The Telegraph's Jason Burt and the Independent's Miguel Delaney are today's guests on Back Pages Tonight. The duo discuss Sir Jim Ratcliffe's interview with Gary Neville, where he discusses how some Manchester United players are overpaid, Erik ten Hag's sacking, recent scrutiny from fans and Ruben Amorim's future at the club. They also discuss Newcastle's win over West Ham bringing the Magpies level on points with Man City in the hunt for Champions League and Arne Slot warns Liverpool need to be...
Mar 10, 2025•21 min
The Times' Martyn Ziegler and ESPN's Mark Ogden discuss Ruben Amorim's comment that he won't be afforded the same amount of patience at Manchester United that Mikel Arteta got at Arsenal. They also debate whether Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo will seek a move away from Old Trafford this summer and reflect on the news that Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts has been banned for six matches for his horror challenge on Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta in the FA Cup.
Mar 07, 2025•22 min
Sky Sports News' Teddy Draper is joined by The Guardian's Jonathan Liew and The Daily Telegraph's Sam Wallace to discuss Tottenham Hotspur's disappointing loss to AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League. The trio also analyse Manchester United's draw with Real Sociedad and debate whether they should prioritise their match against rivals Arsenal over their second leg in the Europa League. They also discuss FA CEO Mark Bullingham's comments about England manager Thomas Tuchel and deliberate whether his co...
Mar 07, 2025•22 min
Teddy Draper is joined by The Athletic’s David Orstein and The Daily Mail’s Riath Al-Samarrai to discuss Liverpool's late win over Paris St-Germain in the Champions League, news that the 2026 World Cup Final in New York will stage an historic half-time show plus the rest of the stories that dominate the back pages.
Mar 05, 2025•21 min
Teddy Draper is joined by The Times' Martin Hardy and The Independent's Miguel Delaney as they discuss Arsenal's history-making victory over PSV to become the biggest away win in Champions League history, they also touch on Aston Villa's 3-1 triumph in Brugge, to take an advantage back to Villa Park, and whether Newcastle are able to retain star man Alexander Isak after the club released it's financial report which contained significant losses.
Mar 04, 2025•21 min
Teddy Draper is joined by The Telegraph's Jason Burt and The Sun's Andrew Dilllon to discuss the importance of winning the Europa League for Manchester United and it's impact on the club's budget for next season. The pair also look ahead to Arsenal's champions League clash against PSV and debate former Spurs midfielder Ivan Perisic's dig at Mikel Arteta's side.
Mar 03, 2025•21 min
ESPN’s Mark Ogden and The Daily Mail’s Riath Al-Samarrai discuss the stories that dominate the back pages, including Aston Villa's win over Cardiff in the FA Cup, as Unai Emery looks to end Villa's long drought for a trophy. Also, Ruben Amorim's defence of Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes in response to former skipper Roy Keane's criticism and reports that both Arsenal and Liverpool are interested in Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich.
Feb 28, 2025•21 min
The Guardian’s Jonathan Liew and The Telegraph's Sam Wallace discuss LaLiga chief Javier Tebas filing a legal complaint to the EU Commission, alleging that Manchester City have breached EU Competition Law which Man City strongly refute. They also discuss Leicester's loss to West Ham as they sit five points from safety and they look at Roy Keane’s comments on Bruno Fernandes and his teammates being 'imposters'. Finally, they look at which big name Arsenal will need to sell to fund their summer re...
Feb 27, 2025•22 min
David Garrido is joined by sports writer and broadcaster Henry Winter and The Athletic's football correspondent David Ornstein as they react to all the biggest stories from Wednesday night's Premier League action. Liverpool go 13 points clear at the top, Harry Maguire heroics rescue Ruben Amorim's side against Ipswich, Arsenal's title hopes fade with Forest stalemate and Haaland's 20th PL goal takes City past Spurs and up to fourth. England exit Champions Trophy with dramatic Afghanistan defeat.
Feb 27, 2025•22 min
The Times' Charlotte Duncker and The Sun's Charlie Wyett joins Teddy Draper on Back Pages as they discuss, Ruben Amorim's comments suggesting that on-field performances are to blame for job loses at Manchester United, Chris Eubank Jr antics as he smashes an egg on the side of Conor Benn's face at their press conference in Manchester, and Chelsea fans' voiced their opinions towards the club's hierarchy with a protest ahead of The Blues' 4-0 victory at home to Southampton.
Feb 25, 2025•21 min
Dharmesh Sheth is joined by The Independent's Miguel Delany and The Mirror's John Cross on Back Pages tonight. The trio discuss Jim Ratcliffe axes Man United free staff lunch and annouce more reduncies, Ben White meeting with England manager Thomas Tuchel over a potential England reunion and Leeds leave it late again against promotion rivals Sheffield United
Feb 24, 2025•21 min
ESPN's Mark Ogden and World Soccer's Henry Winter review Brentford's 4-0 Premier League win at Leicester City. They also discuss Mo Salah's 'easy' dig at Erling Haaland ahead of Liverpool's crucial Premier League clash at Manchester City and reflect on England's 1-1 draw with Portugal in the Women's Nations League.
Feb 21, 2025•22 min
The Times’ Charlotte Duncker and The Athletic’s David Ornstein join David Garrido on Back Pages Tonight to discuss the verdict of Luis Rubiales’ trial after the former official was found guilty of sexually assaulting Spanish footballer Jenni Hermoso. The panel also discusses Darwin Nunez after Liverpool head coach Arne Slot hit out at the forward’s behaviour following a missed opportunity against Aston Villa. As well as debating what Manchester United’s future will look like after Sir Jim Ratcli...
Feb 20, 2025•21 min
Craig Hope of The Daily Mail and Jack Rosser of The Sun join Back Pages Tonight as they discuss a host of topics, including Manchester City's early exit in the Champions League following Kylian Mbappe's hat-trick, as well as Liverpool's 2-2 draw at Aston Villa that sees the Reds move eight points clear of Arsenal at the top of the Premier League table.
Feb 19, 2025•21 min
The Independent's Miguel Delaney and Sam Dean from the Daily Telegraph join Sky Sports News to look at today's back pages. They reflect on Celtics 'brutal' loss to Bayern Munich in the Champions League and discuss Manchester City's chances of success against Real Madrid. Arsenal's title hopes are also on the agenda, with the panel looking at why there have been so many injuries this season. Finally, Delaney and Dean discuss Emma Raducanu's tearful defeat to Karolina Muchova at the Dubai Champion...
Feb 18, 2025•21 min
Martyn Ziegler of The Times and John Cross of The Mirror look ahead to tomorrow’s back pages and they begin with Thomas Tuchel’s arrangement with the FA that allows him to stay in Germany for some Premier League matchweeks. John talks about how impressive Florian Wirtz is, after rumours that Manchester City are interested in the player. Could he be the replacement they may need for Kevin De Bruyne? Staying in Manchester, it’s thought that Casemiro wants to see out his contract at United. Heung-m...
Feb 17, 2025•21 min
ESPN's Mark Odgen and The Times' Martin Hardy joins Jessica Creighton to discuss Manchester City's victory over the Premier League as an independent body found the Associated Party Transaction (APT) rules are void and unenforceable. Mark and Martin also, react to Manchester United's head coach Ruben Amorim's comments as he claims he is 'under more pressure than Ange Postecoglou' and review Chelsea's 3-0 defeat away to Brighton.
Feb 14, 2025•21 min
The Independent's Miguel Delaney and The Guardian's Jonathan Liew discuss Arne Slot facing a possible extended ban after receiving a red card during Merseyside derby at Goodison Park. They also reflect on the news that Arsenal's Kai Havertz could be ruled out for the rest of this season with a hamstring injury and talk about Keeley Hodgkinson's injury which has ruled her out of her own event.
Feb 13, 2025•20 min
The Sun's Charlie Wyett and Daily Mail's Riath Al-Samarrai discuss Everton's dramatic 2-2 draw with Liverpool in the last ever Merseyside derby at Goodison Park. They also reflect on the news that Arsenal's Kai Havertz could be ruled out for the rest of this season with a hamstring injury and debate if Mo Salah will remain with Liverpool beyond this year.
Feb 12, 2025•20 min
Ian Ladyman of the Daily Mail and The Telegraph's Jason Burt join Teddy Draper to discuss Wednesday's back pages. They discuss Manchester City’s loss to Real Madrid in the Champions League after letting slip a 2-1 lead, the news that Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS are to cull more jobs at Manchester United and the noble decision from Warren Gatland to waive his settlement as he leaves the Wales job.
Feb 11, 2025•23 min
The Mirrors chief football writer John Cross and The Athletics Carl Anka join Sky Sports News to discuss Tuesday's back pages. They debate if Manchester City can beat Real Madrid in their Champions League clash. They next reflect on a the FA Cups ‘fabulous weekend’, which saw Plymouth Argyle claim a shock victory over Liverpool. Finally, they discuss why Tottenham are suffering from injuries, and if the return of players from injury could lead to positive change for Spurs.
Feb 10, 2025•21 min
The Telegraph’s Sam Dean and The Mirror’s John Cross review Manchester United’s controversial FA Cup fourth round win over Leicester City. The panel also discuss Marcus Rashford’s move to Aston Villa, Graeme Souness’ comments on Myles Lewis-Skelly needing to ‘wind his neck in’ and Ange Postecoglou biting back at pundit criticism.
Feb 07, 2025•21 min
The Guardian’s Jonathan Liew and ESPN’s Mark Ogden discuss Liverpool’s trashing of Tottenham to reach the Carabao Cup final, Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim's comments on why Marcus Rashford left the club, and England’s tour of India, which saw the visitors pick up another defeat.
Feb 06, 2025•20 min
Charlotte Duncker of The Times and David Ornstein from The Athletic look ahead to the back pages of tomorrow’s papers and start with Newcastle’s comfortable win over Arsenal, to reach the final of the Carabao Cup. They then move on to Manchester United and Dave Brailsford’s ambitious ‘Mission 21’ to try to get back to the powerhouse they once were. In the second part, Harry Kane’s release clause is discussed, which could be as low as £54m next January. Moving back to Spurs, Ange Postecoglou says...
Feb 05, 2025•20 min
Sky Sports' Teddy Draper is joined by Miguel Delaney and Ian Ladyman as they discuss Arsenal's lack of a striker signing in the January transfer window and whether Spurs' new arrivals can change their fortunes, as well as the Premier League's support of refereeing performances and the stats behind VAR's improvement this season.
Feb 05, 2025•21 min
The Mirror's John Cross and The Times' Martyn Ziegler discuss whether Manchester United's Marcus Rashford will move to Aston Villa before the transfer window closes. They also preview Arsenal's crucial Premier League encounter with Manchester City before reflecting on France's dominant 43-0 win over Wales in the first game of this year's Six Nations.
Jan 31, 2025•20 min
David Garrido is joined by The Guardian’s Jonathan Liew and the Daily Mail’s Riath Al-Samarrai to discuss the stories that dominate the back pages. The trio discuss Spurs' 3-0 win over IF Elfsborg to reach the Europa League last 16, led by a trio of academy players. Wayne Rooney and Roy Keane's verdict on Marcus Rashford's situation at Manchester United and all the transfer news as deadline day looms.
Jan 30, 2025•22 min
Sky Sports' Teddy Draper is joined by Carl Anka from The Athletic and Martin Hardy from The Times as they discuss a selection of topics, such as, Manchester City's 3-1 win over Club Brugge that sees them reach the play-off round in the Champions League, plus the strong links that could see Ollie Watkins and Jhon Duran both leave Aston Villa.
Jan 29, 2025•22 min
The Athletics’ David Ornstein and Migel Delaney of The Independent join Teddy Draper to look ahead to tomorrow’s back pages where they discuss Arsenal’s successful appeal to have Myles Lewis-Skelly’s red card ban rescinded and the online abuse that Michael Oliver received. They also discuss if Marcus Rashford's move away from Old Trafford is running out of time ahead of the January transfer window.
Jan 28, 2025•21 min
David Garrido is joined by The Telegraph's Jason Burt and The Sun's Charlie Wyett on Back Pages Tonight. The trio discuss David Coote's statement, whether Ruben Amorim's criticism of Marcus Rashford has gone too far, as well as Kyle Walker's conversation with Pep Guardiola asking to leave Manchester City.
Jan 27, 2025•22 min
