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The Rest Is Football

Goalhanger
Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, and Micah Richards discuss football's biggest stories. From last-minute winners to transfer sagas, fantasy football gems, and the drama behind the scenes. With strong opinions, brilliant chemistry, and decades of Premier League experience, The Rest Is Football serves up three episodes every week packed with insights, dressing-room stories, and proper laughs. Whether it’s VAR controversies, title races, European nights, or England’s hopes in international tournaments, no topic is off the table. It's the essential podcast for football fans. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com.
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Episodes

Time to Scrap VAR?

After another horrendous weekend for VAR, Gary, Alan and Micah wonder if the time has come to scrap football’s video refereeing experiment. And if it does stay, how can it be improved? Plus, what’s it like in a toxic dressing room? And is Ollie Watkins England’s second best striker? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 02, 202347 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Trouble in Naples and the Next Steven Gerrard

Micah, Gary and Alan reflect on the shocking treatment of Victor Osimhen by his own club Napoli. Plus, have Liverpool uncovered the next Steven Gerrard? Alan enjoys Newcastle’s victory over Manchester City and the boys recall their experiences playing with the world’s best golfers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 29, 202341 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Agents, Ferraris and Top Teams

Micah describes the day he knew he was going to make it as a footballer. Gary tells the story of the day he tried to mark Bryan Robson. And Alan explains why he’d play for Manchester City given half a chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 27, 202333 minSeason 1Ep. 24

The Battle for North London, Rampant Newcastle and the Gap at the Bottom

What did we learn from the North London Derby? Have Newcastle kick started their season? And is the gap between the Premier League and the Championship growing? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss how the handball law has become so ludicrous. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 25, 202348 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Who is the greatest Striker of this generation, England Keepers and Manchester City post Pep

Who is the greatest striker of recent years? As Robert Lewandowski reaches the milestone of 100 goals in European football Gary, Alan and Micah debate the best number nines in the game. After a busy week of European competition the boys look back on all the key action as well as discussing the competition between English goalkeepers to be Gareth Southgate’s number one at next summer’s European Championship. Plus they imagine life at Manchester City when Pep Guardiola eventually decides to move o...

Sep 22, 202343 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Strange Injuries, Selling Salah & Britain’s Next Top Manager

Micah Richards recalls his bizarre bedroom-based injury, Gary reveals the Match of the Day running order league table, and the boys wonder if Liverpool should cash in on Mo Salah in January. Plus, who are the best managers outside the Premier League and which current players would make top future pundits? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 20, 202325 minSeason 1Ep. 21

The Man United Mess, Players with Terrible Timekeeping and the Joy of Late, Late Goals

Have Manchester United got a culture problem and if so can Erik ten Hag sort it out? Gary, Micah and Alan examine the problems at a club with so many players under public scrutiny. Alan describes the challenges of enforcing good timekeeping on a difficult dressing room and Micah wonders whether the players are enjoying the longer playing time this season quite as much as the fans are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 18, 202349 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Breathtaking Bellingham, How Barca Lost Messi and the Guardiola Effect

Is Jude Bellingham destined to be one of the world’s greatest? How exactly did Barcelona lose the world’s best footballer? Has anyone had a bigger impact on English football than Pep Guardiola in the last decade? Spanish football expert Sid Lowe joins Gary to look into what’s going on at Real Madrid and Barcelona and discuss the impact Spain has had on the Premier League and English football as a whole. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 15, 202335 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Excellent England, Doping in Football, and New Owners at Everton?

Recorded immediately after England’s victory over Scotland, Gary, Alan and Micah debate the quality of the current England team and enjoy a brilliant performance from Real Madrid’s newest star Jude Bellingham. Plus the boys evaluate the standing of Kyle Walker in the pantheon of England right backs. Also up for discussion are doping in football, the potential take-over at Everton, and the time Micah turned up for England duty with four left boots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...

Sep 13, 202335 minSeason 1Ep. 18

England Coaches, Player Loyalty and Gary’s Management Offer

Should the next England manager be English? Gary, Alan and Micah discuss Gareth Southgate’s potential successor should he walk away post-Euros. Why are Jordan Henderson and Harry Maguire starting for England while not playing regularly for a top tier team? And which Premier League club offered Gary the manager’s job. Plus the boys look ahead to Scotland v England and reflect on the great rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...

Sep 11, 202341 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Southgate’s Choices, Brilliant Beckham and Butcher’s Caged Tigers

In our international football special Gareth Southgate’s England selection comes under scrutiny from Gary, Alan and Micah. Do England really have the best front six in world football? Plus why does Micah love David Beckham so much? And how did Terry Butcher’s caged tigers help England win away in Yugoslavia? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 08, 202332 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Balotelli, Bollocks and Barcelona

How Mario Balotelli ruined Micah’s first day at his new club. Was Alan really worth £200 million in his pomp? And why did Gary find himself talking bollocks abroad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 06, 202336 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Manager Player Fall-outs, Hat-trick Heroes & are Spurs Better Without Kane?

Should managers ever publicly criticise players? Has Evan Ferguson got a bit of Erling Haaland about him? And is it possible that Spurs could become a better all-round team without Harry Kane? Gary also explains how the Match of the Day running order is chosen and why your team isn’t always last on! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 04, 202353 minSeason 1Ep. 14

HERE WE GO! Fabrizio Romano takes us inside the World of Transfers

On Deadline Day the transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano explains what goes on behind-the-scenes of this mysterious part of the football world. How exactly does he find out about deals? Why do players contact him directly? And how did Bruno Fernandes change his life? Gary, Alan and Micah also find out which transfer scoop was Fabrizio’s favourite and which team he actually supports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 01, 202328 minSeason 1Ep. 13

How Micah Lost a Million Quid and Alan Found his Trainers

Micah Richards describes the goal that lost him a million pounds and names the player who made his life hell at Manchester City. Alan Shearer reveals the truth about his stolen trainers and Gary Lineker describes the utter devastation of losing the World Cup semi-final to West Germany and recounts the sing-song that brought the squad back together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 30, 202337 minSeason 1Ep. 12

The Battle of St James’ Park, Penalty Misses and the Rise of a Teenage Superstar.

Drama and controversy again in the Premier League as Gary, Alan and Micah debate red cards, red comebacks and penalty misses. Was the Virgil van Dijk challenge a red card? Is this Darwin Nunez’s break out season? The usually faultless Erling Haaland’s penalty miss reminds Alan and Gary of their own spot kick embarrassments. Plus the lads discuss the latest brilliant Barca teenage phenomenon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 28, 202336 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Magical Messi and Brilliant Bellingham

In a week of stark contrasts, Gary, Alan and Micah discuss the ongoing crisis at Manchester United as the Mason Greenwood situation continues to unravel. They also reflect on the career of the great Lionel Messi after he adds yet another trophy to his collection. Plus Jude Bellingham’s remarkable impact in La Liga, how has his career risen so smoothly? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 25, 202336 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Fernandes’ Moaning, Referees That Gave It Back and Amsterdam Holidays

Should the captain be the only player allowed to speak to the referee? What if your captain is the biggest moaner of the lot? Which referees had the best banter and weren’t afraid to give you stick back? Which two teammates would the lads pick to go to Amsterdam on holiday with? Gary, Alan and Micah answer these and more of your listener questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 23, 202332 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Trouble at Old Trafford, Brilliant Brighton and Everton Alarm

Manchester United baffled Micah in their first two games of the season, so what’s wrong with ten Hag’s men? And where exactly should Marcus Rashford play? Plus league leaders Brighton won comfortably at Wolves with a Mitoma wonder goal, as Everton sank into early season gloom. We’re also joined by Karen Carney to reflect on the Lionesses performance at the Women’s World Cup and the future of the women’s game in the UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 21, 202347 minSeason 1Ep. 8

VAR, Players as Referees and Big Club Bias

Will the fans ever get to hear what’s going on with VAR decisions? Should ex-players be helping referees? And is there really a ‘big club’ bias? The boys are joined by Howard Webb to discuss all matters referees and VAR. Howard also finally apologises to Alan for his decision that helped relegate Newcastle back in 2009. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 18, 202344 minSeason 1Ep. 7

From Gazza to Haaland

How did Gary Lineker get Paul Gascoigne into hot water and which current Premier League player reminds Alan Shearer of himself? Gary, Alan and Micah Richards answer listener questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 16, 202326 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Salah’s Tantrum, Caicedo’s Crazy Price and Pitchside Bust-Ups

Gary, Micah and Alan reflect on the first weekend of the Premier League season. They ask why strikers go off at the deep end and how a defensive midfielder can really be worth £115m. Plus, after some decent debuts, the boys look back on their own first games at the top level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 14, 202344 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Harry Kane: Deal Done!

In this emergency podcast, Gary and Micah get Alan on the phone for his reaction as Kane’s move to Bayern is finally sealed. Will he be able to contain his glee with the Premier League goalscoring record being safe for the foreseeable future? They discuss what it means for Kane’s career and how Spurs move forward without him. They also reflect on Man City’s victory over Burnley and consider another transfer saga: the future of Brighton’s Moises Caicedo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...

Aug 12, 202327 minSeason 1Ep. 4

All 20 PL Clubs Predicted!

Who will be top four? Who’s heading for the drop? Which teams will surprise and which will disappoint? In this special episode, Gary, Alan, and Micah look ahead to the new Premier League Season. They evaluate every one of the twenty Premier League clubs, predicting where they will finish. A Goalhanger Podcasts Production Produced by Harry Lineker Exec Producer: Tony Pastor & Jack Davenport Socials: @RestIsFootball Email: therestisfootball@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...

Aug 11, 202356 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Dream Team Mates

In the second episode of their new podcast, Gary, Alan and Micah answer your questions. The guys discuss who they would most liked to have played with, who they’ve been starstruck by and which opponents they feared the most. They also look back on England’s victory over Nigeria in the Women’s World Cup and ask whether the Lionesses can go all the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 09, 202343 minSeason 1Ep. 3

New Season, New Podcast

Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards celebrate the start of the season by launching The Rest Is Football. In the first full-length episode, Gary makes a surprising Premier League prediction, Micah worries about where Declan Rice will play at Arsenal and Alan continues to keep his fingers crossed for a Harry Kane move abroad. Plus, with the window still open, the guys tell the inside stories of their big transfers; how close Alan was to joining Manchester United twice and what happened w...

Aug 07, 202355 minSeason 1Ep. 1

The Rest Is Football: Trailer

Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards reveal a new podcast launching on Monday 7th of August ahead of the new football season. In this trailer episode, Gary talks about hiding behind a bush to escape a pre-season fitness test, Micah tells all about a disastrous summer holiday in Ayia Napa and why Alan is putting his chauffeur’s hat on to drive Harry Kane to the airport. Follow now so you don't miss our first full length episode on Monday. A Goalhanger Podcasts Production Produced by Paul...

Aug 04, 202312 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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