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Rating
★★★★★
4.5
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This podcast has
854 episodes
Language
English
Publisher
Sky Sports
Explicit
No
Date created
2017/08/07
Latest episode
2026/11/09
Average duration
22 min.
Release period
2 days

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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. 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: [email protected]

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Is Carrick on the verge of being sacked? | Frank favourite to be Eagles boss if Sage is sacked
2026/11/09
On tonight's episode of Paper Talk, David Garrido is joined by Jonathan Liew and John Cross to discuss the sports stories on the back pages. The duo discuss the reports that Michael Carrick is edging closer to losing his job as Manchester United seek alternative replacements. They also touch on Thomas Frank as the favourite to replace Pierre Sage if Crystal Palace sack him. Finally, they discuss Ben White's comments regarding his exit from the England camp during the Qatar World Cup. •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 • Paper Talk is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: https://www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/12868489/back-pages-podcast-national-newspaper-sports-headlines-review-from-sky-sports •You can listen to Paper Talk on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Paper Talk". •For all the latest sport news, head to www.skysports.com •For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]
Khawaja claims entire side new about ball-tampering in 2018! | Tuchel's England squad talking points
2026/11/06
Paper Talk is joined by ESPN’s Mark Ogden and The Daily Mail’s Ian Ladyman to discuss Usman Khawaja claim that the Australian side's entire dressing room knew about the ball-tampering incident in Cape Town in 2018. They also discuss Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the Nations League games with Croatia and Spain this month. •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 • Paper Talk is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: https://www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/12868489/back-pages-podcast-national-newspaper-sports-headlines-review-from-sky-sports •You can listen to Paper Talk on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Paper Talk". •For all the latest sport news, head to www.skysports.com •For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]
Deschamps denies Man Utd | Ronaldo retires from international football | Kane remains at Bayern
2026/11/05
David Garrido is joined by The Times’ Charlotte Duncker and The Sun’s Jack Rosser to discuss Didier Deschamps turning down the opportunity to take Michael Carrick’s role at Manchester United. They also give their thoughts on Cristiano Ronaldo announcing that he will retire from international football following reports of a fallout with Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus. Plus, they discuss Harry Kane’s decision to extend his contract with Bayern Munich until 2029. •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 • Paper Talk is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: https://www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/12868489/back-pages-podcast-national-newspaper-sports-headlines-review-from-sky-sports •You can listen to Paper Talk on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Paper Talk". •For all the latest sport news, head to www.skysports.com •For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]
Liverpool shocked by stunning Fenerbahce comeback | Man City and Arsenal survive second-half scares in Europe
2026/11/04
The Guardian's Jonathan Liew and The Times' Martin Hardy join Jessica Creighton on Paper Talk to discuss Liverpool's Champions League defeat to Fenerbahce, as Iraola's side's perfect start to their European campaign came to a halt. The panel also talk through Arsenal and Manchester City's narrow victories elsewhere in the competition. •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 • Paper Talk is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: https://www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/12868489/back-pages-podcast-national-newspaper-sports-headlines-review-from-sky-sports •You can listen to Paper Talk on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Paper Talk". •For all the latest sport news, head to www.skysports.com •For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]
Man Utd produce epic Champions League comeback | England assistant front-runner to replace Pierre Sage
2026/11/03
Teddy Draper is joined by The Mirror's John Cross and The Football Boardroom Podcast's Henry Winter to discuss Manchester United's stunning second-half comeback against Roma in the Champions League. Could it be the start of a revival for Michael Carrick's men? •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 • Paper Talk is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: https://www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/12868489/back-pages-podcast-national-newspaper-sports-headlines-review-from-sky-sports •You can listen to Paper Talk on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Paper Talk". •For all the latest sport news, head to www.skysports.com •For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]
What do Michael Carrick's next fixtures spell for his future? | Chris Foy calls for officials to be praised after making big calls.
2026/11/02
David Garrido is joined by Miguel Delaney and Isaan Khan to discuss the latest on Michael Carrick's Manchester United future and Chris Foy's claim for officials to be praised for big calls after Liverpool were not given a penalty against Arsenal at the weekend. •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 • Paper Talk is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: https://www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/12868489/back-pages-podcast-national-newspaper-sports-headlines-review-from-sky-sports •You can listen to Paper Talk on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Paper Talk". •For all the latest sport news, head to www.skysports.com •For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]
Ratcliffe to buy out Glazers for Man Utd? | Carrick’s form under microscope vs Chelsea | Arteta lifts lid on reaction to Dowman red card!
2026/10/30
ESPN's Mark Ogden and Daily Mail's Ian Ladyman join Jessica Creighton on Paper Talk to discuss the ongoing issues at Manchester United as the ownership and Michael Carrick's form come under the microscope. The panel also discusses Mikel Arteta's reaction to Max Dowman's red card in the game against Fleetwood in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday. - •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 • Paper Talk is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: https://www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/12868489/back-pages-podcast-national-newspaper-sports-headlines-review-from-sky-sports •You can listen to Paper Talk on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Paper Talk". •For all the latest sport news, head to www.skysports.com •For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]
Grealish dropped from Carabao Cup clash over ‘breach of club discipline' | Fernandes remains Manchester United club captain | Dowman's red card appeal rejected
2026/10/29
Sky Sports Jessica Creighton is joined by Chief Football Writer at The Independent, Miguel Delaney, and Football reporter for the Sun, Jack Rosser, to take a look at tomorrow's back pages, starting with news that Jack Grealish was dropped by Everton for their Carabao Cup tie against Newcastle over a ‘breach of club discipline '. Also analysed is Michael Carrick’s decision to keep Bruno Fernandes as Manchester United club captain. The news that Arsenal's appeal against Max Dowman's red card from the Fleetwood Town defeat has been rejected, with the panel discussing the reason for Dowman’s reaction and Mikel Arteta's reaction. •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 • Paper Talk is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: https://www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/12868489/back-pages-podcast-national-newspaper-sports-headlines-review-from-sky-sports •You can listen to Paper Talk on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Paper Talk". •For all the latest sport news, head to www.skysports.com •For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]
High drama in the Carabao Cup, see’s City, Liverpool win on pens | Is Carrick/Fernandes clear the air talks a PR stunt?
2026/10/28
The Mirror’s John Cross and Jonathan Liew from The Guardian take a look at tomorrows back pages where the discuss a dramatic night in the Carabao Cup which saw wins for Manchester City, Liverpool, Sunderland and Bournemouth. Also analysed is whether Michael Carrick's 'clear the air' talks with Bruno Fernandes was a PR stunt and how long can he stay in charge at Manchester United. The fallout from Mikel Arteta's reaction to Max Dowman's red card against Fleetwood also discussed by the panel. •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 • Paper Talk is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: https://www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/12868489/back-pages-podcast-national-newspaper-sports-headlines-review-from-sky-sports •You can listen to Paper Talk on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Paper Talk". •For all the latest sport news, head to www.skysports.com •For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]
Carrick stays in charge of Man Utd for Chelsea clash | Arsenal dumped out of EFL Cup by League Two Fleetwood after Dowman see’s red
2026/10/27
Henry Winter from The Football Boardroom Podcast and The Athletic’s Laurie Whitwell join David Garrido to look at tomorrows back pages, where Michael Carrick is given more time at Manchester United but is it a ‘stay of execution?’ Arsenal lose to League Two’s Fleetwood Town on penalties after Max Dowman see’s red but was Mikel Arteta’s reaction too the teenager too harsh? •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 • Paper Talk is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: https://www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/12868489/back-pages-podcast-national-newspaper-sports-headlines-review-from-sky-sports •You can listen to Paper Talk on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Paper Talk". •For all the latest sport news, head to www.skysports.com •For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]
Harry Kane wins Ballon d'Or! | Who will replace Carrick?
2026/10/26
Paper Talk is joined by Sam Dean and James Olley as they discuss Michael Carrick's potential replacements should he be sacked and they also discuss all the awards that were handed out at this years Ballon d'Or, including Harry Kane becoming the second Englishmen ever to win. •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 • Paper Talk is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: https://www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/12868489/back-pages-podcast-national-newspaper-sports-headlines-review-from-sky-sports •You can listen to Paper Talk on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Paper Talk". •For all the latest sport news, head to www.skysports.com •For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]
Can Michael Carrick's monologue inspire his Manchester United side? | Vincent Kompany rushed to hospital after fainting at training ground
2026/10/23
Jessica Creighton is joined by Laurie Whitwell and Ian Ladyman as they discuss Michael Carrick's emotional press conference and if it will hinder or help his team perform in future. They also discussed the news of Vincent Kompany being rushed to the hospital via helicopter after fainting due to a virus the Belgian had been affected by. •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 • Paper Talk is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: https://www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/12868489/back-pages-podcast-national-newspaper-sports-headlines-review-from-sky-sports •You can listen to Paper Talk on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Paper Talk". •For all the latest sport news, head to www.skysports.com •For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]
Carrick continues at Man Utd | Bournemouth breeze past AC Milan | Brook’s brilliant display despite loss to Sri Lanka
2026/10/22
Jess Creighton is joined by The Times’ Charlotte Dunker and The Mirror’s John Cross to discuss Michael Carrick staying on as Manchester United boss after the defeat to Como, and Bruno Fernandes retaining the captaincy despite criticising Carrick’s tactics. They also discuss Bournemouth’s outstanding 3-0 victory over AC Milan and England falling short against Sri Lanka despite Harry Brook becoming the first Englishman to hit an ODI double century. •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 • Paper Talk is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: https://www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/12868489/back-pages-podcast-national-newspaper-sports-headlines-review-from-sky-sports •You can listen to Paper Talk on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Paper Talk". •For all the latest sport news, head to www.skysports.com •For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]
Como thrash Man Utd | Carrick job in danger | Fernandes criticises tactics
2026/10/21
The Football Boardroom Podcast's Henry Winter and The Athletic's Nick Miller dissect Manchester United's embarrassing 4-1 loss at Como in the Champions League. They debate whether Michael Carrick will survive as head coach after the devastating defeat and discuss captain Bruno Fernandes' criticism of his tactics. 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 Paper Talk is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: https://www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/12868489/back-pages-podcast-national-newspaper-sports-headlines-review-from-sky-sports You can listen to Paper Talk on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Paper Talk". For all the latest sport news, head to www.skysports.com For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]
Ngumoha shines as Reds produce sensational comeback victory against Villarreal | Ten Hag reveals clashes at Man Utd
2026/10/20
On this edition of Paper Talk, Pete Graves is joined by The Guardian's Jonathan Liew and The Daily Mail's Riath Al Samarrai, to discuss Liverpool's emphatic comeback victory against Villarreal. The pair also give their thoughts on Erik ten Hag's comments from his interview with The Athletic. •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 • Paper Talk is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: https://www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/12868489/back-pages-podcast-national-newspaper-sports-headlines-review-from-sky-sports •You can listen to Paper Talk on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Paper Talk". •For all the latest sport news, head to www.skysports.com •For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

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4.5 out of 5
86 reviews
★★☆☆☆
NorCalStickyIcky 2020/03/20
Gary Neville What A Disgrace
Self serving agenda driven bum
★☆☆☆☆
PodcastPat 2019/11/13
Geoff Shreeves
What a bell end! Wish he’d been working with Keys & Grey that day at Molineux. He’d have been sacked along with those ball bags!
★★★★★
AtheistJAF 2019/04/10
real SPURS fans
Awwww. So EMO. Just a bit of Europa League blues. WILL finish 5th place in the EPL & about to get a spanking by Napoli. In What Century will the Goone...
★★★★★
Tttommmasss 2018/08/16
Real Arsenal Fan
Paul Merson does not know what he is talking about, he is always talking nonsense! Love the show please stop praising Spurs they haven’t won anything
★★★★★
kvngbwoy 2017/11/16
tim sherwood
i really love it when tim sherwood is on.
★★★★★
Karaan2617 2017/11/10
Lovely stuff
Really informative, great insights into the game. Although, would love to see more legends and former players in the show. My favorite episode was t...
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