Podcast · 215 episodes
The Rest Is Football, page 9
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.
All episodes, page 9
Another Newcastle v Liverpool Classic, Great Footy Trivia & Micah The Hype ManThe hosts discuss Newcastle vs Liverpool (a 2-2 classic decided by a late 16-year-old Liverpool substitute), then debate Alexandre Isak’s transfer/“down tools” situation, and finish with a French…27 Aug 2025 · 42 min · 13 chapters
La Liga: Barcelona’s Stunning Comeback, Mbappé Firing For Real Madrid & Five Star Villarreal Go TopLa Liga episode covers a busy matchweek. Barcelona’s comeback vs Levante: after going 2-0 down (including a penalty by Jose Luis Morales), they equalised quickly (Pedri, Rafinha/Torres) and won 3-2…26 Aug 2025 · 39 min · 16 chapters
Man Utd Still Misfiring, Grealish Impresses On Everton’s Big Day & Outstanding SpursAlan Shearer and Gary Lineker discuss several Premier League matches and wider football news.25 Aug 2025 · 34 min · 11 chapters
The Guys Respond To Isak & Newcastle's StatementThe “tradeoff of statements” between Newcastle and striker Alexander Isak, plus debate on what it means for Newcastle’s transfer plans and upcoming Premier League fixtures.22 Aug 2025 · 31 min · 13 chapters
Alan Responds To The Wissa & Isak DramaFootball Q&A covering early-season talking points: a harsh/contested Tarkowski handball decision, debate over the Premier League handball law, transfer-drama ethics (Wissa and Isak refusing to…20 Aug 2025 · 32 min · 14 chapters
La Liga: Rashford Makes Barca Debut In Controversial Win, Espanyol Stun Atlético & Cazorla Makes Emotional ReturnOpening weekend in La Liga—Barcelona’s controversial 3-0 win at Mallorca, Espanyol stunning Atletico Madrid, Athletic Club holding off Sevilla with Nico Williams starring, plus Marcus Rashford’s…19 Aug 2025 · 41 min · 13 chapters
Signs Of Encouragement For Man Utd, Sunderland Back With A Bang & Why Is VAR So Anti-Goal?Match-of-the-day style review of weekend Premier League/early-season games, plus a rant about VAR’s “anti-goal” impact and a fantasy football segment.18 Aug 2025 · 47 min · 17 chapters
Picking Our FPL TeamThe hosts build a Fantasy Premier League squad for the season, debating captain/first picks, budgets, formations (3-5-2 vs 4-4-2), fixture strength, and “value rises” (players’ prices increasing by…15 Aug 2025 · 50 min · 25 chapters
MARCUS RASHFORD: EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWExclusive interview with footballer Marcus Rashford during Barcelona pre-season, covering training differences, language/culture, playing style/positions, mindset, and expectations for the season and…13 Aug 2025 · 46 min · 25 chapters
All 20 PL Clubs Predicted: 25/26The Rest is Football (Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, Gary Lineker) does “All 20 PL Clubs Predicted: 25/26,” assigning each team a likely finish tier (champions, Europe, mid-table, relegation battle,…10 Aug 2025 · 50 min · 22 chapters
Mikel John Obi Part 2: How Do You Stop Messi? Champions League Glory & His Father’s Double Kidnapping OrdealPart 2 of an interview with former Nigeria and Chelsea midfielder Mikel John Obi, covering Chelsea’s culture and player-management issues, how to stop Lionel Messi, and the real-life double…8 Aug 2025 · 46 min · 19 chapters
Mikel John Obi Part 1: Fergie Vs Mourinho, JT's Leadership & Scraps In The Dressing RoomMikel John Obi (Chelsea midfielder) discusses his path to the Premier League, the “tug of war” between Sir Alex Ferguson and Jose Mourinho/Chelsea, leadership at Chelsea, and how football has shifted…6 Aug 2025 · 1 h 6 min · 29 chapters
Isak-Gate, Legendary Lionesses & The Players Lounge The Rest is Football episode mixes (1) a fantasy football announcement and rule-change discussion for the new Players’ Lounge prize league, (2) reactions to England’s Lionesses winning the Women’s…4 Aug 2025 · 45 min · 24 chapters
Lionesses Win Back-to-Back European Titles After Dramatic Penalty ShootoutEngland’s Lionesses win back-to-back European Championship titles, beating Spain in the final via a dramatic penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw; the episode focuses on the emotional toll, key match…28 Jul 2025 · 32 min · 15 chapters
England Into Euros Final After More Late DramaEngland’s dramatic 2-1 semi-final comeback win over Italy to reach the Euros final, featuring late goals and penalty drama; discussion of England’s “DNA” of winning, the impact of substitutes, and…23 Jul 2025 · 23 min · 10 chapters
Best of the Club World CupThis episode is a “best of” roundup of the FIFA Club World Cup, mixing match highlights, standout goals, upsets, and off-pitch stories.18 Jul 2025 · 37 min · 19 chapters
Steve Parish: Why UEFA’s Ruling On Crystal Palace Is A Huge MistakeCrystal Palace’s UEFA decision after their FA Cup win—demoting them from Europa League to the Conference League and forcing pre-qualification—plus Steve Parish’s appeal strategy and broader criticism…16 Jul 2025 · 30 min · 17 chapters
Was The Club World Cup A Success & Who Were The Standout Players?The Rest is Football (Alan Shearer, Alex Aljo, Gary Lineker) discusses whether the revamped Club World Cup in the US was a success and who stood out.15 Jul 2025 · 31 min · 13 chapters
Chelsea Crowned World ChampionsThe Rest is Football discusses Chelsea winning the FIFA Club World Cup final in New York, beating PSG 4-0 (3-0 at half-time).15 Jul 2025 · 23 min · 11 chapters
PSG Thump Real Madrid As Enrique’s Magic ContinuesThe Rest is Football discusses PSG’s 4-0 Club World Cup semifinal win over Real Madrid in New York, sets up the Sunday final vs Chelsea, and briefly covers the England Lionesses’ Euros bounce-back…10 Jul 2025 · 24 min · 11 chapters
João Pedro Stars As Chelsea Through To Club World Cup FinalChelsea reach the Club World Cup final after beating Fluminense 2-0 in New York.9 Jul 2025 · 25 min · 11 chapters
Cole Palmer Is Back, Delightful Doué & Real Madrid Cooking The episode of The Rest is Football (Alan Shearer, Gary Lineker, Alex Aljo, Micah Richardson) opens with a tribute to Diogo Jota after a fatal car crash two weeks after his wedding.7 Jul 2025 · 38 min · 11 chapters
Man City Stunned By Al-Hilal, Trent Hitting The Mark At Real Madrid & Should More Clubs Be Looking At Serhou Guirassy?The Rest is Football episode discusses Club World Cup and knockout bracket outcomes, plus Real Madrid’s and Dortmund’s next opponents and a striker transfer debate.3 Jul 2025 · 33 min · 10 chapters