Ever wondered why your club makes "panic buys"? Legendary scout Paul Montgomery reveals the truth behind the January transfer window and why most clubs are in "scattergun mode."

In this episode of Beyond The Back Four, Sam Homewood sits down with veteran talent scout Paul Montgomery and football finance expert Kieran Maguire to pull back the curtain on the January transfer window.

From the "missed" signing of Didier Drogba to the financial pressures of PSR and FFP, we look at why finding value is harder than ever.

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Mark Clattenburg reveals why VAR failed Chelsea in the Aston Villa clash and Kieran Maguire explains the shock financial logic behind Liverpool selling Mohamed Salah in January.

As the Premier League title race heats up, the drama off the pitch is reaching boiling point. From Arsenal’s "dark arts" against Brighton to Manchester United’s midfield crisis under Ruben Amorim, we break down the technical, financial, and officiating truths that the mainstream broadcasts miss. Is Viktor Gyokeres the answer for Mikel Arteta, or has the "small town mentality" finally crept into the Emirates?

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What makes the perfect away day? From the "anger" of Elland Road to the best stadium food in the country, we’re answering YOUR questions in this Beyond The Back Four mailbag special.

In this special Q&A episode, Sam Homewood is joined by football finance guru Kieran Maguire and Rousing The Kop’s James Brooke to tackle the topics you sent in.

We’re moving from the boardroom to the terraces, debating whether Mohamed Salah is still "all in" at Liverpool and which away ends actually live up to the hype.

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