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  1. 11/08/2024

    Au Revoir Paris 2024

    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 Paris Olympics done and dusted, Mark reviews the highs and lows with a variety of guests. 0:18 - 18:54 - Jim White, Columnist, The Telegraph  19:00 - 27:51 - Ed Warner, Former Chair, UK Athletics  27:56 - 41:12 - Mark Woods, Sports Journalist  41:15 - 55:19 - Preya Dhanecha, Former National Boxing Champion And Boxing Coach Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    56 min

  2. 06/08/2024

    Boxing's Gender Row

    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. Boxing at Paris 2024 has been overshadowed by a row about the eligibility of two fighters in the women's competition. Algeria's Imane Khelif and Taiwanese fighter Lin Yu-ting are guaranteed at least bronze medals after of their semi-final bouts. In this weeks sporting section, Mark spoke to former boxing champion and GB boxing development coach Preya Dhanecha about this and more.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    12 min

  3. 05/08/2024

    A Failed State?

    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 U.K. in turmoil over the past few months, has our nation become a failed State? Has the Prime Minister's comments ignited the tension even further? This and more discussed on this weeks episode. 0:18 - 18:29 - Andy Preston, Former Mayor of Middlesbrough and Gavin Megaw, President And Managing Partner Hanover Communications 18:34 - 26:37 - Sammy Woodhouse, Activist with Stand Up to Racism  26:42 - 37:42 - Harry Tangye, Former Armed Response Officer 37:46 - 52:22 - Soyfull Alam +Ibrahim Hussein, Current Iman and Former Imam of Southport Mosque and Cultural Centre 52:26 - 1:03:41 - Andy Burgess, Head of Football Operations, Southport FC  1:03:45 - 1:13:12 - Jo Hemmings, Behavioural Psychologist 1:13:15 - 1:22:04 - James Matthewson, Former Labour Spokesman 1:22:08 - 1:34:09 - Kurtis Reid, Journalist, Belfast Telegraph 1:34:12 - 1:43:02 - Weyman Bennett, Joint National Convenor, Stand Up To Racism 1:43:06 - 1:51:46 - Gerrard Woodhouse, Former Labour Councillor for Liverpool  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 53m

  4. 30/07/2024

    Has The Olympics Lost It's Prestige?

    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. After a controversial opening weekend, has the Olympics lost it's prestige? 0:17 - 12:35 - Jim White, Columnist, The Telegraph   12:40 - 16:45 - David Shipley, Prison reform advocate & Former Prisoner - Convicted Rapist Van De Velde Booed On Olympic Debut 16:49 - 24:11 - Simon Calder, Travel Correspondent - Eurostar Cancellations + Flight Disruptions  24:15 - 33:59 - Gavin Megaw, Former EFL Executive and President And Managing Partner Hanover Communications Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min

  5. 29/07/2024

    Tory Leadership Race, Manchester Airport Attack & More

    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. At the back of Mark's news stand this week, we discuss the latest developments in the Manchester airport attack, the Tommy Robinson march in London, a hate cleric raises 3 million to create an Islamic homeland on a Scottish Island, the Conservative Party leadership race and more. 0:18 - 18:29 - Peter Bleksley, Former Met Police Detective - New Manchester Airport Footage  18:34 - 23:19 - Peter Barnes, Political Strategist - Tommy Robinson March 23:25 - 28:56 - Dr Rhakib Ehsam, Social Policy Expert - Hate Cleric Raises 3 million To Create An Islamic Homeland on a Scottish Island 29:00 - 38:01 - Alan Miller, Chair Of The Together Association - Sadiq Khan ‘Brat Summer’ Ulez Post 38:06 - 49:34 - Ross Clark, Author, Not Zero - Prince William Could Overturn Kings Wind Farm Ban 49:38 - 55:47 - James Heale, Political Correspondent, The Telegraph - Tory Party Leadership Race Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    56 min

  6. 22/07/2024

    Joe Biden Withdraws From 2024 US Presidential Race

    Welcome to 'Back Of The Stand' with Mark Saggers. Each week, I will be joined by some of the biggest names in sports and delve deep into the controversial discussions that others aren't brave enough to have. Its a change of tactics this week as Mark swapped sport for politics. With Joe Biden stepping back from the US presidential race, where does this leave the country now? Will Trump walk to victory or will do the Democratic party have a wild card to win the election? Mark spoke to several guests from both political parties and several journalists and commentators. 0:17 - 18:13 - Mark Shnapp, Lawyer based in the United States 18:18 - 23:00 - Seb Gorka, Former Adviser To Donald Trump  23:06 - 31:10 - Amy Tarkanian, Republican Strategist  31:14 - 41:38 - Laurie Laird, Political Commentator  41:41 - 58:53 - Gavin Megaw, President And Managing Partner Hanover Communications 58:57 - 1:06:03 - Ryan Harris, Journalist And Reporter  1:06:09 - 1:13:19 - Jennifer Ewing, Republican Overseas Spokesperson 1:13:25 - 1:23:39 - Roger Gewolb, Geopolitical Analyst  1:23:42 - 1:34:19 - Steve Gill, Former Adviser To Clinton & Bush 1:34:23 - 1:45:23 - Adam Coleman, Columnist At The New York Post  1:45:27 - 1:55:15 - Bob Mulholland, Democratic Party Strategist   1:55:18 - 2:03:17 - Susan Platt, Former Chief Of Staff To Biden  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2h 4m

  7. 19/07/2024

    Cricket Chats: Pringle & Burns Analyse England vs West Indies

    Welcome to 'Back Of The Stand' with Mark Saggers. Each week, I will be joined by some of the biggest names in sports and delve deep into the controversial discussions that others aren't brave enough to have. Former England International Derek Pringle and former County Cricketer Neil Burns put the cricket world to rights in this episode. They look at England's test with the West Indies. The Windies have an excellent record but England lead 1-0 in the three series. They also discuss the importance of TV money in the game along with the formidable Ben Stokes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min

  8. 18/07/2024

    Football And Tennis Went Home To Spain

    Welcome to 'Back Of The Stand' with Mark Saggers. Each week, I will be joined by some of the biggest names in sports and delve deep into the controversial discussions that others aren't brave enough to have. In this episode, we review another heartbreaking Euros campaign for England. This time it was at the hands of Spain. Is there a need for a change in how we develop referee's in the UK? And former British tennis player Barry Cowen reviewed the 2024 Wimbledon tournament retained by Carlos Alcaraz. Former Premier League and European Championship referee Keith Hackett and former British tennis player Barry Cowen join Mark on this weeks podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    32 min
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