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Lost Grounds: Time To Say Goodbye!

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 • Duration 30:58

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.

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Lost Grounds: There's No Place Like Home!

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 • Duration 43:52

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

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Introducing 'Lost Grounds', from Sky Sports

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 • Duration 01:10

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

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Next step to success or same problems? England assessed after World Cup with Spain next

Thursday, September 24, 2026 • Duration 30:57

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.

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•For all the latest football news, head to www.skysports.com/football

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A new era for Scotland begins under Pocognoli!

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 • Duration 11:35

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

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WSL season preview: Title contenders, battle to stay up and biggest transfers!

Thursday, September 3, 2026 • Duration 45:50

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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London City Lionesses special: Putellas, Kang and a WSL title challenge?

Monday, August 31, 2026 • Duration 35:08

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.

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•For all the latest football news, head to www.skysports.com/football

•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

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Spain beat Argentina to win the World Cup!

Monday, July 20, 2026 • Duration 24:52

For the final time, Hayley McQueen and Dharmesh Sheth round up everything you need to know this Monday, after Spain beat ten-man Argentina 1-0 in extra time to lift the World Cup.

We hear from our correspondents, Kaveh Solhekol and Gary Cotterill, who were in New York. Plus, what next for England after their third place finish? Rob Dorsett looks ahead and we hear from Harry Kane on his World Cup future.

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England bring home bronze in 10 goal thriller against France!

Sunday, July 19, 2026 • Duration 13:27

Hayley McQueen has Sunday's 'Cheat Sheet At The World Cup,' the morning after one of the most remarkable England games in recent memory!

The Three Lions beat France 6-4 in Miami to end their 2026 tournament with a third place finish and a bronze medal. Rob Dorsett and James Savundra try and make sense of it all for us! Plus, Kaveh Solhekol looks ahead to tonight's World Cup Final between Argentina and Spain in New York and we hear from a former winner.

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Tuchel takes the blame, but says no regrets in Argentina defeat as England prepare to face France. Even President Trump has his say on Tuchel's tactics!

Saturday, July 18, 2026 • Duration 21:04

Matt Kabir Floyd has today's 'Cheat Sheet At the World Cup', as England prepare for their bronze medal match against France. Thomas Tuchel has faced the media overnight and insisted that he has 'no regrets' about his tactics during the Three Lions' defeat to Argentina, but even President Trump has had his say on that semi-final loss! Rob Dorsett brings us the latest from the England camp and we hear from Rio Ferdinand too. Plus, we are with Argentina and Spain as they get ready for the final on Sunday and we discuss how this World Cup will be remembered.

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