Join sports broadcasting legend Mark Saggers as he takes a closer look at some of the biggest stories making news headlines, not just on the back pages. Accompanied by some of the biggest names in the business, who will offer their expert analysis on the topics that others are reluctant to cover.
Keeping you, the fans, at the forefront with a platform that voices opinion and viewpoint. Back of the Stand with Mark Saggers delves deep into the discussions that are tough but essential, from head injuries in rugby, to racism within the beautiful game - no sporting stone is left unturned. There’s no one better to ask the questions than one of the most respected broadcasters and commentators of our time.
Catch new episodes of Back of the Stand with Mark Saggers every Sunday and Wednesday and listen wherever you get your podcasts. It's a perfect way to start your working week.
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Join sports broadcasting legend Mark Saggers as he takes a closer look at some of the biggest stories making news headlines, not just on the back pages. Accompanied by some of the biggest names in the business, who will offer their expert analysis on the topics that others are reluctant to cover.
Keeping you, the fans, at the forefront with a platform that voices opinion and viewpoint. Back of the Stand with Mark Saggers delves deep into the discussions that are tough but essential, from head injuries in rugby, to racism within the beautiful game - no sporting stone is left unturned. There’s no one better to ask the questions than one of the most respected broadcasters and commentators of our time.
Catch new episodes of Back of the Stand with Mark Saggers every Sunday and Wednesday and listen wherever you get your podcasts. It's a perfect way to start your working week.
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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.
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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 this episode Mark discusses a potential celebrity takeover of a certain clue in Birkenhead, Merseyside, the Football Governance Bill and more.
0:18 - 11:55 - Tranmere Rovers potential takeover bid - Mark Palios, join owner and chairman of Tranmere Rovers
11:59 - 32:31 - Tranmere Rovers potential takeover bid and the Football Governance Bill - Andrew Mills, former Brentford chief executive officer and 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.
In this episode Mark reviews another weekend of action with some top guests of the sporting world.
0:17 - 11:56 - Arsenal 2-2 Liverpool -Richard Butler, Over and Arsenal Podcast and Leroy Phillips, Anfield South Podcast
12:00 - 18:16 - Chelsea 2-1 Newcastle United - Louis Beneventi, The Chelsea Echo and Steve Wraith, NUFC Matters
18:21 - 37:22 - Refereeing The Official Review - Former Premier League referee's Mark Halsey and Keith Hackett
37:26 - 42:31- The Clean Sheet Podcast with Jack and Aaron
42:36 - 59:41 - Pakistan Vs England and ICC Women's World Cup Review - Former county cricketer, Neil Burns and cricket expert, Tim Abraham
59:45 - 1:12:36 - Autumn International Rugby returns - George Chuter, former England Rugby International
1:12:41 - 1:28:24 - Mexican 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.
In this special episode, we look back at the life and career of Bobby Charlton on the first anniversary of his death. This episode was recorded the day after his passing on the 22nd October 2023.
0:18 - 05:57 - Mark Saggers tribute to Sir Bobby
06:02 - 11:22 - Former Premier League referee's Mark Halsey and Keith Hackett
11:28 - 28:08 - René Meulensteen, former Manchester First Team Coach and Clayton Blackmore, former Manchester United 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.
In this episode, Mark is joined by former chairman of the Football Association and Manchester City football club chairman David Bernstein CBE. They discuss Thomas Tuchel's recent appointment as England manager, Manchester City and so much more.
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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.
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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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 this episode Mark reviews a fantastic weekend of action with some top guests of the sporting world.
0:17 - 19:17 - Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea - Leroy Phillips, Anfield South Podcast and Pat Nevin, former Chelsea winger
19:21 - 33:05 - Wolves 1-2 Manchester City - Rye Hooper, Wolves Fancast and Nicky Summerbee, former Manchester City midfileder
33:09 - 43:11 - Refereeing The Official Review - Former Premier League referee's Mark Halsey and Keith Hackett
43:15 - 1:05:11 - Pakistan Vs England and ICC Women's World Cup Review - Former county cricketer, Neil Burns and cricket expert, Tim Abraham
1:05:14 - 1:15:17 - United States 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.
0:18 - 09:14 - Crawley Town 3-5 Shrewsbury - Sam Jordan, Crawley Town Supporters Alliance & Dan Hough, Salopcast (Shrewsbury)
09:20 - 18:35 - MK Dons 0-1 Port Vale - Ollie Welch, MK Dons Fan & Jonny Hancock, Ale And Vale Podcast (Port Vale)
18:40 - 27:28 - National League and FA Cup Fourth Round Qualification - Tony Incenzo, Non-league expert and writer
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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 this episode I am joined by a whole host of guests to discuss England and Scotland's recent outings in the Nations League, all that is new in the world of refereeing and the latest news in the Manchester City vs the Premier League case.
0:17 - 12:37 - Finland 1-3 England - Dom Smith, Football Reporter, Evening Standard
12:41 - 24:26 - Croatia 2-1 Scotland - Alex McLeish, former Scotland manager
24:31 - 38:07 - Refereeing The Official Review - Former Premier League referee's Mark Halsey and Keith Hackett
38:12 - 56:49 - Manchester City Vs The Premier League - Dr Rob Wilson, Football Finance Expert and Christian Smith, Litigation Editor At The Lawyer Magazine
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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 this episode, Mark discusses the latest from the world of Cricket, Tennis and Golf with a variety of guests.
0:18 - 18:11 - Pakistan Vs England - Former county cricketer, Neil Burns
18:17 - 28:58 - Shanghai Masters review and Rafael Nadal retirement- Barry Cowen, Former British tennis player
29:38 - 44:46 - Dan Bradbury Wins Open de France - Jeremy Dale, PGA coach & trick shot artist
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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 this episode, Mark discusses the role of the football manager in the modern game? Has the role changed drastically over time? Well here is what former Brentford CEO Andrew Mills, former football managers, Martin Allen and Ian Holloway, Tranmere Rovers owner Mark Palios and former Swindon Town technical director Sandro Di Michele had to say.
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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.
An entertaining Sunday afternoon in the Premier League once again where Tottenham Hotspur threw away a two goal lead to lose 3-2 away to Brighton, while Manchester United failed to score again in the Premier League in 0-0 draw at Villa Park. Will Ten Hag survive the international break? Also take a look at Pakistan hosting England in the cricket, the Alfred Dunhill Links, the Shanghai Master and much more.
0:18 - 16:43 - Brighton 3-2 Tottenham Hotspur - Ady Packham, Albion Roar and the Spurs Show and Life Goals host Theo Delaney
16:47 - 29:33 - Aston Villa 0-0 Manchester United - Howard Hodgson, former director Of AVFC Supporters Trust and Connor Aspinall, writer for United Faithfuls
29:38 - 44:46 - Refereeing The Official Review - Former Premier League referee's Mark Halsey and Keith Hackett
44:50 - 1:09:49 - Pakistan Vs England in the test crick and the Women's World Cup, Former county cricketer Neil Burns and Huw Turbervill, editor, The Cricketer Magazine
1:09:53 - 1:20:27 - Alfred Dunhill Links - Martin Dempster, Golf Writer For The Scotsman, Scotland On Sunday And Edinburgh Evening News
1:20:31 - 1:19:22 - Shanghai Masters Weekend Review - 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.
In this episode, Mark Saggers spoke in dept with former England international cricketer Angus Fraser and former county cricketer Neil Burns about England's defeat to Australia in their best of five ODI series and the state of English cricket as a whole.
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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.
An eventful Sunday afternoon in the Premier League once again where Ipswich held Aston Villa at home while Manchester United were humiliated by Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford. Is time up for Ten Hag? Also we take a trip around to various grounds in the EFL and Tony Incenzo is back with all the latest Non-League action.
0:18 - 20:18 - Manchester United 0-3 Tottenham Hotspur - Former Manchester United defender, Derek Brazil and the Spurs Show and Life Goals host Theo Delaney
20:22 - 29:59 - Ipswich 2-2 Aston Villa - Martin Lambert, Talking Town ITFC And Howard Hodgson, Former Director Of AVFC Supporters Trust
30:03 - 45:08 - Refereeing The Official Review - Former Premier League referee's Mark Halsey and Keith Hackett
45:12 - 59:48 - Sheffield Wednesday 3-2 West Brom - Ashley Rodgers, The Wednesday Week Podcast and Alistair Jones, Action For Albion
59:52 - 1:10:08 - Leyton Orient 0-0 Wrexham - Paul Levy, Orient Outlook Podcast and Andy Gilpin, Wrexham Blogger
1:10:11 - 1:19:22 -Newport County 2-1 Crewe Alexandra - Keiron Jones, Newport County Media Creator and Alex Irani, The Railwaymen Podcast (Crewe)
1:19:26 - 1:29:57 - Tony Incenzo, Non-league expert and writer - National and FA Cup Third Round Qualification
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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.
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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