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Back Pages

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Join Sky Sports News five times a week for a look at the stories making the headlines from the world of sport.

Featuring insight from the UK's top sports journalists, we tackle the biggest sports news of the day with episodes available every weekday evening.

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Episodes

Was Onana a good buy for Man Utd? What is the future of VAR? Lampard linked with managerial return

The Telegraph's Jason Burt and The Sun's Charlie Wyett analyse whether Andre Onana was a good buy for Manchester United after several howlers since joining the club in the summer including one against Galatasaray in their Champions League defeat. What is the future of VAR and what can football learn from rugby? They also reveal which club Frank Lampard has been linked with in a return to management.

Oct 03, 202322 min

Can Chelsea kick on? How does VAR improve? Ratcliffe set to buy Man Utd minority stake

Sky Sports' Nick Powell is joined by The Times' Charlotte Duncker and Miguel Delaney from The Independent as they reflect on a whole host of topics from the sporting world. The panel discuss Chelsea's 2-0 win over West London rivals Fulham, the PGMOL's apology following VAR's error during the Tottenham versus Liverpool match and more.

Oct 02, 202321 min

Europe dominate Ryder Cup opening day | Fury v Usyk finally happening?

Sky Sports' Teddy Draper is joined by Mark Ogden from ESPN and Jeremy Wilson from The Telegraph as the panel discuss a whole host of topics from the sporting world, including Europe's dominant Ryder Cup display, Erik ten Hag's stance on Antony's latest situation and the latest on Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk agreed fight.

Sep 29, 202321 min

How could Liverpool's minority stake sale help the club? | The 'remarkable story' of Aston Villa's Castore kit | The 44th Ryder Cup preview

The Mirror's Andy Dunn and The Guardian's Jonathan Liew discuss how Liverpool's minority stake sale will help support the club financially. The pair also talk through the 'remarkable story' of Aston Villa's Castore kit, amid rumours the club's deal with the manufacturer could come to an end and also take a look ahead at the 44th edition of The Ryder Cup.

Sep 28, 202320 min

Manchester United's crucial month | Pep's bus rant | Arteta plots Toney bid

The Athletic's David Ornstein and the Telegraph's Sam Wallace say the next few weeks are crucial for Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag - with six of their next seven games at Old Trafford. They also discuss Mikel Arteta's plans to move for Brentford striker Ivan Toney - and Manchester City's bus ride home!

Sep 26, 202320 min

Will Toney join Arsenal? | Sancho's United future in doubt | Ryder Cup preview

The Mirror's John Cross and Daily Mail's Riath Al-Samarrai join Nick Powell to debate whether Brentford's Ivan Toney will join Arsenal and if Jadon Sancho can resolve his differences with Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag. They also preview this weekend's Ryder Cup between Europe and the United States.

Sep 25, 202321 min

United turmoil analysed | Liverpool win Europa League opener | North London derby preview

Daily Mail's Craig Hope and The Guardian's Jonathan Liew join David Garrido to dissect Manchester United's recent poor run of form and discuss the opening games in this season's Europa League, which included Liverpool coming from behind to win at LASK. They also preview Sunday's enthralling North London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham.

Sep 21, 202322 min

Has Ten Hag lost a connection with his players? | Arsenal show convincing display on UCL return | Kane questions going back to Spurs

Sam Wallace of The Telegraph and The Independent’s Miguel Delaney react to Manchester United’s 4-3 defeat to Bayern Munich and question if Erik Ten Hag has lost a connection with his players. Arsenal returned to the Champions League in emphatic fashion in their 4-0 win against PSV in what was a convincing performance by the Gunners. After it was revealed Tottenham inserted a buy-back clause in Harry Kane’s transfer to Bayern Munich, reports suggest the England captain may not be keen on a return...

Sep 20, 202321 min

Ten Hag demanding Sancho apology | Maguire's Mum slams critics | Walker pens new City deal

The Guardian's Jonathan Liew and The Telegraph's Jason Burt discuss the latest with Manchester United and Jadon Sancho as the player is forced to train on his own and the manager demanding an apology. Plus, Harry Maguire's mum has slammed critics for the treatment of her son and Manchester City's Kyle Walker signs a new long-term deal with the club.

Sep 14, 202319 min

Can Maguire silence boo boys? | Cricket's 'rock and roll' star Stokes | Is there a way back for Sancho?

The Mirror’s John Cross and The Telegraph’s Sam Wallace look at the biggest headlines from the back pages, after Harry Maguire responded to the criticism he is currently receiving from some quarters. The pair talk about the potential of Jude Bellingham and question whether there is a way back for Jadon Sancho at Manchester United. The panel also discuss Ben Stokes’ new record ODI score of 182 as England beat New Zealand in the third ODI.

Sep 13, 202320 min

Is Bellingham the new Gazza? US firm interested in buying Everton | Curry banned for two matches in Rugby World Cup

Teddy Draper is joined by ESPN’s Mark Ogden and the Daily Mail’s Riath Al-Samarrai to look at the biggest headlines from the back pages, after England beat Scotland 3-1 in an international friendly. As Jude Bellingham stars, they discuss comparisons to Paul Gascoigne and question the pace of the defence being England’s only real weakness. With a US firm interested buying Everton, how would the fans feel about the takeover? Finally, looking at the Rugby World Cup, it’s felt that England made the ...

Sep 12, 202318 min

Ratcliffe makes fresh Man Utd takeover admission | Pogba could face lengthy ban | Preview to Scotland vs England

The Mirror's Andy Dunn and The Independent's Miguel Delaney discuss the biggest back page headlines including the possibility of Paul Pogba facing a lengthy ban after being provisionally suspended for an anti-doping offence and a new admission by Sir Jim Ratcliffe about his Manchester United bid. Phil Foden's best position for England is debated along with whether it's right for players to switch their international allegiance. The crunch match between Scotland and England is also previewed ahea...

Sep 11, 202319 min

Win or bust for England at the Rugby World Cup? | France stun New Zealand in opener | Southgate talks up chances of Euros win

Teddy Draper is joined by Jeremey Wilson from The Telegraph and Tom Roddy from The Times to discuss the start of the Rugby World Cup as France beat New Zealand in Paris to kick-off the tournamnet and England prepare to face Argentina. Plus, ahead of England's European Championships Qualifier with Ukraine, Gareth Southgate talks up the chances of winning the tournament in Germany next summer.

Sep 08, 202321 min

Could Rooney be set for a sensational return to English football? | Will club state ownerships be blocked?

The Guardian's Jonathan Liew and The Times' Martin Hardy reveal which Football League club is attempting to lure Wayne Rooney back to English football, Premier League clubs' plans to lobby the UK government to block state ownership and whether Mohamed Salah could eventually sign for Al Ittihad in the near future. They also discuss England's chances of winning the Rugby World Cup and the latest on Jadon Sancho's situation with Manchester United.

Sep 07, 202321 min

Is there a way back for Sancho at Utd? | Al Ittihad to bid world-record £215 million for Salah | Southgate to leave England after Euro’s?

The Sun's Football Editor Charlie Wyett and Chief Football writer for the Mail on Sunday Rob Draper look ahead to the back page headlines the latest headlines, including whether there is any chance of Jadon Sancho getting back in Erik Ten Hag’s good books after the winger’s public disagreement with the Man Utd manager. They also discuss the news that Al Ittihad are going to submit a new bid for Mo Salah which will be a world-record £215 million, as well as the rumours that the FA will target Pep...

Sep 04, 202319 min

Sterling reacts to latest England squad omission | Are Man Utd panic buying? | Saudi Arabia target 2034 World Cup bid

David Garrido presents ‘Back Pages Tonight’ alongside The Guardian’s Jonathan Liew and The Times’ Tom Roddy who discuss the latest headlines from the back pages, including Raheem Sterling’s omission from Gareth Southgate’s latest England squad. Whether Manchester United’s late activity in the transfer window suggests they have left their business too late and are panic-buying. As well as reacting to the news that Saudi Arabia appears to be targeting a bid to host the 2034 World Cup.

Aug 31, 202320 min

Why have Man City decided to offload academy star Palmer? | Liverpool chase Gravenberch | England Women cricketers to get equal pay

The Athletic's David Ornstein and The Mirror's John Cross discuss the morning's back pages which include big transfer news as Man City decide to offload academy graduate Cole Palmer to rivals Chelsea, the latest on Liverpool's chase of Bayern Munich midfielder Ryan Gravenberch and whether there is still life in Al Ittihad's pursuit of Mohamad Salah. Finally what it means for cricket as England women's cricketers secure equal pay in relation to the men's team after they set attendance records aga...

Aug 30, 202316 min

Rubiales faces fresh calls for resignation | FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings over kiss | Spanish prosecutors open pre-trial inquiries

Jason Burt from The Telegraph and Miguel Delaney of The Independent discuss a turbulent day for Spanish football as FIFA opened disciplinary proceedings against RFEF president Luis Rubiales, Spanish prosecutors started pre-trial inquiries concerning the kiss and regional presidents of the Spanish FA requested the immediate resignation of Rubiales.

Aug 28, 202319 min

Everton finances a real worry | Who will replace De Bruyne at City?

The Daily Telegraph's Jason Burt and John Cross of The Mirror discuss Everton's finances after the MSP Sports Capital investment deal collapsed,who will come in to replace Kevin De Bruyne at Manchester City and Josh Kerr sensational gold medal in the 1500m at the World Athletics Championships.

Aug 23, 202320 min

Man Utd on cusp of Qatari sale | Farrell banned, will miss opening 2 RWC games

Teddy Draper is joined by Andy Dunn from The Mirror and David Ornstein from The Athletic as they catch up on all the red-hot stories from within the sporting world. The panel discuss Manchester United's potential sale to Qatari royal Sheikh Jassim and Owen Farrell's four-match suspension that will see the England captain miss their opening two games of the World Cup.

Aug 22, 202320 min
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