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 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 States18:18 - 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 Communications58:57 - 1:06:03 - Ryan Harris, Journalist And Reporter 1:06:09 - 1:13:19 - Jennifer Ewing, Republican Overseas Spokesperson1:13:25 - 1:23:39 - Roger Gewolb, Geopolitical Analyst 1:23:42 - 1:34:19 - Steve Gill, Former Adviser To Clinton & Bush1:34:23 - 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 

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.

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.

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 look ahead to the 2024 Open Championship at the Royal Troon Golf Club in Ayrshire, Scotland. PGA coach and trick-shot artist Jeremy Dale joined Mark to preview all the action leading to tomorrow's UK Open and more.

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 discuss the new Labour government and how they will look to shape sport in this country. Our resident experts, former Brentford chief executive Andrew Mills and former EFL executive Gavin Megaw are on hand to the Football Governance Bill and more.

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 dissect England's penalty shoot out win over Switzerland to put them through to the semi-finals. Despite the riches of talented within the camp, why are England struggling in this tournament overall? Is it down to the relentless season before? As the 'Three Lions' progress and edge one step closer to glory, pundits have also drastically changed their tune! Former England international's John Salako and Frazier Campbell giver their expert opinion along with football journalist, Ben Jacobs. Our resident referee's once again break down all the key decisions in the Euros so far and give their thoughts on the football being played overall.00:18 - 13:34 -Live from Germany - Football Journalist, Ben Jacobs.13:40 - 35:36 - England's Euro 2024 campaign so far - Former England International's John Salako and Frazier Campbell.35:40 - 44:24 - Refereeing The Official Euro Review - Former Premier League Referee's Keith Hackett and Mark Halsey.

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 take a deep dive through another busy week in sport outside of Euro 2024. Lewis Hamilton took the flag at Silverstone with a superb drive in tricky conditions to end a win-drought stretching back to the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in December 2021. Emma Raducanu's Wimbledon tournament ended on Sunday in a 6-2, 5-7, 6-2 loss to New Zealand qualifier Lulu Sun. This came after her decision to pull out of the mixed doubles and end Andy Murray's Wimbledon career. With the Olympics well and surely on the horizon, we speak to Team GB's hockey team and preview their chances in this years event. And we take a look at the home nations performances in the Summer Series Rugby this week.00:18 - 13:56 - Summer Series rugby round-up - Former England International's George Chuter and Ian Hunter.14:02 - 25:42 - Lee Morton And Liam Sanford, Field Hockey, Team GB.25:46 - 46:23 - Wimbledon Review - Former British Tennis Player, Barry Cowan and Sport News Correspondent For The I Newspaper, James Gray.46:26 - 1:00:01 - British Grand Prix - F1 Analyst, Tony Jardine

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.England failed to retain their T20 World Cup after a sixty eight run defeat to eventual champions India. India fought back to beat South Africa by seven runs in final-over thriller. It is India's second T20 title, their first came in the inaugural tournament back in 2007.Former England International's Angus Fraser and Derek Pringle share their thoughts on England and the tournament overall along with former County Cricketer Neil Burns and Broadcaster, Presenter and Cricket Expert Tim Abraham.

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 dissect England's last gasp equaliser by Jude Bellingham thirty seconds from time and the eventual winner from Harry Kane to put them through to the quarter-finals by the skin of their teeth. Former England international's John Salako and Dave Beasant giver their expert opinion along with Football Journalist, Ben Jacobs. Our resident referee's once break down all the key decisions in the Euros and gave their thoughts on the 'Three Lions' performance.00:18 - 30:59 - England's Euro 2024 campaign so far - Former England International's John Salako and Dave Beasant.31:05 - 34:10 - Inside The Ground - Football Journalist, Ben Jacobs.34:13 - 42:42 - Refereeing The Official Euro Review - Former Premier League Referee's Keith Hackett and Mark Halsey.