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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

Kane England’s all-time greats? | All eyes on Carsley after ROI win | Chelsea power struggle discussed

The Mirror’s John Cross and the Daily Mail’s Ian Ladyman join David Garrido on Back Pages Tonight to discuss England captain Harry Kane and his upcoming achievement of securing his 100th cap. The panel also discusses Lee Carsley’s role and the pressure he faces to ensure England continue their form after the 2-0 victory against Ireland. Away from the England national team news, the panel touches base on trouble at Chelsea after Mauricio Pochettino’s exit sparked a rift in the ownership....

Sep 09, 202422 min

Chelsea majority owners Clearlake open to buying Boely shares | Should a non-English manager have to sing the National anthem?

ESPN’s Mark Ogden and football writer and broadcaster Henry Winter join Teddy Draper to discuss the biggest stories from the morning’s back pages. Stories include whether Chelsea majority owners Clearlake could be buying Todd Boely shares? Lee Carsley’s first game in charge of England against the Republic of Ireland and whether he should sing the national anthem and captain Ollie Pope’s century at the Oval against Sri Lanka.

Sep 07, 202420 min

Footballers at breaking point | Chelsea chief departs | Draper set for Slam semi

David Garrido is joined by The Guardian's sports writer Jonathan Liew and the Daily Telegraph's Chief Football Writer Sam Wallace to dicuss the biggest stories on the morning's back pages. Stories includes footballers are at breaking point from burnout after Cole Palmer was left out of Chelsea’s Conference League squad. Chelsea chief excectuive Chris Jurasek leaves his role after a short tenure. Jack Draper is set to play in his semi-final after Jannik Sinner at the US Open.

Sep 05, 202420 min

Is this Carsley's opportunity for the England Job? | Draper progresses to US Open semi-finals | McIlroy, Scheffler to face LIV Golf stars

On this edition of Back Pages, Teddy Draper is joined by The Telegraph's Jason Burt and The Daily Mail's Riath Al-Samarrai to discuss Jack Draper's US Open quarter-final win over Alex de Minaur at Flushing Meadows. The pair also chat about Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler being set to face LIV Golf stars in a televised team match and look into Lee Carsley's background ahead of England's upcoming Nations League fixutres.

Sep 04, 202420 min

Leicester avoid PL points deduction after appeal | McCullum made new England white-ball head coach | Three stars withdraw from England squad

Teddy Draper is joined by Miguel Delaney and Martin Hardy as the panel discuss the latest breaking stories and topics in the sporting world, such as Leicester City's successful appeal against the Premier League which sees them avoid a points deduction, Brendon McCullum being appointed England's new white-ball head coach and Phil Foden, Cole Palmer and Ollie Watkins all withdraw from Lee Carsley's first England squad.

Sep 03, 202420 min

Is Cheisa signing of the window? | Carsley names first England squad | Arsenal to make Deadline Day move for Sterling?

David Garrido is joined by The Daily Mail's Riath Al-Samarrai and The Independent's Miguel Delaney to discuss the stories that dominate the back pages including whether Liverpool's newest signing Federico Chiesa could be the signing of the summer window. Could Arsenal make a last-minute move for Chelsea's Raheem Sterling? And they react to Lee Carsley naming his first squad and England interim boss.

Aug 29, 202420 min

Tonali makes comeback in Newcastle win | Liverpool sign Chiesa | Will Sterling leave Chelsea?

ESPN's Mark Ogden and The Mirror's John Cross discuss Sandro Tonali's return after a 10-month ban for breaching betting rules in Newcastle United's win at Nottingham Forest in the second round of the Carabao Cup. They also talk about Liverpool signing Juventus forward Federico Chiesa and debate whether Raheem Sterling will leave Chelsea before the end of the transfer window.

Aug 28, 202421 min

Sancho and Sterling swap deal? | Man United agree deal for Ugarte | Tonali ready for Newcastle return

On this edition of Back Pages, Teddy Draper is joined by The Telegraph’s Jason Burt and Daily Mail’s Craig Hope to discuss the potential swap deal between Chelsea and Manchester United for Jadon Sancho and Raheem Sterling. The pair also look into Manchester United agreeing a deal for PSG’s Manuel Ugarte and discuss Sandro Tonali’s return to the Newcastle squad ahead of their Carabao Cup clash with Nottingham Forest.

Aug 27, 202420 min

Pep on FFP investigation: ‘we will accept any decision’ | Gundogan returns to City | Maresca hints that Chelsea’s spending will continue

John Cross of The Mirror and The Sun’s Jack Rosser react to the leading stories in Saturday’s back pages which include Pep Guardiola’s comments saying that he wants the 115 FFP charges against Manchester City to be concluded as soon as possible and that they will accept any decision that is made. Staying with City, Ilkay Gundogan returned to the champions after he was released by Barcelona, and Cross believes this could be the signing of the summer. Romelu Lukaku’s move to Napoli from Chelsea ga...

Aug 23, 202421 min

Sterling to revive his career with Villa interest? | Branthwaite to make switch to rivals Liverpool? | Smith reaches another half-century

David Garrido is joined by Jonathan Liew of The Guardian and Charlie Wyett from The Sun to dicusss the biggest stories on the back pages. Stories include Aston Villa enquiry to Chelsea for Raheem Sterling that could see him kick start his career again, rumours of Jarred Branthwaite making a potential switch to Everton's rivals Liverpool and Jamie Smith records another impressive half-century in England's first innings in their test match against Sri Lanka.

Aug 22, 202419 min

Sterling exiled by Maresca | Newcastle close in on Guehi | Sir Jim the lunchbox snatcher!

Teddy Draper is joined by sports journalist Henry Winter and Jason Burt from the Telegraph to dicusss the biggest stories on the back pages. Stories include Chelsea boss exiling Raheem Sterling after his shirt number was given away to new signing Neto. Newcastle close in on signing Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi for a reported fee of up to 70 million pounds. Manchester United have axed giving lunchboxes to matchday staff and half the amount of free programmes to coroprate fans amid cost saving meas...

Aug 21, 202420 min

Are Sterling's days at Chelsea numbered? | Vardy's leveller inspires Leicester to Spurs draw | Gundogan a likely return to Man City?

The Independent's Miguel Delaney and The Athletic's David Ornstein look at all the latest sporting headlines, including how Jamie Vardy's shock leveller inspired Leicester to Tottenham Hotspur draw. They also discuss if Raheem Sterling will ever play for Chelsea again after being left out of the squad for their match against Manchester City, and could City get their former captain Ilkay Gundogan back from Barcelona?

Aug 19, 202421 min

Are Man Utd 'ready' for the Premier League to start? | Postecoglou sets the right standard at Spurs | Referee's teams shielded from public

On this edition of Back Pages, David Garrido is joined by The Mirror's John Cross and The Guardian's Jonathan Liew to discuss Erik ten Hag's suggestion that Manchester United 'aren't ready' for the Premier League to start. The pair also look into Ange Postecoglou's handling of the situation with Yves Bissouma and also break down the decision that the Premier League referees allegiance's will remain confidential.

Aug 15, 202418 min

'Time to resolve Man City case’ | Gallagher in Limbo | Stokes out for rest of the summer

The Athletic’s David Ornstein and The Times’ Charlotte Duncker join Jessica Creighton on Back Pages Tonight to discuss Man City’s 115 charges hearing date being set for September with a decision unlikely to be made public until spring next year. The panel discusses the future of Conor Gallagher who has now returned to London with his transfer to Atletico Madrid in limbo. T he panel also reacted to the news that Ben Stokes will miss the rest of the summer including England’s Test Series against S...

Aug 13, 202421 min

Man City’s hearing into alleged breaches brought forward | Zubimendi rejects move to Anfield | Daley bids farewell to diving

The Times’ Martin Hardy and Daily Mail’s Heather Dewar join Rob Jones on Back Pages Tonight to recount Tom Daley’s career after he announced his diving retirement. The panel also discusses Manchester City’s hearing into 115 alleged breaches of Premier League financial regulations being brought forward to next month, according to a report in The Times. The panel also debated Arne Slot’s stance after Martin Zubimendi decided to reject a move to Anfield.

Aug 12, 202420 min

Covid-hit Lyles denied double Olympic gold | Man Utd hit by fresh injury crisis | Arteta’s bizarre pickpocket stunt on Arsenal squad

Alex Aljoe is joined by The Mirror’s Andy Dunn and The Sun’s Dave Kidd to look at the latest sporting headlines from the Olympics, including Noah Lyles missing out on double Olympic gold as it's revealed the American tested positive before the final. Plus, they discuss Manchester United's fresh injury crisis, Erik ten Hag's call for patience on the club's summer recruitment, and Mikel Arteta's bizarre pickpocketing stunt on the Arsenal squad.

Aug 08, 202420 min

Should football help stop the riots? | Poch open to England job | Hudson-Smith silver in dramatic 400m final

Charlie Wyett of The Sun and Martyn Ziegler from The Times look at tomorrow’s back page headlines and start by looking at the dramatic men’s 400m final at the Olympics, as Matthew Hudson-Smith narrowly misses out on gold to Quincy Hall. Then it’s discussed whether or not football clubs should help try to stop the riots around the country. With reports of Mauricio Pochettino being open to the England job, Charlie and Martyn discuss whether or not he’s suited for the role. West Ham stadium cost Lo...

Aug 07, 202421 min

Kerr wins Silver after a shock victory from USA's Hocker | Fulham still keen on McTominay | Alvarez set to join Atleti for £82M

The Independent's Miguel Delaney and the Scottish Sun's Roger Hannah look at all the latest sporting headlines, including the latest Olympic news and football transfers as Team GB's Josh Kerr seals gold in the 1500m final. Fulham continue their interest in Scott McTominay but are still not able to agree on a fee with Manchester United, and Atletico Madrid agree £82M deal with Manchester City for Julian Alvarez after just two years at the club.

Aug 06, 202421 min

Another golden day for Team GB in the trampolining and showjumping events | Is Conor Gallagher's exit from Chelsea an inevitability?

Sam Dean and Riath Al-Samarrai look at all the latest sporting headlines, including the latest Olympic news including Bryony Page's gold in the trampolining, GB's triumph in the team showjumping event, as well as the controversy around gender testing in the boxing. They also touch on the latest football news, including Conor Gallagher's potential Chelsea exit.

Aug 02, 202421 min

Murray's career over after doubles loss | Olympic boxing controversy | Shakespeare dies aged 60

The Guardian's Jonathan Liew and The Independent's Miguel Delaney discuss Andy Murray's legacy as his career came to an end and they debate the controversy surrounding the Olympic boxing as Algerian Imane Khelif, who had been disqualified from last year's Women's World Championships for failing to meet eligibility criteria, beat Italy's Angela Carini inside 46 seconds. They also reflect on the sad passing of ex-Leicester boss Craig Shakespeare at the age of 60.

Aug 01, 202420 min

Will Klopp ever manage again? | An 'Olympic day of celebration' for Team GB | 'Man Utd's Yoro potentially out for up to 2 months'

On this edition of Back Pages, Sky Sports' Teddy Draper is joined by ESPN'S Mark Ogden and The Times' Martyn Ziegler to discuss Jurgen Klopp's potential future in management and a terrific display from Team GB on day 5 in Paris. The pair also talk through Manchester United defender Leny Yoro's injury, which was picked up by the Frenchman in a pre-season game against Arsenal.

Jul 31, 202421 min

Magic Monday for Team GB | Man Utd look to replace Old Trafford | McKenna on England shortlist

Mark McQuillan is joined by The Mirror's John Cross and Martyn Ziegler from The Times to discuss the morning's back page headlines. Stories include Team GB winning six medals on day three of the Paris Olympics in swimming, equestrian, mountain biking, canoe slalom and diving. The Old Trafford Regeneration Task Force has initially concluded that a new stadium would be a more transformative option than redeveloping the existing ground. Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna is on England's shortlist to repla...

Jul 29, 202420 min
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