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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Dec 15, 2023 • 39min
Newcastle Pay The Price, The Battle For Ivan Toney & Liverpool To Win the Europa League
Newcastle's gung-ho approach cost them a place in Europe. Ivan Toney's potential transfer destinations discussed. Liverpool is favored to win the Europa League. Predictions on the Champions League winner.
Dec 13, 2023 • 34min
Villa’s January Shopping List, Fighting Over Shirt Numbers & Alan In The Jungle
Aston Villa's January transfer plans, experiences with shirt numbers, reality show discussions, the potential impact of a closed shop in football, and challenges faced by retired players
Dec 11, 2023 • 56min
Alarm Bells At Chelsea, The Myth Of Player Fatigue & Front Foot Football
Pochettino's potential role at Chelsea, the debate on player fatigue, proactive approaches against top teams, encounters with physical players, analyzing top four contenders, Fulham's success with tactical tweaks, football discussions including politics, Liverpool's comebacks, and VAR challenges.
Dec 8, 2023 • 34min
Managers in a Grump, Villa Show Their Class & Rice or Rodri?
Managers' grumpiness, Aston Villa's statement win over Man City, Rice vs. Rodri debate, and Nottingham Forest's troubles under Steve Cooper are the intriguing topics discussed in this podcast.
Dec 6, 2023 • 44min
The Danger Of Player Power, Celebrating A Manager's Sacking & Micah’s Short-Lived Music Career
Topics discussed in this podcast include player power in the dressing room, manager sackings and new bosses, cultural differences in sports, early days as football apprentices, a DVD mishap, analyzing opponents, and a funny incident involving plastic stickers on a sweatshirt.
Dec 4, 2023 • 50min
Drama At The Etihad, Man Utd’s Attitude Problems & Nutella Sandwiches
Spurs' determination, Man Utd's lack of desire, Barcelona players' Nutella sandwiches, Liverpool's own goal of the month competition, and Burnley's crucial win are discussed in this entertaining podcast.
Dec 1, 2023 • 42min
Sin-bins, A Tale Of Two Agüeros & The Most Annoying Players
Hosts discuss sin-bins in football, Sergio Agüero's matchday behavior, and the most annoying players. They vent frustration over recent referee decisions and lack of transparency in VAR. Favorite clubs, league cup, and potential sin bin introduction are explored. New guest joins and fan mail and cultural differences in broadcasting are discussed.
Nov 29, 2023 • 10min
Introducing... The Rest Is Entertainment
Discussion on Nigel Farage's appearance on 'I'm a Celebrity' and his high fee, comparing him to Tony Bellew. Politicians in reality TV and their ability to control the narrative, focusing on Nigel Farage and Boris Johnson, and comparing Farage to Donald Trump.
Nov 28, 2023 • 46min
Micah’s Curse On Alisson, Villa The Real Deal & The Best Ever PL Goal?
Mind games by Micah on Alisson, Aston Villa's Top 4 push, and the best ever PL goal scored. Also, a big weekend at the bottom of the table, comparing incredible football goals, young player shines for Aston Villa, Newcastle's victory against Chelsea, St. James's Park slope impact, Arsenal's performance and Saliba's potential, Ramsdale's mistake, Luton's win, and Burnley's concerns.
Nov 27, 2023 • 33min
Remembering the Great Terry Venables
Gary, Alan, and Micah remember Terry Venables, reflecting on his impact in football. They discuss his genius footballing brain, innovative training methods, and man-management skills. They share personal anecdotes about his time at Barcelona and England. A tribute to a beloved figure in football.
