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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.

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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.

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English


Episodes
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James Anderson set to end Test career this summer | Dwight Yorke slams Erik ten Hag's Man Utd | Are teams using dry grass to stop Man City?

5/10/2024
On this episode of Back Pages Dave Fulton is joined by ESPN's Mark Ogden and the Daily Mail's Heather Dewar, to discuss the news that James Anderson is set to end his Test career this summer. They also break down Dwight Yorke's claims that the former Manchester United striker wouldn't want to play for Erik ten Hag's current squad and also discuss if some Premier League clubs are making pitches 'long and dry' to help them beat Manchester City.

Duration:00:20:20

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Villa’s trophy hopes fade away | Dyche warns top talent will be sold | FIFA face legal threat from players

5/9/2024
Teddy Draper is joined by the Guardian’s Jonathan Liew and the Telegraph’s Sam Dean to discuss Aston Villa’s trophy hopes ending in defeat to Olympiakos in Greece. The panel also discuss Sean Dyche’s warning that he could be forced to sell his best players this summer as the 777 Partners takeover deal remains in jeopardy. Plus, there is reaction to FIFA facing potential legal action from players over the congested calendar if they continue with plans to host a 32-team Club World Cup at the end of next season.

Duration:00:20:35

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Madrid late show KOs Bayern to reach CL final | Everton takeover in doubt | Would Chelsea meet UEFA financial rules?

5/8/2024
Teddy Draper is joined by football writer and broadcaster Henry Winter and The Times' Martin Hardy to look back on Real Madrid’s victory over Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-final. The panel discuss why Harry Kane was substituted by Thomas Tuchel and praise Jude Bellingham as he heads to Wembley for the final against his old team Borussia Dortmund. Plus, there is reaction to news that the proposed takeover of Everton by 777 Partners is in jeopardy and that Chelsea could struggle to meet UEFA’s financial rules if they were to qualify for Europe. Finally, Liam Rosenior’s departure from Hull City is analysed.

Duration:00:21:10

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Dortmund beat PSG to reach Champions League final | Will Kane lead Bayern past Real? | Ten Hag's Man Utd future in doubt

5/7/2024
The Athletic's David Ornstein and The Mirror's John Cross join Teddy Draper to discuss Borussia Dortmund's 2-0 aggregate win over PSG, which saw them advance to the Champions League final. They also preview Bayern Munich's second leg with Real Madrid and talk about whether Erik ten Hag will survive much longer as Manchester United manager.

Duration:00:19:28

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Is Ten Hag's position untenable? | West Ham's new direction | Nunez Liverpool exit talk

5/6/2024
David Fulton is joined by The Independent's Miguel Delaney and Martyn Zeigler from The Times to discuss the biggest stories on the morning's back pages, including whether Erik ten Hag's time is up after Manchester United's thrashing by Crystal Palace. Plus reaction to West Ham's announcement that David Moyes is leaving the club - and why Darwin Nunez has fuelled rumours that he's set to leave Liverpool this summer.

Duration:00:20:39

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Liverpool closing in on Slot signing | Tuchel on Man Utd's radar | Foden named footballer of the year

5/3/2024
ESPN's Mark Ogden and The Sun's Jack Rosser join Teddy Draper to discuss what impact Arne Slot could have if he's appointed as Liverpool's new manager. They also debate whether Thomas Tuchel would be a good replacement if Erik ten Hag was to be sacked at Manchester United and talk about Manchester City's Phil Foden being named footballer of the year by the Football Writers' Association.

Duration:00:20:29

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Ten Hag hits back at Man Utd squad overhaul talk | Aston Villa stunned by Olympiakos | Chelsea sink lacklustre Spurs

5/2/2024
Sky Sports' David Garrido is joined by the Guardian's sportswriter Jonathan Liew and The Mirror's Chief Football writer John Cross to discuss the stories dominating the back pages, including Aston Villa's shock defeat to Olympiakos in the Europa Conference League semi-final first leg. As well as Chelsea's win over a lacklustre Tottenham team and Erik ten Hag's response to a complete summer overhaul of the Manchester United squad.

Duration:00:19:48

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Sancho shines and gives Man Utd future headache | Will Poch ever be loved at Chelsea like he was at Spurs?

5/1/2024
Sky Sports' Teddy Draper is joined by Riath Al-Samarrai from the Daily Mail and Sam Dean from the Daily Telegraph as they discuss a host of topics in the sporting world, including Jadon Sancho's impressive performance against PSG in the Champions League and whether Manchester United will consider him in their plans next season or cut ties with the winger.

Duration:00:20:30

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Bellingham and Kane star in Champions League | Refs could speak to crowd | Everton in takeover doubt

4/30/2024
The Times' Henry Winter and ESPN's David Ornstein join Teddy Draper to talk through the morning's back pages, including stories of England duo Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane star in Champions League semi-final first leg between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. The Premier League could allow referees to explain their decisions to the stadium crowds following VAR intervention. Everton's takeover by 777 is in doubt after insolvency advisers are called. An American broadcaster call for some Premier League matches to be played stateside.

Duration:00:20:36

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Does ten Hag's Man Utd squad needs a clear out? | Mohamed Salah expected to stay at Liverpool | Premier League clubs vote for spending cap

4/29/2024
On this edition of Back Pages, The Times' Martin Hardy and The Independent's Miguel Delaney discuss if Erik ten Hag's Manchester United squad needs a clear out. They also react to the news that Mohamed Salah is expected to stay at Liverpool amid transfer speculation over Saudi Pro League interest. The pair also break down the spending cap vote from Premier League clubs.

Duration:00:19:40

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'Slot is a gamble for Liverpool' | Wenger gives Arteta NLD advice | Rashford under fire again

4/26/2024
Teddy Draper is joined by ESPN's Mark Ogden and the Mirror's John Cross to discuss the biggest stores on the morning's back pages, including Jamie Carragher's column in The Times about Arne Slot's pending appointment as Liverpool manager. Legendary Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger advises Mikel Arteta ahead of the North London Derby on Super Sunday. Manchester United's Marcus Rashford comes under fire again.

Duration:00:20:36

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Man City thrash Brighton | Could Slot replace Klopp? | Newey leaves Red Bull

4/25/2024
The Times' Charlotte Duncker and The Guardian's Jonathan Liew talk about Manchester City's thumping 4-0 Premier League win at Brighton. They also debate whether Arne Slot is the right man to replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool before discuss Adrian Newey's departure from Red Bull.

Duration:00:19:20

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Liverpool's title charge halted by Everton | Is Mauricio Pochettino's job at Chelsea in the balance? | Bruno Fernandes rescues Man Utd!

4/24/2024
Teddy Draper is joined by the The Sun's Charlie Wyett and the Daily Mail's Riath Al-Samarrai to discuss Everton's 2-0 win against local rivals Liverpool, as The Toffees put a dent in Jurgen Klopp's title ambitions. They also break down if Mauricio Pochettino's job at Chelsea is in the balance, after his side were thumbped 5-0 by Arsenal and talk through Bruno Fernandes' superb brace that rescued Manchester United against Sheffield United.

Duration:00:20:25

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Five-star Arsenal thrash Chelsea | Slot the right man for Liverpool? | Klopp's final Merseyside derby

4/23/2024
Teddy Draper is joined by the Athletics' David Ornstein and the Times' Martyn Ziegler to reflect on the biggest stories from Wednesday's back pages. The pair discuss Arsenal's 5-0 thrashing of Chelsea that sent them three points clear in the Premier League title race, Ornstein runs through the latest on Arne Slot potentially replacing Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool, while Klopp's chances of success in his final Merseyside derby showdown are analysed.

Duration:00:20:28

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Forest fury with officials | Will Ten Hag be sacked? | Could Amorim replace Moyes at West Ham?

4/22/2024
The Independent's Miguel Delaney and The Sun's Dave Kidd debate whether Nottingham Forest were within their rights to demand the audio between officials from Sunday's loss at Everton be released publicly. They also discuss whether Erik ten Hag will remain as Manchester United boss after they almost let a three-goal lead slip in their FA Cup semi-final against Coventry City and if Ruben Amorim could replace David Moyes as West Ham United manager.

Duration:00:20:25

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FA ‘spineless’ for axing replays | Pep: Palmer wanted to leave for two years | Arsenal at risk of copying Pochettino’s Spurs

4/19/2024
Teddy Draper is joined by ESPN’s Mark Ogfen and Jack Rosser from The Sun to discuss the Football Association's decision to scrap FA Cup replays from next season. They debate whether Pep Guardiola regrets letting Cole Palmer go to Chelsea ahead of their FA Cup semi-final clash. They also discuss whether Arsenal are at risk of copying Mauricio Pochettino’s Spurs side and continuing to miss out on the big trophies at the end of the season.

Duration:00:19:48

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FA Cup replays to be scrapped | Klopp's last European game for Liverpool ends in defeat | Martinez's shootout heroics sends Villa through

4/18/2024
David Garrido is joined by the Telegraph’s Sam Wallace and Jonathan Liew of the Guardian to reflect on the leading sporting stories on Friday’s back pages. The decision to scrap FA Cup replays from next season has brought strong condemnation from the EFL, with the decision being branded as ‘an absolute disgrace’. Jurgen Klopp managed his last game for Liverpool in Europe after their 3-1 defeat to Atalanta in the Europa League but are the wheels falling off their season? Emi Martinez was Aston Villa’s hero as he saved two penalties in their shootout win against Lille and saw them progress to the Europa Conference League semi-finals.

Duration:00:19:50

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Arsenal and Man City exit Champions League | Can Dier make the England Euro Squad?

4/17/2024
Teddy Draper is joined by David Ornstein from The Athletic and Riath Al-Samarrai from The Daily Mail to discuss Wednesday's Champions League matches as Arsenal lose in Munich and Real Madrid defeat Manchester City on penalties.

Duration:00:19:55

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Bellingham demands more anti-racism measures | Kane 'fired up' ahead of Arsenal clash | McIlroy hits back at LIV rumours

4/16/2024
The Sun's Charlie Wyett and Martin Hardy from The Times discuss Jude Bellingham's demands for more anti-racism measures and why the England midfielder turned down a move to Manchester City for Real Madrid. Plus, Harry Kane prepares to face an old foe in the Champions League and Rory McIlroy hits back at LIV rumours.

Duration:00:20:23

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Palmer shines as Chelsea thrash Everton | Toffees’ 777 Partners takeover thrown into doubt | Tributes pour in for Derek Underwood

4/15/2024
The Independent's Chief Football Writer Miguel Delaney and the Telegraph's Chief Football Correspondent Jason Burt join Nick Powell to discuss the biggest stories from the back pages. Chelsea thrash a sorry Everton, courtesy of four goals from the Blues' talisman Cole Palmer. 777 Partners' takeover of Everton is thrown into fresh doubt as the proposed new owners seek more time amid a race for extra funding. Plus, tributes pour in for former England spinner 'Deadly' Derek Underwood, who passed away at the age 78.

Duration:00:20:16