Back Pages

Nov 20 2024 409 ep. 20 mins 562

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No break clause in new Pep contract | Spurs appeal Bentancur ban | Haaland expecting new City deal

Nov 20 2024 21 mins

Will Perry is joined by ESPN's Mark Ogden and Martin Hardy of The Times to discuss Pep Guardiola's rumoured new contract at Manchester City, Spurs appealing Rodrigo Bentancur's seven-game ban for using a racial slur and Erling Haaland is potentially joining Guardiola in comitting his immediate future to City.

Guardiola signs extension! | Wales move to top tier! | Heartbreak for British tennis

Nov 19 2024 20 mins

Teddy Draper is joined by The Mirror's John Cross and Sports Journalist Tusdiq Din to discuss the main takeaways from Pep Guardiola signing a new contract. They also discuss Wales' magnificent win against Iceland and examine Great Britains defeat to Slovakia in the Billie Jean King Cup.

Tuchel is 'wasting time' by not taking charge in November | Bentancur given seven match ban | Amorim is the 'modern day Mourinho'

Nov 18 2024 21 mins

Nick Powell is joined by Jason Burt from The Telegraph and David Ornstein from The Athletic as they discuss Lee Carsley's end to his interim appointment as England head coach and Thomas Tuchel's decision not to begin his tenure in the November international break.They also discuss Andy Robertson's stoppage-time winner in Warsaw to rescue his side from relegation in the Nations Leag

Analysing Amorim’s first interview as Man Utd boss | Why Paul-Tyson ‘circus’ difficult to ignore | England ready for ‘brutal’ Springboks

Nov 15 2024 21 mins

Teddy Draper is joined by ESPN's Mark Ogden and The Daily Mail's Ian Ladyman to discuss the main takeaways from Ruben Amorim's first interview as Manchester United boss. They also discuss why Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson is hard to ignore and examine England's rematch of their Rugby World Cup semi-final clash with South Africa.

England beat Greece | Kane dropped for Watkins | Tyson's ring return against Paul debated

Nov 14 2024 21 mins

The Guardian's Jonathan Liew and The Athletic's David Ornstein give their thoughts on England's 3-0 win over Greece in the Nations League. They discuss captain Harry Kane having been dropped for the crucial encounter in favour of Ollie Watkins before debating whether Mike Tyson should be returning to fight at the age of 58 against social media sensation Jake Paul.

Kane disappointment over England teammates withdraw | Man City's four PL rivals seek damages | Is Paul v Fury 'a blow' to boxing?

Nov 13 2024 18 mins

Sky Sports Teddy Draper is joined by The Times' Martyn Ziegler and The Sun's Dave Kidd to look at the big stories from the back pages, starting with Harry Kane sharing his disappointment after nine players have withdrawn from England's Nations League squad. They also analyse how important Anthony Gordan could be for England.The trio discuss the news that Manchester United, Liverpoo

Coote faces FA investigation | Amorim meets members of Man Utd squad | Tuchel and FA blamed by clubs for mass England withdrawals

Nov 12 2024 21 mins

David Fulton is joined by Jason Burt from the Daily Telegraph and football writer Henry Winter to discuss the latest around David Coote as the FA launched an investigation into a video that appears to show the Premier League referee making derogatory comments about Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp. Plus, why Premier League clubs are blaming Thomas Tuchel and the FA for the mass England w

Coote suspended after viral video emerges | Amorim arrives at Man Utd as Ruud departs | England 'in shambles' amid squad withdrawals

Nov 11 2024 21 mins

David Garrido is joined by The Sun's Charlie Wyett and John Cross from The Mirror to discuss the PGMOL's decision to suspend Premier League official David Coote after a viral video appeared to show him making derogatory comments about former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. Plus, Ruben Amorim takes charge at Manchester United as Ruud van Nistelrooy leaves Old Trafford after the Port

Pep fuming at Grealish call-up | Will Trent remain at Liverpool? | Mourinho linked with Newcastle job

Nov 08 2024 21 mins

ESPN's Mark Odgen and Daily Mail's Ian Ladyman give their thoughts on Pep Guardiola's anger at Jack Grealish's call-up to the England squad. They also discuss whether Trent Alexander-Arnold will extend his contract with Liverpool beyond this season and debate whether Newcastle United should make a move for Jose Mourinho in the future.

'Tuchel hasn't influenced Carsley's England selection' | Amad nets brace for Man Utd | F1 drivers hit back at FIA president

Nov 07 2024 21 mins

Dharmesh Sheth is joined by sports writer and broadcaster Henry Winter and sportswriter Jonathan Liew from the Guardian to dicuss the biggeste stories on the back pages. England interim head coach Lee Carsley says Thomas Tuchel has not influenced his quad selection for England's upcoming Nations League fixtures. Amad Diallo scored twice to breathe life into Manchester United's Euro