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Join us five times a week for a look at the stories making the headlines from the world of sport. Subscribe for insight from the UK's top sports journalists as they tackle the biggest sports news lines of the day.

Join us five times a week for a look at the stories making the headlines from the world of sport. Subscribe for insight from the UK's top sports journalists as they tackle the biggest sports news lines of the day.

 

#381

FA stalling over next England manager | Ten Hag's team talk secretly recorded at Villa Park | Englan...

Teddy Draper is joined by The Times’ Martyn Ziegler and Daily Mail’s Ian Ladyman to discuss the stories that dominate the back pages including the FA's continued search for the next permanent England manager, news that Erik ten Hag's dressing room team talks were secretly recorded ahead of their clash with Aston Villa and England's historic win over Pakistan on day five of the first test in Multan. ... Read more

11 Oct 2024

20 MINS

20:15

11 Oct 2024


#380

What's next for Carsley? | England embarrassed at Wembley | Scoring runs for fun in Multan

David Garrido is joined by Jonathan Liew from The Guardian and Sam Dean from The Telegraph as they discuss what went wrong for England and how they were 'embarrassed' at Wembley, What the future holds for Lee Carsley and look at the impressive England cricket side who are scoring runs for fun. ... Read more

10 Oct 2024

19 MINS

19:00

10 Oct 2024


#379

Stones compares Carsley to Guardiola | Root becomes England's leading Test run-scorer | Klopp takes ...

Teddy Draper is joined by ESPN Senior Writer Mark Ogden and The Sun’s Jack Rosser as they discuss John Stones comparing interim England manager Lee Carsley to Man City boss Pep Guardiola, the news that Jude Bellingham could play as striker with Harry Kane missing out against Greece, and celebrating Joe Root’s incredible feat as he hit a brilliant unbeaten century to become England's leading Test run-scorer. ... Read more

09 Oct 2024

20 MINS

20:05

09 Oct 2024


#378

Man City accuses Premier league of ‘misleading’ other clubs | Ten Hag's position at Man Utd analysed...

On Back Pages tonight football journalist and broadcaster Henry Winter and the Independent's Miguel Delaney discuss Manchester City’s incendiary email to all 19 other clubs that the Premier League is ‘misleading’ them.   Erik Ten Hag's future was analysed after a seven-hour Manchester United summit meeting and Jack Grealish’s claim that Gareth Southgate should have taken him to Euro 2024. ... Read more

09 Oct 2024

22 MINS

22:00

09 Oct 2024


#377

City claim 'win' over PL battle | Man Utd meeting: What to expect | Kane ‘all cleared’ for Nations L...

David Garrido is joined by the Daily Mail's Riath Al-Samarrai and the Mirror's John Cross to discuss the latest sporting headlines from the back pages which include why Man City are claiming success in their legal challenge with the Premier League over commercial rules. The panel also looks at how Man Utd are to be 'measured' over Erik ten Hag ahead of Tuesday's executive meeting. Also, they review Lee Carsley's England's Nations League squad with the news that Harry Kane has been passed fit for England after an injury scare during a Bayern Munich clash. ... Read more

07 Oct 2024

19 MINS

19:18

07 Oct 2024


#376

Ratcliffe fails to back ten Hag! | 'Sack Erik, it's not my call!'

David Garrido is joined by ESPN’s Mark Ogden and The Daily Mail's Ian Ladyman as they analyse the Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe's decision not to back Erik Ten Hag. Also, they look at Pep Guardiola's 'pop at league' over refusals to delay the season. ... Read more

04 Oct 2024

19 MINS

19:55

04 Oct 2024


#375

Man United seal shaky draw against Porto | Carsley makes his selection for Nations League | Reflecti...

David Garrido is joined by The Times’ Charlotte Duncker and The Mirror’s John Cross as they analyse Manchester United’s nerve-wracking performance against Porto in the Europa League and dissect Erik Ten Hag’s rocky experience in Europe. Also, they review Lee Carsley’s squad selection for England’s upcoming Nations League fixtures against Greece and Finland. Plus, they discuss the sad passing of Kick It Out founder Lord Herman Ouseley and the impact he has had on football. ... Read more

03 Oct 2024

19 MINS

19:56

03 Oct 2024


#374

Villa stun Bayern Munich in historic night at Villa Park | Martinez, the best goalkeeper in the Worl...

Riath Al-Samarrai from the Daily Mail and The Times’ Martin Hardy give their views on the leading stories from the back pages.  They discuss Aston Villa’s historic victory over Bayern Munich in the Champions League, Liverpool’s comfortable win against Bologna and will victory over Porto take the pressure off Erik Ten Hag at Manchester United? ... Read more

02 Oct 2024

21 MINS

21:28

02 Oct 2024


#373

Foden guides Man City to dominant win | 'Arsenal look like they belong in elite league' | Celtic's c...

The Sun Football editor Charlie Wyett and Football writer Henry Winter give their views on the leading stories from the back pages.They discuss Arsenal's comfortable 2-0 victory over PSG, Manchester City's 0-4 dominant win over Slovan Bratislava, and Celtic's 7-1 defeat to Dortmund in the Champions League. They also share their thoughts on the new format of the Champions League. Later in the podcast, the pair look at the latest news about the potential sacking of Erik ten Hag.  ... Read more

01 Oct 2024

20 MINS

20:58

01 Oct 2024


#372

Under pressure ten Hag safe for now | Utd to target Inzaghi, Potter and Southgate as successor? | St...

The Independent’s Miguel Delaney and Sam Dean of The Telegraph give their views on the leading stories from the back pages, which are dominated by Erik ten Hag’s future as Manchester United manager after their humbling 3-0 defeat to Tottenham on Sunday. Reports suggest the Dutchman has the backing of the hierarchy at the club for now. However, there are doubts that the vote of confidence will continue unless there is an immediate improvement in performances and results.The uncertainty at Old Trafford has suggested that Man Utd are already lining up possible replacements, which include Inter Milan’s Simone Inzaghi, Gareth Southgate, and Graham Potter who appeared on Monday Night Football, with some suggesting his performance may have been an audition for the role.The duo also discuss the rumours that John Stones is the prime candidate to fill the void of Rodri’s absence after the Spanish midfielder was ruled out for the remainder of the season. ... Read more

30 Sep 2024

20 MINS

20:54

30 Sep 2024


#371

Pep lashes out at Arteta | Carragher criticises Spurs | Potter speaks out about Chelsea exit

ESPN's Mark Ogden and The Sun's Charlie Wyett discuss the growing rivalry between Manchester City and Arsenal following their 2-2 draw last weekend. They also talk about Jamie Carragher's observation that Tottenham are too easy to play against and reflect on Graham Potter speaking out on his short-lived reign at Chelsea. ... Read more

27 Sep 2024

21 MINS

21:48

27 Sep 2024


#370

Lopetegui fights to keep West Ham job | 10-man Spurs beat Qarabag | Mead's magic at Arsenal

David Garrido is joined by the Guardian's Jonathan Liew and talkSPORT presenter Shebahn Aherne to discuss the latest sporting headlines from the back pages which include why West Ham fans are not happy with Julen Lopetegui's team selection and tactics after just five Premier League games.The panel also look at how a 10-man Spurs beat Qarabag on a strange night at the Europa League and how Beth Mead helped Arsenal join Man City and Chelsea in the Champions League group stages. ... Read more

26 Sep 2024

19 MINS

19:20

26 Sep 2024


#369

Young Guns shine for Arsenal in Carabao Cup | West Ham woes continue with Liverpool thrashing | Man ...

Teddy Draper is joined by The Independent’s Miguel Delaney and The Athletic’s David Ornstein to discuss the stories that dominate the back pages, including all the takeaways from a busy night in the Carabao Cup and Europa League. ... Read more

25 Sep 2024

20 MINS

20:49

25 Sep 2024


#368

Arteta fires back at "dark arts" critics! | How will City deal with Rodri absence? | Ten Hag's fierc...

Teddy Draper is joined by Charlotte Duncker from The Times and Jason Burt from The Telegraph to discuss Mikel Arteta firing back at critics that Arsenal used "dark arts" in their 2-2 draw with Manchester City. Plus, how will Pep Guardiola's side manage without the influential Rodri? ... Read more

24 Sep 2024

20 MINS

20:11

24 Sep 2024


#367

Rodri ruled out for rest of the season? | ‘Man City v Arsenal is the rivalry the PL will relish’ | F...

Football writer Henry Winter and John Cross of The Mirror discuss the latest sporting headlines from the back pages which include reports that Manchester City’s Rodri could be ruled out for the majority of the season after going off injured during City’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal on Sunday.The duo also reflect on that infamous match between the two title challengers, with Cross saying that it is the rivalry that the Premier League will relish for years to come. News broke on Monday that the Friedkin Group are close to completing a takeover of Everton after agreeing to buy out Blue Heaven Holdings’ 94% majority stake in the club and Winter believes it could be a special moment in the club’s history. ... Read more

23 Sep 2024

19 MINS

19:48

23 Sep 2024


#366

Was Ten Hag’s Rashford warning warranted? | Player welfare discussed | AJ’s last shot at glory?

ESPN’s Mark Ogden and Talk Sport’s Shebahn Aherne join Teddy Draper on Back Pages Tonight to discuss Erik ten Hag’s press conference where he discussed Marcus Rashford's turn of form this season.The panel also discussed football players' welfare after Rodri spoke about fixture congestion. And the Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois fight continues to be a hot topic in the studio as the fight draws closer. ... Read more

20 Sep 2024

19 MINS

19:54

20 Sep 2024


#365

Raya’s penalty heroics earn Arsenal CL draw | Cooper’s VAR anger | Joshua to make statement at Wembl...

David Ornstein from The Athletic and The Sun’s Jack Rosser discuss Arsenal’s draw away at Atalanta in their Champions League opener and Steve Cooper’s anger with VAR after it allowed Jean-Philippe Mateta's opening goal in Leicester City’s draw at Crystal Palace. The panel also look ahead to Anthony Joshua’s fight at Wembley Stadium against Daniel Dubois and consider Lewis Hamilton’s criticism of FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem over his 'racial' rap music-swearing comparison. ... Read more

19 Sep 2024

20 MINS

20:30

19 Sep 2024


#364

Man City held by Inter Milan | Celtic put five past Slovan Bratislava | Arteta confirms Odegaard out...

Charlotte Duncker from The Times and The Mirror’s John Cross discuss a frustrating night for Manchester City in the Champions League. They also look at Celtic‘s impressive 5-1 win over Slovan Bratislava and the news that Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard will be out for "a while" with an ankle injury.  ... Read more

18 Sep 2024

20 MINS

20:23

18 Sep 2024


#363

Liverpool win in Milan | Villa victorious on Champions League debut | Rodri: Players could strike

The Daily Mail's Craig Hope and The Times' Martin Hardy discuss Liverpool's 3-1 Champions League win at AC Milan. They also praise Aston Villa's 3-0 win at Young Boys on their debut in the competition and talk about Manchester City's Rodri suggesting players are close to going on strike due to the increase in the number of games. ... Read more

17 Sep 2024

20 MINS

20:52

17 Sep 2024


#362

How will new look Champions League fare? | Man City's 115 charges hearing begins | Ten Hag urges Ant...

The Independent's Miguel Delaney and The Daily Mail's Ian Ladyman discuss the new format of this season's Champion League after, comments from Liverpool's goalkeeper Allison referring to the increase number of games. They also, take a look at Man City's hearing into their alleged breaches of the Premier League's financial fair play rules which began on Monday, before discussing Erik Ten Hag urging his winger Antony prove his value, with the Brazilian only making one apperance as a substitute this season. ... Read more

16 Sep 2024

20 MINS

20:28

16 Sep 2024


#361

Hearing into Man City's alleged breaches to begin on Monday | North London derby preview | 'Red flag...

ESPN's Mark Ogden and The Times' Martyn Ziegler discuss the hearing into Manchester City's alleged breaches of the Premier League's financial rules, which will begin on Monday. They also preview the North London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham before discussing Manchester United's financial difficulties. ... Read more

13 Sep 2024

20 MINS

20:19

13 Sep 2024