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Paper Talk

Sky Sports
Arsenal
Manchester United
Manchester City
Liverpool
Chelsea
Premier League
Tottenham Hotspur
Champions League
Nottingham Forest
Thomas Tuchel
Aston Villa
Newcastle United
Pep Guardiola
Crystal Palace
Jude Bellingham
Newcastle
World Cup
Mohamed Salah
Ruben Amorim
Liverpool Football Club

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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Latest Episodes

The Mirror’s John Cross and The Football Boardroom Podcast’s Henry Winter join Jessica Creighton on Paper Talk to discuss the latest from Manchester City and Thomas Tuchel’s latest press conference, where he questioned Cole Palmer’s desire to play fo... more

On Paper Talk, Jess Creighton is joined by The Guardian's Jonathan Liew and The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell. They discuss the upcoming fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, the latest news from the England camp as the Three Lions prepare to tak... more

On Paper Talk, Jess Creighton is joined by The Sun's Charlie Wyett and The i's Daniel Storey. They discuss Manchester United's latest financial results, the latest news from the England camp as the Three Lions prepare to take on Spain and react to ne... more

On Paper Talk tonight, Charlotte Dunker and Ian Ladyman preview the sports stories in the morning newspapers. The duo discuss Mikel Arteta being close to agreeing to a new contract at Arsenal. They also touch on Andrew Robertson opening up about the ... more

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Recent Guests

Michael Carrick
Head Coach of Manchester United (interim)
Manchester United
Episode: Man Utd crash out of Carabao Cup | Tuchel tortured by WC semi-final | Lewis family injects further £120m into Tottenham Hotspur
Mark Ogden
ESPN football journalist
ESPN
Episode: Mikel Arteta keeps his Arsenal squad on their toes | Paper Talk
Kevin Pietersen
Former England cricketer, specialist mentor for white-ball cricket
England cricket setup
Episode: Who is the Ballon d'Or favourite? | Champions League preview | Pietersen joins England set-up
Mark Wilson
Reporter providing Celtic/Madrid and general football insights
Episode: Why would Chelsea want to help City with Enzo deal? | Root 'hacked off' at off-field controversy
Ian Ladyman
Sports journalist from The Daily Mail
The Daily Mail
Episode: PL and Champions back with a bang! | England thrash Pakistan
Charlie Wyett
Guest panelist from The Sun
The Sun
Episode: Is Bouaddi the man to replace Rodri at City? | Rodri arrives in Barcelona | Boehly open to selling stake in Chelsea
Riath Al-Samarrai
Guest panelist from the Daily Mail
Daily Mail
Episode: Is Bouaddi the man to replace Rodri at City? | Rodri arrives in Barcelona | Boehly open to selling stake in Chelsea
Amy Hunt
Athletics journalist featured in segment
Telegraph
Episode: Is Bouaddi the man to replace Rodri at City? | Rodri arrives in Barcelona | Boehly open to selling stake in Chelsea
Martyn Ziegler
Journalist, The Times
The Times
Episode: Infantino's only hope is Trump!? | Vinícius Júnior set to stay? | Raducanu withdraws again

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 684 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 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 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
#86
United States/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#51
United Kingdom/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#113
Canada/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#120
United Kingdom/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#54
France/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#57
Australia/Sports/Soccer

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Man Utd crash out of Carabao Cup | Tuchel tortured by WC semi-final | Lewis family injects further £120m into Tottenham Hotspur
Q: Michael, it's fair to say after 12 minutes, you were in absolute cruise control, two nil up. Could you believe what you saw after that?
I think there were a lot of things that went wrong, we need to take responsibility and learn from it. We started well, but we let it slip and it's on us to regroup and put it right in the next game.
Enzo makes final parting dig at Chelsea | Why did Arsenal struggle for world-class attacker | Everton's disastrous deadline day
Q: What went wrong for Arsenal in the transfer window up front?
Arsenal aimed high for top attackers but ultimately did not land them, leaving Solis as a re-adaptation project and expressing concern about their attacking firepower despite strengthening defense and midfield.
Enzo makes final parting dig at Chelsea | Why did Arsenal struggle for world-class attacker | Everton's disastrous deadline day
Q: Is it a good move for both parties, Sam? Won't Chelsea miss him, and will he be a key player for City?
The panel suggests it could be beneficial for both sides in the short term—City get a high-pedigree midfielder who fits their system, and Chelsea recoup a large fee and clear a problematic squad dynamic, though they will miss his talent.
Liverpool out of Champions League | Iraola to leave Bournemouth!
Q: What was your take on Liverpool's performance and the decision to start Isaac instead of Salah?
The panel agreed that Liverpool showed attacking intent but failed to convert chances, while the manager's decision to start Isaac over Salah was a calculated gamble that didn't pay off, reflecting the fine margins in knockout football.
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.

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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. Michael Carrick
2. Mark Ogden
3. Kevin Pietersen
4. Mark Wilson
5. Ian Ladyman
6. Charlie Wyett
7. Riath Al-Samarrai
8. Amy Hunt

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