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The Independent's Miguel Delaney and The Mirror's John Cross join Rob Jones to discuss whether Newcastle United could sell Alexander Isak due to financial fair play concerns. They also talk about West Ham's David Moyes offering his support to struggling midfielder Kalvin Phillips and address rumours linking Brighton's Roberto De Zerbi with the Bayern Munich job at the end of this season.
Mark Ogden, senior writer for ESPN, and Jon Cross, chief football writer at The Mirror, take a look at all the latest sporting headlines in the back pages, including the potential future rivarly between Mikel Arteta and Pep Guardiola, Xabi Alonso staying put at Bayer Leverkusen, and a new frontrunner for the top job at Liverpool.
The Telegraph's Jason Burt and Jonathan Liew of The Guardian discuss the breaking news that Xabi Alonso is expected to turn the chance of succeeding Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool and will instead honour his contract with Bayer Leverkusen. Plus, The FA charge Newcastle's Sandro Tonali with misconduct in relation to breches of betting rules.
Sky Sports' Adam Leventhal is joined by The Sun's Charlie Wyatt and The Telegraph's Jeremy Wilson as the trio discuss the latest hot topics from the sporting world, such as who impressed Gareth Southgate during the International break and the news that former England captain Steph Houghton has announced her retirement following the 2023-24 season.
The Athletic's David Ornstein and the Daily Mail’s Riath Al-Samarrai join Teddy Draper on Back Pages Tonight to discuss Jude Bellingham’s heroic performance to tie England 2-2 against Belgium. As well as discussing whether Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham, and Kobbie Mainoo are England's perfect midfield trio. The panel also discusses Wales’ loss to Poland on penalties, eliminating them from the 2024 Euros.
Charlotte Duncker from the Times and the Daily Mail's Craig Hope join Dharmesh Sheth to discuss the biggest stories from the back pages including Declan Rice's vow to lure back Ben White into the England fold for the Euros. Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr reduced to tears in press conference while talking about racism in Spain. Nottingham Forest plan to appeal the four-point deduction handed to them by the Premier League. Newcastle co-owner Amanda Staveley has been ordered to pay £3.4million to a Greek shipping magnate or face a bankruptcy order.
Teddy Draper is joined by the Times’ Martyn Ziegler and the Mirror’s Andy Dunn, who react to the major sporting stories from Saturday’s back pages, including Gareth Southgate dismissing the ‘disrespectful’ rumours that have linked him with the Manchester United manager's position, despite Erik ten Hag currently occupying that role. Kobbie Mainoo also makes the headlines as England’s injury ‘crisis’ may give the youngster the opportunity to impress and potentially be included in Southgate’s European Championship squad in the summer. Leicester's decision to challenge the recent profit and sustainability charges that have been implemented on the promotion chasing club is also discussed.
David Garrido is joined by The Guardian's Jonathan Liew and The Sun's Charlie Wyatt to discuss Wales' 4-1 win over Finland in European Championship qualifying, Leicester's Premier League charge for an alleged breach of PSR rules and Bukayo Saka pulls out of the England squad for fixtures against Brazil and Belgium due to injury.
ESPN Senior Writer, Mark Ogden, and the Daily Mail’s Chief Sports Feature Writer, Riath Al-Samarrai join Teddy Draper to discuss the stories that dominate the back pages. Covering topics such as the jibe from England assistant Steve Holland at the centre of Ben White’s England snub and why Gareth Southgate tops Sir Jim Ratcliffe's list to replace Erik Ten Hag at Manchester United.
John Cross from The Mirror and Martin Hardy from The Times and The Sunday Times talk all things Gareth Southgate and what his next role might be, following speculation there is an offer on the table for him from Sir Jim Ratcliffe at Manchester United. They also discuss Kobbie Mainoo's late call-up to the England team, as well as the potential for Nottingham Forest to appeal their four-point Premier League deduction.
Jason Burt from The Telegraph and Miguel Delaney from The Independent join the Back Pages Tonight podcast as the panel discuss a host of topics across the sporting world, including Nottingham Forest's four-point deduction for breaching the Premier League's financial rules and whether a new independant regulator would improve English football's financial structure.
ESPN's Senior Writer Mark Ogden and The Telegraph's Chief Sports Reporter Jeremy Wilson join Teddy Draper on Back Pages Tonight to discuss Arsenal and Man City's chances of advancing in the Champions League as the two face England's extraordinaire's Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham. The panel also discuss the player-coach and player-player relationships in Women's football and whether Paul Pogba's four-year ban will halt his sporting career.
David Garrido is joined by the Mirror’s Chief football writer John Cross and Jonathan Liew of the Guardian to review the major sporting stories that dominate the back pages. Gareth Southgate announced his latest England squad for the friendlies with Belgium and Brazil in March, but it was the news that Arsenal’s in-form full-back Ben White has appeared to snub a call-up that stole the headlines. Both Cross and Liew also give their views on the news that the FA want Gareth Southgate to sign a new contract ahead of the upcoming European Championship campaign, despite failing to win at the last three major tournaments. On Friday, Emma Hayes revealed that she felt relationships within football are ‘inappropriate’ and that topic is also discussed by both journalists.
THE SUN’S DAVE KIDD AND THE TELEGRAPH’S SAM WALLACE JOIN US ON BACK PAGES TONIGHT TO DISCUSS PSG’S INTEREST IN SIGNING MARCUS RASHFORD THIS SUMMER AS A REPLACEMENT FOR KYLIAN MBAPPE. THEY REACT TO BOURNEMOUTH'S INCREDIBLE COMEBACK TO BEAT LUTON 4-3 IN THE PREMIER LEAGUE. THEY ALSO DISCUSS WILLIE MULLINS SEALING HIS HISTORIC 100TH CHELTENHAM WIN.
The Times sports correspondent Martin Hardy and The Athletic's David Ornstein discuss Saudi's $2 billion bid to buy tennis and their evergrowing involvement in sport. They also discuss Arsenal's victory over Porto in the Champions League as they now head into the quarter-finals. Plus, whether or not Eddie Howe will keep his job until the end of the season following a spell of very rocky form.
The Independent's Chief Football Writer Miguel Delaney and football editor for the Sun Charlie Wyett react to another star performance from Cole Palmer as Chelsea beat Newcastle - but should he be in England's Euro 2024 squad? They also discuss the standoff between the Premier League and the EFL over a new funding structure. Plus, could Ederson's injury in Manchester CIty's draw with Liverpool prove decisive in the title race, with the goalkeeper in a race to be fit for a crucial clash with Arsenal?
The Times’ Chief Sports Reporter Martyn Ziegler is joined by Dave Kidd of the Sun, and they preview the title showdown between Liverpool and Manchester City on Sunday. They also discuss the news that a joint task force, that includes Gary Neville, has been revealed by Manchester United to help redevelop the Old Trafford area. Both also react to the news that Max Verstappen has appeared to deliver an ultimatum to Red Bull about his future, as the off-track issues continue for the team.
THE GUARDIAN’S JONATAHN LIEW AND JASON BART OF THE TELEGRAPH JOIN US ON BACK PAGES TONIGHT TO DISCUSS LIVERPOOL’S IMPRESSIVE WIN IN THE EUROPA LEAGUE AHEAD OF THEIR HUGE CLASH WITH MANCHESTER CITY. THEY REACT TO CHRSTIAN HORNER’S PLEA FOR THE INTRUSION OF HIS FAMILY TO STOP AFTER HIS ACCUSER WAS SUSPENDED BY RED BULL. THEY ALSO DISCUSS ERLING HAALAND HITTING BACK AT TRENT ALEXANDER-ARNOLD’S CLAIMS THAT WINNING TROPHIES MEANS MORE TO LIVERPOOL FANS.
Sam Wallace from the Telegraph and David Ornstein from the Athletic discuss the biggest taking points from the back pages. Stories include Manchester United's search for Erik ten Hag's replacement, should the Dutchman leave the club. The fallout at Red Bull continues as Max Verstappen defends his dad's comments about the tenure of Christian Horner. Bayern Munich are current favourites, ahead of Liverpool, to appoint Xabi Alonso as their new manager.
John Cross of The Mirror and Riath Al-Sammarrai from the Daily Mail join Teddy Draper to discuss tomorrow's big talking points and they start with the brilliance of Harry Kane after scoring a brace in Bayern Munich's 3-0 win over Lazio in the Champions League. Erling Haaland's press conference is then discussed after toying with the idea of a move away from Manchester City, whilst Liverpool and Egypt battle over Mohamed Salah's availability after his injury in the African Cup of Nations. John Cross then talks about a piece he's written on how a trip to Dubai seemed to turn Arsenal's form around. Finally, does Francis Ngannou have a chance against Anthony Joshua on Friday?
ESPN's Mark Ogden and The Independent's Miguel Delaney join David Garrido to discuss Arsenal's thumping 6-0 Premier League win over Sheffield United. They also talk about Phil Foden's impressive recent form for Manchester City and ask whether Erik ten Hag will still be in charge of Manchester United next season.
Sky Sports' Teddy Draper is joined by The Sun's Charlie Wyett and Martin Hardy from The Times as they discuss the possibility of Graham Potter heading to Old Trafford, Why Pep Guardiola 'feels sorry' for Manchester United and Eddie Howe's reaction to Julian Nagelsmann being linked to Newcastle.
Sky Sports' David Garrido is joined by Jonathan Liew of The Guardian and The Daily Mirror's John Cross as the panel talk about the latest hot topics from the sporting world. Tonight's episode includes discussions around Marcus Rashford's latest interview published via The Players' Tribune, Erik ten Hag's issue with Fulham's Tik Tok channel and the current state of affairs regarding Red Bull principle Christian Horner.
Teddy Draper is joined by Sam Wallace of The Telegraph and David Ornstein of The Atheletic to discuss a busy night of FA Cup action as Chelsea squeezed past Championship side Leeds United, Manchester United scored a dramatic late winner at Nottingham Forest and Jurgen Klopp's young Liverpool side impressed again as they beat Southampton 3-0 at Anfield.
Mark Ogden of ESPN and Dave Kidd from The Sun discuss all the latest sports stories, including Man City's rampage at Luton in the FA Cup where they came away with a 6-2 win. They also look ahead to the Manchester derby, as it seems there are tensions between Erik Ten Hag and Marcus Rashford. Mauricio Pochettino also hits back at suggestions his job is under pressure, as they discuss what expectations Chelsea are currently facing.
The Telegraph's Jason Burt and The Independent's Miguel Delaney join David Fulton on Back Pages Tonight to discuss Everton's point deduction, David Moyes' stance after his West Ham team defeated Brentford 4-2, and whether Mauricio Pochettino will be able to revive Chelsea after the team lost the Carabao Cup to Liverpool.
The Times’ Charlotte Dunker joins Andy Dunn from the Daily Mirror to discuss the headlines from Saturday’s back pages, including the build-up to the Carabao Cup final on Sunday between Chelsea and Liverpool. Erik ten Hag has revealed that in-form striker Rasmus Hojlund will be ruled out of next weekend’s Manchester derby, but how will that injury effect United’s push for a top-four finish? The panel also reviews the big stories from the cricket, rugby union and Formula One.
David Garrido is joined by Jonathan Liew from The Guardian and Martin Hardy from The Times to discuss the biggest stories from the back pages including taxpayers won’t fund Manchester United’s new stadium and United boss Erik ten Hag needs Champions League football to keep his job. Former Manchester City and England goalkeeper Joe Hart is to retire at the end of the season. England captain Jamie George opens up on the agony of losing his mum during the Six Nations. England pick Ollie Robinson and Shoaib Bashir for England’s fourth Test against India.
David Ornstein of The Athletic and Craig Hope of the Daily Mail join Teddy Draper to look ahead at tomorrow’s headlines. Liverpool earn a crucial three points in the title race after beating Luton. Do they have the edge over Manchester City and despite injury setbacks, should they defeat Chelsea in this weekend’s EFL Cup final? Meanwhile, Arsenal lose to Porto in their first leg of the Champions League, but are they still fancied to win at home? Sir Jim Ratcliffe has big words on the future of Manchester United – Can he deliver? Finally, Ben Stokes is set to bowl again for England in their fourth Test against India.
The Telegraph's Jason Burt and The Daily Mail's Riath Al-Samarrai join Teddy Draper to discuss Sir Jim Ratcliffe completing a deal to buy a minority stake in Manchester United. They also talk about Manchester City's 1-0 Premier League win over Brentford and address Liverpool's mounting injury list ahead of the League Cup final.
