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Adam Smith and co-host Paul Davis bring you a new episode from Beyond The Game, a series which explores mental health in football.
In this episode, former England international Keith Curle discusses his battle with alcoholism and the day he realised he could hide his addiction no longer.
The panel talk openly and honestly about mental health, addiction and suicide. If you've been affected by any of the themes covered in this podcast, advice and organisations that can help can be found at sky.com/viewersupport.
Tom White is joined by Tim Sherwood on today's episode of Sky Sports FC.
They discuss the decision to award Celtic a late penalty in their 3-2 win at Motherwell. Was it the right call?
Plus, after Man City brushed Crystal Palace aside 3-0 where does that leave the Premier League title race?
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Zian Flemming has, perhaps, had to overcome more than most to reach the Premier League. From dealing with injuries as a young player at Ajax, to facing setbacks and having to prove himself as a professional, Zian chats with Adam Smith about the mental strength he's found to help him reach the top flight. He also opens up on Burnley's relegation and Scott Parker's departure as manager.
As well as listening to 'Beyond the Game', you can watch the interviews on our Sky Sports Premier League YouTube channel. If you're affected by anything we discuss, advice and organisations that can help can be found at sky.com/viewersupport.
From Southampton and the alleged 'spygate' incident at Middlesbrough to controversial VAR decisions, there's lots for Will Perry and Charlie Austin to unpack on today's podcast.
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Brentford defender, Kristoffer Ajer, joins Adam Smith on today's 'Beyond the Game', the podcast that discusses mental health in football.
Often referred to as the most intelligent player in the Premier League, Kris discusses his footballing life and how he copes with the demands of playing in the top flight.
We also chat about the benches at Brentford's training ground, a place where players and coaching staff can sit down for a chat with the club psychologist.
Kris speaks openly about mental health. If you're affected by anything we discuss, advice and organisations that can help can be found at sky.com/viewersupport.
Another big VAR call for Jamie O'Hara and Matt Kabir Floyd to get into on today's FC pod! Should Tottenham have had a late penalty against Leeds? Spurs fan Gary joins the show to discuss that and the fight to stay in the Premier League.
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To coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week, Adam Smith is back with another 'Beyond the Game'.
Every day this week, we'll bring you a different podcast looking at mental health in football.
Today, we hear from Leeds and USA player, Brenden Aaronson, who talks us through his footballing story - from moving countries in COVID, to being booed by his own fans, to now and his World Cup ambitions.
As well as listening to 'Beyond the Game', you can find the interviews on our Sky Sports Premier League YouTube channel.
Brenden speaks very passionately about mental health and if you're affected by anything we discuss, advice and organisations that can help can be found at sky.com/viewersupport.
David Bentley joins Sky Sports FC to look back on what could be Arsenal's pivotal win over West Ham and dissect the Hammers' disallowed late equaliser. Did officials get it right? How are Arsenal fans feeling today? We speak to supporters and we hear from you.
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To coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week, Adam Smith is back with another series of 'Beyond the Game'.
Every day this week, we'll bring you a different podcast looking at mental health in football.
Today, we hear from Manchester United's Benjamin Sesko who walks us through his pre-match routine, discusses his use of meditation and explains how he handles the pressures of the Premier League.
As well as listening to 'Beyond the Game', you can find the interviews on our Sky Sports Premier League YouTube channel.
For advice and organisations that can help with mental health, head to sky.com/viewersupport.
Aston Villa fan Sam joins Will Perry and Jay Bothroyd on your Friday FC podcast to discuss Villa reaching the Europa League final. Does manager Unai Emery get the recognition he deserves? Plus, what next for Anthony Gordon, after Bayern Munich opened talks with Newcastle over a move for the winger?
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