The Rest Is Football

The Rest Is Football

Join Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards for a podcast bringing strong opinions on all the latest stories from the world of football. Hosted by three men who’ve been there and done it at the highest level of the game, The Rest is Football combines topical debate with outrageous tales from their careers. The essential podcast for football fans.
Controversial Decisions In The Merseyside Derby, Villa’s Impact Signings & Alan’s ‘Poor’ Newcastle Goalscoring Record

Controversial Decisions In The Merseyside Derby, Villa’s Impact Signings & Alan’s ‘Poor’ Newcastle Goalscoring Record

Should Tarkowski have seen red for his challenge on Mac Allister? Were the officials right to allow Diogo Jota’s winner? Could Aston Villa’s ‘high risk’ January signings fire them to the Champions League again? Gary and Micah also dig into Alan’s goalscoring record at Newcastle to unearth a rather surprising statistic. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 apr 2025 - 35 min 35 sec

 
Haaland’s Injury Blow, Bunk Bed Bonanza & Saka Back With A Bang

Haaland’s Injury Blow, Bunk Bed Bonanza & Saka Back With A Bang

Could the severity of Haaland’s injury see Man City end the season without a trophy? If the lads went on a road trip together, who would pull rank in the sleeping arrangements? How will the return of Bukayo Saka impact Arsenal’s chances in the Champions League. Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss their dancing skills, with Big Meeks handing out a few tips to the elder statesmen of the group. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2 apr 2025 - 26 min 19 sec

 
Haaland vs Isak, Rashford’s Revival & Newcastle’s Stunning Victory Parade

Haaland vs Isak, Rashford’s Revival & Newcastle’s Stunning Victory Parade

Who's the better Striker, Erling Haaland or Alexander Isak? How have Aston Villa and Unai Emery given Marcus Rashford his confidence back? Could Nottingham Forest really win the FA Cup and qualify for the Champions League in the same season? What stories has Alan got for us after Newcastle’s Carabao Cup celebration parade at the weekend? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss Man City reaching their seventh consecutive FA Cup semi-final and if winning that trophy would salvage their season? Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

31 mar 2025 - 48 min 24 sec

 
Sean Dyche: Managing A Big Club In Crisis, European Heaven and Hell & How To Get A Manager’s Job

Sean Dyche: Managing A Big Club In Crisis, European Heaven and Hell & How To Get A Manager’s Job

Why exactly was his time at Everton the toughest challenge of his career, with different problems cropping up every day? Why was getting into Europe such a poison chalice for Burnley? What preparation do you do before going for a managerial interview at a football club? This is part two of our exclusive interview with Sean Dyche, who gives us a detailed insight into what things were like during his time at Burnley and Everton and also explains what a typical week is like in the life of a manager. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

28 mar 2025 - 34 min 37 sec

 
Sean Dyche: Utter Woke Nonsense, Bringing £1 Billion To Burnley & Being Brian Clough’s Gardener

Sean Dyche: Utter Woke Nonsense, Bringing £1 Billion To Burnley & Being Brian Clough’s Gardener

What does Sean Dyche make of the ‘Utter Woke Nonsense’ meme that blew up? How did he continually develop lower league players into big successes at Burnley? Why did he love going round to Brian Clough’s to help with the gardening? Gary is joined by former Everton and Burnley boss Sean Dyche to discuss his own footballing career and why the stereotype of him as the ‘hard man’ figure maybe isn’t quite right. Part 2 of the exclusive interview will be released on Friday. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

26 mar 2025 - 47 min 59 sec

 
Efficient England Still To Hit Top Gear

Efficient England Still To Hit Top Gear

Which players have impressed the most in Tuchel’s first two games? Who still has work to do? Will we see significant changes in the next England squad? In another of our special livestream episodes, Gary, Alan and Micah discuss the challenges of adapting to a new manager at international level and how to get the most out of this World Cup qualifying campaign. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

24 mar 2025 - 36 min 32 sec

 
What Did We Learn From Tuchel’s First Game? - England v Albania Reaction

What Did We Learn From Tuchel’s First Game? - England v Albania Reaction

Did we see any significant differences in this England display? Which players do we want to see more of in Monday’s game against Latvia? Is Harry Kan’e brilliance taken for granted? In this special livestream episode, Gary and Alan discuss the key talking points after England’s victory against Albania and answer the best of your questions as we look ahead to the development of Tuchel’s team. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

21 mar 2025 - 36 min 34 sec

 
Livestream Announcement - England v Albania Reaction

Livestream Announcement - England v Albania Reaction

Fri 21st March - 10pm - https://youtube.com/live/g7fMgMm2vuc Gary, Alan and Micah will be doing a special livestream episode tonight at 10pm - immediately after the England v Albania game - to give their reaction to Thomas Tuchel's first game in charge. It will be on The Rest Is Football YouTube Channel, you can go straight to the livestream by clicking on the link at the top of this description. A podcast version of that show will also be uploaded to all podcast platforms, so you can still listen as normal wherever you get your podcasts, Do join us tonight though and get your questions and thoughts in for the guys to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

21 mar 2025 - 08 min 36 sec

 
How Will Tuchel Line Up With His First England XI?

How Will Tuchel Line Up With His First England XI?

What formation will Thomas Tuchel adopt for his first England game? Will the surprise inclusions of Jordan Henderson and Dan Burn make an impact on the pitch? Would a prime Micah Richards make it into the current England squad if everyone was fit? Gary, Alan and Micah also debate which nation will have the biggest improvement between the recent Euros and the upcoming World Cup in 2026. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

19 mar 2025 - 21 min 45 sec

 
Alan Reveals All About Carabao Cup Final Celebrations

Alan Reveals All About Carabao Cup Final Celebrations

What did Alan get up to at the after party with the players? What special message did Alan send to Eddie Howe and Bruno Guimarães before the game? How was his head on Monday morning?! Alan also explains to Gary and Micah why he is now in Amsterdam for a very special occasion, to keep the celebrations going. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

18 mar 2025 - 24 min 35 sec