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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Apr 22, 2024 • 49min
Man United Scrape Through Against Coventry, Nottingham Forest’s Outburst & Emery For Manager Of The Year?
Topics include potential departure of Man United manager, controversies in officiating, debate on manager of the year, intensity of modern football matches, VAR challenges, player fatigue, and frustrations with inconsistent refereeing decisions.
Apr 19, 2024 • 46min
Man City & Arsenal Crash Out, Scrapping FA Cup Replays & Perfect Palmer
Discussion on Man City and Arsenal bouncing back from Champions League disappointment, FA Cup replays being scrapped, Cole Palmer potentially starting for England at Euros, and predicting Champions League final teams
Apr 17, 2024 • 30min
The Problem With Agent Fees, Amorim To Liverpool & Advice For Parents Of Young Players
Discussion on the controversial topic of clubs paying agents directly, speculation on Rúben Amorim potentially joining Liverpool, and advice for parents of young players. Also, insights on the different roles in sports broadcasting and the unique pressures faced by football managers.
Apr 15, 2024 • 51min
Damaging Defeats For Liverpool & Arsenal, Rampant Newcastle Aim For Europe & Remarkable Leverkusen
Discussions on Man City's dominant form in the Premier League, Isak's striker prowess, Leverkusen's unbeaten streak. Analysis of Liverpool & Arsenal defeats, Newcastle's European aspirations. Emphasis on Championship promotion struggle. Loyalty in football, tactical brilliance vs. Tottenham, player's future success speculation. Gary's impressive live TV presentation anecdote
Apr 12, 2024 • 47min
The Battle Of The Bernabeu, Emirates Controversy, And Why Uefa Were Right To Scrap Away Goals
Real Madrid faced Manchester City in a thrilling Champions League match with controversial calls, while the debate on scrapping away goals heats up. The podcast also explores the significance of a number nine striker, Real Madrid's luck in the Champions League, and the rise of young player Philip Foden.
Apr 10, 2024 • 35min
Securing A Nando’s Black Card, Hat-Trick Balls & Why ‘Big Meeks’?
The hosts discuss celebrating Nando’s black card, what they did with hat-trick balls, and the origin of Micah's nickname. They also talk about the toll football takes on family life.
Apr 8, 2024 • 43min
Liverpool’s Old Trafford Regret, Big-Team Mentality & Old Firm Chaos
Liverpool's missed opportunity at Old Trafford, big-team mentality discussion, Scottish Premiership drama, and the impact of European matches on the Premier League title race are the highlights of the podcast. Alan Shearer shares Nashville experiences, growing US football interest, chaos at Old Trafford, analyzing recent matches, big-team mentality insights, football drama, and refereeing challenges are also discussed.
Apr 5, 2024 • 41min
VIRGIL VAN DIJK
Liverpool captain Virgil Van Dijk chats about the Klopp Factor, Champions League win, and Liverpool's league title quest with hosts. Topics include Klopp's impact, celebrations after winning Champions League, and what Liverpool need to do to win the Premier League.
Apr 3, 2024 • 33min
Bellingham, Haaland & Mbappe, Gary’s Freedom Pass & Mainoo Mania
The podcast discusses Gary's Tube mishap and Kobbie Mainoo's rise in football. They debate on Bellingham, Haaland, and Mbappe. Also reminisce about playing football and the challenges in the English coaching system.
Apr 1, 2024 • 38min
Liverpool's Title To Lose, Stalemate At The Etihad, And A Roller Coaster At St James' Park
Arsenal holds Man City to a goalless draw, Liverpool takes the top spot, and Newcastle's dramatic win steals the spotlight. The hosts dissect the Easter fixtures, discussing the wild Premier League action over the weekend.
