Episodes

  • The EFL Interviews | Sunderland's Le Bris on flying starts, PNE's Greenwood on taking his chances & Sheff Wed's Smith on scoring screamers

    The EFL Interviews | Sunderland's Le Bris on flying starts, PNE's Greenwood on taking his chances & Sheff Wed's Smith on scoring screamers
    Nov 25 2024
    Simeon Gholam is back with another episode of The EFL Interviews on the Essential EFL podcast.

    This week he chats with Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris about their excellent start to the season in the Championship.

    Then it's Preston forward Sam Greenwood who describes his playing career so far which has included spells at Arsenal as a youngster and starting for Leeds in the Premier League.

    And finally we hear from Sheffield Wednesday striker Michael Smith who talks us through his stunning goal against Portsmouth - but does he think it's the best he's ever scored?
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    29 mins
  • Sky Sports Championship Predictions: Gameweek 16

    Sky Sports Championship Predictions: Gameweek 16
    Nov 21 2024
    Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek 16 of the Sky Bet Championship season.

    Running order…
    Plymouth vs Watford
    Coventry vs Sheff Utd
    Bristol City vs Burnley
    Sheff Wed vs Cardiff
    Swansea vs Leeds
    Rest of the Saturday 3pms
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    26 mins
  • League One & Two review: Wycombe flying at the top, super Louie Barry & Crewe creeping up

    League One & Two review: Wycombe flying at the top, super Louie Barry & Crewe creeping up
    Nov 18 2024
    Simeon Gholam is joined by Curtis Davies and David Stowell on the League One & Two review on the Sky SportsEssential EFL podcast.

    The panel take a look at Stockport's win over Wrexham, including a stunning goal from Louie Barry, and why the result was so good for the top two of Wycombe and Birmingham - despite neither palying at the weekend.

    They also look at Barnsley failing to add pressure after a draw on Saturday, and Shrewsbury's appointment of Gareth Ainsworth.

    In League Two the panel assess Ian Holloway's return to the EFL and his start at Swindon, the surge of MK Dons under Scott Lindsay, Crewe moving up to second. Also, Port Vale sneaking away at the top and AFC Wimbledon's win at Barrow.
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    36 mins
  • The EFL Interviews | Grigg on being back in the EFL, Francis on being a City Academy product and Evans on job offers via Linkedin

    The EFL Interviews | Grigg on being back in the EFL, Francis on being a City Academy product and Evans on job offers via Linkedin
    Nov 14 2024
    Simeon Gholam is back with another episode of The EFL Interviews on the Essential EFL podcast. This week he speaks to three players from Leagues One and Two.

    First up is Chesterfield's Will Grigg who chats about their return to the Football League and their high expectations now they're back in League Two.

    Then it's Exeter's Ed Francis. A product of the Manchester City academy, Ed tells Simeon about his journey to Exeter via a spell at non-league Gateshead.

    And finally we hear from Newport County defender Cameron Evans, who has had an 'interesting' footballing journey so far to say the least which have included spells in the League of Ireland and even contact with clubs via Linkedin.
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    32 mins
  • Championship Catch-Up: Sunderland still top, Robins gone and the battle at the bottom

    Championship Catch-Up: Sunderland still top, Robins gone and the battle at the bottom
    Nov 11 2024
    Simeon Gholam is joined by Jobi McAnuff and Gary Weaver for the latest Championship Catch-up on the Sky Sports Essential EFL podcast.

    The panel look back at the Steel City derby as Sheffield United affirmed their promotion credentials by beating rivals Sheffield Wednesday. They also dissect the sacking of Mark Robins by Coventry and the struggles of Rob Edwards and Luton.

    Attention then turns to the impressive form of Middlesbrough, QPR's worrying period and the upturn at Millwall under Neil Harris, before analysing Watford's rise into the top six under Tom Cleverley, Burnley's performances under Scott Parker and a vital win for Portsmouth.
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    45 mins
  • Championship games! Wonderkids test, Mt Rushmore & the Steel City ultimate quiz

    Championship games! Wonderkids test, Mt Rushmore & the Steel City ultimate quiz
    Nov 7 2024
    Simeon Gholam puts David Prutton to the trest as he tests him on his EFL wonderkids, before the pair then pick their Championship icons for a second-tier Mount Rushmore, and finally there is a Steel City quiz.
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    9 mins
  • The EFL Interviews: Sainz on staying in the moment, Morris talks MLS vs Championship & Mumba on Plymouth improvement

    The EFL Interviews: Sainz on staying in the moment, Morris talks MLS vs Championship & Mumba on Plymouth improvement
    Nov 4 2024
    Simeon Gholam is back with another episode of The EFL Interviews on the Essential EFL podcast from Sky Sports.

    In this episode Simeon sits down to chat with three Championship players - Norwich's Borja Sainz, Middlesbrough's Aiden Morris and Plymouth's Bali Mumba.
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    24 mins
  • Sky Sports Championship Predictions: Gameweek 13

    Sky Sports Championship Predictions: Gameweek 13
    Oct 31 2024
    Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek 13 of the Sky Bet Championship season.
    Running order…
    Preamble
    Luton vs West Brom
    Stoke vs Derby
    Blackburn vs Sheff Utd
    Oxford vs Swansea
    Millwall vs Burnley
    Rest of the Saturday 3pms
    Outro
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    18 mins