What are the big decisions facing Thomas Tuchel as England head to the World Cup with a perfect qualifying record? What’s the best formation to get the most out of this incredibly talented England squad? Can the Republic of Ireland kick on from Troy Parrott’s late winner and now make the World Cup this summer? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss the fun they’ve been having during the international break, as they get a little bit of time off to enjoy themselves. The Rest Is Football is powered by F...
Nov 17, 2025•42 min•Season 3Ep. 56
Today’s episode is a trip into the archives, as we look back at a fascinating chat with Arsenal legend Thierry Henry. Gary, Alan and Micah hear about which Premier League player is the only one to come close to Lionel Messi and who Thierry thinks is the better manager, Arsene Wenger or Pep Guardiola. The French superstar also discusses Arsenal under Mikel Arteta and whether they can finally go all the way. This interview was originally done with Thierry in October 2023. The Rest Is Football is p...
Nov 13, 2025•1 hr 35 min
Who are the best players Carlo Ancelotti has played and worked with in his incredible career? What's his secret to being so successful in the Champions League? Why are some of the rumours about Jude Bellingham so wrong? Gary is joined by the coolest man in football and current Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti for an honest and wide-ranging conversation about life at the top of world football. They discuss what it takes to manage the biggest egos in the game, and how Carlo has evolved his style to ...
Nov 12, 2025•38 min•Season 3Ep. 54
Robert Lewandowski and Marcus Rashford come together to put four past Celta Vigo. Real Madrid fail to score for the second time in a week, can Trent Alexander-Arnold be the answer to bringing goals back into the team? Gary and Alex also discuss Antoine Griezmann scoring 3 goals in 2 games and not having a starting place in the Atletico team, is there life in the old dog yet? Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and M...
Nov 11, 2025•30 min•Season 3Ep. 53
Man City celebrate Pep’s 1000th game with a big win over Slot’s questionable Liverpool and Gary & Micah wonder how big a difference Van Dijk’s goal would have been? Micah also vents his frustrations after a shocking weekend of FPL and the affect it’s having on Gary’s life! With Arsenal dropping points to Sunderland the question is, are Arsenal still in control or has Man City’s recent form put them just above them? The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. To sign up and for terms and ...
Nov 10, 2025•26 min•Season 3Ep. 52
Did Trent Alexander-Arnold’s spot on the bench inspire Conor Bradley to produce another Man of the Match display against Real Madrid? The lads debate whether today’s tactics and athletes are squeezing out the mavericks that used to light up the game and, more importantly, whether we might see Alan Shearer on The Traitors next year. Gary, Alan and Micah also break down Dan Burn and Micky van de Ven’s brilliant goals, and ask the big question: just how many would Erling Haaland bag against Barcelo...
Nov 07, 2025•34 min•Season 3Ep. 51
Alex Aljoe is joined by Aymeric Laporte, who opens up about his bizarre first 24 hours at Manchester City and how Pep Guardiola’s tactical genius shaped him into a key part of the iconic ‘Centurions’ team. He reflects on the influence of club legends like Sergio Agüero, David Silva, and Vincent Kompany, and what it was really like being part of that golden era. Laporte also delves into his decision to switch national teams, the reaction from critics, and how it felt to lift the European Champion...
Nov 05, 2025•41 min•Season 3Ep. 50
Why is Marcus Rashford thriving in a super talented Barcelona side? Why are the fans in Madrid heralding the ‘rebirth of King Jude’ Bellingham after his injury? How will Antoine Griezmann adapt to his new role as impact sub at Atlético Madrid after scoring his 200th La Liga goal? Gary and Alex also discuss Villarreal’s sparkling form, as the Yellow Submarine thump Rayo Vallecano. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan ...
Nov 04, 2025•38 min•Season 3Ep. 49
Can the partnership between Haaland and Cherki take the Norwegian superstar to another level? Why is Declan Rice the key to giving Arsenal so much control? Who do Wolves turn to next after sacking Vitor Pereira following an eighth defeat in ten league games this season? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss an important win for Liverpool after Arne Slot’s gamble in midweek and a worrying performance from Spurs. The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. To sign up and for terms and conditions, ...
Nov 03, 2025•58 min•Season 3Ep. 48
What can Arsenal achieve this season after becoming the first team in top-flight history to win six games in a single month without conceding a goal? Meanwhile, is Arne Slot starting to feel the pressure after Liverpool were thumped by Crystal Palace? Their sixth defeat in seven matches. The lads also discuss another standout performance from 15-year-old Max Dowman, and reflect on what they were doing at that age. Gary, Alan & Micah look back at all the key moments from the Carabao Cup 4th r...
Oct 31, 2025•35 min•Season 3Ep. 47
Alex Aljoe sits down with Ivan Rakitić to reflect on his incredible career — from playing alongside MSN during Barcelona’s golden era to sharing the pitch with Luka Modrić for over 15 years with Croatia. Rakitić also gives his thoughts on the next generation of Barcelona talent and what makes this current team so exciting to watch The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit fuseenergy.com/football Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy fo...
Oct 29, 2025•31 min•Season 3Ep. 46
Jude Bellingham steals the show as Real Madrid beat Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabéu to move five points clear at the top of La Liga. But did Lamine Yamal’s pre-match comments come back to haunt him after a quiet performance on the big stage? Gary and Alex also break down Vinícius Jr.’s antics as he walked down the tunnel following his substitution by Xabi Alonso. Can players be forgiven for that kind of reaction in a game of this magnitude? Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy footba...
Oct 28, 2025•34 min•Season 3Ep. 45
Is the Premier League title now Arsenal’s to lose after the results this weekend? Where has it all gone wrong for Liverpool and how do they fix it? What’s behind Man Utd’s upturn in results and performances and will it continue? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss a huge weekend at the bottom of the table as Leeds and Burnley pick up crucial wins, with fellow promoted team Sunderland flying high in the Top Four! The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. To sign up and for terms and condition...
Oct 27, 2025•45 min•Season 3Ep. 44
Does Alexander Isak’s injury solve a short-term headache for Liverpool? Are Chelsea finally building a squad capable of competing for the biggest trophies? Did Arsenal show they’re one of the favourites for the Champions League after a big win against Atlético Madrid? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss Newcastle’s impressive victory over Benfica which sees them sitting well placed in the Champions League table. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. I...
Oct 24, 2025•32 min•Season 3Ep. 43
Alan Shearer becomes Quiz Master as Gary and Micah face each other in this week’s quiz: Spanish Players with the most appearances in the Premier League. The lads also try and wrap their heads around Micah losing out on the Premier League’s Young Player Of The Year award to Cesc Fabregas, Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo 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 shoutout...
Oct 22, 2025•23 min•Season 3Ep. 42
Is Kylian Mbappe the best striker in world football right now? Why is that sometimes you just need to stick a centre back up front to make the difference? Will we see a completely different Antony in La Liga to the one that struggled so much at Man Utd? Gary and Alex also look ahead to El Clásico this weekend, with Alex heading out to Madrid to cover the game for the show. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Mic...
Oct 21, 2025•36 min•Season 3Ep. 41
Can Man Utd maintain that level after their best performance under Ruben Amorim? Where do Nottingham Forest go next after creating such a volatile situation around Ange Postecoglou? Why were the guys so impressed with Jean-Philippe Mateta, despite him missing a late chance to win the game in a thriller against Bournemouth? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss how Man City are finally playing to the real strengths of Erling Haaland and why that makes them so dangerous once again. Visit https://www.s...
Oct 20, 2025•57 min•Season 3Ep. 40
Why did Mo Salah tell Micah at a young age that he always wanted to play for Liverpool? What did Micah say to Mo when they were playing together at Fiorentina that apparently “turned his career around”? Why did it not work out for him at Chelsea under Jose Mourinho? Gary and Micah take a detailed look at Mo Salah’s career and how he turned himself from an outcast at Chelsea to a worldwide superstar at Liverpool. They also debate whether he is the greatest ever African footballer. Join The Player...
Oct 17, 2025•32 min•Season 3Ep. 39
What does Kylian Mbappé need to do to reach the heights of Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid? Is the Ballon D’or inevitable? What is it that makes him the most down to earth player at Los Blancos? Gary and Alex also discuss his upbringing in Paris and his outrageous record in The World Cup 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 FREE to join an...
Oct 16, 2025•29 min•Season 3Ep. 38
Which players have impressed the most over the last couple of games? How excited can we really get by England’s 100% record in qualifying? Does the European qualifying format for the World Cup need to be refreshed? Gary, Alan and Micah discuss England’s two convincing wins in the last week and look ahead to what we can expect from them at the World Cup this summer. Get started today at https://www.hubspot.com Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It...
Oct 15, 2025•23 min•Season 3Ep. 37
Who are the top ten Goalscorers from outside the box in the Premier League? Can Alan finally get his first win of the season? The guys also discuss whether Micah would be a good contestant on Strictly Come Dancing 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 FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub...
Oct 10, 2025•27 min•Season 3Ep. 36
Do Liverpool need to change their system to stop this losing streak? Are Manchester United getting unfair stick from pundits, or is the criticism justified? Gary and Alan also talk Micah through their night out for the Legend of Football awards where Gary picked up the Trophy. 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 FREE to join and as a membe...
Oct 08, 2025•33 min•Season 3Ep. 35
Was that one of Barcelona’s worst performances under Hansi Flick? What did the guys make of Kylian Mbappe letting Vinicius Jr take the Real Madrid penalty in their win over Villarreal? What was Clement Lenglet doing picking up such a needless second yellow card so early in the game? Gary and Alex also discuss a crucial win for Athletic Club, their first in seven games. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah f...
Oct 07, 2025•32 min•Season 3Ep. 34
Was Man City’s drop off in the second half against Brentford a cause for concern? Why have Liverpool currently got a number of problems to solve, and how do they do that? How does Ange Postecoglou turn things around at Nottingham Forest after his nightmare start continues? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss why the impressive Nick Woltemade still has a way to go to match Alan’s incredible record at the start of his Newcastle career. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of T...
Oct 06, 2025•39 min•Season 3Ep. 33
Why are Newcastle getting better and better as the season gets going? Was Erling Haaland right to be “** off” after Man City conceded a late equaliser against Monaco? Who out of Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland is the best striker in World Football? Gary and Alan also discuss Arsenal making it two wins from two in the Champions League and why their squad depth now makes them real contenders. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s tim...
Oct 03, 2025•35 min•Season 3Ep. 32
Who are the top 10 players to have made the most appearances for Jose Mourinho throughout his career? Which players have played for the Special One at three different clubs? Can Micah prove Alan’s cheating allegations wrong? Gary, Alan and Micah also reveal the first winner of our monthly Players Lounge prizes for finishing top of The Rest Is Football fantasy league. 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...
Oct 01, 2025•33 min•Season 3Ep. 31
Can Atlético Madrid’s brilliant victory of Real Madrid be the kickstart they need for their season? What is Barcelona’s best line up when everyone is fit? How have newly-promoted Elche upset the odds to find themselves in the top four? Gary and Alex also discuss the problems at Athletic Club, as their poor run of form continues. 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 s...
Sep 30, 2025•31 min•Season 3Ep. 30
Could this season be the best ever in Crystal Palace’s history? How crucial will Arsenal’s last minute winner be for their belief, after it had been brought into question recently? How much longer can this run of form last for Man United before Ruben Amorim gets the boot? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss the sacking of Graham Potter at West Ham and why the timing of that decision was so poor. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take ...
Sep 29, 2025•45 min•Season 3Ep. 29
Can Forest be a real threat in the Europa League after a strong start against Real Betis? Was Arne Slot right to call Hugo Ekitike stupid after getting sent off against Southampton? Should we just be celebrating Ousmane Dembélé for winning the Ballon d’Or, rather than moaning about who didn’t? Gary and Micah also discuss an impressive week for the Welsh clubs, as Cardiff, Wrexham and Swansea all make it through to the fourth round of the League Cup, the first time three team from Wales have made...
Sep 26, 2025•27 min•Season 3Ep. 28
How has Hansi Flick got Barcelona’s array of attacking talent all sparkling? How is Xabi Alonso managing all the Galacticos at Real Madrid and making sure he’s the boss? Are Atletico Madrid out of the title race after just five games having dropped points again? Gary and Alex also discuss Valencia’s impressive win, as they condemned Athletic Club to back-to-back defeats. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah...
Sep 23, 2025•28 min•Season 3Ep. 27
