This week on The Back Page, host Shane Stapleton is joined by two-time All-Ireland winner and Irish Mirror columnist Bernard Flynn, Declan Marron from Ladbrokes and The Irish Mirror's Robert Hynes. 

Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa has dominated headlines over 'Spygate' in the past week and the whole affair is first up for discussion. 

The lads also take a look ahead to a busy weekend of Premier League matches, with Arsenal's Saturday evening clash with Chelsea the standout fixture, while Leinster, Munster and Ulster are all in Champions Cup action following Joe Schmidt's Six Nations team announcement. 

Also up for discussion is the NFL, all the GAA action and the Dublin Racing Festival, which takes place in just over two weeks time. 

This weekend's racing cards are also looked at as a very short-priced Altior looks to extend his dominant run.

Shane Stapleton tries to keep order as Johnny Ward, Bernard Flynn and Declan Marron pick through the week's biggest sporting events.

On The Back Page this week, host Shane Stapleton is joined by Shane Mahon from Ladbrokes and Johnny Ward.

There are some sore heads and empty wallets after the Christmas festivities and beaten favourites took their toll on the lads.

Apart from recounting their betting woes, they also discuss Liverpool's clash with Man City - a match that could go a long way to deciding the Premier League title.

The panel also look to the FA Cup third round fixtures and have a quick discussion of a potential Ireland team under Mick McCarthy.

NFL is also taken in and much more in the latest episode.

On our last Back Page of 2018, host Shane Stapleton is joined by the ever opinionated Alan Cawley and Ladbrokes betting expert Shane Mahon to talk premier League, Stephen's day racing and more besides.

The panel discuss Manchester United v Liverpool - sure to be the highlight of this weekend's Premier League action - and wonder if a buoyant 'Pool can take down United, or if Mourinho's men will rain on their parade.

This week on The Back Page podcast, host Shane Stapleton is joined by All-Ireland legend Bernard Flynn, All-round legend Johnny Ward and All-the-odds legend Shane Mahon.

This week on The Back Page podcast Bernard Flynn is on hosting duties, with a lively panel including Alan Cawley, Johnny Ward and Ladbrokes betting expert Shane Mahon.

Shane Stapleton, Bernard Flynn, Shane Mahon and debutant Alan Cawley debate what's next for Ireland after O'Neill and Keane's resignation, Premier League, NFL, horse racing and all things GAA!

Shane Stapleton, Johnny Ward and Declan Marron talk football, rugby and horses in another tip-filled extravaganza!

This week on The Back Page podcast, host Shane Stapleton is joined by Ladbrokes betting genius Declan Marron, Meath legend Bernard Flynn and expert on all things sport Johnny Ward.

The lads will be looking forward to the Manchester Derby. Do they any of them think a rejuvenated United can cause a mini-shock?

On the rugby front, the challenge gets steeper for Ireland as they welcome Argentina to the Aviva.

And while flat season in the UK concludes at Doncaster, there are some well-rested jumping stars ready for seasonal debuts on this side of the Irish Sea.