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Sky Sports
Manchester United
Arsenal
Liverpool
Manchester City
Premier League
Tottenham Hotspur
Chelsea
Champions League
Nottingham Forest
Newcastle United
Ruben Amorim
Alexander Isak
Thomas Tuchel
Crystal Palace
Aston Villa
Pep Guardiola
Jude Bellingham
Mohamed Salah
Newcastle
England National Football Team

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 N... more

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Sky Sports Jess Creighton is joined by The Athletics David Ornstein and The Mirror's John Cross on Back Pages Tonight to look ahead to the Champions League final. They discuss Arsenal's line up to face PSG in the Champions League final and the confid... more

The Independent's Miguel Delaney and The Times' Martyn Ziegler join Jessica Creighton on Back Pages Tonight to discuss Arsenal's Kroenke owners' 'utmost priority' to keep Mikel Arteta at the club as the team looks ahead to their Champions League fina... more

The i’s Daniel Storey and The Sun’s Charlie Wyett join Jessica Creighton on Back Pages Tonight to discuss Crystal Palace’s success at claiming their first European trophy, sending Oliver Glasner out on a high. The panel also discusses Barcelona’s agr... more

David Garrido is joined by ESPN’s James Olley and The Athletic’s Nick Miller to discuss Tottenham Hotspur’s investigation into whether their training pitches are contributing to the club’s injury crisis, Arsenal’s interest in Aston Villa forward Morg... more

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Recent Guests

Daniel Story
Journalist from The Eye
Episode: Glasner exits on a high as Palace claim first European trophy! | Gordon set for medical after Barcelona and Newcastle reach agreement
Charlie Wyatt
Sports journalist, The Sun
The Sun
Episode: Tuchel makes bold calls with big stars left out of WC Squad | City confirm Pep departure | Carrick stays on permanently at Man Utd
Isaan Khan
Sports journalist from The Daily Mail
The Daily Mail
Episode: Toney makes England squad with Palmer and Foden left disappointed
Oliver Holt
Journalist, Daily Mail
Daily Mail
Episode: Is Guardiola set for shock Manchester City exit? | Arsenal on brink of Premier League title after beating Burnley
Issan Khan
Journalist, The Daily Mail
The Daily Mail
Episode: Celtic keep the Scottish Premiership title race alive | Man City will fight for PL title until the 'bitter end' | Carrick in lead to become Manchester United permanent head coach
Jack Rosser
Pundit from The Sun
The Sun
Episode: Can Arsenal beat PSG and win the CL? | Wardley vs Dubois promises to be a thriller!
Fabian Herzler
Brighton manager (as discussed on the show)
Brighton & Hove Albion
Episode: Can Arsenal grasp six-point advantage? | MMA fighter to help Brighton with set-pieces | Can Carrick take Man Utd to new heights?
Charlotte Duncker
Football reporter
The Times
Episode: PSG edge Bayern in NINE-goal CL thriller! | Man City’s fixture plea and battle with Arsenal for PL title discussed!
Henry Winter
Co-host of the Football Boardroom podcast
The Times
Episode: PSG edge Bayern in NINE-goal CL thriller! | Man City’s fixture plea and battle with Arsenal for PL title discussed!

Hosts

Jessica Creighton
Host of Back Pages
Teddy Draper
Host of Back Pages
David Garrido
Host of Back Pages

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 681 ratings
  • Are there P&S worries for the podcast? Just employ someone

    Decent content guys, but you seriously need a producer or editor . A sentence ends, advert kicks in and then the show ends. Really weird formatting.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    NorthernJamie78
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Superb

    Excellent new podcast from Sky. All the best journalists reviewing the back pages

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rybeno
    Ireland3 years ago
  • Liking the new show

    I can’t always watch the Tv version of this so it’s great to have as a podcast to catch up in the morning.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vautrain
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Kind of a complaint but a really good pod

    The debates a nice pod but please STOP DOING THESE BET365 ADDS IN THE BACKGROUND EVERY MINUTE!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    footballstar614
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Gary Neville What A Disgrace

    Self serving agenda driven bum

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    NorCalStickyIcky
    United States6 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the strong panel and insights from top football reporters on headlines and tactical context.

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#186
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#201
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Slot under pressure after Liverpool suffer defeat to PSG | Rory to repeat Augusta magic at The Masters?
Q: Hi, Arne. What chance do you still see to progress after tonight?
Arne Slot emphasizes the importance of learning from the defeat, keeping faith with his methods where possible, and acknowledging the need for a clearer plan and improved performance in upcoming fixtures to have any realistic chance against PSG in the second leg.
Tottenhams humiliating defeat to Atletico Madrid | Who could replace Igor Tudor as Spurs manager? | Liverpool struggle against Galatasaray
Q: Hi Igor, confirm, did Christian Romero ask you to take Kinski off, or was it your decision?
My decision, of course.
Mourinho accused of 'gaslighting' after Vinicius Junior alleged racial abuse | Wolves stun Arsenal with extra-time equaliser | Newcastle cruise past Qarabag
Q: How well do you think Miguel Arteta is dealing with this pressure, trying to deliver this Premier League title for the first time since 2004?
James believes Arteta needs to take responsibility for the emotional tension surrounding the team, which has unintended consequences on their performance.
Mourinho accused of 'gaslighting' after Vinicius Junior alleged racial abuse | Wolves stun Arsenal with extra-time equaliser | Newcastle cruise past Qarabag
Q: Mikel, in honesty, does that feel self-inflicted tonight?
Mikel Arteta admits that the team didn't perform at the level required to win and faced the consequences of it.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Back Pages

What is Back Pages about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A fast-paced roundtable of top Sky Sports journalists covers the biggest football headlines and overnight storylines. Episodes focus on title races, managerial moves, VAR and refereeing debates, and high-profile transfers, often weaving in reactions to front-page stories and live-match context from UK and European football. Notable strengths include a strong panel drawn from major outlets, frequent cross-network insights, and timely discussions that blend tactical analysis with media narratives. The format tends to mix headline news, tactical takeaways, and speculative takes on future clubs and coaches, making it a good fit for listeners who want quick, informed perspectives from seasoned football reporters.

A standout aspect is the freque... more

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1. Daniel Story
2. Charlie Wyatt
3. Isaan Khan
4. Oliver Holt
5. Issan Khan
6. Jack Rosser
7. Fabian Herzler
8. Charlotte Duncker

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