The Rest Is Football

Mar 11 2025 273 ep. 38 mins 6.9k
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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.

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The Mighty Toon’s Chances Of Silverware & Extravagant Purchases

Mar 11 2025 23 mins  
How do Newcastle beat Liverpool in this weekend’s Carabao Cup Final? What would Alan’s starting XI be for the Toon after a couple of key injuries? Why did Andy Cole have to give Micah a reality check as a youngster? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss the places they’d most like to visit as a trio. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more

The Lack Of Great Number 9’s, Forest Show Their European Credentials & The Championship Promotion Race Hots Up

Mar 09 2025 47 mins  
Why has the number of great out-and-out strikers dropped off so much? Are Nottingham Forest now favourites to claim a Champions League spot, after the top two? With just two points now separating three teams, who will go up automatically from the Championship? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss how managers can ‘burst onto the scene’ too, as 32-year-old Fabian Hürzeler continu

Alisson In Wonderland, Valiant Villa & Seventh Heaven For Arsenal

Mar 06 2025 42 mins  
Was Alisson’s the greatest goalkeeping performance we’ve seen in The Champions League? Aston Villa breeze past Brugge & Arsenal find their Goalscoring Boots. Gary, Alan & Micah also discuss the other Champions League Fixtures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Champions League’s Most Dangerous Underdogs

Mar 04 2025 29 mins  
Who are most likely to spring a surprise in the Champions League knockout stages? Which Round of 16 tie are we most looking forward to? Which team have impressed the most so far? Gary, Alan and Micah also reveal their favourite films of all time. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice

A Wide Open FA Cup Draw, Holders United Crash Out & A Nightmare For Anthony Gordon

Mar 03 2025 49 mins  
Who are the favourites to win the FA Cup now? Are Man Utd’s players a bit lost in their new formation? What on earth was going through Anthony Gordon’s mind when he lashed out at Jan Paul van Hecke? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss exactly how co-commentators have to pick the Man Of The Match and why Alan perhaps owes an apology to Calvin Bassey. Sign up to The Rest Is Footb

Liverpool’s Title Procession, Man Utd Show Some Spirit & Eagles Soaring High

Feb 27 2025 33 mins  
Is the title race well and truly over now? Was that resilient performance from 10-man United a sign of better commitment on the pitch? Will Adam Wharton be straight back in the England squad after his return from injury? Gary and Alan also discuss if there were some interesting tactical mind games going on between the managers at Anfield, with Liverpool and Newcastle set to play e

Gary’s Honking Panenka, Man City’s Sacrifices & International Team Surprises

Feb 25 2025 31 mins  
What was it about Gary’s Panenka that had Al and Micah howling? Could some of the players Manchester City let go be making the difference for them currently, and will there be any surprises in Thomas Tuchel’s England squad? Guinness makes its own debut as the Official Beer and Non-Alcoholic Beer of the Premier League. 18+ only, please drink responsibly and do not share with an

Liverpool Beat City, A Shocking Weekend For VAR & A Barnstormer At St James’ Park

Feb 23 2025 52 mins  
Do Liverpool have one hand on the Premier League Trophy after beating Manchester City at the Etihad? Can VAR get any worse, and Newcastle flirt with the Champions League spots after beating Forest in a 7 goal thriller. Gary, Alan & Micah also debate whether The Premier League is finished at both ends of the table.. Guinness makes its own debut as the Official Beer and Non-Alcoho

Mbappé Sinks Man City, Celtic Heartbreak & A Cracker At Villa Park

Feb 20 2025 34 mins  
A brilliant Hat-trick at the Bernabéu from Kylian Mbappé knocks Manchester City out of the Champions League, Bayern get through by the skin of their teeth against a resilient Celtic & Mo Salah breaks more records as Liverpool and Aston Villa share the spoils. Gary and Alan also discuss the Champions League draw and look at the possible ties for the Round of 16 Sign up to The Re

Peter Schmeichel: 1 on 1’s With Gary, The Class Of '92 And That Tussle With Roy Keane

Feb 18 2025 67 mins  
When Gary & Peter met in 1990, was the ball really over the line? What made the Class of 92 so special & what actually happened between Peter and Roy Keane? Gary, Micah & Peter also discuss how Schmeichel was scouted for Man United and the impact the club had on his life. #SchmeichelFilm is available to watch at home from 21 February. Further information can be found at schmeich