On this edition of Back Pages, Daily Mirror writer John Cross and ESPN senior writer Mark Ogden discuss the reported news that Tottenham forward Harry Kane might be on Manchester United's radar this summer. The team also discuss the uncertain future of relegated Leicester City and ponder if new Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino will be a success in West London.
May 29, 2023•20 min
Jo Wilson is joined by Andy Dunn from the Daily Mirror and Charlie Wyett from The Sun to discuss Ivan's Toney's eigth-month suspension from football, as further details from the FA's investigation are revealed. Plus, as 'Survival Sunday' draws closer, the trio discuss whether it will be Everton, Leeds or Leicester that will be relegated from the Premier League.
May 26, 2023•20 min
David Garrido is joined by Jonathan Liew from The Guardian and Riath Al-Samarrai from The Daily Mail discuss Manchester United's 4-1 win over Chelsea in the Premier League as Frank Lampard's Blues side are described as a 'calamity club'. Plus, where next for Tottenham Hotspur as Arne Slot becomes the latest manager to turn down the offer to take over at Spurs.
May 25, 2023•20 min
The Times chief sports reporter Martyn Ziegler and The Athletic's football correspondent David Ornstein join Teddy Draper to discuss Gareth Southgate's critical comments regarding Ivan Toney's betting ban and his warning to Harry Maguire about future selection if he continues to struggle for gametime at Old Trafford. They also debate whether Manchester United will move to sign Chelsea's Mason Mount and Tottenham's Harry Kane this summer.
May 24, 2023•22 min
Teddy Draper is joined by The Telegraph’s’ Jason Burt and The Times’ Tom Ruddy on ‘Back Pages Tonight’, and they discuss the major sporting stories from the back pages, which include Pep Guardiola’s comments surrounding Manchester City’s pending Premier League financial breaches as well as the news that Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka has signed a four year contract extension at the Emirates.
May 23, 2023•18 min
The Independant's Miguel Delaney The Mirror's John Cross discuss Newcastle's infamous return to the Champions League for the first time in over two decades, as well as discussing the exciting relegation battle that will be decided on the final day.
May 22, 2023•22 min
The Independant's Miguel Delaney and sport's broadcaster Shebahn Aherne join Ed Draper to discuss Manchester City's potential treble, and whether they have any room to celebrate if they were to win the Premier League this weekend. They also discuss Mikel Arteta's idea of bringing his dog 'Win' into the Arsenal changing room as a mentality tactic. The panel also discuss Manchester United's transfer target Rasmus Hojland, as well as the shocking scenes at the match between West Ham and AZ Alkmaar....
May 19, 2023•20 min
The Telegraph’s Jason Burt and The Guardian’s Jonathan Liew join David Garrido to discuss West Ham reaching the Europa Conference League final and Newcastle delivering a statement performance to close in on Champions League qualification. The panel also discuss Rafael Nadal’s career after he announced that he expects to retire in 2024.
May 18, 2023•19 min
The Times' Charlotte Duncker and The Sun's Charlie Wyett join Teddy Draper to debate whether Man City's dismantling of Real Madrid was their best ever European performance and their chances of winning the treble. The panel also discuss whether Jonny Bairstow's selection at the expense of Ben Foakes in England's line-up to face Ireland was the right call.
May 17, 2023•17 min
Teddy Draper is joined by John Cross from The Mirror and Sam Wallace from the Daily Telegraph, the panel discuss the latest bid made by the Qataris for a full Manchester United takeover, Pep Guardiola recent comments on his legacy and whether he can bring Champions League success back to The Eithad. John and Sam also have their say on Luton's win over Sunderland in the play-offs and whether they can get into the Premier League for the first time as well as the news coming out of Germany that Sad...
May 16, 2023•21 min
Julian Warren is joined by David Ornstein from The Athletic and Martin Hardy from The Times to review Leicester's 3-0 defeat to Liverpool in the Premier League as the Foxes edge closer towards relegation and Jurgen Klopp's Reds keep up the pressure on the top four. Plus, Arsenal are reportedly planning a £200m summer in the transfer window...can they lure both Declan Rice and Moises Caicdeo to The Emirates.
May 15, 2023•20 min
Chief football writer for The Independant Miguel Delaney and senior writer at ESPN Mark Ogden join Simon Thomas to discuss tomorrow's newspaper back pages that include the latest on Manchester United's takeover, a potential summer move for Declan Rice and what's next for Tottenham's managerial search after Julian Nagelsmann will not be considered for the role.
May 12, 2023•21 min
Guardian sports writer Jonathan Liew and sports broadcaster Shebahn Aherne join Jasper Taylor to discuss tomorrow's newspaper back pages that include Manchester United eyeing up summer transfers for Napoli's Victor Osimhen and Everton's Jordan Pickford. Also Chelsea's Todd Boehly drafts in an ally from the US to fix Chelsea's crisis.
May 11, 2023•19 min
The Sun’s Charlie Wyett and The Telegraph’s Sam Wallace join Teddy Draper to discuss Real Madrid’s double summer swoop with bids for Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe. The panel also debate whether Tottenham’s goalkeeper Hugo Lloris will continue his journey with Spurs or accept the Saudi offer. And which teams will target Declan Rice?
May 10, 2023•20 min
The Athletic’s David Ornstein and The Daily Mail’s Riath Al-Samarrai join Teddy Draper to discuss Manchester City’s precious draw at the Bernabeu in their Champions League semi-final first leg. The panel also debate Lionel Messi’s potential move to Saudi Arabia and the latest on David de Gea’s contract situation at Manchester United.
May 09, 2023•20 min
The Telegraph's chief football correspondent Jason Burt and The Mirror's chief football writer John Cross join Julian Warren to discuss Manchester City's crunch clash with Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-finals once again. They also debate whether Arsenal will sign West Ham United's Declan Rice this summer.
May 08, 2023•20 min
The Sun football editor Charlie Wyett and The Times northern sports correspondent Martin Hardy join Teddy Draper to discuss the impact of the newly announced EFL broadcast deal with Sky Sports that will broadcast over 1000 matches each season over a five-year period. Also whether Mikel Arteta will cash in on Arsenal's academy products in the summer to pursue Champions League success.
May 05, 2023•18 min
The Athletic's David Ornstein and The Guardian's Jonathan Liew join Dharmesh Sheth to discuss Brighton's late win over Manchester United and the implications it could have on the race for the top four. Plus, could Liverpool hijack a move for Manchester United target Alexis Mac Allister? Finally, they review Napoli's season after they ended a 33-year wait to claim the Serie A title.
May 04, 2023•20 min
Sports broadcaster Shebahn Aherne and Jason Burt from the Daily Telegraph join Teddy Draper on the Back Pages Tonight to discuss Erling Haaland's Premier League record breaking goal against West Ham to take him to 35 league goals for the season. The panel also debate where Lionel Messi will end up in the summer after it was announced he would be leaving PSG and whether Real Madrid will be the right fit for English youngster Jude Bellingham.
May 03, 2023•20 min
Charlotte Duncker from the Times and Riath Al-Samarrai from the Daily Mail join Teddy Draper to react to Arsenal's 3-1 win against Chelsea. The win takes the Gunners back to the top of the league, whilst Chelsea continue to struggle under interim manager Frank Lampard. The duo also give their views on the imminent arrival of Sam Allardyce at Leeds and discuss whether Jurgen Klopp should receive punishment for his comments after Liverpool's dramatic win against Tottenham.
May 02, 2023•20 min
John Cross, the Chief Football Writer for the Mirror and Miguel Delaney, the Chief Football Writer for the Independent joined Simon Thomas on Back Pages Tonight to discuss Arsenal’s possibilities of winning the Premier League and whether Leeds will sack manager Javi Gracia. The panel also discuss the performance put on by Leicester City and Everton as they walked away with one point each after a draw featuring Jordan Pickford's water bottle?! Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp faces a potential tou...
May 01, 2023•19 min
ESPN’s Mark Ogden and The Times’ Martyn Ziegler join Teddy Draper to discuss the third and final Manchester United takeover bids. The panel also debate whether Harry Kane will leave Tottenham this summer and the latest on Mauricio Pochettino’s move to Chelsea.
Apr 28, 2023•20 min
The Mail on Sunday's Rob Draper and The Guardian's Sean Ingle join Teddy Draper to discuss Tottenham's 2-2 draw with Manchester United and if it will cost the London club Champions League football. The panel also debate whether Newcastle are capable of finishing the season in the top four and the latest surrounding potential new ownership at Manchester United.
Apr 27, 2023•20 min
The Sun's Charlie Wyett and Daily Mail's Riath Al-Samarrai join Teddy Draper to discuss the thrilling result between title chasers Manchester City and Arsenal, is the Premier League title race still on? Also, a look into Chelsea's recurring downfall with hopes of Mauricio Pochettino taking on the challenge and uplifting the team.
Apr 26, 2023•20 min
The Telegraph's Sam Wallace and Miguel Delaney from The Independent join Nick Powell to discuss the paths that have lead Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta to a title-deciding Premier League clash. Also, could potential incoming manager at Chelsea, Mauricio Pochettino offer Romelu Lukaku another chance at Stamford Bridge? Plus, the panel dissect UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin's comments that we could potentially see the Champions League final being played in the United States.
Apr 25, 2023•20 min
Dharmesh Sheth is joined by John Cross from the Mirror and The Telegraph's Jason Burt to discuss Tuesday morning's headlines. We discuss whether Julian Nagelsmann is the man to fix Tottenham and what Harry Kane's future at the club might be. We look at why Chelsea are moving towards appointing Mauricio Pochettino as manager and consider how much William Saliba's absence has affected Arsenal in the title run-in.
Apr 24, 2023•20 min
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Apr 24, 2023•1 min
