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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.-•You can watch the sports action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports? DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink• Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: https://www.skysports.com...

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May 29, 2026

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Palmer injured in bizarre incident at home | Pep sets out title warning to Arteta | Stokes stars on Day one of The Ashes 21.11.2025

Jessica Creighton is joined by The Mirror’s John Cross and the Daily Mail Ian Ladyman discuss Cole Palmer being sidelined further due to breaking his toe at home, Pep Guardiola gives a title warning to Mikel Arteta and England’s attack against Australia in The Ashes as Ben Stokes takes five wickets on Day one. Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/back-pag...

Will Liverpool pursue Guehi in January? | Wright's defence of Bellingham | Wales & NI find out World Cup play-offs fate 20.11.2025

Jessica Creighton is joined by James Olley from ESPN and Macinnes from The Guardian to discuss Jamie Carragher's comments that Liverpool desperately need to sign a centre-back in January, Ian Wright's defence of England star Jude Bellingham and Wales and Northern Ireland find out their World Cup play-off opponents. Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/bac...

'Ashes will be a thriller' | First Test preview | Amorim: Ratcliffe vote of confidence sparked revival 19.11.2025

David Garrido is joined by The Times chief sports reporter Martyn Ziegler and Daily Mail reporter Isaan Khan as they preview The Ashes in Australia which starts on Friday. 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 disc...

Scotland reach first World Cup since 98 after epic clash with Denmark | Wales takes North Macedonia apart to secure home playoff tie 18.11.2025

ESPN’s Mark Donaldson and Henry Winter form Sports Illustrated join David Garrido to look at tomorrow’s back pages where Kenny McLean and Kieran Tierney score late to secure Scotland’s World Cup return for first time since 1998, after an epic tie against Denmark and Wales take apart North Macedonia 7-1 after a perfect display to claim a home tie in the World Cup playoffs. Back Pages is a Sky Sport...

Jake Paul to fight Anthony Joshua on December 19 | Tuchel to contact overlooked England players | Scotland's WC 'showdown' vs Denmark 17.11.2025

On this edition of Back Pages, Jessica Creighton is joined by The Independent's Miguel Delaney and The Athletic's David Ornstein to discuss Jake Paul's upcoming clash against Anthony Joshua in a sensational heavyweight fight. The panel also disect Scotland's World Cup 'showdown' against Denamark and talk through Thomas Tuchel's intent to contact overlooked England players with World Cup advice. Ba...

Tuchel’s rallying call to England substitutes | Fresh VAR fallout as PL panel rule Van Dijk header should have stood 14.11.2025

ESPN’s Mark Ogden and The Times’ Martin Hardy discuss the sports stories that dominate the back pages as Thomas Tuchel praises the impact of England's substitutes in their 2-0 win over Serbia and stressed the importance of building a united squad ahead of next year's World Cup. Plus, they discuss the fresh fallout from Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal against Man City, as the Premier League's Key...

Saka and Eze maintain England’s perfect qualifying record | Ronaldo sees red as Ireland stun Portugal | Haaland fires Norway closer to WC 13.11.2025

David Ornstein and Jonathan Liew discuss Thursday’s leading sporting stories and start with England’s win against Serbia at Wembley, which included another clean sheet for Thomas Tuchel’s men. The duo also react to Ireland’s huge win against Portugal, which keeps their World Cup hopes alive in a match that also saw Cristiano Ronaldo receive his first international red card in Dublin. Back Pages is...

Tuchel to leave out 'big names' in England WC side | Premier League to introduce salary cap? | Stokes hits back at critics 12.11.2025

On tonight's episode of Back Pages Tonight guests Charlie Wyatt from The Sun and Sports Illustrated's Henry Winter discuss the latest sports news. They discuss Thomas Tuchel's admission that certain big names cannot fit into the England side together. They also discuss the Premier League introducing a salary cap and also discuss Ben Stokes responding to critics ahead of the Ashes Back Pages is a S...

James warns of World Cup boiling point | Scott 'over the moon' | Rooney reignites Van Dijk feud 11.11.2025

The Mirror's John Cross and Daily Mail's Riath Al-Samarrai debate Reece James' warning to his England team-mates regarding the extreme temperatures they could be playing in during next year's World Cup in the United States. They also discuss Alex Scott being called up to the England squad for the first time and reflect on Wayne Rooney's ongoing feud with Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk. Back Pag...

Liverpool demand answers from PGMOL over Van Dijk disallowed goal | Nagelsmann jumps to Wirtz defence | Amorim's one year in charge 10.11.2025

The Independent's Miguel Delaney and Jason Burt from The Telegraph discuss Liverpool contacting the PGMOL for clairty over the decision to disallow Virgil van Dijk's goal in the 3-0 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday. Plus, Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann defends Florian Wirtz suggesting that Liverpool players lack of quality in front of goal is to blame for his slow start to life at Anfield. B...

Tuchel to remain England boss after World Cup? | Bellingham and Foden recalled for England | Will Edwards be new Wolves boss? 07.11.2025

On tonight's episode of Back Pages Tonight The Times' Northern Sports correspondent Martin Hardy and The Daily Mail's football editor Ian Ladyman are in the studio.  The duo discuss the possibility of Thomas Tuchel staying on as England manager after the World Cup as the German recalled Phil Foden and Jude Bellingham to his latest Three Lions squad. They also provide updates on Rob Edwards potenti...

Six arrested in protests outside Villa Park | Tuchel expected to recall Bellingham | Middlesbrough reject Wolves move for Edwards 06.11.2025

The Guardian's Jonathan Liew and Sports Illustrated's Henry Winter join David Garrido to discuss the protests that took place outside Aston Villa's Europa League contest with Maccabi Tel Aviv. They also discuss Jude Bellingham's expected recall for Thomas Tuchel's latest England squad and reflect on Middlesbrough rejecting Wolves' move for their head coach Rob Edwards. Back Pages is a Sky Sports p...

Foden stars in City’s statement win over Dortmund | Did Maresca underestimate Qarabag? | Burn leads Newcastle against Athletic 05.11.2025

TalkSport’s Shebahn Aherne and Sam Dean of the Daily Telegraph discuss Manchester City demolition of Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League where Phil Foden starred with a brace and whether he has done enough return to the England fold? Did Enzo Maresca underestimate Azerbaijan’s Qarabag after making seven changes in Chelsea’s draw against the Champions League minnows and Dan Burn’s epic header...

TAA’s return to Anfield ends in defeat | Teenager Dowman becomes CL’s YOUNGEST player | 'Humble' Haaland downplays Ronaldo-Messi comparison 04.11.2025

The Mirror’s John Cross and ESPN’s James Olley join Jessica Creighton on Back Pages Tonight to discuss Trent Alexander-Arnold’s return home, where his Real Madrid side lost to his former club Liverpool. The panel also discusses teenager Max Dowman becoming the Champions League’s youngest player and Erling Haaland's humble side after the striker downplayed comments comparing his skills to those of...

Spurs players apologise to Frank after snub | What reception will TAA receive on his Anfield return? | Arteta 'concerned' by Gyokeres injury 03.11.2025

Martyn Ziegler from The Times and Jack Rosser from The Sun joins David Garrido on Back Pages Tonight to discuss Micky van de Ven and Djed Spence apology to Thomas Frank after their actions in Spurs’ match against Chelsea on Saturday. They also, discuss Trent Alexander-Arnold’s return to Anfield in the Champions League and what reception he could potentially receive from the crowd and Mikel Arteta’...

What’s the reason for Liverpool’s slump? | How well is Slot handling the scrutiny? | Will United struggle if starting eleven get injured? 31.10.2025

ESPN’s Mark Ogden and John Cross of The Mirror look ahead to tomorrow’s back pages where they discuss Liverpool’s slump, the reasons for it and how well Arne Slott is handling the scrutiny?  Sticking with football, Will Ruben Amorim’s good run for Manchester United fall apart if his starting eleven start to get injured?   Also discussed Is whether Mary Earps criticism of Sarina Wiegman is ‘sour gr...

Assessing Amorin's year in charge at Man Utd | Slot under increasing pressure | McKenna refuses to dismiss Celtic link 30.10.2025

The Guardian's Jonthan Liew and Daily Mail's Isaan Khan debate how Ruben Amorim has done in his first year in charge of Manchester United. They also discuss whether Arne Slot is under pressure at Liverpool, with the Reds having lost six of their last seven games in all competitions, and they talk about speculation linking Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna with the Celtic job. Back Pages is a Sky...

Are Liverpool and Slot in a crisis? | Chelsea hold off Wolves as disciplinary issues continue | Celtic off to winning start under O’Neill 29.10.2025

Talksport’s Shebahn Aherne and The Telegraph’s Jason Burt discuss the stories dominating the back pages, including all the results in the Carabao Cup, as Liverpool's struggles under Arne Slot continue. Plus, the games in the Scottish Premiership, as Celtic get off to a winning start under new interim manager Martin O'Neill. Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysport...

Is McKenna right for Celtic? Where could Paqueta go IF West Ham departure is approved? Can Arsenal REALLY win the PL? 28.10.2025

The Athletic’s Carl Anka and ESPN’s James Olley join David Garrido on Back Pages Tonight to discuss whether Kieran McKenna is a good fit for Celtic, where Paqueta could go if West Ham lets him leave, and whether Arsenal’s hopes of attaining the Premier League could be tangible. Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/back-pages You can also listen to Back Pa...

Brendan Rodgers resigns from Celtic, Dermot Desmond's damning statement, Martin O'Neill interim manager 27.10.2025

With the breaking news of Brendan Rodgers resigning from Celtic late on Monday evening, there's only time for a very brief podcast, with guests Charlotte Duncker from The Times and Sam Dean of The Telegraph. 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 Pag...

Fernandes snubbed Saudi to win titles at United | Is Donnarumma the reason City have their mojo back? 24.10.2025

Clare Tomlinson is joined by ESPN’s Mark Ogden and Ian Ladyman from the Daily Mail to look at tomorrow’s back pages, where they discuss Bruno Fernandes’ revelation that he turned down a move to Saudi to win trophies at Manchester United and Ruben Amorim’s response to Arne Slot’s comments on United’s tactics.   Also discussed is goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma the reason Manchester City’s form has...

Dyche gets first Forest win | Van Dijk held team meeting during Liverpool struggles | Will Rashford join Barca permanently? 23.10.2025

On Back Pages Tonight, Sports Illustrated's Henry Winter and the Telegraph's Jason Burt discuss Sean Dyche's first win as Nottingham Forest manager as his side defeated Porto in the Europa League. They also discuss Virgil Van Dijk hosting a team-meeting for the Liverpool players during after their run of losses and how much it will cost Barcalona to sign Marcus Rashford permanently Back Pages is a...

Liverpool end losing run with dominant display | Chelsea's young stars thrash Ajax | Spurs held at Monaco 22.10.2025

Craig Hope from the Daily Mail and The Guardian's Paul MacInnes discuss Liverpool's 5-1 victory away at Frankfurt in the Champions League, Chelsea's 5-1 win over Ajax as three teenagers score in the same game for the first time in Champions League history and Tottenham are held to a 0-0 draw in Monaco. Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/back-pages You c...

Gyokeres ends goalless streak as Arsenal thrash Atleti | Can Dyche turnaround Forest's season? | Courtois calls out LALIGA game in Miami 21.10.2025

David Garrido is joined by The Times' Charlotte Duncker and The Sun’s Jack Rosser as they discuss Arsenal's 4-0 victory over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.  The pair also discuss Sean Dyche’s appointment at  Nottingham Forest as he looks to turn the club's season around and Thibaut Courtois critcism of the LALIGA's decision to play a match in Miami on 20 December. Back Pages is a Sky Spo...

Dyche verbally agrees to become Forest head coach | West Ham suffer critical loss to Brentford | Is Rohl the right fit for Rangers? 20.10.2025

David Garrido is joined by The Independent’s Miguel Delaney and The Athletic’s David Ornstein as they discuss Sean Dyche’s verbal agreement to become the new Nottingham Forest head coach and look at why he would be well suited for the role.  The pair break down West Ham’s 2-0 loss to Brentford as concerns continue to grow with the Hammers sat firmly in the relegation zone. They also analyse Danny...

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