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 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.
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.
