Was the new revamped tournament any better than it was before? Did the players enjoy playing in it? What lessons have we learnt ahead of the World Cup next summer? Gary, Alan and Alex Aljoe also debate which players made it into the Team of the Tournament and who has made a name for themselves going into next season. Sign up to the newsletter here: therestisfootball.com For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jul 15, 2025•31 min•Season 2Ep. 147
Is Enzo Maresca getting enough credit for the job he’s done at Chelsea? Why did PSG fail to react and change things up when things weren’t going well for them? Was the Cole Palmer x Donald Trump crossover the most bizarre thing we’ve seen all season? Gary, Alan and Alex Aljoe also discuss whether we’ll see Chelsea genuinely competing for the Premier League title next season after continuing to make strides forward. Sign up to the newsletter here: therestisfootball.com For more Goalhanger Podcast...
Jul 15, 2025•23 min•Season 2Ep. 146
How exactly has Luis Enrique managed to mastermind this incredible turnaround at PSG? Why were Real Madrid so ruthlessly exposed? How can Chelsea hurt PSG in the final at the weekend? Gary, Alan and Alex Aljoe also discuss the Lionesses emphatic victory over the Netherlands at Euro 2025 as they get their campaign back on track. Every single match of the Club World Cup is available to watch live and for free on the DAZN app — no subscription required. Sign up to the newsletter here: therestisfoot...
Jul 10, 2025•24 min•Season 2Ep. 145
Where will João Pedro’s best position be for Chelsea? What are their best attacking options heading into next season? Will we see Chelsea mount a real challenge for the Premier League title as they add depth to their squad? Gary, Alan and Alex Aljoe also discuss the latest transfer news as Newcastle agree a fee to sign Anthony Elanga and Viktor Gyökeres looks set to join Arsenal. Every single match of the Club World Cup is available to watch live and for free on the DAZN app — no subscription re...
Jul 09, 2025•25 min•Season 2Ep. 144
Cole Palmer looked back to his very best as Chelsea brushed aside Palmeiras in Philadelphia, Désiré Doué once again showed the world why he’s one of the best young footballers on the planet, and Real Madrid and Xabi Alonso win their 4th game in a row as they book their place in the Semi Final where they will face PSG in a blockbuster game on Wednesday. Gary, Alan, Micah and Alex also pay their respects to the Jota family, after the very sad news of the passing of Diogo and André. Every single ma...
Jul 07, 2025•38 min•Season 2Ep. 143
What has Pep learned about his Man City side at the Club World Cup? Will we see a big name leave Real Madrid this summer now they have so many superstars? With a number of big clubs in need of an out-and-out striker, why are more teams not looking at Borussia Dortmund’s Serhou Guirassy? Gary, Alan, Micah and Alex Aljoe also discuss Fluminense knocking out Champions League finalists Inter Milan, as the Brazilian sides continue to impress. Every single match of the Club World Cup is available to w...
Jul 03, 2025•33 min•Season 2Ep. 142
How alarming was the two-hour stoppage in play during Chelsea’s Round of 16 match in Charlotte, with the World Cup on the horizon next year? What specifically has been so impressive about PSG’s play that no other side has matched at the Club World Cup? Will we see Harry Kane pick up another Golden Boot this summer and why will he be desperate to win it? Gary, Micah and Alex Aljoe also discuss the England U21’s brilliant victory in the European Championships and what is next for Harvey Elliott. E...
Jul 01, 2025•31 min•Season 2Ep. 141
Why could Pep not stop smiling after Man City’s thumping of Juventus? Are we finally starting to see that Xabi Alonso style coming through at Real Madrid? How did Gary find himself at a surprise wedding for a very close friend earlier this week? Gary and Alex Aljoe also discuss the Round of 16 fixtures and where we might see a surprise in the knockout rounds. Every single match of the Club World Cup is available to watch live and for free on the DAZN app — no subscription required. For more Goal...
Jun 27, 2025•30 min•Season 2Ep. 140
Why was it so important for Liam Delap to score his first goal for Chelsea at the Club World Cup? Will Bayern Munich be left to rue making a number of changes and missing the chance to top their group, as they fall to defeat against Benfica? Will Lionel Messi have a bit of extra, personal motivation when he comes up against former team PSG in the Round of 16? Gary, Alan, Micah and Alex Aljoe also discuss Atletico Madrid’s failure to get out of their group and what went wrong for the Spanish side...
Jun 25, 2025•39 min•Season 2Ep. 139
Does Pep Guardiola really want to cut down his squad before the new season, and if so, who goes? Are we going to see a friendly, family rivalry develop between the Bellingham brothers after Jude joked that he needed to respond after Jobe had scored for Dortmund? How special was it to see 40-year-old Santi Cazorla lead Real Oviedo to promotion to La Liga after returning to his boyhood club to play for minimum wage? Gary, Alan, Micah and Alex Aljoe also discuss England U21’s fantastic win against ...
Jun 23, 2025•32 min•Season 2Ep. 138
What on earth was Nicolas Jackson thinking with his reckless challenge just minutes after coming on? Why are the South American sides performing so well at this tournament? Can Lionel Messi get Inter Miami out of the group and deep into the knockout round? Gary, Alan and Alex Aljoe also discuss Liverpool’s early transfer activity after Florian Wirtz was announced, and debate whether there’s any chance Alexander Isak could be next. Every single match of the Club World Cup is available to watch li...
Jun 22, 2025•25 min•Season 2Ep. 137
Are we going to see a refreshed Phil Foden who is back to his best next season? What did the guys make of Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Real Madrid debut? Why is Alan still not convinced with Juventus after their 5-0 victory? Gary, Alan and Alex Aljoe also discuss Sergio Ramos’ goalscoring exploits against Champions League finalists Inter Milan and how Mamelodi Sundowns are bringing the party after their opening win. Every single match of the Club World Cup is available to watch live and for free on ...
Jun 19, 2025•29 min•Season 2Ep. 136
Why were there real signs of encouragement from Liam Delap in his debut performance for Chelsea? How has Luis Enrique completely changed the mentality of this PSG team? Was Bayern Munich’s thrashing of Auckland City a good or bad thing for the competition? Gary, Alan and Micah are joined by Alex Aljoe to also discuss the feisty draw between Boca Juniors and Benfica, which saw three red cards in the end, and how Lionel Messi performed on the opening night. Every single match of the Club World Cup...
Jun 17, 2025•33 min•Season 2Ep. 135
Who is tipping Man City to go all the way in this tournament? Could we be treated to a midfield battle of Jude v Jobe now the younger Bellingham has completed his move to Borussia Dortmund? Why is it so important for Real Madrid to win this competition and for Xabi Alonso to hit the ground running? Gary, Alan and Micah are joined by Alex Aljoe to continue their preview of the Club World Cup, this time focusing on Groups E, F, G & H, as they also discuss how former Inter boss Simone Inzaghi c...
Jun 13, 2025•23 min
Why can Liam Delap continue to thrive in his new role at Chelsea? Are PSG the favourites for the whole competition? Will Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami team defy the odds and claim some big scalps at this tournament? Gary, Alan and Micah are joined by Alex Aljoe to look ahead to the upcoming Club World Cup, previewing Groups A, B, C & D as they pick out the key stories for us to be looking out for and predict who will make it through to the knockout stages. Every single match of the Club W...
Jun 11, 2025•32 min•Season 2Ep. 134
Why did Micah get a surprise party from CBS in Munich? What was the one key bit of acting advice the great Tom Cruise offered Big Meeks? Why are Liverpool, Man City, Man Utd & Chelsea all making significant early signings in this transfer window? Gary and Micah also hear why Alan’s flight in a Tiger Moth along the north west coast was one of the most terrifying things he’s ever done. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...
Jun 06, 2025•37 min•Season 2Ep. 133
How does Justin manage the expectations and comparisons that come with having a famous father? Who are the best players that he has played with across his career? What’s it like taking a third penalty in the same game? Gary is joined by Bournemouth forward Justin Kluivert for the second part of their conversation, as he explains how he’s blossomed on the south coast. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jun 04, 2025•20 min•Season 2Ep. 132
Is Paris Saint-Germain's 5-0 victory over Inter the greatest ever UCL final performance? Was Mbappé's departure the key to Luis Enrique's team winning the European Cup? Are we looking at a new footballing dynasty in the form of PSG's young superstars? Gary and Alan answer all this and more - as well as discussing their new picks for the Ballon D'Or - in today's episode of The Rest Is Football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jun 01, 2025•22 min•Season 2Ep. 131
Who will prevail in this highly anticipated final between two football greats? Which players will step up under the Champions League lights? What can each team do to better there chances of beating their opponents. In today’s episode Gary, Alan & Micah preview the Champions League final between PSG & Inter Milan. As they break down how each team operates, the guys finally predict who they think will come out on top… Download SAILY in your app store and use our code RESTISFOOTBALL at chec...
May 29, 2025•23 min•Season 2Ep. 130
What was life as a kid like with a footballer for a Dad? What Guinness World Record has Justin achieved recently? What is Kluivert’s preferred position along the front line after playing in so many different roles? Gary & Justin Kluivert also discuss which of the Top 5 Leagues is Justin’s favourite to play in and is the most challenging. Download SAILY in your app store and use our code RESTISFOOTBALL at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase. For further details go to http...
May 28, 2025•29 min•Season 2Ep. 129
How is Gary feeling after finishing his final Match of the Day show? How did Alan cope with Newcastle almost throwing away their spot in the Champions League next season? Should there have been a different referee in place for Aston Villa’s high-profile match against Man Utd? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss Sunderland securing promotion to the Premier League and how they’re likely to get on next season. Download SAILY in your app store and use our code RESTISFOOTBALL at checkout to get an excl...
May 26, 2025•53 min•Season 2Ep. 128
Did Ange Postecoglu show his flexibility and get his tactics spot on in that final? How will Spurs get on in the Champions League next season? Should Manchester United stick with Ruben Amorim going forward? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss how Spurs can kick on now after winning their first trophy for 17 years. Download SAILY in your app store and use our code RESTISFOOTBALL at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase. For further details go to https://saily.com/restisfootball F...
May 22, 2025•24 min•Season 2Ep. 127
What makes Everton such a great football club and scousers such great people? Who were the only two truly world-class players that Duncan played with during his career? How did he end up giving a burglar a ‘right hiding’, not once but twice? The second part of our interview with Duncan Ferguson, as he also tells Gary about how he found his love for coaching after he’d hung up his own boots. Duncan’s new autobiography - Big Dunc - is out now. Download SAILY in your app store and use our code REST...
May 21, 2025•39 min•Season 2Ep. 126
How did Crystal Palace and Oliver Glasner get it so right against Man City? How good has it been to see two ‘underdogs’ like Newcastle and Crystal Palace win the cups this season? What’s next for Man City after their first trophyless season since 2016/17? Gary, Alan and Micah also debate which teams will qualify for Champions League football next season, with just one point separating five teams with one week left. Download SAILY in your app store and use our code RESTISFOOTBALL at checkout to g...
May 19, 2025•48 min•Season 2Ep. 125
How did a headbutt at Ibrox that didn’t even merit a yellow card lead to Duncan being sent to prison? Why was getting a haircut in prison one of the most terrifying experiences of his whole time being locked up? Why did he refuse numbers attempts by different Scotland managers to play for the national team again? Gary is joined by former Everton and Newcastle striker Duncan Ferguson to discuss his turbulent younger years and how he regrets not reaching his full potential as a football player. Pa...
May 16, 2025•40 min•Season 2Ep. 124
Is Conor Bradley ready to be Liverpool’s first choice right back next season? Do they need to sign someone in that position this summer to provide some cover and competition? Gary, Alan and Micah also debate whether the Europa League winners should automatically qualify for next year’s Champions League. Should the rules change now that no teams drop down from the Champions League into the Europa League during the season? Download SAILY in your app store and use our code RESTISFOOTBALL at checkou...
May 14, 2025•30 min•Season 2Ep. 123
Will Newcastle finish second this season? Was Nottingham Forest’s owner Evangelos Marinakis right to confront Nuno Espírito Santo on the pitch after they dropped points? Do the lads agree with the portion of Liverpool fans that were booing Trent Alexander-Arnold at Anfield? Gary, Alan and Micah also debate who should win the Premier League Manager of the Season award. Download SAILY in your app store and use our code RESTISFOOTBALL at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase. For...
May 12, 2025•22 min•Season 2Ep. 122
Was it Arsenal’s lack of firepower that ultimately cost them? Why didn’t we see more of Ethan Nwaneri across the two legs? How has Luis Enrique masterminded this huge turnaround in PSG’s performances during the season? Gary and Alan also debate who are the favourites to win the final between PSG and Inter Milan on 31st May. Download SAILY in your app store and use our code RESTISFOOTBALL at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase. For further details go to https://saily.com/rest...
May 08, 2025•24 min•Season 2Ep. 121
Were Barcelona naive in not being able to see the game out in normal time? Was that one of the great goalkeeping displays from Yann Sommer? Did Inter Milan surprise everyone yet again by showing their attacking prowess across the two legs? Gary and Micah also look ahead to tonight’s other semi-final and how Arsenal can stage a comeback in Paris. Download SAILY in your app store and use our code RESTISFOOTBALL at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase. For further details go to ...
May 07, 2025•28 min•Season 2Ep. 120
After Cole Palmer’s very honest post-match interview, what’s the best way for players to deal with social media and outside noise? Which two teams will miss out on Champions League qualification? Will Bayern Munich’s Bundesliga title be the first of many trophies for Harry Kane? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss the dramatic final day in the Championship and who they think are favourites for promotion through the play-offs. Download SAILY in your app store and use our code RESTISFOOTBALL at chec...
May 05, 2025•39 min•Season 2Ep. 119
