Podcast · 215 episodes
The Rest Is Football
by Goalhanger · English
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.
Latest episodes
Manchester City’s 115 Charges: The VerdictThe Premier League’s independent commission verdict on Manchester City’s 115 financial-rule charges (2009-2018), including claims of sham contracts, disguised funding, and misstated accounts;…30 Sep 2026 · 28 min
England Go Toe-to-Toe With The World Champions & Man City’s ChargesEngland’s loss to Spain at the Euros warm-up/competition, with discussion of tactics, standout players, and what it suggests for the upcoming tournament; also a segment on Manchester City’s ongoing…28 Sep 2026 · 42 min
Picking Our England XI vs SpainThe episode debates Thomas Tuchel’s England approach and picks an “England XI” for an upcoming friendly/qualifier against Spain (World Cup champions).25 Sep 2026 · 25 min
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Manchester City’s 115 Charges: The VerdictThe Premier League’s independent commission verdict on Manchester City’s 115 financial-rule charges (2009-2018), including claims of sham contracts, disguised funding, and misstated accounts;…30 Sep 2026 · 28 min · 10 chapters
England Go Toe-to-Toe With The World Champions & Man City’s ChargesEngland’s loss to Spain at the Euros warm-up/competition, with discussion of tactics, standout players, and what it suggests for the upcoming tournament; also a segment on Manchester City’s ongoing…28 Sep 2026 · 42 min · 16 chapters
Picking Our England XI vs SpainThe episode debates Thomas Tuchel’s England approach and picks an “England XI” for an upcoming friendly/qualifier against Spain (World Cup champions).25 Sep 2026 · 25 min · 7 chapters
The Infantino Scandal That Led To Football Civil War - What Happens Next?Martin Ziegler and Gary Lineker discuss the “Infantino scandal” after the 2022 World Cup—Gianni Infantino’s alleged plan to sell 20% stakes in a new FIFA venture (“FIFA Forward Enterprise”) to…23 Sep 2026 · 35 min · 14 chapters
Arsenal Outclassed By Brighton, Goals Galore At The Etihad & Chelsea’s Frailties ExposedThe episode of The Rest is Football discusses several Premier League matches and early-season trends. Topic 1: Arsenal’s 3-0 defeat to Brighton, described as a complete, from-the-first-ball battering.21 Sep 2026 · 42 min · 20 chapters
Boos at Old Trafford as Carrick says Man United have problemsThe episode of The Rest is Football (Micah Richards, Alan Shearer, Gary Lineker) focuses on Carabao Cup fallout and early-season Premier League form.18 Sep 2026 · 39 min · 9 chapters
Is Mbappé Confident or Arrogant? Barcelona’s Perfect Start & Kane’s Ballon d’Or BidThe episode is a special “Rest is Football” international edition focused on European club and international football.16 Sep 2026 · 53 min · 26 chapters
VAR Controversy Overshadows Manchester DerbyThe episode is a Premier League roundup led by Micah Richards and Alan Shearer, focusing on controversy and early-season form. Topic 1: Manchester derby VAR failure.14 Sep 2026 · 45 min · 20 chapters
The Champions League Is Back Champions League matchday discussion and early-season form, led by Micah Richards, Alan Shearer, and Gary Lineker on “The Rest is Football.” They review English clubs’ starts (Man City 4 wins from 4;…11 Sep 2026 · 40 min · 14 chapters
What is SCR and why does it matter?Explains Premier League financial rules PSR (profitability/sustainability) vs SCR (squad cost ratio), why SCR matters, how clubs exploit loopholes, and whether the system is fair/competitive.9 Sep 2026 · 45 min · 16 chapters
Arsenal The Team To BeatThe Rest is Football episode focuses on early-season Premier League storylines and Champions League outlook.7 Sep 2026 · 43 min · 16 chapters
Fabian Hürzeler: The Youngest Ever Premier League ManagerFabian Hürzeler (Brighton’s manager) discusses his coaching philosophy and Brighton’s club culture—identity-based, proactive football with intense counter-pressing—plus how he manages young players,…4 Sep 2026 · 55 min · 19 chapters
The 2026/27 Premier League DraftThe Rest is Football hosts run a playful “2026/27 Premier League Draft,” building the best possible 11-player squad plus a manager using a snake pick order determined by a quiz (2026 World Cup goals:…2 Sep 2026 · 25 min · 12 chapters
Alonso's Chelsea thrive as £300m Spurs sit bottomThe episode is a Premier League round-up focused on early-season surprises and tactics.31 Aug 2026 · 55 min · 20 chapters
All 20 PL Clubs Predicted 26/27The Rest is Football’s annual Premier League season prediction show.28 Aug 2026 · 52 min · 21 chapters
Gary’s Top Gear Story, Micah’s Non-League Dream & Álvarez To Arsenal?Rest is Football Q&A with Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, and Gary Lineker—covering post–New York travel stories, Premier League season questions, Arsenal striker depth, Aston Villa expectations,…26 Aug 2026 · 28 min · 14 chapters
Best Opening Premier League Weekend Ever?Premier League opening weekend review—Arsenal’s dominant start, shock results for Spurs/Villa and Man United’s loss to promoted Hull, plus debate over Manchester City’s late comeback and squad…24 Aug 2026 · 57 min · 13 chapters
Spain win the World Cup as Rodri reigns supremeThe episode is a post–World Cup final review of Spain’s triumph over Argentina, focusing on why Spain dominated: they won the trophy without ever trailing, combined elite possession with relentless…20 Jul 2026 · 28 min · 12 chapters
Emma Hayes & Joe Hart on Tuchel questioning England’s DNAThe hosts and guests dissect England’s third-place playoff loss, focusing on Thomas Tuchel’s post-match comments about “no structure” and England lacking “DNA” for ball control, then debate what that…18 Jul 2026 · 26 min · 11 chapters
England's "fear of failure" costs them against ArgentinaEngland’s World Cup semi-final exit to Argentina is dissected as a repeat pattern: the “fear of failure” mindset allegedly paralyzed England after scoring, leading to deep defending (12% possession…16 Jul 2026 · 29 min · 12 chapters
England v Argentina & France v Spain - who reaches the final?The episode previews two World Cup semi-finals: France vs Spain and England vs Argentina.14 Jul 2026 · 29 min · 10 chapters
Bellingham saves England and sets up semi-final v Argentina and MessiPost–World Cup quarterfinal discussion on England reaching the semi-finals, setting up a semi-final vs Argentina (first-ever Messi vs England matchup), plus debate over VAR/officiating and a brief…12 Jul 2026 · 28 min · 10 chapters
Electric Mbappe cements France's place as favouritesThe panel discusses France’s quarter-final performance and march to the semi-finals, focusing on Kylian Mbappé’s impact, France’s attacking tempo, and tactical lessons from Morocco’s approach.10 Jul 2026 · 27 min · 9 chapters
Messi inspires Argentina again as Egypt left fuming with VARThe episode reviews the World Cup quarter-final matches: Switzerland vs Colombia (0-0, Switzerland win on penalties) and Argentina vs Egypt (Argentina come back from 2-0 down to win).8 Jul 2026 · 28 min · 9 chapters