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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Jan 8, 2024 • 42min
A Lack Of Cup Upsets & The Joy Of Games Without VAR
The hosts discuss the lack of cup upsets in the FA Cup 3rd round and analyze Middlesbrough's defensive tactics. They reminisce about past cup upsets and reflect on the magical history of the FA Cup. The speakers also delve into the intense rivalry between teams and the challenges of VAR. They praise Liverpool's ability to secure a victory despite key player absences.
Jan 5, 2024 • 1h
2023 Awards Ceremony
The hosts of this podcast hold a fun and lighthearted award ceremony, discussing and debating various football topics. They cover achievements and awards in football, the best goalkeeper of the year, the top candidates for the best forward in football, the case for Erling Harland, standout goal and best English player, and the potential candidates for the English player of the year award for 2023.
Jan 3, 2024 • 42min
Big Sam’s Brilliant Bolton, The Pain of Fantasy Football & Who Are The ‘World Class’ Players?
Discussion on playing against Sam Allardyce’s Bolton, the highs and lows of fantasy football, defining world-class players, the emotional rollercoaster of taking a high pressure penalty, the impact of a Scottish football team joining the English Premier League, and a sneak peek into upcoming awards for 2023.
Jan 2, 2024 • 18min
Breaking: Wayne Rooney Sacked
Discussion on Wayne Rooney's termination as Birmingham City coach, challenges faced in transitioning from player to coach, struggles with players adapting to tactics, qualities of a good manager, Lampard and Gerard as potential managers, impact of coach on player development and team strategy
Jan 1, 2024 • 50min
Arsenal’s Nightmare Christmas, Man City’s Best XI & Bumping Into David Beckham
Arsenal's poor performance against Fulham, Manchester City's title race position, a controversial penalty decision and VAR's role, a phenomenal move by a talented young player, and a goalkeeper's spectacular goal in the Scottish Championship.
Dec 29, 2023 • 47min
Foden’s Magic, Ratcliffe’s To-Do List & What They Never Teach You As A Manager
Man City's utilization of Phil Foden, immediate tasks for Sir Jim Ratcliffe at Man Utd, challenges of transitioning from player to manager, Bournemouth's recent form, Andoni Iraola's job, confusion around handball rules, managing different attitudes, Newcastle's performance, impact of international tournaments on clubs.
Dec 25, 2023 • 4min
Merry Christmas
A message from the football team thanking listeners and discussing upcoming plans for 2024. Ads for Google Pixel, Pure Life water, and NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube
Dec 22, 2023 • 44min
The Power Of Agents, American Takeovers & Negotiating With Brian Clough
Gary, Alan and Micah speak to Jon Holmes, Gary's agent of 45 years, to have an in-depth look at the life of a football agent. They discuss the power of agents in football, American takeovers of English clubs, and Brian Clough's negotiating techniques.
Dec 20, 2023 • 24min
Wild Christmas Parties, Festive Suspensions & Players With An Alter Ego
Hosts discuss outrageous Christmas party stories, deliberate suspensions by players, and players with alter egos. Debates on which Man Utd greats could fix the current mess. Also covers media careers, struggles in the Premier League, underrated players, win probability stats, and potential game-changing Man Utd players.
Dec 18, 2023 • 48min
The £100m Bargain, City’s Glitch In The Algorithm & The Joy Of Silencing The Fans
Can a player be a bargain at £100m? Manchester City's defensive struggles. The emotional impact of a player collapsing on the pitch. Poor forward play in the Liverpool vs Manchester United match. Behind-the-scenes of preparing for a live show. The performance of a promising young player on Newcastle. Reflections on Ian Wright's last season and a surprising football result.
