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.
Episodes
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May 15, 2024 • 26min
Declan Rice’s Hidden Talent, Entertaining Yourselves At A Major Tournament & Micah’s Shower Routine
England footballer Declan Rice and former player Micah discuss entertaining themselves at major tournaments, their shower routines, and switching positions. They also talk about releasing songs before tournaments and keeping team spirits high during long stints away.
May 13, 2024 • 40min
The Worst Man Utd Team For Decades, Burnley’s Woes & Chelsea Get Their Act Together
Discussion on whether this is the worst Man United team, struggles of promoted teams, potential 6th place finish for Chelsea, and how Pep Guardiola would fare at a bottom-of-the-league team.
May 10, 2024 • 42min
The Harry Kane Error, Vinicius Junior or Mbappe & A Premier League Spending Cap
Debates whether subbing Harry Kane was a mistake, Vinicius Junior vs. Mbappe comparison, and the effectiveness of a Premier League spending cap. Also talks Moyes' exit from West Ham and Real Madrid's Champions League performance.
May 8, 2024 • 28min
Picking The Man Of The Match, Fearing The Pundits Wrath & Micah’s Partying Prime
Discussion on selecting the Man of the Match, fears of pundits' criticisms, parties in Micah's early twenties, and ranking George Best among Britain's best footballers.
May 6, 2024 • 37min
Arsenal & Man City Going The Distance, Spurs Losing Their Way & Ipswich In Dreamland
Will Man City secure the title? Analyzing Ange-Ball and Ipswich's promotion. Rodri vs Declan Rice debate heats up. Football season climax, standout players, Burnley's defensive woes, and tactical analysis.
May 3, 2024 • 29min
Upsetting Fergie, 20 Hours With Steven Gerrard & Protecting The Football Pyramid
Guest Henry Winter, leading journalist, discusses upsetting Fergie, ghostwriting Gerrard's book, and protecting the football pyramid. Topics include high-quality sports journalism, fairness in competitions, and the pivotal role of storytelling in football.
May 1, 2024 • 31min
Gazza or Wazza, Duncan Ferguson’s Death Stare & Micah Pleads The Fifth
Debate between Gazza and Wazza, Duncan Ferguson's intensity, Micah pleading the fifth. Discussion on England's Euro '96 team. Humorous anecdotes and lively debates throughout.
Apr 29, 2024 • 55min
North London Is Red (just), Salah’s Frustrations & Gary Compares Himself To Messi
Topics include Arsenal's chances of winning all games, Klopp-Salah relationship, Gary's Messi comparison. Erik Ten Hag's praise for Man United. Insights on North London derby, Liverpool's struggles, and substitute player frustration. Talented forward's importance and Tarkoski's defensive skill discussed.
Apr 26, 2024 • 29min
Fergie v Keegan, The Art Of Goalscoring & The Lack of Proper No. 9’s
Former professional footballer Andrew Cole discusses the differences between Sir Alex Ferguson and Kevin Keegan's managerial styles, the art of goal-scoring, and the lack of traditional Number 9 strikers in modern football. He shares stories about his favorite goals, the Treble celebrations, and his partnerships with Peter Beardsley and Dwight Yorke.
Apr 24, 2024 • 23min
Gazza’s Fishy Prank, The Joy Of Tino Asprilla & THAT Adebayor Celebration
Former footballers Gazza, Tino Asprilla, and Emmanuel Adebayor reminisce about pranks and goal celebrations. Topics include Gazza's fishy prank at Rangers, Asprilla's colorful personality, and Adebayor's notorious celebration against Arsenal. The hosts also debate if the Premier League is the best league in the world.
