The Rest Is Football podcast

The Rest Is Football

Join Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards for a podcast bringing strong opinions on all the latest stories from the world of football. Hosted by three men who’ve been there and done it at the highest level of the game, The Rest is Football combines topical debate with outrageous tales from their careers. The essential podcast for football fans.

Join Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards for a podcast bringing strong opinions on all the latest stories from the world of football. Hosted by three men who’ve been there and done it at the highest level of the game, The Rest is Football combines topical debate with outrageous tales from their careers. The essential podcast for football fans.

 

#238

TRIF Live: Tips For The Title, Fighting With The Manager & Christmas Parties

Has anything in the last few weeks changed who the guys think will win the Premier League this season? Who brought his brother and dad to the training ground to fight the manager after an argument? What really happens at football club’s Christmas parties and how do managers try and control them? Gary and Alan are joined by special guest David Moyes for the first ever The Rest Is Football live show and also discuss how managers cope when certain players have got it out for them and are ready to throw them under the bus. The Rest Is Football live show was presented by Guinness and took place at the beautiful Audley Public House in London. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

Yesterday

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:09

Yesterday


#237

Favourite Guilty Pleasures, Gary’s Modelling Tips & Secret Santa

What’s that special food treat the guys love turning to? How does Gary turn the smoulder on for his modelling work? What special present has Alan got for the boys this year? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss the pros and cons of Christmas and find out who the scrooge of the group is! Guinness makes its own debut as the Official Beer and Non-Alcoholic Beer of the Premier League. 18+ only, please drink responsibly and do not share with anyone under the legal drinking age. Search https://www.guinness.com/en-gb/sport/premier-league today Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

18 Dec 2024

24 MINS

24:00

18 Dec 2024


#236

Amorim’s Big Calls Pay Off, Chelsea March On & More Managers Getting The Sack Than Santa

Was Ruben Amorim proved correct in leaving out Rashford and Garnacho? Where does that leave those two players? Who should Wolves and Southampton get in as their next managers? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss Newcastle’s hammering of Leicester, in what was a sorry display from the Foxes. Guinness makes its own debut as the Official Beer and Non-Alcoholic Beer of the Premier League. 18+ only, please drink responsibly and do not share with anyone under the legal drinking age. Search https://www.guinness.com/en-gb/sport/premier-league today Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

16 Dec 2024

40 MINS

40:21

16 Dec 2024


#235

City’s Struggles Continue, Saka Shines Bright & Liverpool Stay Perfect

How do Man City get out of their rut of just 1 win in 10 games? Has Saka been the most consistent player in the Champions League this year? Are Liverpool currently favourites to be crowned Champions of Europe? Alan and Micah also tell Gary all about the fun they’ve been having on their travels across Europe this week and Micah makes a very big promise about delivering a star guest for the show. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

13 Dec 2024

38 MINS

38:38

13 Dec 2024


#234

Man Utd’s Muddled Strategy, Favourite European Nights & Gary’s Celebrity Big Brother Offer

What exactly is Man Utd’s strategy for getting back to the top? Which are the European nights that live long in the memory for our trio? After Gary turned down the chance to go on Celebrity Big Brother, are there any reality shows the guys would do? Gary, Alan and Micah also debate whether we’ll ever see another player like Steve Bull, who played for England whilst not playing in the top flight of domestic football. Plus, did Micah wear short-sleeve shirts just to flex his biceps? The lads attempt to solve the dilemma of whether long-sleeve or short-sleeve shirts are better with the help of Gemini Live on Google Pixel 9. Are you team short-sleeve or long-sleeve when playing? #AD Sequences shortened. Results for illustrative purposes and may vary. Check responses for accuracy. Compatible with certain features and with certain accounts. Internet connection required. Available on select devices, languages, and countries. Only available to users 18 years and older. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

11 Dec 2024

44 MINS

44:30

11 Dec 2024


#233

Ice Cold Palmer, Man Utd’s Chaos Continues & A Foxes Fightback

Is Cole Palmer the best player in the Premier League right now? How did Manchester United get themselves into such a mess with Dan Ashworth and why has he been let go? Does Gary think Leicester will have enough to stay up with Ruud van Nistelrooy? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss how many points are going to be needed to win the Premier League this season and why it might be lower than recent years. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

09 Dec 2024

44 MINS

44:31

09 Dec 2024


#232

Alexis Mac Allister: Messi’s World Cup Magic, The Slot Revolution & Brighton’s Brilliance

How exactly did Messi step up as a leader to drive Argentina to World Cup glory? What has Arne Slot done to take Liverpool to the next level? What makes Brighton such a successful club? Gary is joined by World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister who also reveals the best manager he’s ever worked with and how Mo Salah has got him spending more time in the gym. Get 30% off Hearth with the discount code "TRIF" at drinkhearth.com Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

06 Dec 2024

49 MINS

49:27

06 Dec 2024


#231

The Next England Captain, Extravagant First Purchases & Favourite TV Shows

Who is looking like the best option to be England captain after Harry Kane retires? What was the first big-money purchase the guys made after their first proper paycheck? What are the boys favourite TV shows of all time? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss their biggest annoyances about the modern game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

04 Dec 2024

34 MINS

34:47

04 Dec 2024


#230

Liverpool Dominate Man City, Maresca’s Masterclass & Encouragement For Man United

Are Man City definitely out of the title race after being blown away at Anfield? How has Enzo Maresca turned chaos into brilliance at Chelsea? Is Amorim showing signs of creating a forward-thinking Manchester United? Gary, Alan and Micah also reflect on Justin Kluivert scoring an incredible hat-trick of penalties for Bournemouth at Molineux. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

02 Dec 2024

49 MINS

49:51

02 Dec 2024


#229

Man City In The Mire, Madrid Join The Slot Penitentiary & Rogers Robbed

With City sitting 17th in the Table, have they left it too late to make automatic promotion? More problems for Madrid and Mbappe as they take a beating at Anfield & More dubious VAR decisions after Aston Villa were robbed against Juventus Gary, Alan & Micah review this week’s Champions League Fixtures Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at [therestisfootball.com] (http://therestisfootball.com)   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

29 Nov 2024

43 MINS

43:50

29 Nov 2024


#228

RODRI EXCLUSIVE: Ballon d’Or Beef, Guardiola vs Simeone & The Danger Of Mo Salah

What did Rodri make of Real Madrid’s boycott of the Ballon D’or? What are Pep Guardiola and Diego Simeone really like? Why is Mo Salah the best Premier League player that the Man City man has ever faced? Rodri answers all the questions and also discusses what the England players were saying when they realised he was not coming out for the second half of the Euros Final in this exclusive episode of The Rest Is Football. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at [therestisfootball.com] (http://therestisfootball.com)   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

28 Nov 2024

37 MINS

37:48

28 Nov 2024


#227

Alan Taking Gary’s Place & Is Mo Salah On His Way Out This Summer?

Did Gary give any Alan any advice when he joined him in the England set up? Mo Salah has recently stated that he’s more out than in when it comes to staying at Liverpool, will he stay or will he go? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss who is the cleanest striker of a football in The Premier League  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

27 Nov 2024

27 MINS

27:43

27 Nov 2024


#226

Leicester’s Ruthless Sacking, Amorim’s First Impression & City Thumped By Spurs

Who does Gary think Leicester should get as their next manager? What did we learn from Ruben Amorim’s first game as Man United boss? Have teams finally started to ‘work out’ Man City? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss how Liverpool have still got a number of levels to go to despite being 8 points clear at the top of the league. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at [therestisfootball.com] (http://therestisfootball.com)   Guinness makes its own debut as the Official Beer and Non-Alcoholic Beer of the Premier League. 18+ only, please drink responsibly and do not share with anyone under the legal drinking age. Search https://www.guinness.com/en-gb/sport/premier-league today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

25 Nov 2024

58 MINS

58:29

25 Nov 2024


#225

Michail Antonio: Success At West Ham The Hard Way, Dimitri Payet’s Stardust & Battles With Big Meeks

After a tough start to life at West Ham, how satisfying was it to be such an integral part of their first European trophy in 58 years? Who are the best players he’s ever played with and against? Who really came out on top when Micah and Michail faced each other on the pitch? Gary and Micah are joined by West Ham and Jamaica forward Michail Antonio to discuss the highs and lows of his footballing journey and how he’s still the best table-tennis player around. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

22 Nov 2024

43 MINS

43:58

22 Nov 2024


#224

Should Referees Be Mic’d Up & How Many Of Alan’s 260 PL Goals Were ‘Lucky’?

If refs wore microphones so we could hear them throughout the game, would that help provide more clarity? Or would it open a can of worms and make things worse? Is Micah right in thinking that for 10% of Alan’s goal he didn’t know where he was aiming? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss exactly what sets Rodri apart as the best player in the world at the moment? Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

20 Nov 2024

31 MINS

31:06

20 Nov 2024


#223

England Thump Ireland & The Big Questions Remaining For Tuchel

What have England learnt from Lee Carsely’s six games in charge? Who has really stepped up and taken their chance after so many players pulled out of the squad this time round? What are the main priorities for Thomas Tuchel when he takes over? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss the decline in the Republic of Ireland side over the decades and the challenges they now face. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

18 Nov 2024

29 MINS

29:35

18 Nov 2024


#222

Gary Reacts To MOTD Farewell & England Get The Job Done In Greece

Why is now the right time for Gary to step away from Match of the Day after 25 years? Which England squad players impressed the most in Athens? Will we see Lee Carsley take a managerial role in club football next? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss the fallout from the videos circulating online of David Coote that have led to his suspension by the PGMOL. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

15 Nov 2024

32 MINS

32:02

15 Nov 2024


#221

Will Spurs Win A Trophy This Season & Who Are The Best Centre Back Pairing In The Premier League?

Does Ange Postecoglou have what it takes to win Spurs’ first trophy in 24 years this season? Have Virgil Van Dijk and Ibrahima Konaté surpassed Gabriel and William Saliba as the best Centre Back pairing in the Premier League? Gary, Micah & Alan also debate who was better in their prime: Mo Salah or Eden Hazard  Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at  [therestisfootball.com] (http://therestisfootball.com/)   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

13 Nov 2024

25 MINS

25:48

13 Nov 2024