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Paper Talk
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Episodes
Paper TalkDe Zerbi: Pep's successor at City? | How much have Chelsea missed a midfielder like Rice?
Sky Sports News' Teddy Draper is joined by The Independent’s Chief Football writer Miguel Delaney and ESPN Senior writer Mark Ogden discuss the latest on…
Paper TalkHow close are Manchester United to reaching an ownership agreement | Tonali set to be sidelined following betting allegations
Jonathan Liew from the Guardian and Sam Wallace from The Telegraph talk all about the latest Manchester United ownership negotiations, following Jim Ratcliffe…
Paper TalkBest players since 'golden generation' but is Southgate right person for England? | Tonali facing ban from football
The Telegraph’s Jason Burt and The Times’ Charlotte Duncker join Teddy Draper as they discuss if Gareth Southgate is the right person to lead England, the…
Paper TalkEngland secure qualification to Germany 2024 | Bellingham produces midfield masterclass | Ratcliffe still waiting on Man Utd deal
The Athletic’s David Ornstein and Riath Al-Samarrai of the Daily Mail react to the main stories from Wednesday’s back pages, including England’s 3-1 win…
Paper TalkSouthgate backs Henderson | Sir Jim Ratcliffe pursuing United stake | England target revenge over Italy
The Mirror's John Cross and The Sun's John Cross join Rob Jones to reflect on Gareth Southgate's public backing of Jordan Henderson and discuss Sir Jim…
Paper TalkWhat next for Henderson and England following boos? 'Crunch-time' in the RWC!
Riath Al-Samarrai from the Daily Mail and Martin Hardy from The Times discuss England's narrow win over Australia, with Henderson being booed by the crowd…
Paper Talk'Extreme VAR' frustrates Scotland against Spain | Can Rooney lead Birmingham back to the Premier League?
The Independent's Miguel Delaney and Rob Draper from the Mail on Sunday, discuss Scotland's disallowed goal and subsequent loss to Spain in their European…
Paper TalkCould Harry Maguire be on the move? | New Birmingham boss Wayne Rooney a good fit? | Should VAR chats be broadcast in stadiums?
Sky Sports' Emma Paton is joined by Charlie Wyett from The Sun and Sam Wallace from The Telegraph as the panel discusses a whole host of topics from the…
Paper TalkMatch Officials Mic'd Up' is good, but what are we going to do about VAR? Can Kane continue to lead England in Euro 2028?
David Ornstein of The Athletic and John Cross of The Mirror appreciate the insight viewers get from Howard Webb and audio that’s shared on ‘Match Officials…
Paper TalkRooney returning to English management? | Injured Saka withdraws from England squad | Phillips set for City exit?
Jason Burt of The Telegraph and ESPN's Mark Ogden discuss Wayne Rooney's probable return to English football after Birmingham City sacked John Eustace amid…
Paper TalkCan Arsenal end City curse? | Is VAR ruining football? | Paul Pogba's future
ESPN's Mark Ogden and the Times' Tom Roddy look ahead to Super Sunday as Arsenal look to end eight years of misery against Manchester City. They also debate…
Paper TalkSouthgate weighs in on VAR debate | Climate implications of 2030 FIFA World Cup? | Can England recover from Kiwi thrashing?
Sky Sports News' David Garrido is joined by The Guardian’s Jonathan Liew and The Mirror’s John Cross to discuss Gareth Southgate's comments on VAR, the…
Paper TalkHow far can Newcastle go in the Champions League after their 4-1 win over PSG? | Klopp's call for match against Spurs to be replayed
Sky Sports' Dharmesh Sheth is joined by David Ornstein from The Athletic and Sam Wallace from The Telegraph as they discuss Jurgen Klopp's calls for…
Paper TalkWas Onana a good buy for Man Utd? What is the future of VAR? Lampard linked with managerial return
The Telegraph's Jason Burt and The Sun's Charlie Wyett analyse whether Andre Onana was a good buy for Manchester United after several howlers since joining the…
Paper TalkCan Chelsea kick on? How does VAR improve? Ratcliffe set to buy Man Utd minority stake
Sky Sports' Nick Powell is joined by The Times' Charlotte Duncker and Miguel Delaney from The Independent as they reflect on a whole host of topics from the…
Paper TalkEurope dominate Ryder Cup opening day | Fury v Usyk finally happening?
Sky Sports' Teddy Draper is joined by Mark Ogden from ESPN and Jeremy Wilson from The Telegraph as the panel discuss a whole host of topics from the sporting…
Paper TalkHow could Liverpool's minority stake sale help the club? | The 'remarkable story' of Aston Villa's Castore kit | The 44th Ryder Cup preview
The Mirror's Andy Dunn and The Guardian's Jonathan Liew discuss how Liverpool's minority stake sale will help support the club financially. The pair also talk…
Paper TalkManchester City quad bid is over | Chelsea goal drought over | Osimehn at war with Napoli
Chief Football Writer for The Independent Miguel Delaney and Martyn Ziegler, Chief Sports Reporter for The Times discuss Manchester City's exit from the…
Paper TalkManchester United's crucial month | Pep's bus rant | Arteta plots Toney bid
The Athletic's David Ornstein and the Telegraph's Sam Wallace say the next few weeks are crucial for Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag - with six of their…
Paper TalkWill Toney join Arsenal? | Sancho's United future in doubt | Ryder Cup preview
The Mirror's John Cross and Daily Mail's Riath Al-Samarrai join Nick Powell to debate whether Brentford's Ivan Toney will join Arsenal and if Jadon Sancho can…
Paper TalkDavid de Gea set to retire at 32? | Will 'Angeball' work against Arsenal? | Martin Odegaard's potential 2015 transfer to Spurs!
ESPN'S Mark Ogden and The Daily Mirror's John Cross take a look at David de Gea's future after spectulation that the former Manchester United goalkeeper could…
Paper TalkUnited turmoil analysed | Liverpool win Europa League opener | North London derby preview
Daily Mail's Craig Hope and The Guardian's Jonathan Liew join David Garrido to dissect Manchester United's recent poor run of form and discuss the opening…
Paper TalkHas Ten Hag lost a connection with his players? | Arsenal show convincing display on UCL return | Kane questions going back to Spurs
Sam Wallace of The Telegraph and The Independent’s Miguel Delaney react to Manchester United’s 4-3 defeat to Bayern Munich and question if Erik Ten Hag has…
Paper TalkNewcastle hold on for point against AC Milan | Holders Man City begin defence with win | Levy reveals Kane buy-back clause
Rob Draper from The Mail on Sunday and Martin Hardy from The Times discuss Newcastle's draw against AC Milan at the San Siro, Champions League holders…
Paper TalkWas Burnley's handball decision justified? | Will the 777 Everton takeover be completed? | Will Arsenal drop Ramsdale?
David Ornstein from The Athletic and Jason Burt from The Telegraph join David Fulton on Back Pages Tonight to discuss the Premier League game between…
Paper TalkCould new ownership be a turning point for Everton? | Is Sancho's time up at Man Utd? | Borthwick questions red card inconsistency
Teddy Draper is joined by Charlotte Duncker from The Times and Dave Kidd from The Sun as they discuss the Everton's new ownership, Jadon Sancho's situation at…
Paper TalkTen Hag demanding Sancho apology | Maguire's Mum slams critics | Walker pens new City deal
The Guardian's Jonathan Liew and The Telegraph's Jason Burt discuss the latest with Manchester United and Jadon Sancho as the player is forced to train on his…
Paper TalkCan Maguire silence boo boys? | Cricket's 'rock and roll' star Stokes | Is there a way back for Sancho?
The Mirror’s John Cross and The Telegraph’s Sam Wallace look at the biggest headlines from the back pages, after Harry Maguire responded to the criticism he is…
Paper TalkIs Bellingham the new Gazza? US firm interested in buying Everton | Curry banned for two matches in Rugby World Cup
Teddy Draper is joined by ESPN’s Mark Ogden and the Daily Mail’s Riath Al-Samarrai to look at the biggest headlines from the back pages, after England beat…
Paper TalkRatcliffe makes fresh Man Utd takeover admission | Pogba could face lengthy ban | Preview to Scotland vs England
The Mirror's Andy Dunn and The Independent's Miguel Delaney discuss the biggest back page headlines including the possibility of Paul Pogba facing a lengthy…
Paper TalkWin or bust for England at the Rugby World Cup? | France stun New Zealand in opener | Southgate talks up chances of Euros win
Teddy Draper is joined by Jeremey Wilson from The Telegraph and Tom Roddy from The Times to discuss the start of the Rugby World Cup as France beat New Zealand…
Paper TalkCould Rooney be set for a sensational return to English football? | Will club state ownerships be blocked?
The Guardian's Jonathan Liew and The Times' Martin Hardy reveal which Football League club is attempting to lure Wayne Rooney back to English football, Premier…
Paper TalkJohn Terry to begin managerial career in Saudi Arabia? | England set to pick surprising side for Rugby WC opener
Sky Sports' Teddy Draper is joined by The Independent's Miguel Delaney and The Times' Martyn Ziegler as they discuss a host of topics from across the sporting…
Paper TalkWere Henderson's comments 'naive' over Saudi move? | Vilda sacked as Spain head coach | United's share price plunges
ESPN's Mark Ogden and Riath Al-Samarrai of the Daily Mail look ahead to the latest back page headlines, including Jordan Henderson's comments over Saudi move…
Paper TalkIs there a way back for Sancho at Utd? | Al Ittihad to bid world-record £215 million for Salah | Southgate to leave England after Euro’s?
The Sun's Football Editor Charlie Wyett and Chief Football writer for the Mail on Sunday Rob Draper look ahead to the back page headlines the latest headlines…
Paper TalkSterling reacts to latest England squad omission | Are Man Utd panic buying? | Saudi Arabia target 2034 World Cup bid
David Garrido presents ‘Back Pages Tonight’ alongside The Guardian’s Jonathan Liew and The Times’ Tom Roddy who discuss the latest headlines from the back…
Paper TalkWhy have Man City decided to offload academy star Palmer? | Liverpool chase Gravenberch | England Women cricketers to get equal pay
The Athletic's David Ornstein and The Mirror's John Cross discuss the morning's back pages which include big transfer news as Man City decide to offload…
Paper TalkAngry Ange, Spurs crash out of Cup | It's no joke now Virgil, Refs clamp down on dissent
Charlotte Duncker from The Times and the Daily Mail's Riath Al-Samarrai discuss Spurs' early exit form the Carabao Cup to Fulham, Virgil van Dijk punishment…
Paper TalkRubiales faces fresh calls for resignation | FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings over kiss | Spanish prosecutors open pre-trial inquiries
Jason Burt from The Telegraph and Miguel Delaney of The Independent discuss a turbulent day for Spanish football as FIFA opened disciplinary proceedings…
Paper TalkSterling inspires Chelsea to first win under Poch | Ten Hag blasts Man Utd players | Spain women won't play until Rubiales removed
ESPN's Mark Ogden and The Times' Martin Hardy look back at Chelsea's 3-0 win over Luton Town, Erik Ten Hag losing patience with the Manchester United players…
Paper TalkWill Mo Salah move to Al Ittihad? | Man Utd reject world record bid for England goalkeeper | Nike bow to pressure from Lionesses
The Independents Miguel Delaney and The Guardians Jonathan Liew discuss if Mo Salah would leave Liverpool for Saudi Pro League club Al Ittihad, Manchester…
Paper TalkEverton finances a real worry | Who will replace De Bruyne at City?
The Daily Telegraph's Jason Burt and John Cross of The Mirror discuss Everton's finances after the MSP Sports Capital investment deal collapsed,who will come…
Paper TalkMan Utd on cusp of Qatari sale | Farrell banned, will miss opening 2 RWC games
Teddy Draper is joined by Andy Dunn from The Mirror and David Ornstein from The Athletic as they catch up on all the red-hot stories from within the sporting…
Paper TalkMan Utd make Greenwood decision | Arsenal win at Palace | Toney speaks out
Charlotte Duncker from The Times and The Sun's Charlie Wyatt join Jo Wilson to discuss Manchester United's decision to part ways with Mason Greenwood and what…
Paper TalkWiegman to stay on as England manager | Man City move for Paqueta on hold | Kane’s perfect Bundesliga debut
Teddy Draper is joined by ESPN’s Mark Ogden and The Times’ Martyn Ziegler to look ahead to the Women’s World Cup Final between England and Spain and discuss…
Paper TalkCould Sarina Wiegman take England men’s job? The ‘circus’ of Owen Farrell & Raya vs Ramsdale
David Garrido is joined by The Mirror’s John Cross and The Guardian’s Jonathan Liew to discuss if Sarina Wiegman could manage the men’s England team and…
Paper TalkWhat are England's chances of winning the World Cup? | Liverpool pursuing Wataru Endo is a 'short term solution'
Teddy Draper is joined by The Times’ Tom Roddy and The Sun’s Jack Rosser to discuss the back pages. They look ahead to the Women’s World Cup final and analyse…
Paper Talk'Spy-gate' rumours surround Lionesses WC semi-final | How will De Bruyne injury effect City? | Chelsea beat Liverpool to another signing
The Sun's Dave Kidd and The Telegraph's Sam Wallace react to the news that the World Cup hosts Austrailia may have spied on the Lionesses ahead of the World…
Paper TalkMan Utd edge past Wolves | Chelsea sign Moises Caicedo | Ben Stokes ready to return for World Cup
The Sun's Charlie Wyett and The Telegraph's Jeremy Wilson look back at Manchester United's win over Wolves and discuss if the away side should have been…
Paper TalkIs Kane the missing piece for Bayern? | Did Pep take Haaland exchange too far? | Can England progress without James?
The Sun's Jack Rosser and The Times' Martin Hardy join us for our latest episode to discuss the news from the opening night of the Premier League as Haaland…
Paper TalkWill Kane join Bayern now a deal has been agreed? | Liverpool set to seal British-record deal for Caicedo
The Daily Mirror’s Andy Dunn and The Guardian’s Jonathan Liew join us for our latest episode to discuss the news that Bayern Munich have agreed a deal to sign…
Paper TalkIs Maguire's move to West Ham a good one? | Do they need to hold onto Lucas Paquetá?
Tom Roddy from The Times and Craig Hope from the Daily Mail talk through Harry Maguire's likely transfer to West Ham, who may also be joined by James…
Paper TalkJulen Lopetegui leaves Wolves | Chelsea financial investigation concerns | Bayern's last-ditch attempt for Harry Kane
The Times' Charlotte Duncker and The Telegraph's Jason Burt agree that the timing of Julen Lopetegui's exit from Wolves is 'far from ideal'. They also discuss…
Paper TalkEngland advance to Women's World Cup quarter-finals | James sent-off and expecting three game ban | Bayern's final Kane bid rejected
Dave Kidd from The Sun and Martyn Ziegler of The Times discuss England's win over Nigeria at the Women's World Cup as Chole Kelly scores the deciding penalty…
Paper TalkWill Kane move to Bayern by the midnight deadline? | Is it crunch-time for David Moyes?
Jeremy Wilson from The Telegraph and Martin Hardy from The Times discuss all things Harry Kane ahead of the likely midnight deadline that Bayern Munich have…
Paper TalkRamsdale condemns homophobia in football | Chelsea chasing Caicedo | Brady becomes part owner of Birmingham
The Telegraph's Jason Burt and The Mail on Sunday's Rob Draper join David Garrido to discuss Aaron Ramsdale's article for the Players' Tribune, which saw him…
Paper TalkIs Gvardiol the perfect upgrade for Man City? | Jamaica Women trailblaze to World Cup knockout stages
The Times’ Tom Roddy and The Sun’s Dave Kidd join Teddy Draper to discuss Man City’s new signing Josko Gvardiol and Jamaica Women securing a place in the…
Paper TalkWas Lucy Bronze’s reaction justified? Klopp predicts Man City title win | Should Kane talk to Spurs fans?
Emma Paton is joined by ESPN’s Mark Ogden and the Daily Mail’s Riath Al-Samarrai and start by looking at Lauren James’ incredible performance against China in…
Paper TalkEngland claim stunning Ashes draw | Kane nearing Bayern move? | Lionesses look to Stanway as Walsh replacement
The Independent's Miguel Delaney and Charlie Wyett from The Sun discuss England's stunning 49-run victory against Australia at The Oval as Stuart Broad claimed…
Paper TalkCan England stop Australia? | Is Beckham right about Glazers? | Chelsea fined for financial irregularities
The Athletic's David Ornstein and The Times' Martyn Ziegler discuss Steve Smith's controversial not-out in day two of the fifth Ashes Test and if England can…