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Podcast The Rest Is Football

The Rest Is Football

Goalhanger

Sports

Frequency: 1 episode/2d. Total Eps: 512

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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.
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David Ornstein: Deadline Day Deals, Toney & Guéhi Transfer Sagas & Caddying For Alan Shearer

Season 2 · Episode 10

vendredi 30 aoĂ»t 2024 ‱ Duration 35:14

What deals might we expect to see this Deadline Day? Where will Ivan Toney end up playing this season? Will there be a big move for Marc GuĂ©hi? And what happened when David snuck onto a golf course with the England football team as a kid? Gary is joined by football correspondent David Ornstein to discuss his route into journalism and how he ended up as a transfers expert. They also reflect on why it has been a fairly quiet transfer window so far and if that could lead to a busy Deadline Day. You can read David’s work on The Athletic here and follow him on X @David_Ornstein Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fantasy Football Fanatics, Tales From Goodison Park & Gary’s Dad Jokes

Season 2 · Episode 9

mercredi 28 aoĂ»t 2024 ‱ Duration 34:24

Why are we so obsessed with Fantasy Football and just how good is Micah at it? Where does Goodison Park rank on the list of the UK’s best grounds? Who is responsible for all of Gary’s dad jokes on Match of the Day? Gary, Alan and Micah answer the best of your questions and also pay tribute to Sven-Göran Eriksson, who sadly passed away earlier this week. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thierry Henry, Virgil Van Dijk & Gazza: Best of our Special Guests

Season 1 · Episode 176

lundi 5 aoĂ»t 2024 ‱ Duration 34:40

How did Thierry Henry utterly embarrass Micah the first time they played against each other? Who is the most difficult player van Dijk has ever played against? Why did Gazza turn down Man Utd? In today’s episode we look back at the best moments from some of our special guest interviews over the last year. We hear from Thierry Henry, Virgil van Dijk, Paul Gascoigne, Andriy Shevchenko, Peter Beardsley, Fabrizio Romano, Howard Webb and Sid Lowe. Don’t forget if you want to listen to any of these interviews in full you can find them all in our full episode list. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alan’s Midnight Break-In, Players As Movie Stars & First Football Memories

Season 1 · Episode 86

mercredi 14 fĂ©vrier 2024 ‱ Duration 27:28

Who was keeping Alan awake the night before his biggest game as Newcastle manager? What’s it like when the worlds of football and Hollywood movies collide? Which football moments made our hosts fall in love with the game? Gary & Alan also debate the best Irish player they ever played against. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sensational Saka, Pressure Mounting on Moyes & The Champions Of Africa

Season 1 · Episode 85

lundi 12 fĂ©vrier 2024 ‱ Duration 46:22

Is Bukayo Saka now a guaranteed starter for England? Should West Ham stick with David Moyes and give him a new contract? Was Ivory Coast’s AFCON success the biggest ever turnaround at an international tournament? Gary & Alan also discuss the crazy situation of loan players scoring against their parent clubs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Future Stars, Bursting Onto The Scene & The Best Advice To Youngsters

Season 1 · Episode 84

vendredi 9 fĂ©vrier 2024 ‱ Duration 32:09

Who are the best up and coming players in world football right now? Who has made it into EA SPORTS FC 24’s Future Stars? Did Micah make the most of the early years of his career after bursting onto the scene? As three players that made it to the very top of the game, what advice would our hosts give to these players that are drawing so much attention at a young age? Future Stars are available in FC 24’s Ultimate Team now! Campaign live in-game until Feb 23rd. www.ea.com/games/ea-sports-fc/fc-24/ultimate-team/future-stars This episode is brought to you in partnership with EA SPORTS FC 24 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lescott’s Pocket Tweet, Micah’s Memorable Olympics & Lying About Nando’s

Season 1 · Episode 83

mercredi 7 fĂ©vrier 2024 ‱ Duration 31:27

What really happened when Joleon Lescott tweeted a photo of a flashy car after a 6-0 defeat? Why is the Olympic Village the “party of all parties”? Which player used to lie about his use of Nando’s? Gary, Alan and Micah also explain exactly what a typical day in the life of a Premier League footballer is like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Proper Title Race, United Showing Promise & The Lack Of English Coaches

Season 1 · Episode 82

lundi 5 fĂ©vrier 2024 ‱ Duration 53:08

Are we set for one of the best title races for years? Have Man United finally started to turn the corner? Why has an English manager never won the Premier League? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss the unrest at Crystal Palace and whether Roy Hodgson will survive the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Big Club Bias, Celebrating Too Soon & The Ubiquitous Darwin NĂșñez

Season 1 · Episode 81

vendredi 2 fĂ©vrier 2024 ‱ Duration 44:36

Do referees subconsciously favour big clubs, particularly when they’re at home? How do we feel about players mocking each other’s celebrations? Why does Gary think things will definitely come good for Darwin NĂșñez? Gary, Alan and Micah also sing the praises of Michael Olise and discuss whether Gareth Southgate should be looking to try and snap him up before he makes a senior international appearance for France. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Schwarzenegger’s Crocodile, Extravagant Purchases & Handshake Poker

Season 1 · Episode 80

mercredi 31 janvier 2024 ‱ Duration 34:42

Why did Alan have his head in a crocodile’s mouth in Arnold Schwarzenegger’s office? What were the most ridiculous things they ever spent their football wages on? Who are the most famous people the boys have ever met? Gary, Alan and Micah also reveal the unexpected perks of being a football pundit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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