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Paper Talk

Sky Sports
Arsenal
Manchester United
Manchester City
Chelsea
Premier League
Liverpool
Tottenham Hotspur
Champions League
Thomas Tuchel
Michael Carrick
Aston Villa
Newcastle United
Pep Guardiola
Arsenal Football Club
World Cup
Liverpool Football Club
Mohamed Salah
Gianni Infantino
Carabao Cup
Bruno Fernandes

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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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 announc... more

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 ta... more

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 Carr... more

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 t... more

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Jack Rosser
Football reporter for The Sun
The Sun
Episode: Grealish dropped from Carabao Cup clash over ‘breach of club discipline' | Fernandes remains Manchester United club captain | Dowman's red card appeal rejected
Miguel Delaney
Chief Football Writer at The Independent
The Independent
Episode: Grealish dropped from Carabao Cup clash over ‘breach of club discipline' | Fernandes remains Manchester United club captain | Dowman's red card appeal rejected
John Cross
Sports journalist at The Mirror
The Mirror
Episode: High drama in the Carabao Cup, see’s City, Liverpool win on pens | Is Carrick/Fernandes clear the air talks a PR stunt?
Jonathan Liew
Sports journalist at The Guardian
The Guardian
Episode: High drama in the Carabao Cup, see’s City, Liverpool win on pens | Is Carrick/Fernandes clear the air talks a PR stunt?
Laurie Whitwell
The Athletic journalist covering Manchester United
The Athletic
Episode: 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
Henry Winter
Football journalist and contributor to The Football Boardroom Podcast
The Football Boardroom Podcast
Episode: 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
James Olley
Sports journalist at ESPN
ESPN
Episode: Harry Kane wins Ballon d'Or! | Who will replace Carrick?
Sam Dean
Sports journalist at The Daily Telegraph
The Daily Telegraph
Episode: Harry Kane wins Ballon d'Or! | Who will replace Carrick?
Ian Ladyman
Sports journalist at The Daily Mail
The Daily Mail
Episode: Can Michael Carrick's monologue inspire his Manchester United side? | Vincent Kompany rushed to hospital after fainting at training ground

Hosts

David Garrido
Host of Paper Talk
Jessica Creighton
Host of Paper Talk / Sky Sports News contributor
Isaan Khan
Contributor/Host
David Ornstein
Football journalist
Carl Anka
Sports journalist from The Athletic

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 685 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 Kingdom3 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 Kingdom4 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 Kingdom7 years ago
  • Gary Neville What A Disgrace

    Self serving agenda driven bum

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    NorCalStickyIcky
    United States7 years ago

Listeners Say

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- High-quality guests and credible reporting, though ads and audio levels sometimes disrupt listening.
- Rich, newsroom-style discussions that blend on-pitch and business-side football topics.
- Insightful panel with top football journalists offering grounded analysis on transfers and governance.

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Apple Podcasts
#101
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Apple Podcasts
#64
United Kingdom/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#80
Canada/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#155
United Kingdom/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#80
Australia/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#164
France/Sports/Soccer

Talking Points

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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
Q: What do we think of this, guys? Laurie, coming to you first. In terms of the reaction from the manager, this guy is still a kid though, isn't he?
The panel considers Arteta's public response to Dowman's red card. Whitwell finds it surprising and says a manager might have protected the teenager, while Winter calls the reaction poor and says Dowman needed support.
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
Q: Is this the reason why he's got this extra game in charge?
Laurie Whitwell says the club recognizes that the squad was not strengthened enough and that players have underperformed, while fan reaction has also contributed to the decision.
High drama in the Carabao Cup, see’s City, Liverpool win on pens | Is Carrick/Fernandes clear the air talks a PR stunt?
Q: Was it a red card?
Jonathan Liew believes Max Dowman's kicking motion made the red card defensible, though he would not have objected to a yellow. John Cross disagrees, arguing the incident warranted a yellow rather than a red for violent conduct.
High drama in the Carabao Cup, see’s City, Liverpool win on pens | Is Carrick/Fernandes clear the air talks a PR stunt?
Q: What do you think, Jonathan, is this an attempt by Michael Carrick to re-engage his players, re-engage the dressing room?
Jonathan Liew says Carrick would prefer to resolve the controversy quickly and return to work, but the talks do not fix Manchester United's problems with recruitment, slow build-up, creativity and the lack of a forward outlet.
Grealish dropped from Carabao Cup clash over ‘breach of club discipline' | Fernandes remains Manchester United club captain | Dowman's red card appeal rejected
Q: Give us your take on the end of the potential end of this blackout. You've got about a minute to time.
Delaney opposes ending the blackout, arguing it could harm the football pyramid and make attending Saturday matches harder. He questions who benefits from broadcasting every game and points to private equity's interest in football.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Paper Talk

What is Paper Talk about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A fast-moving roundtable on current football headlines, transfers, and governance where top sports journalists dissect big stories from transfer sagas to governance controversies. Episodes frequently pair market chatter (Rodri, Vinícius Júnior, Arsenal targets) with global football politics (Infantino leadership, FIFA/UEFA dynamics), plus rapid takes on matches and club strategy. The format often blends newsroom-style analysis with cross-outlet reporting, inviting a mix of seasoned journalism perspectives and club-level context. Notable strengths include a consistently high-caliber panel and timely tie-ins between on-pitch developments and governance or ownership questions, which makes it valuable for listeners who want both granular transf... more

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1. Jack Rosser
2. Miguel Delaney
3. John Cross
4. Jonathan Liew
5. Laurie Whitwell
6. Henry Winter
7. James Olley
8. Sam Dean

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