Beyond The Back Four

Ever wondered why your club makes "panic buys"? Legendary scout Paul Montgomery reveals the truth behind the January transfer window and why most clubs are in "scattergun mode." In this episode of Beyond The Back Four, Sam Homewood sits down with veteran talent scout Paul Montgomery and football finance expert Kieran Maguire to pull back the curtain on the January transfer window. From the "missed...

Mark Clattenburg reveals why VAR failed Chelsea in the Aston Villa clash and Kieran Maguire explains the shock financial logic behind Liverpool selling Mohamed Salah in January. As the Premier League title race heats up, the drama off the pitch is reaching boiling point. From Arsenal’s "dark arts" against Brighton to Manchester United’s midfield crisis under Ruben Amorim, we break down the technic...

What makes the perfect away day? From the "anger" of Elland Road to the best stadium food in the country, we’re answering YOUR questions in this Beyond The Back Four mailbag special. In this special Q&A episode, Sam Homewood is joined by football finance guru Kieran Maguire and Rousing The Kop’s James Brooke to tackle the topics you sent in. We’re moving from the boardroom to the terraces, deb...

Legendary referee Mark Clattenburg joins us to break down a chaotic Premier League weekend, revealing why VAR missed a "clear error" in Newcastle vs Chelsea and why Arsenal got lucky at Everton. In this episode of Beyond The Back Four, Sam Homewood is joined by ex-ref Mark Clattenburg, football finance expert Kieran Maguire, and Rousing The Kop’s James Brooke. We dive deep into the financial reali...

Mark Clattenburg makes his pick for the greatest Premier League manager of all-time! Is it Sir Alex Ferguson, Pep Guardiola, or someone else? Welcome to a brand new episode of Beyond The Back Four! This week, the guys dive deep into the ultimate Premier League debate: Who is the greatest manager? We put the debate to former referee Mark Clattenburg, who shares his controversial take on why Pep Gua...

The Premier League weekend delivered massive results and controversy, and Mark Clattenburg isn't holding back. Alongside host Sam Homewood, journalist Jack Gallagher, and football finance expert Adam Williams (subbing in for Kieran Maguire), Beyond The Back Four dissects all the biggest talking points. From Arsenal's title statement to the latest financial details surrounding top clubs, this is th...

Who is the GREATEST EVER Premier League player? Host Sam Homewood is joined by referee legend Mark Clattenburg, journalist James Brooke, and finance guru Kieran Maguire to pick their all-time G.O.A.T.s: Rooney, Henry, Cantona, or Shearer. Find out why Clattenburg's pick is pure Premier League history, why Cantona's influence is still felt at Old Trafford, and why one panellist argues their choice...

Kieran Maguire and James Brooke join Sam Homewood and Mark Clattenburg to go deep on the finance, the tactics, and the dressing room drama everyone's searching for. Were Mo Salah's comments a calculated final exit move, or just frustration? Kieran has the inside track on the massive fee Liverpool could pocket from Saudi Arabia. Plus, we're asking if Arsenal's title challenge is about to crumble ag...

Premier League transfer secrets, untold scouting stories, and unheard moments with Sir Bobby Robson, Sir Alex Ferguson and Sam Allardyce. Paul Montgomery lifts the lid on how deals really happened behind the scenes. This week on Beyond The Back Four, Sam Homewood and Kieran Maguire are joined by legendary scout Paul Montgomery — the man managers called when they needed a hidden gem. From blagging...

Sam Homewood is joined by ex-ref Mark Clattenburg, football finance insider Kieran Maguire and elite talent scout Paul Montgomery to take you Beyond The Back Four — where the real football conversations happen. From Caicedo’s red and United’s midfield problem, to why Liverpool dropped Salah and who’s actually got cash to spend in January — it’s all here with no fluff and no PR spin. Hosted on Acas...

Premier League clubs vote through UEFA-style Squad Cost Ratio (SCR) rules — what it means and who wins. In this episode of Beyond The Back Four, Sam Homewood and Kieran Maguire, along with Mark Clattenburg and Jack Gallagher, break down the November meeting, where 13 clubs voted in favour of a major financial overhaul. They unpack how the new rules will cap spending on players, wages, and agents t...

This week on Beyond The Back Four, we cut through the noise around a huge Premier League weekend. Arsenal smash Spurs 4–1 in the North London Derby, Chelsea look the closest challengers after a comfortable win at Burnley, Liverpool fall apart at home to Forest, and Man City leave St James’ Park fuming after VAR controversy. Former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg, football finance expert Ki...

In this episode of Beyond The Back Four, Sam Homewood, James Brooke and Ned Keating build Thomas Tuchel’s England squad for the 2026 World Cup — position by position. From goalkeeper dilemmas to the Bellingham question, we break down England’s depth chart with proper behind-the-scenes knowledge — the stuff you won’t hear on TV. If you love football, Premier League debates and honest analysis, this...

This week on Beyond The Back Four, we cut through the noise around the next Premier League manager under pressure. Football finance expert Kieran Maguire and journalist James Brooke join Sam Homewood to break down what’s really happening inside Leeds, Fulham and Newcastle — from finances to board expectations, squad value, supporter pressure and the realities no pundit ever explains. Hosted on Aca...

In this episode of Beyond The Back Four, host Sam Homewood is joined by Graeme Bailey and special guest Alan Myers — former Sky Sports News journalist and Everton head of communications — to explore how football journalism has changed in the age of social media, influencers, and instant news. Alan lifts the lid on how the press worked in the 90s, why football clubs lost control of the story, and h...

Premier League podcast | Arsenal, City, Chelsea, United & Wolves analysis On this week’s Beyond The Back Four, Sam Homewood is joined by Graeme Bailey, Kieran Maguire, and Mark Clattenburg for the ultimate insider look at the weekend’s Premier League action. From VAR controversies to transfer market insights, we cover it all. Highlights include: *City vs Liverpool – tactical masterclass, forma...

PSR, Premier League, and football finance — explained without the spin. In this episode of Beyond The Back Four, Sam Homewood is joined by transfer insider Graeme Bailey and football finance expert Kieran Maguire to unpack how Profit & Sustainability Rules (PSR) are reshaping the Premier League — and turning club academies into profit centres. From Chelsea’s youth sales to Newcastle’s spending...

Premier League analysis podcast from real insiders. Arsenal’s control, Salah’s frustration, Man United’s stumbles, Chelsea’s composure, and Wolves’ shake-up — all broken down by host Sam Homewood with Graeme Bailey, Kieran Maguire, and Mark Clattenburg. In this episode of Beyond The Back Four, we cut through the noise to explain what’s really happening behind the scenes: Arsenal’s tactical evoluti...

What was it really like inside Sky Sports during its golden era? Veteran journalist Alan Myers joins Sam Homewood to share wild behind-the-scenes stories from 30+ years in football — from meeting The Queen and George Bush to covering Liverpool takeovers and World Cup finals. Don’t miss this exclusive Part One conversation — the untold story of Sky Sports’ rise and football’s media revolution. Host...

Premier League football analysis goes beyond the headlines. Sam Homewood, Graeme Bailey, Kieran Maguire and Mark Clattenburg break down a weekend of control, chaos and crisis for Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal. Insight, finance and refereeing calls—all in one place. From United’s resurgence and Liverpool’s collapse to Chelsea’s inconsistencies and Arsenal’s title form, this is t...

Referees under fire. Transfers exposed. Finances unravelled. In this Beyond The Back Four Q&A Special, Sam Homewood, Mark Clattenburg, Kieran Maguire and Graeme Bailey answer your football questions with no filter. Topics include: VAR & referee abuse PSR loopholes & football’s broken finances Behind-the-scenes of transfers The Premier League’s rulebook flaws Got a question for next tim...

Liverpool’s fourth straight defeat — crisis or catalyst? And are Manchester United finally turning a corner under Rúben Amorim? In this week’s Beyond The Back Four, Sam Homewood, Graeme Bailey, Kieran Maguire, and Mark Clattenburg unpack what this weekend’s Premier League results really mean for the weeks ahead. Chelsea’s 3–0 win ends Ange Postecoglou’s Forest tenure, Arsenal look like champions i...

Which Premier League manager is next to be sacked? Sam Homewood, Graeme Bailey and Dan Coombs break down the managerial sack race — from bookies’ odds to real inside intel. Don’t miss our verdict on who survives the month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Football analysis podcast diving deep into this summer’s biggest Premier League signings — Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea & Man United. Expert insight from Graeme Bailey and Dan Coombs, hosted by Sam Homewood. We go beyond the headlines to unpack who’s thriving, who’s under pressure, and which transfers already look like triumphs — or trouble. Expect honest debate, inside info from the transfer m...

Are Premier League fans being priced out of the game they love? Sam Homewood, Kieran Maguire and Graeme Bailey expose how football is squeezing supporters — from ticket prices to streaming costs. Football without fans is nothing — but is football forgetting that? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.