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The Rest Is Football

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Goalhanger Podcasts

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.

#120

North London Is Red (just), Salah’s Frustrations & Gary Compares Himself To Messi

Can Arsenal go on and win all their remaining games? What exactly is happening between Jurgen Klopp and Mo Salah? How did Gary manage to compare himself to Lionel Messi? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss Erik Ten Hag’s quotes about United being “one of the most dynamic and entertaining teams in the league at this moment”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

11 hrs Ago

55 MINS

55:09

11 hrs Ago

#119

Fergie v Keegan, The Art Of Goalscoring & The Lack of Proper No. 9’s

What made Sir Alex Ferguson and Kevin Keegan’s managerial styles so different? What’s the secret to scoring lots of goals at the top level? Why does no-one want to play as a genuine Number 9 any more? Gary and Alan are joined by Andrew Cole as he talks about the favourite goal he ever scored, the Treble celebrations in Barcelona and his partnerships with Peter Beardsley and Dwight Yorke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

26 Apr 2024

28 MINS

28:52

26 Apr 2024

#118

Gazza’s Fishy Prank, The Joy Of Tino Asprilla & THAT Adebayor Celebration

How did Gazza show his ingenuity with a fishy prank during his time at Rangers? Why was Faustino Asprilla such a great character in the dressing room? Did Emmanuel Adebayor plan his notorious goal celebration against Arsenal at the Etihad? Gary, Alan and Micah also debate whether the Premier League is the best league in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

24 Apr 2024

22 MINS

22:39

24 Apr 2024

#117

Man United Scrape Through Against Coventry, Nottingham Forest’s Outburst & Emery For Manager Of The ...

Is there any way Erik Ten Hag will still be Manchester United manager next season? Were Nottingham Forest right to make their statement criticising the officials after losing to Everton? Where does Unai Emery sit in the race to be named manager of the season? Gary, Alan and Micah also debate whether the intensity of football matches is higher now than decades ago, as the argument around the football schedule continues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

22 Apr 2024

48 MINS

48:55

22 Apr 2024

#116

Man City & Arsenal Crash Out, Scrapping FA Cup Replays & Perfect Palmer

How do Man City and Arsenal bounce back from Champions League disappointment? Are the FA right to scrap Cup replays next season? Will Cole Palmer be starting for England at the Euros this summer? Gary, Alan and Micah also predict who will make the Champions League final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

19 Apr 2024

45 MINS

45:59

19 Apr 2024

#115

The Problem With Agent Fees, Amorim To Liverpool & Advice For Parents Of Young Players

Should clubs be allowed to pay agents directly? Would Rúben Amorim be a good fit if he took over at Liverpool next season? What advice would our trio give to parents of youngsters getting into the game? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss the hardest role in sports broadcasting. Is it the presenter, pundit, commentator or co-commentator? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

17 Apr 2024

29 MINS

29:55

17 Apr 2024

#114

Damaging Defeats For Liverpool & Arsenal, Rampant Newcastle Aim For Europe & Remarkable Leverkusen

Is the Premier League title now Man City’s to lose? Is Alexander Isak the second best striker in the league? Can Bayer Leverkusen go the whole season unbeaten in all competitions? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss the Championship promotion race with all three sides at the top stumbling to the finish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

15 Apr 2024

50 MINS

50:43

15 Apr 2024

#113

The Battle Of The Bernabeu, Emirates Controversy, And Why Uefa Were Right To Scrap Away Goals

Real Madrid hosted Manchester City in a 6 goal Champions League Classic, did the referee make the right calls in a controversial game at the Emirates and why scrapping away goals has benefited the Champions League Knockout Stage Gary, Alan & Micah look back at a thrilling couple days of Champions League Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

12 Apr 2024

47 MINS

47:03

12 Apr 2024

#112

Securing A Nando’s Black Card, Hat-Trick Balls & Why ‘Big Meeks’?

How do you celebrate being given a Nando’s black card? What have Gary and Alan done with the hat-trick balls they picked up during their careers? Who gave Micah his notorious nickname and where did it come from? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss the toll professional football takes on family life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

10 Apr 2024

34 MINS

34:45

10 Apr 2024

#111

Liverpool’s Old Trafford Regret, Big-Team Mentality & Old Firm Chaos

How did Liverpool not come away from Old Trafford with all three points? After Ollie Watkins comments, what exactly is big-team mentality and how do you get it? Who will win the Scottish Premiership after a dramatic Old Firm Derby? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss the impact European matches are going to have on the Premier League title race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

08 Apr 2024

43 MINS

43:13

08 Apr 2024

#110

VIRGIL VAN DIJK

The Liverpool captain joins Gary and Micah on The Rest Is Football. He discusses the Klopp Factor, that Champions League Triumph & how Liverpool can win the league. What makes Jurgen Klopp so special? And how did Virgil and his teammates celebrate winning the Champions League in 2019. Plus what do Liverpool need to do to win the Premier League this year? Virgil Van Dijk was speaking exclusively to The Rest Is Football at the launch of this year’s McDonald’s Fun Football programme, which aims to encourage participation in the sport through free coaching sessions for children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

05 Apr 2024

41 MINS

41:04

05 Apr 2024

#109

Bellingham, Haaland & Mbappe, Gary’s Freedom Pass & Mainoo Mania

What happened to Gary on the Tube last week? Kobbie Mainoo bursting on the scene & The Lads play Start, Bench and Sell with Jude Bellingham, Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe Gary, Alan & Micah also look back at what they miss most from playing football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

03 Apr 2024

32 MINS

32:45

03 Apr 2024

#108

Liverpool's Title To Lose, Stalemate At The Etihad, And A Roller Coaster At St James' Park

Arsenal hold Man City to a goalless draw at the Etihad and stay above them in the Premier League, Liverpool come back from behind to go 2 points clear at the top, and Newcastle beat West Ham in dramatic fashion in the game of the weekend. Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss the rest of the Easter fixtures in a wild weekend of Premier League action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

01 Apr 2024

38 MINS

38:28

01 Apr 2024

#107

The Magic Of Anfield, That Barcelona Comeback & Will Liverpool Win The League?

Why is Anfield such a fortress? Are European nights really that extra bit special? Will Jurgen Klopp get the perfect Premier League send-off in his final season with the club? Gary and Micah are at Anfield recording a special episode of the podcast and take the chance to also reflect on their individual records at one of the countries most famous stadiums. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

29 Mar 2024

34 MINS

34:13

29 Mar 2024

#106

The Best Ever England Shirt, Club Over Country & The Midfield Conundrum

Which is the best England shirt that’s ever been made? In light of Ben White turning down an England call up, is it ever right to pick club over country? What is the best starting midfield trio for England? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss the potential role AI could play in football in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

27 Mar 2024

25 MINS

25:41

27 Mar 2024

#105

Lessons For England, Gordon Stakes His Claim & Wonderful Wirtz

Do England need to be less pragmatic if they want to win a major trophy? Has Anthony Gordon played his way onto the plane this summer? Is it dangerous to write off Germany at the Euros? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss Wales emphatic victory against Finland and their upcoming winner-takes-all match against Poland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

25 Mar 2024

42 MINS

42:47

25 Mar 2024

#104

Wowing George Best, Kenny Dalglish’s Secret & Playing Against Pele And Beckenbauer

What did Peter Beardsley do to impress George Best so much he got him a trial at Man United? How did Kenny Dalglish use shadows to make himself a better player? What was it like playing against the likes of Pele, Franz Beckenbauer and Johan Cruyff? Gary, Alan and Micah are joined by special guest Peter Beardsley to relive the best stories from his life in football and settle the big debate - who was the better strike partner, Alan or Gary? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

22 Mar 2024

42 MINS

42:27

22 Mar 2024

#103

Gazza’s Ostrich, Bergkamp’s Magic & Neville v Walker

What happened when Paul Gascoigne took an ostrich to training at Spurs? Where does Dennis Bergkamp rate in the list of the Premier League’s greatest players? Who was the best right back - Gary Neville or Kyle Walker? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss players that would smoke on matchday and how that’s still going on today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

20 Mar 2024

26 MINS

26:51

20 Mar 2024

#102

Man United Beat Liverpool In FA Cup Classic, Unrest At Chelsea & Coventry’s Late Show

Was that Man United’s best performance of the season? Can Pochettino silence his critics after getting booed at Stamford Bridge? Will Coventry fancy their chances of making the final after that semi-final draw? Gary, Alan and Micah also review the four Premier League games from the weekend, as things got even tighter at the bottom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

18 Mar 2024

43 MINS

43:48