and having an iconic celebration…”
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We start our series with Leeds United striker Patrick Bamford – it’s the first time that he has spoken at length on the topic of climate change. ...
Premier League Review: How Ronaldo outcome will define Ole era; Who is to blame for Arsenal crisis? Plus: Chelsea show mettle
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Alice Piper is joined by Peter Smith and Gerard Brand to run through the weekend's Premier League action after a memorable week on and off the pitch. ...
Premier League Preview: Jamie Redknapp on Liverpool vs Chelsea and Harry Kane’s golf skills! | Plus: Man Utd on the brink of a record
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Liverpool and Chelsea go head-to-head at Anfield live on Sky Sports on Saturday night and Jamie Redknapp joins Peter Smith on the Essential Football P...
Premier League Review: Lukaku’s ‘dominant’ second coming; Arteta’s Arsenal already under pressure
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The second weekend of the 2021/22 Premier League season will forever be remembered for the second coming of Romelu Lukaku at Chelsea. Alice Piper is j...
Premier League preview: Will Lukaku get off to a flyer for Chelsea at Arsenal? Plus: Pogba’s best role and the lowdown on Watford
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After a blockbuster opening weekend of the Premier League we’re gearing up to go again, with Arsenal vs Chelsea a headline fixture and set to featur...
Premier League review: Spurs shine without Kane, Man City’s title rivals impress, and brilliant Brentford put pressure on Arsenal
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Premier League returned with a bang! Goals, standout scorelines, and, most importantly, fans packing out stadiums and creating incredible atmosphe...
2021/22 Premier League season preview: City still the team to beat? Challengers assessed, surprise package & how will promoted trio fare?
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Premier League is back! New signings, new teams, old rivalries resumed and fresh hope, all to the sweet sound of full stadiums. Kate Burlaga is jo...
Leicester's Community Shield win analysed | Grealish's debut assessed
07 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Leicester got their season off to the perfect start with victory over Manchester City to claim the Community Shield at Wembley - where £100m man Jack...
Heartbreak for England, but glass is half full | Euro 2020 final review
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It was penalty shootout heartbreak again for England and Gareth Southgate in a crushing Euro 2020 final defeat to Italy. Alice Piper is joined by Pete...
The Euro 2020 Final preview: Will England lift the trophy? | Selection dilemmas, tactical analysis, key players, and the view from Italy
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
England are preparing for their first ever Euros final – but can they beat Italy to lift the trophy?Jasper Taylor is joined by Kaveh Solhekol, Peter...
It's nearly home... England one step from glory after nail-biting win over Denmark | How the 'new England' could go all the way
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Drink it in... England are in a major tournament final for the first time since 1966 after their extra-time win over Denmark at Wembley in semi-final ...
England vs Denmark tactical analysis | Will Southgate go to a back three? | Is Sterling player of the tournament? | Italy vs Spain preview
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest Sky Sports Football Euros podcast, Peter Smith is joined by Ben Ransom, Nick Wright and Gerard Brand to preview England's Euro 2020 semi...
England in dreamland! Southgate's perfect night as Ukraine are humbled | Shaw shows up Mourinho | Kane praise | Denmark preview
03 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It doesn't get much more comfortable than that. England's controlled and dominant 4-0 win over Ukraine means they will face Denmark in the Euro 2020 s...
Spain into the semis – but what’s missing? | Are Italy the best team still standing? | England tactics talk ahead of Ukraine QF
03 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Spain and Italy booked a semi-final date at Wembley with their wins over Switzerland and Belgium, respectively, on Friday night. Now it’s over to Cz...
Jamie Carragher: England are now favourites | Germany win verdict and team selection vs Ukraine | Other quarter-finals assessed
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After beating Germany, England are now favourites to go on and win Euro 2020. That was Jamie Carragher’s verdict when he joined the Sky Sports Footb...
Southgate proves he knows best | Is it final minimum now for England? | Football's coming, Rome! Ukraine scouting report
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
No, you didn't dream it. England have beaten Germany in a knockout game, winning 2-0 at Wembley on an historic night to clear the path through Euro 20...
“This is the game of our lives” | Gary Neville’s England vs Germany verdict | Tactics, Sterling’s importance, and lessons from Euro 96
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Neville joins Peter Smith ahead of England vs Germany to talk tactics ahead of the big last-16 tie at Euro 2020 at Wembley. The Sky Sports pundit...
"It's going to penalties!" | Jamie Carragher's England vs Germany verdict | Defence analysed, Henderson's role, why Saka has to start
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is it going to happen again? Jamie Carragher is convinced England vs Germany is heading to penalties when they meet in the last-16 of Euro 2020 at Wem...
Wales’ Euro 2020 adventure ends | Where did it go wrong and what now for Rob Page’s side? | Italy's unbeaten run goes on
27 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Euro 2020 knockout stages are up and running! Already, Wales’ adventure has come to an end after a comprehensive 4-0 defeat to Denmark, while It...
England and Germany set for Wembley showdown | Jamie Redknapp & Sky Germany's Uli Kohler on last-16 clash
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rivalries in international football don’t get any bigger than England versus Germany. With the two nations set for a collision course in the last-16...
The hits and misses of Euro 2020 so far | Most exciting player on show? | The last-16 ties previewed
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Smith is joined by Sky Sports football writers Ron Walker and Charlotte Marsh and Sky Sports Data Editor Adam Smith to pick out the teams and pl...
Explained: Why Southgate is cautious | Is Grealish now a starter? | Foundations for future Scotland success?
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Alice Piper is joined by Rob Dorsett and Pete Smith to discuss England's 1-0 win over Czech Republic at Wembley to finish top of Group D at Euro 2020....
Wales dreaming again after reaching last-16 | The view from Italy and Germany | Group D finale: England and Scotland previews
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wales are dreaming again! (2:47) Jasper Taylor is joined by Ben Ransom and Geraint Hughes to discuss Rob Page’s side, who reached the last-16 at Eur...
Scottish night to savour at Wembley | What’s wrong with Harry Kane? | Wales reaction and Italy preview
19 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Twenty five years on from their last tournament meeting, Scotland spring an upset of sorts with an encouraging 0-0 draw against England that keeps the...
'Adams was tackling the brick wall!' The Boys of 96: England stars on Seaman’s save, Gazza’s goal & that celebration vs Scotland
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mark McAdam has got the boys back together. The reporter has tracked down England’s stars of Euro 96 – and, ahead of England vs Scotland at Euro 2...
What went wrong for Scotland - and what do they need to do to bounce back against England at Wembley?
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After a 23-year wait, Scotland’s first match back at a major international tournament ended in defeat, with Steve Clarke’s side going down 2-0 to ...
Southgate calls it right! Sterling and Phillips star in England win | Scotland-Czech preview | Wales-Switzerland recap
13 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth Southgate knows his England side best... who would have thought it?! Kate Burlaga is joined by Pete Smith, Jess Creighton and Gerard Brand to d...
Foden & Grealish on the bench?! The big England XI debate - Plus: SkySports.com's readers' XI revealed
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jasper Taylor is joined by Rob Dorsett, Nick Wright and Gerard Brand for a definitive debate on the biggest England talking point ahead of their Euro ...
Gary Neville on England’s chances, why France are favourites, and how Euro 2020 can lift the nation
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville (5:07) joins Peter Smith on the Sky Sports Football Euros Podcast to build up to the big Euro 2020 kick-off. Neville ha...
Introducing... The Sky Sports Football Euros Podcast
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're changing our name for the Euros! We'll be bringing you five episodes a week throughout Euro 2020, with expert analysis on England, Scotland and ...
A year like no other... bumper review of the 2020/21 Premier League season
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the final Pitch to Post Review show of the season, Jasper Taylor is joined by Ben Ransom, Nick Wright and Gerard Brand to look back on an historic ...
Pitch to Post Preview – The Premier League final day race for European football assessed
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the final Pitch to Post Preview Podcast of the Premier League season we look ahead to the final day and debate which sides will come out on top in ...
Pitch to Post Review: What does the future hold for Harry Kane? | The race for Europe continues | Chelsea Women's CL final defeat
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jasper Taylor is joined by Dharmesh Sheth, Adam Bate and Charlotte Marsh to discuss what the future holds for Harry Kane and Tottenham; the state of p...
Pitch to Post Review – Reaction and analysis after Leicester's FA Cup Final win over Chelsea
15 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Alice Piper is joined by Sky Sports Football Features Editor Peter Smith from Wembley and Sky Sports Football Writer Jack Wilkinson to reflect on a hi...
Pitch to Post Preview - FA Cup Final special: Will Chelsea or Leicester lift the trophy?
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In a special episode of the Pitch to Post Preview Podcast we look ahead to this Saturday's FA Cup Final at Wembley, where Chelsea and Leicester will b...
Premier League Review: Have Leicester blown it again? Will Liverpool sneak into top four? Plus: Why Greenwood should go to Euros
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jasper Taylor is joined by Ben Ransom, Dharmesh Sheth and Gerard Brand as the panel look back on a busy weekend of Premier League action and assess th...
Premier League Preview: Jamie Redknapp on Man City vs Chelsea; Plus: what next for Arsenal, Man Utd after EL ties, and the top four race
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp joins Peter Smith to discuss Manchester City and Chelsea reaching the Champions League final ahead of their clash at ...
Premier League Review: Will protests force Glazers out of Man Utd? How will the English sides fare in Europe?
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sky Sports News’ North West reporter James Cooper joins Jasper Taylor to look back on the unprecedented protests which saw fans force their way into...
Premier League Preview: Jamie Carragher on Man Utd vs Liverpool; Plus: Chelsea’s striker problems and Arsenal’s issues on and off the field
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher joins Peter Smith to look ahead to Manchester United’s Super Sunday clash with Liverpool. He assesses United’s b...
Carabao Cup Review: Who fits the bill for Spurs? Will Pep Guardiola become the greatest manager of all time?
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jasper Taylor is joined by Ben Ransom, Charlotte Marsh and Gerard Brand to discuss the weekend's footballing action. PART 1 - Man City beat Spurs in C...
Preview: Jamie Redknapp's Carabao Cup Final verdict
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp joins Peter Smith to look ahead to Manchester City vs Tottenham in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday. Will it be a fair...
Special: Fans 1-0 Not-so-Super League
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
High-powered, heavily-funded and years in the making, it lasted barely two days. In a podcast special, Jasper Taylor is joined by Gerard Brand and Ron...
Special: European Super League - What does it mean? What's the reaction? What are the ramifications?
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In a special podcast, Jasper Taylor sums up a seismic 24 hours in football after Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, and ...
Preview: Everton vs Tottenham focus - is Spurs' PL position about right? | West Ham's top-four chances | Arsenal & Man Utd's Europa progress
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest Pitch to Post Preview show, Kate Burlaga is joined by Ben Grounds, Adam Bate and Kaveh Solhekol to preview the weekend’s football acti...
Premier League Review: Harry Kane's future - What? When? Where? Why? How? | Top-four race blown wide open | Man Utd's fruitful 2021
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jasper Taylor is joined by Dharmesh Sheth, Gerard Brand and Paul Gilmour to discuss an eventful weekend on and off the pitch in the Premier League | P...
Premier League Preview: Tottenham vs Man Utd and a decisive month for Spurs; Inconsistent Liverpool, and West Ham vs Leicester's key clash
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sky Sports features writer Nick Wright is also on the show, looking back at two contrasting performances from Liverpool and the reasons behind their i...
Premier League Review: Are Liverpool back? | Arteta's 50 games assessed | Blip for Tuchel? | Relegation fight focus | England winners/losers
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jasper Taylor is joined by Roger Clarke and Gerard Brand to discuss another eventful weekend in the Premier League. | PART 1: Are Liverpool back? | Tr...
Premier League Preview: Jamie Redknapp on Arsenal vs Liverpool; Plus how do Man City replace Aguero? And crunch time for Newcastle
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s Pitch to Post Preview Podcast Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp joins Peter Smith to look ahead to Saturday’s big clash between Arse...
Premier League Review: Will Kane beat Shearer's record? | Newcastle redefine rock bottom | What's progress for Man Utd? | West Ham-Arsenal
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest Pitch to Post Review show, Jasper Taylor is joined by SkySports.com's Gerard Brand and Ron Walker to discuss the weekend's action | PART...
Premier League Preview: Brighton vs Newcastle relegation six-pointer assessed. Plus: How will Spurs respond to their Europa League shocker?
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s Pitch to Post Preview Podcast Sky Sports News’ Elliot Cook and Keith Downie join Peter Smith to look ahead to a crucial clash in th...
Premier League Review: Spurs' negative NLD approach assessed | Is top four now fixed? | What next for Sheff Utd and Wilder?
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest Pitch to Post Review show, Jasper Taylor is joined by Sky Sports News reporter Roger Clarke and SkySports.com senior football journalist...
Premier League Preview: North London derby build up; Plus Diallo’s instant impact, and how do Everton become a top four side?
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Pitch to Post Preview Podcast we turn our attention to Arsenal vs Tottenham, as the north London rivals prepare to face off at the Em...
Counting The Cost: COVID’s impact on football’s finances
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The financial cost of the past 12 months on football has been huge - and the scale of the damage, and the way it could affect how clubs are run in the...
Behind Closed Doors: Football’s style shift without fans
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As part of a special Sky Sports series exploring the impact of coronavirus on football, we have examined the impact of the past year without supporter...
Premier League Review: Man City Quadruple a step too far? Bale's Spurs future, Liverpool crisis
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jasper Taylor is joined by Ben Ransom and Dharmesh Sheth to discuss the latest round of Premier League fixtures as Manchester United ended Manchester ...
Premier League Preview: Build-up to the Manchester derby, a look ahead to Aston Villa vs Wolves and analysis on Spurs recent upturn in form
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s Pitch to Post preview podcast Alice Piper is joined by Sky Sports News reporters Ben Ransom and James Cooper to look ahead to the Man...
Premier League Review: Who leads the race for Erling Haaland? Are Man Utd too-risk averse? Plus: Relegation battle assessed
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After another goalless draw with a big rival, is it time to question Manchester United's risk-averse ways? Or will this season be deemed a success for...
Premier League Preview: Jamie Redknapp's Liverpool verdict. Plus: Chelsea vs Man Utd build-up, and Tottenham’s tricky Burnley test
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Pitch to Post Preview Podcast, Jamie Redknapp joins Peter Smith to assess where Liverpool stand right now. The Sky Sports pundit expl...
Premier League Review: Do Man City really need Lionel Messi? | Does a trophy-less Jose get another year? | Everton joy, Newcastle fears
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jasper Taylor is joined by Ben Grounds and Nick Wright to discuss a first Merseyside derby win for Everton at Anfield since 1999 as Carlo Ancelotti's ...
Premier League Preview: Graeme Souness assesses Liverpool's form ahead of the Merseyside derby, and can anyone beat Man City right now?
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s Pitch to Post Preview Podcast Alice Piper is joined by Graeme Souness to look ahead to this weekend's Merseyside derby, as Liverpool ...
Premier League Review: Should Harry Kane leave Tottenham? | What does Arsenal's future attack look like? Man Utd's defence analysed
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest Pitch to Post Review show, Jasper Taylor is joined by Roger Clarke, Gerard Brand and Paul Gilmour to discuss the weekend action in the P...
Premier League Preview: Guardiola v Mourinho, Arsenal’s dip and development, and how far away are Man Utd?
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s Pitch to Post Preview Podcast Peter Smith is joined by Sky Sports News reporter Paul Gilmour and Sky Sports feature writer Nick Wrigh...
Premier League Review: Liverpool not blameless for bad luck | Man Utd's summer transfer priorities | What has Tuchel changed at Chelsea?
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Alisson may have had cold feet in the 4-1 defeat by Manchester City on Super Sunday, but are Liverpool's excuses running thin? And has their decision-...
Premier League Preview: Liverpool v Man City special: Jamie Carragher’s verdict, team news & line-ups, and the standout stats
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s Pitch to Post Preview Podcast Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher joins Peter Smith for an in-depth look at Sunday’s big clash betwee...
Review: Is Dias signing of the year? | Why are Man Utd so shy in big games? | Liverpool, Spurs' contrasting week | Finally, Newcastle praise
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There’s no such thing as January blues at Manchester City as Pep Guardiola's side win nine out of nine, helped by the wall that is Ruben Dias. Has h...
Preview: Arsenal v Man Utd build-up, plus: Man City’s title charge, Liverpool’s return to form, and problems for Tottenham
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s Pitch to Post Preview Podcast Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp joins Peter Smith to look ahead to Arsenal’s big Saturday night clas...
Review: Lampard sacked - what went wrong? | All 20 Premier League teams assessed in half-term report
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In a bumper Review show, the panel recover from spitting out their coffee on Monday morning to react to the news that Frank Lampard has lost his job a...
Review: Man City's 'win' at Anfield | Are people too hard on Leeds? | Wolves' dip assessed | Plus: Do Liverpool need a No 9?
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest Pitch to Post Review show Jasper Taylor is joined by Gerard Brand and Ben Ransom to discuss Manchester City's win at Anfield, ahem, sorr...
Preview: Liverpool v Man Utd: Graeme Souness’ big match verdict; plus: the likely XIs, injury news, and predictions
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In a special Pitch to Post Preview Podcast we look ahead to Sunday’s blockbuster between Liverpool and Man Utd at Anfield. Sky Sports pundit Graeme ...
Preview: Are Man Utd title contenders? Plus: The secret to Arsenal’s turnaround, and the impact of coronavirus at Aston Villa
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Pitch to Post Preview Podcast we look ahead to the midweek Premier League games. Peter Smith is joined by Sky Sports News reporter Ja...
Review: What's behind Liverpool's blip & Arsenal's recovery? | Will Lampard get time? | Winter winners & losers
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's a New Year, it’s a new lockdown, but it’s the same entertaining, unpredictable, bizarre season. Jasper Taylor is joined by Nick Wright and Ge...
Review: What if Man Utd actually clicked? Arteta's stats debunked, Leicester/Everton praise and overhyped Leeds?
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Manchester United are in contention having barely performed this season - how good could they be if they actually clicked? In the last Pitch to Post R...
£1bn spent since Fergie: Man Utd's transfers assessed - the hits, the flops, the managers, the hierarchy
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the 2020 summer transfer window, Manchester United surpassed £1bn spent on players since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013. The honours they have ...