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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Nov 24, 2023 • 55min
Mid-Term Reports - All 20 PL Clubs Reviewed
The hosts review their earlier predictions for all 20 Premier League clubs, discuss Liverpool's defensive weakness, Van Dijk and Salah's performances, and analyze the chances of success and future prospects for two football clubs. They also discuss impressive performances, tactical adaptability, and improvements through takeovers or new players.
Nov 22, 2023 • 29min
A Run in with Roy Keane, England’s Best XI & Battles at the Britannia
Former professional footballer and TV pundit, Roy Keane, discusses threatening Alan on the pitch, England's best XI, and battles against Tony Pulis' Stoke City. The podcast also includes entertaining stories such as Gazza giving a fan a memorable journey and the heartwarming impact of fans on players' lives.
Nov 20, 2023 • 34min
Everton’s Financial Troubles, The Case For Appeal and What Next For Man City & Chelsea?
Discussion on Everton's financial troubles and their ten-point penalty for breaching Premier League rules. Comparison of Everton's case to Manchester City's 115 charges. Exploring the financial challenges in football and ongoing investigations at Chelsea. Highlighting potential implications and problems faced by Everton if relegated and the uncertainty of their appeal.
Nov 17, 2023 • 55min
The Biggest Danger To English Football, Salary Caps & How Much Money Do Football Clubs Lose?
Crystal Palace co-owner and chairman, Steve Parish, discusses the challenges of running a football club, including competing with wealthier teams, the importance of long-term planning and improving infrastructure, the challenges faced by managers in the Premier League, the growing trend of American investors in English football clubs, and the nature of transfer rumors and the transfer window.
Nov 15, 2023 • 39min
Losing The Dressing Room, Bobby Robson’s Dodgy Phone Call & Why The World Cup Should Be Every Two Years
The podcast covers topics such as senior players turning against managers, Bobby Robson's hilarious phone call, and the debate on whether the World Cup should be held every two years. They also discuss their dream English football teams and the consequences of managers losing the dressing room.
Nov 13, 2023 • 36min
Stamford Bridge Thriller, Liverpool Definite Contenders & Villa Flying High
Topics include Chelsea's thrilling victory against Man City, Liverpool's potential as title contenders, and Aston Villa's chances of reaching the top four. Also discussed are individual player performances, VAR controversies, team analysis, and personal stories from within the football world.
Nov 10, 2023 • 43min
Shevchenko: Nightmare In Istanbul, Getting Married On A Golf Course & Ronaldinho or Kaká?
Andriy Shevchenko, Ukrainian Ballon d’Or winner, shares the nightmare of the Champions League final against Liverpool, getting married on a golf course, and his thoughts on Ronaldinho vs Kaká. They also discuss his time at Chelsea and his dedication to his country amidst the war in Ukraine.
Nov 8, 2023 • 37min
Mexican Wrestling, FIFA Ratings and Smoking In The Dressing Room
The hosts discuss their experiences in filming a studio show in London and participating in wrestling and salsa in Mexico. They also debate the second best striker in the Premier League. The chapter explores player performances and unusual personal habits, as well as the pressure and relaxation tactics of professional footballers. They also discuss their frustration with FIFA player ratings.
Nov 6, 2023 • 36min
Arteta’s Outburst, Rashford’s Party and Golf With The President
Arteta's rant about VAR, Rashford's controversial birthday celebration, Gary's golf game with the President, emotional day for Diaz, controversial referee decisions, inappropriate player celebration, reflection on football as an escape, anecdotes from Buenos Aires, goals, surprising losses, and FA Cup excitement.
Nov 3, 2023 • 44min
Shevchenko: Champions League Celebrations, Ballon d’Or Brilliance & Assisting a Heart Transplant
Ukrainian football legend Andriy Shevchenko joins Gary Lineker to discuss AC Milan's Champions League celebrations, the key reason he won the Ballon d’Or, and his experience assisting in a heart transplant operation.
