The Rest Is Football
Goalhanger
Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, and Micah Richards discuss football's biggest stories.From last-minute winners to transfer sagas, fantasy football gems, and the drama behind the scenes.With strong opinions, brilliant chemistry, and decades of Premier League experience, The Rest Is Football serves up three episodes every week packed with insights, dressing-room stories, and proper laughs.Whether it’s VAR controversies, title races, European nights, or England’s hopes in international tournaments, no topic is off the table. It's the essential podcast for football fans.For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com.
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Oct 14, 2026 • 41min
What’s The Problem At Manchester United?
Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic’s Manchester United correspondent and Talk of the Devils co-host, examines United’s historic slump. They discuss Michael Carrick’s prospects, midfield imbalance, recruitment and academy concerns, fan unrest, rising debt, ownership tensions, and the controversial stadium plans. They also consider whether United remain a global giant, the club’s rivalry with Manchester City, and what a return to the top might require.
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Oct 12, 2026 • 44min
“Bad Look” As Manchester City Batter Liverpool Amid Charges
Manchester City storm Anfield, but their dominance is overshadowed by the unresolved 115 charges and questions about the Premier League’s credibility. The panel debates controversial refereeing, Doku’s game-changing impact and Florian Wirtz’s struggles at Liverpool. Manchester United and Spurs face mounting pressure, while Leeds, Chelsea and Brighton provide plenty of intrigue across the table.
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Oct 9, 2026 • 35min
England's Next Breakout Star? Josh King Meets TRIF
Rob Jones, an England football journalist, introduces Josh King, Fulham’s gifted England Under-21 midfielder. King discusses Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup training camp, lessons from Jordan Henderson, Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham, and his growing responsibility under Alvaro Arbeloa. He also shares ambitions for senior England selection, while Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards revisit their Under-21 journeys and assess his breakout potential.
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Oct 7, 2026 • 32min
England Excel Again & The Cristiano Ronaldo Saga
Rob Jones, an England football reporter and analyst, joins the discussion on England’s thrilling 3-0 win over Czechia, Thomas Tuchel’s high-energy style, Harry Kane’s milestones and Ballon d’Or hopes, and the challenge of beating elite nations. The panel also debates Myles Lewis-Skelly’s emergence, England’s defensive concerns, and whether Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal career is heading toward a sad finale.
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Oct 5, 2026 • 41min
Exquisite England Hammer Calamitous Croatia
England’s spectacular 7–0 win over Croatia takes center stage, with praise for their relentless pressing, attacking energy and total control. Alex Scott’s composed debut sparks midfield selection debate, while Jude Bellingham’s superstar rise is compared with England legends. Anthony Gordon’s pace and form are also examined, alongside England’s need to face elite opposition.
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Oct 2, 2026 • 48min
What Punishment Will Manchester City Get?
Miguel Delaney, The Independent’s chief football writer and a specialist in football governance, joins Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer to examine Manchester City’s legal storm. They explore potential points deductions, relegation or expulsion, compensation claims, owner sanctions and the possible impact on Guardiola’s legacy. The discussion also probes football’s regulatory failures, state influence and the wider human cost of alleged financial breaches.
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Sep 30, 2026 • 28min
Manchester City’s 115 Charges: The Verdict
Manchester City’s 115 charges spark an emotional debate over legitimacy, alleged commercial schemes, possible punishments, appeals and the fate of historic trophies. The discussion then turns to England’s victory, Trent Alexander-Arnold’s World Cup case, Bukayo Saka’s dip, Harry Kane’s finishing and the search for his eventual successor.
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Sep 28, 2026 • 42min
England Go Toe-to-Toe With The World Champions & Man City’s Charges
Rob Jones, a football journalist and international tournament broadcaster, joins the discussion on England’s spirited defeat to Spain. They examine Jude Bellingham’s influence, rising stars Elliot Anderson and Myles Lewis-Skelly, England’s defensive uncertainty, and the changed mood after World Cup disappointment. The conversation also turns to Cole Palmer’s England future and how Manchester City’s legal charges could affect the squad.
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Sep 25, 2026 • 25min
Picking Our England XI vs Spain
Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards debate Thomas Tuchel’s England selections and tactics after the World Cup disappointment. They build their starting XI for a major test against Spain, weighing Pickford against Trafford, Hall against O’Reilly and the midfield balance. They also discuss Klopp’s Germany appointment and Zidane’s new era with France.
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Sep 23, 2026 • 35min
The Infantino Scandal That Led To Football Civil War - What Happens Next?
Martyn Ziegler, The Times’ chief sports reporter and a leading investigator of football governance, discusses Gianni Infantino’s controversial plan to sell World Cup investment stakes. They explore the secretive reporting behind the story, FIFA’s growing commercial power, alleged election promises, UEFA’s resistance, and the looming power struggle over football’s future.
