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Teddy Draper is joined by ESPN's Mark Ogden and The Daily Mail's Ian Ladyman to discuss the main takeaways from Ruben Amorim's first interview as Manchester United boss. They also discuss why Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson is hard to ignore and examine England's rematch of their Rugby World Cup semi-final clash with South Africa.
The Guardian's Jonathan Liew and The Athletic's David Ornstein give their thoughts on England's 3-0 win over Greece in the Nations League. They discuss captain Harry Kane having been dropped for the crucial encounter in favour of Ollie Watkins before debating whether Mike Tyson should be returning to fight at the age of 58 against social media sensation Jake Paul.
Sky Sports Teddy Draper is joined by The Times' Martyn Ziegler and The Sun's Dave Kidd to look at the big stories from the back pages, starting with Harry Kane sharing his disappointment after nine players have withdrawn from England's Nations League squad. They also analyse how important Anthony Gordan could be for England.The trio discuss the news that Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, and Tottenham have taken legal action to ensure they can claim compensation if Manchester City is found guilty of committing serious breaches of the Premier League's financial rules.Later in the podcast, they discuss how complicated the future is for Mikel Arteta following the news that Ben White has undergone a minor procedure to resolve a joint issue.Finally, the panel discusses if Jake Paul v Tyson Fury is 'a blow' to boxing. 
David Fulton is joined by Jason Burt from the Daily Telegraph and football writer Henry Winter to discuss the latest around David Coote as the FA launched an investigation into a video that appears to show the Premier League referee making derogatory comments about Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp. Plus, why Premier League clubs are blaming Thomas Tuchel and the FA for the mass England withdrawals, Ruben Amorim meets members of the Manchester United squad, and Gary Lineker will leave Match of the Day at the end of the season.
David Garrido is joined by The Sun's Charlie Wyett and John Cross from The Mirror to discuss the PGMOL's decision to suspend Premier League official David Coote after a viral video appeared to show him making derogatory comments about former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. Plus, Ruben Amorim takes charge at Manchester United as Ruud van Nistelrooy leaves Old Trafford after the Portugese head coach decided not to keep him as part of his backroom staff.
ESPN's Mark Odgen and Daily Mail's Ian Ladyman give their thoughts on Pep Guardiola's anger at Jack Grealish's call-up to the England squad. They also discuss whether Trent Alexander-Arnold will extend his contract with Liverpool beyond this season and debate whether Newcastle United should make a move for Jose Mourinho in the future.
Dharmesh Sheth is joined by sports writer and broadcaster Henry Winter and sportswriter Jonathan Liew from the Guardian to dicuss the biggeste stories on the back pages. England interim head coach Lee Carsley says Thomas Tuchel has not influenced his quad selection for England's upcoming Nations League fixtures. Amad Diallo scored twice to breathe life into Manchester United's Europa League campaign with a morale-boosting 2-0 victory over Greek champions PAOK Salonika at Old Trafford. While merciless Chelsea set new record by crushing Armenian minnows Noah and Victor Osimhen scored twice to inflict a first Europa League defeat on 10-player Tottenham and earn a 3-2 victory for wasteful Galatasaray. The Grand Prix Drivers' Association has called out FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem in response to Formula 1's recent swearing saga.
Teddy Draper is joined by Miguel Delaney of The Independent and Martin Hardy of The Times to look at the big stories from the back pages, starting with Arsenal’s 1-0 loss to Inter Milan. Were they just unlucky for the handball awarded to Inter Milan, or are Arsenal being too pragmatic? Tyrone Mings had a nightmare in his Champions League debut for Aston Villa, after he picked the ball up in his own box, handing a penalty to Club Bruges. Are Manchester in the strongest position to land Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres? Could Julen Lopetegui lose his job if West Ham lose to Everton? And could Donald Trump solve the PGA v LIV dilemma?
Sky Sports' Teddy Draper is joined by David Ornstein from The Athletic and Riath Al-Samarrai from the Daily Mail as the panel discuss the biggest topics across the sporting world, including Manchester City's 4-1 defeat away to Sporting as Ruben Amorim departs the Lisbon club. There was also huge wins for Liverpool and Celtic too in the Champions League. The Reds defeated Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen 4-0 whilst the Scottish champions beat Red Bull Leipzig 3-1 at Celtic Park.
They Mirror's John Cross and The Sun’s Charlie Wyett discuss Edu's shock exit and what may be next for Arsenal's former sporting director. They also discuss Amorim's comparrisons with Sir Alex Ferguson. Furthermore, they reflect on an epic end to Monday night football where Harry Wilson scored two late goals to win the match for Fulham against Brentford.
They Daily Mail’s Ian Ladyman and The Sun’s Jack Rosser discuss Ruben Amorim becoming Manchester United’s new head coach and whether or not he is the right person for the job. They also discuss what Amorim will bring from his time in Portugal and what is needed for the club to get back to winning ways. Furthermore, they dissect the nearly done deal of LIV and PGA merging, in what is expected to be a £1 billion deal. Finally, they look into Mikel Arteta stating that there is no referee conspiracy against Arsenal.
The Times’ Charlotte Duncker and The Guardian’s Jonathan Liew react to Sporting manager Ruben Amorim’s comments that the ‘soap opera is coming to an end’ regarding his negotiations with Manchester United. They also share their thoughts on Joe Marler’s anti-haka comments and what that could mean for England in their match against New Zealand.
Sports journalists Henry Winter and Martyn Ziegler join Teddy Draper on Back Pages Tonight to discuss an eventful evening of Carabao Cup games with Manchester United flying high with a 5-2 victory over Leicester City under Ruud van Nistelrooy.The panel also discusses the safety of cricket players having to be away from their homes and families for a long period after England captain Ben Stokes revealed his home was burgled while his family was in it.We also celebrate a milestone in Boxing of 50 years since Muhammad Ali shocked the world by knocking out an undefeated George Foreman.
ESPN's Mark Ogden and The Telegraph's Jason Burt give their thoughts on Manchester United's first choice to replace Erik ten Hag, in Sporting CP boss Ruben Amorim. They also discuss if Manchester City's Rodri was a deserved winner of the Ballon d'Or and why the Real Madrid players refused to turn up to the event.
The Independent's Miguel Delaney and The Mirror's John Cross give their thoughts on Manchester United sacking Erik ten Hag. They also discuss who could replace him at the helm at Old Trafford and debate if Manchester City's Rodri was a deserved winner of the Ballon d'Or.
Mark Ogden from ESPN and Dave Kidd from The Sun are this week's Back Pages Tonight guests as they discuss the latest sporting stories from around the globe, including Enzo Maresca's criticism of Reece James after he captained Chelsea in their 2-1 defeat to Liverpool and how Chris Wood's form is firing Nottingham Forest up the Premier League table.
David Garrido is joined by The Guardian’s Jonathan Liew and The Telegraph’s Jason Burt to discuss Manchester United’s 1-1 draw with Fenerbahce in the Europa League and what it means for Erik ten Hag’s future. The panel also look at Chelsea’s comfortable win at Panathinaikos in the UEFA Conference League, Tottenham’s victory over AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League and whether Newcastle United's Alexander Isak could move to Arsenal.
Sky Sports Teddy Draper is joined by The Mirrors Chief Football Writer John Cross and the Daily Mail's Chief Sports Feature Writer Riath Al-Samarrai to discuss the biggest stories on tomorrow's back pages.They give their thoughts on Jose Mourinho's claims that he is not giving up hope of earning a 2018 title win because of Manchester City's ongoing legal case with the Premier League.Later in the podcast, they reflect on Manchester City's 5-0 victory over Sparta Praha and Erling Haaland's 'absolutely fabulous' backheel volley.They go on to discuss Arne Slot's 'seamless' Liverpool takeover.This podcast discusses miscarriage, which some listeners may find distressing. If you’ve been affected by anything we talk about in this episode and would like more information on organisations that can provide you with help and support, please head to sky.com/viewersupport.
The Daily Mail's Craig Hope and The Times' Martin Hardy discuss who could replace Erik ten Hag if he is sacked as manager of Manchester United. They also discuss wins in the Champions League for Arsenal and Aston Villa.
The Independent’s Miguel Delaney and The Times’ Martyn Ziegler discuss how Arsenal can improve their discipline after three red cards in eight Premier League games this season and how it could affect their title hopes. They also share their thoughts on reports that Manchester City could replace Pep Guardiola with Xabi Alonso next season. They also preview what City’s meeting with the other Premier League teams over amendments to the top division's financial regulations could mean.
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Comments (11)

William Joseph

wow. that was self Indulgent and pointless. unbelievably ignorant. well done Alan Smith for being the only one not say anything daft. I'd delete this Sky to minimise who sees it. it's that bad

Mar 18th
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paul roberts

this shoe is getting worse and worse. the French league isn't a massive league it's a farmer's league with psg sitting on top of it

Feb 14th
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Mark Oliver Buchanan

This is cringing to listen too at times, #TheDebate, please have guests do there research and have something to add other than "its flippin brilliant" I'm one for diversity on a panel, but if you cant add anything to the discussion your just wasting everybody's time and its embarrassing and cringing to listen to you repeat over and over, its brilliant everything's brilliant, Leicester are brilliant.... why are they brilliant? whats different? what's Rodgers brought to the table? etc second time this guys been on with Paul Merson and brought nothing to "THEDEBATE"

Nov 27th
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Andrew Clavin

for me.....why do pundits always say that?? we know its for you..you are the one talking@

Oct 2nd
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Richard Hazell

so glad the game is on BT, sky sport is ridiculously biased towards liverpool its disgusting

May 29th
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Ste Astley

No 2nd chances for a peado u pair of morons .as family men u should be ashamed

Apr 8th
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Stephen Melia

Great debate lads unbelievable result

Mar 6th
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Joe Boyes

I almost feel sorry for Geoff Shreeves in this podcast. The other two were ridiculously poor in every topic. Amazing that they were both pro players. Bellamy must have friends in high places at Sky to regularly get shifts with them. Pretty woeful pundit.

Nov 15th
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Leigh Day

Lol no wonder sherwood not managing. The man talk bollocks. And as for Charlie Nicholas don't get me started and that prick!!!!

Oct 28th
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Vijay Nana Nikum

hindi

Sep 11th
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