The Sky Sports Football Podcast

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The Sky Sports Football Podcast offers sports news, updates, and information for European football fans. In the show, hosts analyze the latest Premier League results. They also interview professional athletes about their careers, lives, and training.

Kelly Cates and David Jones are the regular hosts of The Sky Sports Football Podcast. Kelly, a sports journalist, has worked for Sky Sports, ESPN, and Radio 5 Live. She has reported on events like the Olympics, UEFA Champions League, and the FIFA World Cup. Dave is a non-executive director of Sunderland A.F.C. and a sports commentator. He presents the Sky News shows Super Sunday and Monday Night Football. Their detailed reporting is a notable part of the podcast.

Audiences also listen to the podcast for its exciting interviews. Guests include professional players, managers, and more. Former footballers Jamie Carragher, Gary Neville, and Jamie Redknapp regularly join the show. They discuss match stats and the biggest talking points in the game.

All of the biggest teams in English football are topics on the podcast. This includes the latest wins and losses from Chelsea, Arsenal, Man City, and Man United. When the Wolves beat Chelsea on Christmas Day in 2023, hosts shared a full analysis. When footballers slack in the midfield, the hosts share their opinions on why. What's behind a seamless hat trick? What do the hosts consider the golden generation of football? Should Harry Kane have left Tottenham? The hosts discuss these ideas and more in each episode.

As well as up-to-date match analysis, the podcast shares interviews with industry experts. In "Secrets of Success" special episodes, sports legends talk about their careers. In one episode, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp discusses successful management of players. He also talks about the importance of respect between players and coaches. In another episode, Chelsea Women's head coach Emma Hayes discusses managing rebellious players. She also gives insight into creating a work-life balance. These episodes offer perspectives about people involved in the game off the pitch.

The Sky Sports Football Podcast releases new episodes several times a week. Episodes range from fifteen to 60 minutes long.

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PL Live | Calvert-Lewin stars as Liverpool lose Merseyside Derby | Rooney, Sturridge & Carragher reflect on Reds' slim title chances

PL Live | Calvert-Lewin stars as Liverpool lose Merseyside Derby | Rooney, Sturridge & Carragher reflect on Reds' slim title chances

Kelly Cates is joined by Wayne Rooney, Daniel Sturridge and Jamie Carragher as the panel discuss Everton's impressive 2-0 victory over title-chasing Liverpool as goals from Jarrad Branthwaite and Dominic Calvert-Lewin gave the Toffees a vital 2-0 Merseyside derby win.

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PL Live | Calvert-Lewin stars as Liverpool lose Merseyside Derby | Rooney, Sturridge & Carragher reflect on Reds' slim title chances

PL Live | Calvert-Lewin stars as Liverpool lose Merseyside Derby | Rooney, Sturridge & Carragher reflect on Reds' slim title chances

Kelly Cates is joined by Wayne Rooney, Daniel Sturridge and Jamie Carragher as the panel discuss Everton's impressive 2-0 victory over title-chasing Liverpool as goals from Jarrad Branthwaite and Dominic Calvert-Lewin gave the Toffees a vital 2-0 Merseyside derby win.

Super Sunday | Liverpool bounce back against Fulham | Forest question VAR Official after Everton defeat | Man U scrape into FA Cup Final

Super Sunday | Liverpool bounce back against Fulham | Forest question VAR Official after Everton defeat | Man U scrape into FA Cup Final

After an extraordinary day of football, Dave Jones is joined by Jamie Carragher, Gary Neville and Louis Saha to look back on Liverpool's 3-1 win at Fulham, as the Reds returned to winning ways. We hear from goal scorer and player of the match, Trent Alexander-Arnold, as well as manager Jurgen Klopp. Elsewhere, they discuss Everton's 2-0 victory over fellow strugglers Nottingham Forest. But, it's what happened after the match that's the biggest talking point, with Forest saying on social media that they're "considering their options" over what they called "extremely poor" refereeing decisions. Plus, Gary reacts to the day's FA Cup semi-final, where Manchester United scraped past Coventry City of the Championship on penalties.

SNF | Gunners return to the top of PL with win at Wolves | Redknapp: That’s Arsenal’s biggest win of the season

SNF | Gunners return to the top of PL with win at Wolves | Redknapp: That’s Arsenal’s biggest win of the season

Jamie Redknapp and Theo Walcott join Kelly Cates on Saturday Night Football, and they analyse Arsenal’s crucial 2-0 win against Wolves at Molineux which sees them return to the top of the Premier League. After a difficult week, the Gunners responded with a professional performance in their league campaign, which Redknapp feels is their biggest win due to the current circumstances.There is also reaction from scorers Leandro Trossard and Martin Odegaard, while Mikel Arteta and Gary O’Neil also give their opinions on the match.

MNF | Perfect Palmer demolishes Toffees | Chelsea hit 6 on an "ugly night" for Everton

MNF | Perfect Palmer demolishes Toffees | Chelsea hit 6 on an "ugly night" for Everton

Midfielder Dele is the special guest on Monday Night Football, joining Dave Jones and Jamie Carragher to look back on Chelsea's 6-0 thrashing of Everton. We hear from four-goal hero Cole Palmer, Chelsea defender Alfie Gilchrist - who scored the sixth - and Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino. Everton's James Tarkowski apologised to the fans after the match - we speak to him, plus we hear from manager Sean Dyche who called it an "ugly night" for his side.

Super Sunday | Liverpool & Arsenal BOTH beaten | Merse: Man City aren't losing the league from here

Super Sunday | Liverpool & Arsenal BOTH beaten | Merse: Man City aren't losing the league from here

Kelly Cates is joined by Jamie Redknapp, Paul Merson and Kolo Toure to review what could be a decisive day in the Premier League title race as both Liverpool and Arsenal are beaten at home by Crystal Palace and Aston Villa respectively.

SNF | Bruno Fernandes' double rescues point for Manchester Utd against Bournemouth | Redknapp: 'Casemiro looks like he's in Soccer Aid!'

SNF | Bruno Fernandes' double rescues point for Manchester Utd against Bournemouth | Redknapp: 'Casemiro looks like he's in Soccer Aid!'

Bruno Fernandes twice hauled Manchester United level at Bournemouth as Erik ten Hag's side grabbed a barely-deserved 2-2 draw that further decreases their Champions League hopes. Hear analysis from Jamie Redknapp and Izzy Christiansen plus reaction from Dominic Solanke, Andoni Iraola and Erik ten Hag.

Essential Questions: Can Jim Ratcliffe get Man Utd back to the top?

Essential Questions: Can Jim Ratcliffe get Man Utd back to the top?

Ron Walker, Peter Smith and Nicholas Wright discuss the current situation at Manchester United and consider whether Sir Jim Ratcliffe's investment in the club can help them return to the top of English football.

Super Sunday | Salah salvages draw for Liverpool at Old Trafford | Spurs beat Forest to go fourth

Super Sunday | Salah salvages draw for Liverpool at Old Trafford | Spurs beat Forest to go fourth

Kelly Cates is joined by Roy Keane and Jamie Redknapp to review the action from Old Trafford where Manchester United drew 2-2 against Liverpool, and from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium where Spurs were 3-1 winners against Nottingham Forest.

SNF | Arsenal impress at Brighton to move back top | Arteta picks out 'tremendous' Havertz performance

SNF | Arsenal impress at Brighton to move back top | Arteta picks out 'tremendous' Havertz performance

Arsenal moved back to the top of the Premier League with an impressive 3-0 win over Brighton at the Amex Stadium with goals from Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz and Leandro Trossard. Hear analysis from Karen Carney, Alan Smith and Theo Walcott plus reaction from Saka, Havertz, Roberto de Zerbi and Mikel Arteta.

Essential Questions: Is Man Utd vs Liverpool 'must-win' for both sides?

Essential Questions: Is Man Utd vs Liverpool 'must-win' for both sides?

Ron Walker, Peter Smith and Richard Morgan discuss the huge clash between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford this weekend, and consider whether both sides must win the game as the Premier League season edges towards its conclusion.

Essential Football | Where next for Liverpool after Xabi stays put?

Essential Football | Where next for Liverpool after Xabi stays put?

Sky Sports Senior Reporter Melissa Reddy joins Ron Walker to discuss Xabi Alonso's decision to stay in Germany at Bayer Leverkusen, where Liverpool might turn next in their pursuit of Jurgen Klopp's successor, and will we see Ruben Amorim or Roberto De Zerbi on Merseyside?

Super Sunday | Man City and Arsenal play out cagey draw | Advantage Liverpool in the title race?

Super Sunday | Man City and Arsenal play out cagey draw | Advantage Liverpool in the title race?

Dave Jones is joined by Roy Keane, Micah Richards, Theo Walcott and Gary Neville to look back on the Super Sunday action from Anfield and the Etihad Stadium.Liverpool's 2-1 win over Brighton sends them two points clear at the top of the Premier League after Manchester City against Arsenal ends goalless.Hear from William Saliba, Martin Odegaard, Bernardo Silva, Mikel Arteta and Pep Guardiola, plus Jurgen Klopp as the title race takes another twist.

SNF | Redknapp slams Man Utd: 'A performance that can get a manager sacked' | Stoppage time drama at Brentford!

SNF | Redknapp slams Man Utd: 'A performance that can get a manager sacked' | Stoppage time drama at Brentford!

Jamie Redknapp and Dion Dublin dissect Manchester United's 1-1 draw with Brentford in the Premier League as both pundits slam the effort levels of Erik ten Hag's side. Plus, hear from both managers after Kristoffer Ajer's 99th-minute equaliser salvaged a 1-1 draw for the Bees in a thrilling finale.

Essential Questions: Is this the decisive weekend in the PL title race?

Essential Questions: Is this the decisive weekend in the PL title race?

Sky Sports football journalists, Ron Walker, Peter Smith and Sam Blitz are back after the international break to preview the huge Super Sunday games between Manchester City and Arsenal and Liverpool's match against Brighton.Could this be a decisive weekend to decide who will end up lifting the trophy? Where will City vs Arsenal be won or lost? Is this De Zerbi's audition for the Liverpool job?

SNF | Fulham deal a blow to Spurs' top four hopes | Can Kane equal Lewandowski's Bundesliga record?

SNF | Fulham deal a blow to Spurs' top four hopes | Can Kane equal Lewandowski's Bundesliga record?

Jamie Redknapp and Izzy Christiansen join Kelly Cates to analyse Fulham's 3-0 win over Tottenham in the Premier League as Marco Silva's men put a dent into Spurs' Champions League aspirations.

Essential Questions: Arsenal, Liverpool or City? Who will win the Premier League?

Essential Questions: Arsenal, Liverpool or City? Who will win the Premier League?

Ron Walker, Peter Smith and Sam Blitz discuss the Premier League title race and make a case for each of the three contenders - Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City.

MNF Special | Ian Wright: 'Sunday morning footballer' turned Premier League legend

MNF Special | Ian Wright: 'Sunday morning footballer' turned Premier League legend

Arsenal legend, Ian Wright speaks to Dave Jones and Jamie Carragher about his footballing career, which took him on a journey from Sunday league football to Crystal Palace to Arsenal.Wrighty speaks about the pressure he felt when he joined the Gunners and his disappointment of not playing for England at a major tournament.

MNF | Palmer on point as Chelsea beat Newcastle | Carra: NUFC look “like a team ready for the end of the season”

MNF | Palmer on point as Chelsea beat Newcastle | Carra: NUFC look “like a team ready for the end of the season”

Jamie Carragher and Ian Wright join Dave Jones to look back at Chelsea’s 3-2 victory at home to Newcastle, with player of the match Cole Palmer inspiring the Blues with a goal and an assist. Hear from Palmer, as well as both managers – and you can watch the highlights for free at skysports.com.

Super Sunday | Nothing to separate Liverpool and Man City in high quality draw | Title race going to the wire?

Super Sunday | Nothing to separate Liverpool and Man City in high quality draw | Title race going to the wire?

Dave Jones is joined by Jamie Carragher, Roy Keane, Micah Richards and Daniel Sturridge to review the action from a compelling 1-1 draw between Premier League title rivals, Liverpool and Manchester City.

SNF | Havertz sends Arsenal top | Ramsdale mistake doesn't prove costly | Frank: 'Kai Havertz shouldn't have been on the pitch'

SNF | Havertz sends Arsenal top | Ramsdale mistake doesn't prove costly | Frank: 'Kai Havertz shouldn't have been on the pitch'

Listen to all the reaction from Arsenal's late win against Brentford in the Premier League as Kai Havertz headed home to put the Gunners top of the league. Jamie Redknapp and Karen Carney join Kelly Cates in the Saturday Night Football studio to analyse the game as Brentford manager Thomas Frank suggests that Havertz should have seen red for a second bookable offence.