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.

Howden's Men’s European Football Injury Index recently revealed that a total of 915 injuries were recorded during the 2023/2024 season. This cost €318.8m (£266.6m), which accounted for 44% of the total across the top five leagues in Europe.

With these worrying statistic's amongst the ever increasing schedule, should changes be made to limit damage to players health and the productivity of the game? Mark spoke to a number of professionals who all gave their own fascinating take on this subject.

0:18 - 17:30 - Prof. Bill Ribbans, Orthopaedic Surgeon And Professor Of Sports Medicine

17:34 - 35:41 - Chris Skitt, owner, Motum Health And Wellness, And Elite Sport Physio and Johnny Wilson, former Head Of Sports Medicine, Notts County and Founder Of Nottingham Physio

35:45 - 45:41 - Paul Mortimer, Psychotherapist an former Premier League player

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