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 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.
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
