Back Pages

Back Pages

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. Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/back-pages You can also listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Back Pages". For more on the stories we discuss on Back Pages, head to skysports.com For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Episodes

July 16, 2025 21 mins
The Athletic's Carl Anka and The Daily Mail's Riath Al-Samarrai join David Garrido to discuss both Newcastle United and Liverpool reportedly targeting Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike. They also debate whether Manchester United's Marcus Rashford should join Juventus this summer and preview England's quarter-final contest with Sweden at Euro 2025.
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Dave Fulton is joined by John Cross of The Mirror and The Sun’s Charlie Wyett take a look at tomorrow’s back pages, including a possible huge bid from Liverpool to sign Alexander Isak, can Newcastle hold onto the star striker? Have Crystal Palace been treated badly over there demotion from the Europa League after fans protest, are there double standards between big and smaller clubs?  

Also discussed is Scottie Scheffler’s fulfilmen...
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Rob Jones is joined by The Independent's Chief Football Writer, Miguel Delaney, and The Athletic's Football Correspondent, David Ornstein to discuss the leading sporting stories from the back pages. England’s dramatic third Test win against India at Lord’s dominates the majority as the hosts narrowly won by 22 runs to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. Newcastle’s pursuit of Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike progresse...
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James Green is joined by sports broadcaster Henry Winter and ESPN’s Mark Ogden to discuss the biggest stories on the back pages. Stories include Crystal Palace are demoted from UEFA Europa League to the Conference League following an alleged breach of multi-club ownership rules. Nottingham Forest consider Morgan Gibbs-White's proposed move to Tottenham to be off for now, while Forest consult their lawyers over potential legal actio...
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The Guardian's Jonathan Liew and the Daily Mail's Isaan Khan join David Garrido to discuss the stories that dominate the back pages, including Mohammed Kudus' move to Spurs from West Ham as well as a potential deal for Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White. They also discuss a potential record-breaking move for Olivia Smith from Liverpool to Arsenal and recap the first day of England's first test against India at Lords. 
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The Daily Mail's Riath Al-Samarrai and The Times' Martin Hardy join Chris Latchem to discuss England's comprehensive 4-0 win over the Netherlands at Euro 2025. They also review PSG's stunning 4-0 victory against Real Madrid at the Club World Cup before reflecting on Christian Horner being sacked as Red Bull team principal.
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Miguel Delaney of The Independent and The Athletic’s David Ornstein take a look at tomorrows back pages including Joao Pedro’s superb start for Chelsea after the Brazilian’s double strike on his full debut sends The Blues to the Club World Cup final after victory over Fluminence.  

Also debated is England Women’s chances against the Netherlands where a loss could send the Lionesses out of Euro 2025.  

And can Alcaraz make it three Wi...
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On back pages tonight, The Mirror's Chief football writer Jon Cross and The Sun's football editor Charlie Wyett are in the studio.

The duo discuss how important the Club World Cup is for Chelsea as latest signing Joao Pedro looks likely to make his first start against Fluminense. Manchester United's negations for Bryan Mbuemo have seemed to stall as the Red Devils grow frustrated with Brentford's valuation of the forward.

Also, they ...
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ESPN's Senior Football Writer Mark Ogden and the Daily Mail's Football Editor Ian Ladyman join Rob Jones to reflect on the tragic passing of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and brother Andre Silva, as tributes continue to pour in from across the sporting world.
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The Athletic's Carl Anka and The Mirror's Andy Dunn join the studio to reflect on the tragic passing of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota (1996-2025), as tributes pour in from across the football world.  The conversation turns to the wider impact of his loss, including the devastating news of his brother Andre Silva, as the story dominates both the front and back pages.
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Miguel Delaney from The Independent and The Mirror's John Cross discuss Chelsea’s signing of Joao Pedro from Brighton in a deal worth up to £60m. Also discussed is Emma Raducanu’s impressive victory over former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova to set up a meeting with world number one Aryna Sabalenka. Plus, Elliot Daly is set to miss the rest of the Lions tour after suffering a serious-looking arm injury in the victory over Q...
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The Sun's Charlie Wyett and The Times' Martin Hardy join David Garrido to debate whether Manchester United's Marcus Rashford might move to Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich. They also review Jack Draper's comprehensive opening win over Sebastian Baez, who was forced to retire, at Wimbledon before reflecting on French Open champion Coco Gauff's shock loss to Dayana Yastremska in the first round.
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Sky Sports' David Reed is joined by the Daily Mail's chief sports feature writer, Riath Al-Samarrai and The Times' chief sports reporter, Martin Ziegler to discuss Wimbledon Tennis opening day and the success of the Brits.

Also discusses on this episode is why Eze is a target for Arsenal and what he could bring to the squad, but if not him who else could be a key man for the Gunners?
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Sky Sports News' Dharmesh Seth is joined by ESPN’s Mark Ogden and The Sun’s Charlie Wyett as they look at tomorrow's back pages.  

The team discuss Manchester United's second bid for Bryan Mbeumo being rejected by Brentford and whether the 25-year-old will move to Old Trafford.  

Additionally, they cover the news that Brentford has promoted their set-piece coach Keith Andrews to replace Thomas Frank as their new head coach, Sarina Wi...
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Sky Sports News' David Garrido is joined by The Independent chief football writer Miguel Delaney and The Guardian's sports writer Jonathan Liew as they look at tomorrow's back pages.   

The team discuss Manchester City's 5-2 win over Juventus, which saw Rodri make his first start for Man City since September.

Reflecting on the news that Liverpool has completed the signing of Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth, the panel discusses whether ...
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Isaan Khan of the Daily Mail and The Evening Standard's Jack Rosser join Rob Jones as they look at tomorrows back pages.  

The team discuss England U21's victory against Netherlands as they set up a final against Germany.

Will Newcastle United make Alexander Isak the highest paid player in their history to keep the striker at the club?

Also discussed, is Alejandro Garnacho's future at Manchester United.
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Riath Al-Samarrai of the Daily Mail and The Times’ Martin Hardy join Teddy Draper as they look at tomorrows back pages.  

The team discuss England’s incredible chase against India in the opening Test at Headingley led by Ben Duckett’s century, making it England’s second-highest chase in Tests.  

Will Newcastle United make Alexander Isak the highest paid player in their history to keep the striker at the club?

Also discussed, is a pote...
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Teddy Draper is joined by The Times’ Charlotte Duncker and The Mirror’s John Cross to discuss Josh Tongue taking three wickets in four balls for England to set up a great last day at Headingley against India. The pair also dissect Manchester United making an improved £60 million bid for Bryan Mbuemo and look at how likely it is for the Brentford forward to make the move. Also, they discuss Chelsea’s temperature troubles at the Club...
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On Back Pages Tonight, The Scottish Sun's Roger Hannah and The Daily Mail's Ian Ladyman join the panel. They react to Florian Wirtz becoming Liverpool’s £116m record signing, with Arne Slot showing intent to put his mark on the squad during this transfer window. Also up for debate is Nicolas Jackson’s latest red card in Chelsea’s Club World Cup clash with Flamengo, highlighting his poor disciplinary record. Plus, the British and Ir...
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On back pages tonight, The Guardian's Jonathon Liew and Henry Winter are in the studio. The duo discuss what is next for Marcus Rashford as he is reportedly wanting to skip Manchester United's pre-season tour to ensure he gets a move away from Old Trafford. Also, Liverpool to look at Marc Guehi as Jarell Quansah's transfer to Bayer Leverkusen gains traction. Finally, they discuss whether it could be end of Ben Stokes' captaincy if ...
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