Back of the Stand with Mark Saggers

Welcome to 'Back Of The Stand' with Mark Saggers. Each week, I will be joined by some of the biggest guests to discuss all the latest in news and sport. We delve deep into the controversial discussions that others aren't brave enough to have.

An eventful Sunday afternoon in the Premier League with both managers sent off in the Brighton vs Nottingham Forest fixture. To make it even more exciting, Man City left it late to equalise against a valiant ten man Arsenal. It was also a week of upset for many in the world of boxing as Anthony Joshua was stopped by Daniel 'Dynamite' Debois in the fifth round. What's next for AJ? And of course, all the latest in ODI series and Lando Norris' dominance in the Singapore GP.

0:18 - 15:31 - Football Regulator And More In Sport Under Labour - Gavin Megaw, Former EFL Executive

15:35 - 28:27 - Man City 2-2 Arsenal - Gordon Smith, Former Manchester City Player And Richard Butler, Over And Arsenal Podcast

28:32 - 35:12 - Brighton 2-2 Nottingham Forest - Ady Packham,The Albion Roar And Des Oldham,Forest Blogger

35:16 - 1:00:16 - Refereeing The Official Review - Former Premier League referee's Mark Halsey and Keith Hackett

1:00:20 - 1:21:48 - England Vs Australia - ODI Series Cricket - Former County Cricketer Neil Burns

1:21:51 - 1:34:59 - Anthony Joshua Vs Daniel Dubois - Anson Wainwright, Boxing Writer, Ring Magazine And Sam Sexton, Former British Heavyweight Boxer

1:35:02 - 1:45:34 - Singapore GP Review - Tony Jardine, F1 Analyst

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Welcome to 'Back Of The Stand' with Mark Saggers. Each week, I will be joined by some of the biggest guests to discuss all the latest in news and sport. We delve deep into the controversial discussions that others aren't brave enough to have.

In a case that has been dubbed football's 'trial of the century', City will dispute 115 charges of breaching the Premier League's financial rules. The trial began on Monday and is expected to conclude in early 2025.

Former Brentford Chief Executive Andrew Mills and Former EFL Executive Gavin Magaw discussed the ins and outs with Mark.

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Welcome to 'Back Of The Stand' with Mark Saggers. Each week, I will be joined by some of the biggest guests to discuss all the latest in news and sport. We delve deep into the controversial discussions that others aren't brave enough to have.

With the likes of Barrow and Charlton competing in the EFL Cup tonight, Mark Saggers took a trip around the EFL to the stragglers and higher flyers of the Championship, League One and League Two.

0:18 - 13:56 - Leeds 0-1 Burnley - Kevin Markey, Editor Of Leeds Mad and Natalie Bromley, No Nay Never Podcast (Burnley)

14:00 - 23:34 - Shrewsbury 0-1 Charlton - Sue Gallop, Charlton Live And Dan Hough, Salopcast (Shrewsbury)

23:48 - 31:47 - Grimsby 1-2 Barrow - Sam Allen, Football Reporter, Grimsby Telegraph And Chris Altree, Chair, The Proud Bluebirds (Barrow)

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Welcome to 'Back Of The Stand' with Mark Saggers. Each week, I will be joined by some of the biggest guests to discuss all the latest in news and sport. We delve deep into the controversial discussions that others aren't brave enough to have.

Another jam packed week of the Premier League is done and dusted. Discipline was non existent as a record 65 yellow cards were handed out by referee's across multiple games. 14 of those game in Chelsea's 1-0 away win to Bournemouth. It was another defeat for Tottenham Hotspur in the North London Derby, Oscar Piastri triumphed in the Azerbaijan GP thriller, the USA won the Solheim Cup and Saggers and co discussed much much more.

0:18 - 14:14 - Wolves 1-2 Newcastle - Dan Hughes, Wolves Fancast And Steve Wraith, NUFC Matters

14:18 - 33:40 - Tottenham 0-1 Arsenal - Theo Delaney, The Spurs Show / Life Goals And Richard Butler, Over And Arsenal Podcast

33:44 - 43:25 - Refereeing The Official Review - Former Premier League referee's Mark Halsey and Keith Hackett

43:29 - 52:32 - Solheim Cup - Jeremy Dale, PGA Coach And Trick Shot Artist

52:32 - 1:15:38 - England Tie T20I Series With Australia 1-1 After Washout - Former England International Cricketer Angus Fraser and Former County Cricketer Neil Burns

1:15:42 - 1:26:48 - Azerbaijan GP Review - Tony Jardine, F1 Analyst

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Welcome to 'Back Of The Stand' with Mark Saggers. Each week, I will be joined by some of the biggest guests to discuss all the latest in news and sport. We delve deep into the controversial discussions that others aren't brave enough to have.

Has the Premier League lost control of PSR? Do rules apply to some and not to others? Nottingham Forest and Everton fans might think so as they were changed for breaking profit and sustainability rules. However Leicester have won their case and Man City await their trial on 115 FFP breaches. What is going on? Also Aston Villa could very well be pricing their fans out of Champions League fixtures with extortionate ticket prices? Do fans matter to clubs anymore? Has football lost its soul and its true identity? Mark Saggers discusses this and more with a host of top guests.

0:17 - 15:50 - David Bick, Football Finance Expert

15:54 - 25:03 - Nick Sanders, Avillafan.com Podcast

25:07 - 45:13 - Andrew Mills, former Brentford Chief Executive & Gavin Megaw, former EFL Executive

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Welcome to 'Back Of The Stand' with Mark Saggers. Each week, I will be joined by some of the biggest guests to discuss all the latest in news and sport. We delve deep into the controversial discussions that others aren't brave enough to have.

The first international break is done and dusted and Lee Carsley's 'Three Lions' kicked off their Nations League campaign with a 2-0 win over the Republic Of Ireland in Dublin. Was it a convincing victory? Former England international John Salako and the Evening Standards football reporter Dom Smith discuss in detail. Our resident referees returned once again to put the world to rights, England secured a 2-1 test series win over Sri Lanka in the cricket and Jannick Sinner claimed his second major title this year as he was crowned US Open tennis champion.

0:18 - 16:06 - Ireland 0-2 England - John Salako and Dom Smith

16:11 - 32:18 - Refereeing The Official Review - Former Premier League referee's Mark Halsey and Keith Hackett

32:22 - 59:20 - England V Sri Lanka - Former England International Cricketer Angus Fraser and Former County Cricketer Neil Burns

59:23 - 1:07:42 - US Open tennis - Barry Cowen, former British tennis player

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Welcome to 'Back Of The Stand' with Mark Saggers. Each week, I will be joined by some of the biggest guests to discuss all the latest in news and sport. We delve deep into the controversial discussions that others aren't brave enough to have.

Football management these days has become an inherently unstable position due to what some have called 'ridiculous expectations'. So Mark asks several industry professionals if the treatment of football managers is fair? Should players, owners and even fans take more responsibility and reel in their never ending line of demands?

0:18 - 25:40 - Andrew Mills, Former Brentford Chief Executive & Mark Warburton, Former QPR, Brentford, Rangers & Forest Manager

25:44 - 38:20 - Simon Grayson, Former EFL Manager

38:25 - 44:28 - Pete Cohen, Peak Performance Coach

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Welcome to 'Back Of The Stand' with Mark Saggers. Each week, I will be joined by some of the biggest guests to discuss all the latest in news and sport. We delve deep into the controversial discussions that others aren't brave enough to have.

Week two of the Premier League is done and dusted and Mark had a whole host of guests once again to dissect the action. Also featuring, England's perfect start to their test series with Sri Lanka, US Open tennis and the Dutch Grand Prix

0:18 - 15:25 - Liverpool 2-0 Brentford - Slim Williamson, Anfield South Podcast and Nick Bruzon, Brentford Blogger

15:31 - 27:05 - Bournemouth 1-1 Newcastle - Craig Beazley, Up The Cherries In All Deparmentts and Steve Wraith, NUFC Matters

27:10 - 43:38 - Refereeing The Official Review - Former Premier League referee's Mark Halsey and Keith Hackett

43:43 - 1:03:47 - England V Sri Lanka - Former England International Cricketer Angus Fraser and Former County Cricketer Neil Burns

1:03:52 - 1:13:08 - US Open tennis - David Luddy, Tennis Commentator

1:13:11 - 1:21:44 - Dutch Grand Prix - Tony Jardine, F1 Analyst

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Welcome to 'Back Of The Stand' with Mark Saggers. Each week, I will be joined by some of the biggest guests to discuss all the latest in news and sport. We delve deep into the controversial discussions that others aren't brave enough to have.

With points deductions,possible FFP breaches and ludicrous wages and fees being paid to players and and their agents, the real question is if the clubs at highest level of football has turned its back on its fans? For some it most certainly feels that way and many feel the Premier League has truly lost its identity. In this episode, Mark Saggers dives deep into this controversial topic with top journalists and a former player agent and football club CEO.

0:17 - 23:44 - Andrew Mills - Former Brentford Chief Exec And Daniel Harris - Sportswriter, The Guardian

23:50 - 32:04 - David Webber - Football Writer

33:09 - 40:18 - Jamie Jackson - Manchester Football Correspondent, The Guardian

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Welcome to 'Back Of The Stand' with Mark Saggers. Each week, I will be joined by some of the biggest guests to discuss all the latest in news and sport. We delve deep into the controversial discussions that others aren't brave enough to have.

The Premier League returned this weekend and Mark had a whole host of guests to dissect the action. Mark also chatted with Olympic Medallist Esme Booth, previewed the rest of the years F1 season with Lawrence Barretto and discussed a few daisy cutters with Former England International Cricketer Angus Fraser and Former County Cricketer Neil Burns.

0:18 - 16:35 - Chelsea 0-2 Manchester City - Harrison Burridge, Senior Editor, Chelsea Social and Ian Brightwell, Former Man City Player

16:41 - 29:57 - Brentford 2-1 Crystal Palace - Nick Bruzon, Brentford Blogger and Matt Watts, A Team Called Palace

30:02 - 43:36 - Refereeing The Official Review - Former Premier League Mark Halsey and Former EFL Referee, Steve Chittenden

43:41 - 53:34 - Esme Booth, Olympic Silver Medallist

53:28 - 1:06:38 - Former England International Cricketer Angus Fraser and Former County Cricketer Neil Burns

1:06:42 - 1:18:07 - Lawrence Barretto - F1 Correspondent, F1.com

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