Did we see the next evolution in Pep Guardiola’s style in their draw at the Emirates? Why were the guys so surprised by a number of aspects in Chelsea’s defeat against Man United? What on earth has happened to Alan and why is he still stuck in America?! Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss Liverpool’s nervy win against Everton in the Merseyside Derby and why both sides were impressive. Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ nordvpn.com/restisfootball It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guar...
Sep 22, 2025•40 min•Season 3Ep. 26
Is Liverpool’s recurring need for a late show actually a slight cause for concern? Are Chelsea lacking the Champions League experience needed to go far in the competition? Are PSG the favourites to retain their European title this season? Gary and Alan also discuss two great results for Spurs and Arsenal to get their Champions League campaigns underway. Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ nordvpn.com/restisfootball It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee ✅ Join The Players Loung...
Sep 19, 2025•23 min•Season 3Ep. 25
Who are the Top 10 most expensive transfers in Premier League history? Which club feature most regularly in splashing the big cash? Can Alan redeem himself in this week's quiz after getting very frustrated last time out? Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ nordvpn.com/restisfootball It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee ✅ Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly ...
Sep 17, 2025•31 min•Season 3Ep. 24
How pleased will Marcus Rashford be to have registered his first La Liga goal involvement? How has Kylian Mbappe developed his game to be a brilliant No 9? Can Getafe sustain their brilliant start to the new season? Gary and Alex also discuss how the Spanish teams will fair in this year’s Champions League and who is in the best shape to go the furthest in the competition. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Mica...
Sep 16, 2025•42 min•Season 3Ep. 23
Why is Ruben Amorim’s stubbornness not helping the Man United players? Were Liverpool lucky in their win against Burnley? How has Andoni Iraola kept Bournemouth firing after losing so many key players in the summer? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss how impressive Arsenal’s squad depth has become and why it means this year could finally be different for them. Head to Squarespace.com/football for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use the code football to save 10% off your first purch...
Sep 15, 2025•53 min•Season 3Ep. 22
Why will Roy never be able to get over that Iceland defeat? Who are the best players that he’s ever worked with? What does Roy make of the current situation at Crystal Palace? Roy Hodgson joins Gary for Part 2 of this interview to discuss his time as England manager and how that gut wrenching loss against Iceland affected him as a manager. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly p...
Sep 12, 2025•44 min•Season 3Ep. 21
Is Lamine Yamal already a truly generational talent? What’s the limit for him in the future? Is there a danger of him being overplayed? Alex Aljoe also tells Gary about how she ended up as Trent Alexander-Arnold’s padel partner during this international break and how he’s enjoying life out in Madrid. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FRE...
Sep 11, 2025•34 min•Season 3Ep. 20
Which players sparkled for England in Belgrade? Why are the guys so impressed with Thomas Tuchel? Is Ange Postecoglou the right call for Nottingham Forest after sacking Nuno Espirito Santo? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss whether the value of international goals is diminishing, as Erling Haaland nets five for Norway in an 11-1 thrashing of Moldova. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to wi...
Sep 10, 2025•32 min•Season 3Ep. 19
Roy Hodgson joins Gary to discuss his incredible rise through the management ranks in Sweden and how Brian Clough voiced his opinion on a very mundane fixture. From the differences between club & country and coaching a European giant. He also reveals which club was his favourite to coach, from his impressive and extensive résumé. Part two of this interview will be released next Friday. Join THE PLAYERS LOUNGE, the official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on G...
Sep 04, 2025•44 min•Season 3Ep. 18
Why will Marc Guéhi continue to be a top performer for Crystal Palace despite his Deadline Day disappointment? Will we see more players downing tools in the future to get their dream moves after Isak and Wissa forced their way out? Is the amount of money being spent something we should be worrying about? Gary, Alan and Micah also debate the best Deadline Day deals and who is most likely to shine this season. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’...
Sep 03, 2025•25 min
Was Trent Alexander-Arnold unlucky not to make the recent England squad? Is Hansi Flick still working out his best starting XI for this season? Is Ernesto Valverde proving himself as one of the best managers in Europe right now? Gary and Alex also discuss Atletico Madrid’s continued struggles and if it’s conceivable they could part ways with Diego Simeone. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance...
Sep 02, 2025•39 min•Season 3Ep. 16
Is it a worry for everyone else that Liverpool have won three out of three without playing near their best? Are Arsenal too timid when they play in the ‘big’ games? How do we sort out the mess we’ve got ourselves into with VAR now? Gary and Alan also discuss Jack Grealish’s fantastic start to the season and signs of a dangerous partnership with Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall that could be blossoming. Join THE PLAYERS LOUNGE here: therestisfootball.com For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger....
Sep 01, 2025•41 min•Season 3Ep. 15
What should Man United do next after another difficult week? Can Ruben Amorim get these players working effectively in the system he refuses to change? Gary and Micah also debate who will be the best new signing in the Premier League this season and what changes they should make to The Rest Is Football fantasy team for this weekend. Join THE PLAYERS LOUNGE here: therestisfootball.com For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...
Aug 29, 2025•35 min•Season 3Ep. 14
What were Alan’s emotions like throughout that incredible game while he was in the stands at St James' Park? Do Liverpool have things to worry about defensively? What exactly was Micah doing in the crowd at Joleon Lescott’s DJ set at Reading Festival? Gary also tests Alan and Micah with a bit of football trivia - who are Top 10 French players to have made the most Premier League appearances? Join THE PLAYERS LOUNGE here: therestisfootball.com For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger....
Aug 27, 2025•42 min
How did a change of formation and style of play spark Barcelona’s comeback against Levante? Has Kylian Mbappé been harshly judged in his Real Madrid career so far? Can Villarreal break into the top three this season? Gary, Alex Aljoe and Sid Lowe also discuss the current troubles at Atletico Madrid after they fail to win again. Join THE PLAYERS LOUNGE here: therestisfootball.com For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...
Aug 26, 2025•39 min•Season 3Ep. 12
How long will Ruben Amorim get to bed in his new players before the pressure really starts to mount? Will we see Jack Grealish recapture his best form at Everton? How has Thomas Frank stamped his mark and philosophy on Spurs in just two games? Gary & Alan also discuss Arsenal thumping Leeds and how plenty of positive personal performances were marred by a couple of potentially worrying injuries. Visit squarespace.com/football to save 10% off your first purchase of a website/domain. For more ...
Aug 25, 2025•34 min•Season 3Ep. 11
“He’s adding fuel to the fire!” Alan, Gary and Micah react to the statements made by Alexander Isak and Newcastle United this week as the transfer saga rumbles on. The trio also preview this weekend’s key fixtures as Sunderland play Burnley in a game that’s likely to be crucial at the bottom of the table. Join THE PLAYERS LOUNGE here: therestisfootball.com For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Aug 22, 2025•31 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Alan, Gary & Micah break down the Isak-Wissa drama, guess their own FPL prices in their prime, and weigh in on the handball controversy from Leeds vs Everton. The boys answer the best of your questions in the latest Q&A episode Join THE PLAYERS LOUNGE here: therestisfootball.com Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ nordvpn.com/restisfootball It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee ✅ For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices....
Aug 20, 2025•32 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Should Barcelona’s second goal have stood in their victory against Mallorca? Did Diego Simeone get his substitutions right in Atlético Madrid’s shock defeat to Espanyol? How special was it to see Santi Cazorla return to La Liga with Real Oviedo? In a new weekly episode for The Rest Is Football, Gary is joined by Alex Aljoe to discuss all the major headlines from the Spanish league. For the opening episode of the new show, the pair are joined by Sid Lowe to also give their predictions on who will...
Aug 19, 2025•41 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Why were there plenty of reasons to be positive for Man Utd, despite defeat against Arsenal? Have Sunderland shown that we can expect more of a fight from the newly promoted teams this season? Why were the lads so frustrated with VAR ruling out Eberechi Eze’s free-kick against Chelsea? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss which of the Premier League’s new strikers impressed the most on their debut at the weekend. Join THE PLAYERS LOUNGE, the official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. I...
Aug 18, 2025•47 min•Season 3Ep. 7
How do you get the balance right when picking the perfect fantasy football team? Should you be picking Mo Salah or Erling Haaland this season? How much of an impact will the new point scoring changes make this year? Gary, Micah and Producer Harry are together at the official Premier League Kick Off Event to pick The Rest Is Football’s Fantasy Team for the opening weekend and explain their choices. Think you can beat them? Join THE PLAYERS LOUNGE, the official fantasy football club of The Rest Is...
Aug 15, 2025•50 min•Season 3Ep. 6
In a world exclusive interview for The Rest Is Football, Gary and Micah fly to Barcelona to spend time with Marcus Rashford. Don’t miss this stunning conversation with Barcelona’s first English player since Gary played at the Camp Nou in 1989. The trio dive into what it means to play for one of the most electrifying teams in world football. Marcus also reflects candidly on Manchester United’s recent struggles, from the perspective of a player and also a fan. This is a raw and revealing conversat...
Aug 13, 2025•46 min•Season 3Ep. 5
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. Join THE PLAYERS LOUNGE, the official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for monthly prizes As a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Fo...
Aug 10, 2025•50 min•Season 3Ep. 4
“If you’re left one on one with Messi, you’re dead”. Mikel Jon Obi reveals what it was like to play against that incredible Barcelona team and a prime Lionel Messi, how Chelsea won that incredible Champions League in 2012, and Mikel explains the horrifying moment his Father was kidknapped… twice! Join THE PLAYERS LOUNGE, the official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for monthly prizes As a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fa...
Aug 08, 2025•46 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Gary Lineker is joined by former Chelsea midfielder Mikel John Obi, who shares the unbelievable story of the dramatic tug of war between Manchester United and Chelsea over his signature. From secret meetings to jumping through bushes, Mikel reveals all in this jaw-dropping tale from one of football’s most chaotic transfer sagas. He also shares exactly what Jose Mourinho was like behind closed doors and reveals all on the fights that happened on the training ground and how that shaped Chelsea as ...
Aug 06, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Will Liverpool break the British transfer fee record and sign Alexander Isak from Newcastle? Can the men follow in the footsteps of the brilliant Lionesses and win a major trophy soon? Would Victor Osimhen be a top 3 Premier League Striker? Gary, Alan & Micah also announce THE PLAYERS LOUNGE , the official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for monthly prizes As a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub inclu...
Aug 04, 2025•45 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Why was Chloe Kelly “born to be a hero”? How did England’s ‘all-round team’ make sure they won this tournament? What will the celebrations have been like for the squad last night and over the next few days? Gary introduces Millie Bright and Rachel Daly from the Daly Brightness show, who also discuss what the experience was like for them watching along as fans rather than being able to help on the pitch. Wherever it takes you. It Starts with a Swipe ®. Download Tinder today. https://tinder.com/en...
Jul 28, 2025•32 min•Season 2Ep. 151
Gary introduces the latest episode from The Rest Is Football: Daly Brightness, as the team discuss England’s dramatic victory over Italy in the semi-finals of the women’s Euros. How do England keep producing these incredible late comebacks? How have they got the ’super subs’ making such an impact? Can the Lionesses go all the way and win the final on Sunday? Listen to The Rest Is Football: Daly Brightness wherever you get your podcasts. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Le...
Jul 23, 2025•23 min
We’re almost a week on now from Chelsea being crowned World Champions after a brilliant victory against PSG in New York. On today’s episode, we’re looking back at the best moments and stories from the show across the tournament. From stunning goals and huge upsets, to stories of close encounters with sharks and partying with the winners - there was a lot going on! Sign up to the newsletter here: therestisfootball.com For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ...
Jul 18, 2025•37 min•Season 2Ep. 149
What exactly has happened so far between Crystal Palace and UEFA and what are the next steps? Why are Crystal Palace appealing their removal from the Europa League to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, and what is the basis of that appeal? Does it feel like there are some rules for the ‘big boys’ and different rules for everyone else? In this exclusive interview Gary is joined by Crystal Palace co-owner and chairman Steve Parish to discuss the controversy around the club’s demotion from the Eur...
Jul 16, 2025•30 min•Season 2Ep. 148
