Essential Football

...through the hard times and the good! In episode 4, Fatboy Slim reflects on Brighton and Hove Albion's previous stadium struggles. We also speak to fan Robert about his memories of being a ballboy at the Goldstone, an employee at the Withdean, and a season ticket holder at the Amex.Later in the pod, Ben and Caroline discuss West Ham's departure from Upton Park, and we call in at The Dell, The Den and Kenilworth Road.Don't forget, as well as listening to this show, you can watch 'Lost Grounds' on your Sky TV or on the Sky Sports Football YouTube channel.

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.

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: [email protected]

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.

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

Anton Toloui is joined by Charlotte Marsh and Rachel Corsie to discuss how the London City Lionesses will fare in the upcoming WSL season.They reflect on a big summer of signings, including Alexia Putellas, and debate if London City could challenge for the WSL title.-•For all the latest football news, head to www.skysports.com/football•For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]