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Forest earn crucial win over Hammers | Solskjaer set for Man Utd return? | Rosenior announced as Chelsea boss Jan 06, 2026

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The Times’ Martin Hardy and The Mirror’s John Cross join David Garrido to discuss the stories that dominate the back pages, as Nottingham Forest earn a crucial win at West Ham, which sees the Hammers go seven points adrift of safety. They also discuss Manchester United’s search for an interim manager, with former Old Trafford favourites Michael Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solksjaer in the mix for the job. Finally, they assess the appointment of Liam Rosenior as the new Chelsea boss.
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Amorim OUT – who next for Man Utd? | O’Neil is BACK after Nancy’s short Celtic stint Jan 05, 2026

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The Independent’s Miguel Delaney and The Athletic’s David Ornstein join David Garrido on Back Pages Tonight to discuss Manchester United’s decision to sack head coach Ruben Amorim and who could be in the running to fill the position. As well as debating Celtic's decision to end Wilfried Nancy's short run, with Martin O'Neill making a return and staying until the end of the season.
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Is Rosenior the right man for Chelsea? | Should England stick with McCullum after Ashes? | Littler and van Veen reach WDC final Jan 02, 2026

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Dave Fulton is joined by Sam Dean from The Telegraph and Paul MacInnes from The Guardian as the panel discuss a host of current sporting topics, including Liam Rosenior's strong links with the Chelsea job, whether Brendan McCullum should remain with England after Ashes collapse and much more.
Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/back-pages
You can also listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Back Pages".
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Arsenal BEAT Palace to reach Carabao Cup semi-finals | Man City right call for Semenyo? | The Ashes and drinking culture discussed Dec 23, 2025

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The Daily Mail’s Riath Al-Samarrai and The Times’ Martyn Ziegler join David Garrido on Back Pages Tonight to discuss Arsenal’s win against Crystal Palace on penalties to reach the Carabao Cup semi-final, whether Antoine Semenyo would be suited to Man City if he were to leave Bournemouth and the drinking culture around The Ashes after a social media video appeared to show England opener, Ben Duckett, drunk.
Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/back-pages
You can also listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Back Pages".
For more on the stories we discuss on Back Pages, head to skysports.com
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Isak fractures leg | Salah set to stay at Liverpool? | McCullum on borrowed time? Dec 22, 2025

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The Telegraph’s Sam Dean and The Times’ Martin Hardy reflect on the news that Liverpool’s Alexander Isak has suffered a leg fracture and is expected to miss months of action. The panel assess what this news could mean for a potential exit for Mo Salah in January as well as looking at the future of England head coach Brendon McCullum after Ashes defeat. Also discussed is whether Declan Rice could be next England captain.
Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/back-pages
You can also listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Back Pages".
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Salah apologises to Liverpool teammates | Amorim defends his Man Utd ‘entitlement’ comments | Is Maresca the favourite to replace Pep? Dec 19, 2025

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ESPN’s Mark Ogden and Ian Ladyman of The Daily Mail review the leading stories from Saturday’s back pages and start with the news that Mohamed Salah has apologised to his Liverpool teammates after his recent dispute with the club. They also give their views on Ruben Amorim defending his comments, saying Man Utd’s youth players feel entitled. Pep Guardiola denied he is planning to leave Manchester City at the end of the season, and the duo discussed whether Enzo Maresca would be a good fit as his replacement.
Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/back-pages
You can also listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Back Pages".
For more on the stories we discuss on Back Pages, head to skysports.com
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McIlroy wins SPOTY | Could Maresca replace Guardiola at Man City? | Man Utd in race to sign Semenyo Dec 18, 2025

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Sports Illustrated's Henry Winter and Daily Telegraph's Jason Burt reflect on Rory McIlroy winning Sports Personality of the Year. They also debate whether Chelsea's Enzo Maresca could replace Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager in the future and assess whether Manchester United could be primed to sign Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo in the January transfer window.
Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/back-pages
You can also listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Back Pages".
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England's Ashes fury as 'Snicko' operator admits mistake | Man City through to Carabao Cup semis after Cherki stunner Dec 17, 2025

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The Mirror’s John Cross and The Times’ Martin Ziegler join Jess Creighton to discuss the stories that dominate the back pages, including all the results from an action-packed night in the Carabao Cup, England's fury as 'Snicko' error allows Australia's Alex Carey to make a century in the third Ashes Test, and much more.
Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/back-pages
You can also listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Back Pages".
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Fernandes claims United wanted to offload him to Saudi Arabia | Who will win the race to sign Bournemouth’s Semenyo? Dec 16, 2025

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Miguel Delaney of The Independent and the Daily Mail’s Craig Hope join David Garrido to look at tomorrows back pages where they discuss Bruno Fernandes’ comments that Manchester United wanted to let him go to Saudi Arabia in the summer.
Where will Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo be playing his football next season as Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham all express their interest in the Ghana winger.
Also discussed is the announcement that FIFA will make £45 tickets available for next years World Cup to 10% of each nations allocation.
Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/back-pages
You can also listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Back Pages".
For more on the stories we discuss on Back Pages, head to skysports.com
For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Man Utd and Bournemouth play out an incredible 4-4 draw | Is Maresca’s Chelsea future in doubt? | Stokes asks for fight in The Ashes Dec 15, 2025

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David Garrido is joined by Charlie Wyett of The Sun and David Ornstein from The Athletic as they discuss Manchester United’s thrilling 4-4 draw with Bournemouth, Enzo Maresca’s future at Stamford Bridge after his comments referring to a ‘lack of support’ from the people above him and much more.
Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/back-pages
You can also listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Back Pages".
For more on the stories we discuss on Back Pages, head to skysports.com
For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

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