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Join Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards for a new 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 new podcast for football fans.

#206

England Still Searching For The Right Balance & What Next For Carsley?

How do England solve the current problem at left-back? Are we starting to see more defensive frailties creep in to the side as they look to be more progressive? Is that a problem? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss where things stand with Lee Carsley after the latest set of fixtures and whether he really wants the job full time. 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

8 hrs Ago

29 MINS

29:50

8 hrs Ago

#205

Greece Stun Lacklustre England

Is it impossible to get the best out of Foden, Bellingham, Palmer and Saka when they’re playing in the same team? Did England get the defensive balance wrong or do we want to see them take more risks? What will Ollie Watkins be thinking after not getting a start in this game? Gary, Alan and Micah also pay tribute to George Baldock, who sadly died at his home in Athens earlier this week. 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 Oct 2024

30 MINS

30:11

11 Oct 2024

#204

Liverpool’s Contract Conundrum, Dream 5-a-side Teams & Alan’s Surprise Presidential Campaign Appeara...

If Liverpool could only keep two of Salah, Van Dijk and Alexander-Arnold, who would you let go? Who would the lads pick in their ultimate 5-a-side teams? How on earth did Alan end up on one of Kamala Harris’ official TikTok videos? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss how Messi has perfected the art of the twilight years of your career. 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 Oct 2024

28 MINS

28:08

09 Oct 2024

#203

Spurs Self Implode, The Big Three March On & MOTD Snacks

Are Tottenham their own worst enemy at times? Who will blink first in the title race out of Liverpool, Man City & Arsenal? What are the favourite treats and takeaways for the guys when they spend a full day working on Match of the Day? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss Man United’s ongoing problems as Alan outlines their three main areas of weakness. 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

07 Oct 2024

47 MINS

47:19

07 Oct 2024

#202

Villa In Dreamland, Havertz Continues To Blossom & Real Madrid Wobble

Have Villa shown they’re here to stay at Champions League level after beating Bayern Munich? Is Kai Havertz showing he can be the No.9 that fires Arsenal to silverware? Are Real Madrid struggling to fit all their superstars into the team? Gary, Alan and Micah review the latest round of Champions League matches and also discuss the implications for VAR after Bruno Fernandes’ red card was overturned by an independent FA panel. 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

03 Oct 2024

46 MINS

46:10

03 Oct 2024

#201

The Most Intimidating Tunnel Walks & Dream 5-a-side Teams

Which stadium has the most hostile tunnel walk? Which players would like to dish it out in the tunnel before you even got on the pitch? Who would be in your dream 5-a-side team of current players? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss the most mentally challenging moments of their careers as they answer the best of your listener questions. 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

02 Oct 2024

34 MINS

34:28

02 Oct 2024

#200

Shambolic Man United Are Making No Progress

What is the identity of this Man United team? Is there a problem in the dressing room? Have the owners put Erik ten Hag in an impossible situation? Gary, Alan and Micah discuss the troubles at Man United after a disappointing loss against Spurs. The trio also review the other key highlights from the weekend as Liverpool go top, Arsenal leave it late and Everton get their first win of the season. 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

30 Sep 2024

48 MINS

48:08

30 Sep 2024

#199

Joleon Lescott: Inside The England Camp, Partying With Micah In LA & THAT Pocket Tweet

How have things changed for the England team after the disappointment at Euro 2024? Which new Man City summer signing embraced the ‘work hard, play hard’ lifestyle on a pre-season trip to LA? What really happened when he tweeted that picture of a car after a heavy defeat for Aston Villa? Premier League winner and new England coach Joleon Lescott joins Gary, Alan and Micah to discus what it was really like being Micah’s team-mate and what the future looks like for the England team under Lee Carsley. 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

27 Sep 2024

52 MINS

52:50

27 Sep 2024

#198

Does Rodri’s Injury Make Arsenal Favourites For The Title?

How do Man City adapt to Rodri’s absence? Will this be Arsenal’s best chance to win the league? Will teams go after Man City a little bit more now? Gary, Alan and Micah also pick their top three non-footballing sports stars of all time and finally answer the all important question - what are their favourite types of cheese? 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

25 Sep 2024

33 MINS

33:12

25 Sep 2024

#197

Man City Break Arsenal Hearts At The Death

How do Arsenal recover from their last minute agony at the Etihad? Did Man City get lucky after a poor second half performance? Do Arsenal finally have the belief they can win the Premier League? Gary, Alan and Micah reflect on an action packed clash at the top of the table and also discuss impressive wins for Liverpool and Chelsea as they round up the weekend’s action. 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

23 Sep 2024

42 MINS

42:03

23 Sep 2024

#196

Raya’s Moment Of Magic & Villa Shine On European Return

Where does David Raya’s double save rank on the list of great saves? How far will Aston Villa go in the Champions League this season after an impressive start? Will the new format give Celtic a better chance of being more competitive in the tournament? Gary and Micah review the return of the Champions League and we get all the gossip from David Beckham’s appearance on CBS. 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 Sep 2024

46 MINS

46:15

20 Sep 2024

#195

Who Are The Best Team To Ever Be Relegated?

Leeds 03/04? West Ham 02/03? Newcastle 08/09? Who were the best side to ever get relegated from the Premier League and what went wrong to have such talented bunch of players and still go down? Gary, Alan and Micah also debate whether compensation for managers should be a lot higher and discuss the best and worst haircuts in football. 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 Sep 2024

29 MINS

29:12

18 Sep 2024

#194

Arsenal’s Grit Sees Off Spurs, Toon’s Team Spirit & Forest’s Performance Of The Weekend

How much of an impact will Arsenal’s win in the North London Derby have on next week’s clash with Man City? Why are Newcastle picking up points even though they’re not playing at their best? How far can Nottingham Forest go this season? Gary, Alan and Micah reflect on this biggest headlines from this weekend and also explain how the Match Of The Day running order works and why it’s fairer than you think. 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 Sep 2024

51 MINS

51:09

16 Sep 2024

#193

Cesc Fàbregas: Choosing Chelsea over Man City & Man Utd, How Late Night Nesquik Fuelled Spain To Wor...

What did Jose Mourinho do to make sure Cesc joined Chelsea in 2014 instead of Man City or Man Utd? How did bizarre team meetings in Pepe Reina’s room at midnight the night before every game inspire Spain to World Cup victory? Could we see a full-back win the Ballon d’Or this year? The second part of Gary’s conversation with Cesc Fàbregas sees the pair discuss his time at Chelsea and the many successes of the Spanish national team. Cesc also picks the best goalkeeper, defender, midfielder and striker he’s ever played with. 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 Sep 2024

40 MINS

40:13

13 Sep 2024

#192

Cesc Fàbregas: The Genius Of Wenger, Why He Threw That Slice Of Pizza At Fergie & Getting Into Troub...

What was it that set Arsène Wenger apart from other managers? Was Cesc really aiming for Fergie with that pepperoni pizza in the tunnel at Old Trafford? How did he end up spending hours in a police station after a night out at the 2006 World Cup in Germany? Gary is joined by the brilliant Cesc Fàbregas to discuss the early days of his career with Barcelona & Arsenal and why he now wishes he’d waited longer to leave the Gunners. 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 Sep 2024

41 MINS

41:57

11 Sep 2024

#191

England’s New Purpose, Grealish as a No.10 & San Marino’s Delight

Who impressed the most in a new-look England side? Is the number ten role Jack Grealish’s best position? Will Nicko Sensoli ever buy a drink in San Marino again after his goal gave his side their first win in 20 years? Gary, Alan and Micah discuss what differences we saw from England in Lee Carsley’s first game as boss and reflect on the other headlines from the international break so far. 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 Sep 2024

32 MINS

32:47

09 Sep 2024

#190

John Barnes: The Real Reason Behind Slot’s Great Start & How To Succeed At Liverpool

Why has Arne Slot had such a great start to life at Liverpool when so many others have struggled taking over from successful managers at big clubs? What’s the secret to success at a club like Liverpool? Gary is joined by England, Liverpool and Watford legend John Barnes to discuss how his upbringing influenced his entire footballing career and who the greatest players he’s ever seen are. 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

06 Sep 2024

52 MINS

52:13

06 Sep 2024

#189

Will The New Champions League Format Work?

What do the boys think of the new Champions League system? Who deserves the Ballon d’Or this year? Why could Federico Chiesa be the signing of the transfer window? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss how players spread transfer rumours about themselves to help negotiate better new contracts with their current clubs. 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

04 Sep 2024

34 MINS

34:20

04 Sep 2024

#188

Liverpool Thump Man Utd, “One Of The Worst Decisions Ever” & Should Salah’s Contract Be Renewed?

Are Man Utd a group of individuals rather than a team? Should Declan Rice have been sent off against Brighton? Will this be Mo Salah’s final season as a Liverpool player? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss how the Everton players pick themselves up after a stunning late turnaround from Bournemouth. 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 Sep 2024

53 MINS

53:08

02 Sep 2024

#187

David Ornstein: Deadline Day Deals, Toney & Guéhi Transfer Sagas & Caddying For Alan Shearer

What deals might we expect to see this Deadline Day? Where will Ivan Toney end up playing this season? Will there be a big move for Marc Guéhi? And what happened when David snuck onto a golf course with the England football team as a kid? Gary is joined by football correspondent David Ornstein to discuss his route into journalism and how he ended up as a transfers expert. They also reflect on why it has been a fairly quiet transfer window so far and if that could lead to a busy Deadline Day. You can read David’s work on The Athletic [here] (https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/author/david-ornstein/) and follow him on X [@David_Ornstein] (https://x.com/David_Ornstein) 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

30 Aug 2024

37 MINS

37:14

30 Aug 2024

#186

Fantasy Football Fanatics, Tales From Goodison Park & Gary’s Dad Jokes

Why are we so obsessed with Fantasy Football and just how good is Micah at it? Where does Goodison Park rank on the list of the UK’s best grounds? Who is responsible for all of Gary’s dad jokes on Match of the Day? Gary, Alan and Micah answer the best of your questions and also pay tribute to Sven-Göran Eriksson, who sadly passed away earlier this week. 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 Aug 2024

36 MINS

36:24

28 Aug 2024

#185

Chelsea Hit Six, Haaland Bags Three & Alarm Bells At Everton

Are Chelsea learning to embrace the chaos? Can anyone stop Erling Haaland from winning the Golden Boot for a third consecutive season? How worrying have Everton’s opening two performances been? Gary, Alan and Micah reflect on the key points from the weekend and discuss who needs what in the final week of the transfer window. 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

26 Aug 2024

56 MINS

56:17

26 Aug 2024

#184

The Art Of Goalscoring

What are the secrets of being a brilliant centre forward? Who are the best strikers of all time? Will the traditional ‘Number 9’ come back into fashion? Gary and Alan, two of England’s greatest ever strikers, discuss the art of scoring lots and lots of goals. They also offer some advice to young players trying to make their way in the game now. 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

23 Aug 2024

34 MINS

34:52

23 Aug 2024

#183

Are There Fewer World Class Players Now?

Where have all the maverick players gone from the game? Are tactical developments killing players’ spontaneity and freedom? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss the idea of specific players being given holidays mid-season and we hear how Micah is getting on at Disneyland in the middle of the summer holidays. 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

21 Aug 2024

37 MINS

37:20

21 Aug 2024

#182

Chelsea Chaos, Slot’s Strengths & Brilliant Brighton

How do Chelsea manage the problem of player unrest with such an inflated squad size? Where did Arne Slot make his mark as Liverpool’s new boss? Have Brighton found another gem in Fabian Hurzeler? Gary, Alan and Micah reflect on the opening weekend of the 2024/25 Premier League season and discuss who has made an early impression. 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

19 Aug 2024

36 MINS

36:29

19 Aug 2024

#181

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. 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 Aug 2024

46 MINS

46:28

16 Aug 2024

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#206

England Still Searching For The Right Balance & What Next For Carsley?

#205

Greece Stun Lacklustre England

#204

Liverpool’s Contract Conundrum, Dream 5-a-side Teams & Alan’s Surprise Presidential Campaign Appeara...

#203

Spurs Self Implode, The Big Three March On & MOTD Snacks

#202

Villa In Dreamland, Havertz Continues To Blossom & Real Madrid Wobble

#201

The Most Intimidating Tunnel Walks & Dream 5-a-side Teams

#200

Shambolic Man United Are Making No Progress

#199

Joleon Lescott: Inside The England Camp, Partying With Micah In LA & THAT Pocket Tweet

#198

Does Rodri’s Injury Make Arsenal Favourites For The Title?

#197

Man City Break Arsenal Hearts At The Death

#196

Raya’s Moment Of Magic & Villa Shine On European Return

#195

Who Are The Best Team To Ever Be Relegated?

#194

Arsenal’s Grit Sees Off Spurs, Toon’s Team Spirit & Forest’s Performance Of The Weekend

#193

Cesc Fàbregas: Choosing Chelsea over Man City & Man Utd, How Late Night Nesquik Fuelled Spain To Wor...

#192

Cesc Fàbregas: The Genius Of Wenger, Why He Threw That Slice Of Pizza At Fergie & Getting Into Troub...

#191

England’s New Purpose, Grealish as a No.10 & San Marino’s Delight

#190

John Barnes: The Real Reason Behind Slot’s Great Start & How To Succeed At Liverpool

#189

Will The New Champions League Format Work?

#188

Liverpool Thump Man Utd, “One Of The Worst Decisions Ever” & Should Salah’s Contract Be Renewed?

#187

David Ornstein: Deadline Day Deals, Toney & Guéhi Transfer Sagas & Caddying For Alan Shearer

#186

Fantasy Football Fanatics, Tales From Goodison Park & Gary’s Dad Jokes

#185

Chelsea Hit Six, Haaland Bags Three & Alarm Bells At Everton

#184

The Art Of Goalscoring

#183

Are There Fewer World Class Players Now?

#182

Chelsea Chaos, Slot’s Strengths & Brilliant Brighton

#181

All 20 PL Clubs Predicted