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Paper Talk

Sky Sports
Arsenal
Manchester United
Liverpool
Manchester City
Premier League
Tottenham Hotspur
Chelsea
Champions League
Nottingham Forest
Newcastle United
Ruben Amorim
Thomas Tuchel
Aston Villa
Crystal Palace
Alexander Isak
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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Latest Episodes

Sky Sports' Jess Creighton is joined by The Athletic's Nick Miller and Isaan Khaan from the Daily Mail to discuss the stories that dominate the back pages. The panel rounds up the biggest transfer news, as Manchester City rejects a bid from Barcelona... more

On tonight's episode of Paper Talk, Henry Winter and the Athletics' David Ornstein are in the studio to discuss the biggest sports stories from the papers.

The duo discuss all the latest transfer news, including where World Cup-winning captain Rodri... more

Jessica Creighton is joined by The Mirror’s John Cross and Martin Hardy from The Times to react to the biggest stories on the back pages. Gianni Infantino will remain as FIFA president after marathon crisis talks in Morocco, with the management board... more

Sky Sports’ David Fulton is joined by The Sun’s Charlie Wyett and The Independent’s Miguel Delaney on Paper Talk to discuss growing pressure on Gianni Infantino after he calls a crisis meeting with senior FIFA officials. They also react to a former E... more

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Recent Guests

Martyn Ziegler
Journalist, The Times
The Times
Episode: Infantino's only hope is Trump!? | Vinícius Júnior set to stay? | Raducanu withdraws again
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
Carl Anka
Sports journalist from The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: Toney makes England squad with Palmer and Foden left disappointed
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
David Ornstein
Journalist, The Athletic
The Athletic
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
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!

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 682 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 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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#70
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Apple Podcasts
#49
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Apple Podcasts
#88
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Apple Podcasts
#111
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Apple Podcasts
#47
Australia/Sports/Soccer
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#5
South Korea/Sports/Soccer

Talking Points

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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.
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.

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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-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. Transfer Talk
2. Sky Sports Premier League Podcast
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5. The Game

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1. Martyn Ziegler
2. Daniel Story
3. Charlie Wyatt
4. Carl Anka
5. Isaan Khan
6. Oliver Holt
7. David Ornstein
8. Issan Khan

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