The Rest Is Football

In this podcast, Gary, Alan, and Micah discuss the ongoing crisis at Manchester United and Lionel Messi's latest trophy win. They also highlight Jude Bellingham's remarkable impact in La Liga and discuss his smooth rise to success. Topics include Mason Greenwood's mishandling, speculation on a player's future, leaked information and FIFA investigation, career management, and memorable experiences.

Discussion on whether the captain should be the only player allowed to speak to the referee. Stories of moaning captains like Bruno Fernandez. Anecdotes of referees bantering with players. Talks about competitiveness and invites for a weekend in Amsterdam. Highlights impressive performances from various teams. Discussion on tactics, frustrations, and strategies when playing against Arsenal.

The hosts discuss the women's national football team's performance at the Women's World Cup. They also talk about the manager's halftime substitutions and Chelsea's lack of stability. The chapter highlights the challenges young football players face in balancing education and pursuing a career in football. They also discuss injuries in football and the unfair judgment on players' off-field activities.

Former professional football referee, Howard Webb, joins the boys to discuss VAR decisions, players as referees, and the existence of big club bias. They also analyze Manchester United's vulnerabilities and reflect on controversial VAR decisions, and discuss the challenges of implementing VAR in football.

Gary Lineker's involvement in Paul Gascoigne's trouble, Alan Shearer's similarity to a current Premier League player, strange pre-match rituals and superstitions in football, entertaining stories of shirt swaps and anecdotes from the hosts' careers.

Gary, Micah and Alan reflect on the first weekend of the Premier League season. They ask why strikers go off at the deep end and how a defensive midfielder can really be worth £115m. Plus, after some decent debuts, the boys look back on their own first games at the top level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this emergency podcast, Gary and Micah get Alan on the phone for his reaction as Kane’s move to Bayern is finally sealed. Will he be able to contain his glee with the Premier League goalscoring record being safe for the foreseeable future? They discuss what it means for Kane’s career and how Spurs move forward without him. They also reflect on Man City’s victory over Burnley and consider another transfer saga: the future of Brighton’s Moises Caicedo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts predict the top four and relegation teams in the Premier League. They discuss Burnley's attacking style and upcoming match. Man City's challenging match and their victory prediction. Categorizing all 20 Premier League teams based on performance expectations. Departure of coach, speculation on new coach, and team's performance predictions. Predictions for City and Arsenal including their quality and signings. Liverpool's changes, midfield role for Alexander Arnold, and potential of new player. Discussion on transfers, business prospects, and doubts on Luton Town's relegation chances. Wolves' prospects, performance concerns, and departure of Ruben Neves.

In the second episode of their new podcast, Gary, Alan and Micah answer your questions. The guys discuss who they would most liked to have played with, who they’ve been starstruck by and which opponents they feared the most. They also look back on England’s victory over Nigeria in the Women’s World Cup and ask whether the Lionesses can go all the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards celebrate the start of the season by launching The Rest Is Football. In the first full-length episode, Gary makes a surprising Premier League prediction, Micah worries about where Declan Rice will play at Arsenal and Alan continues to keep his fingers crossed for a Harry Kane move abroad. Plus, with the window still open, the guys tell the inside stories of their big transfers; how close Alan was to joining Manchester United twice and what happened when Micah met a manager in secret…A Goalhanger Podcasts ProductionProduced by Paul King & Harry LinekerExec Producer: Tony Pastor & Jack DavenportSocials: @RestIsFootballEmail: therestisfootball@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices