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The Rest Is Football

The Rest Is Football

By: Goalhanger
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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.766979 Football (American) Football (Soccer)
Episodes
  • Club World Cup Preview: Man City To Lift The Trophy, The Battle Of The Bellingham’s & Pressure On Real Madrid

    Club World Cup Preview: Man City To Lift The Trophy, The Battle Of The Bellingham’s & Pressure On Real Madrid
    Jun 13 2025
    Who is tipping Man City to go all the way in this tournament? Could we be treated to a midfield battle of Jude v Jobe now the younger Bellingham has completed his move to Borussia Dortmund? Why is it so important for Real Madrid to win this competition and for Xabi Alonso to hit the ground running? Gary, Alan and Micah are joined by Alex Aljoe to continue their preview of the Club World Cup, this time focusing on Groups E, F, G & H, as they also discuss how former Inter boss Simone Inzaghi could be in line for a very quick reunion with his former club. Every single match of the Club World Cup is available to watch live and for free on the DAZN app — no subscription required. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • Club World Cup Preview: Delap To Shine For Chelsea, PSG To Continue Stellar Form & Can Messi Upset The Odds?

    Club World Cup Preview: Delap To Shine For Chelsea, PSG To Continue Stellar Form & Can Messi Upset The Odds?
    Jun 11 2025
    Why can Liam Delap continue to thrive in his new role at Chelsea? Are PSG the favourites for the whole competition? Will Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami team defy the odds and claim some big scalps at this tournament? Gary, Alan and Micah are joined by Alex Aljoe to look ahead to the upcoming Club World Cup, previewing Groups A, B, C & D as they pick out the key stories for us to be looking out for and predict who will make it through to the knockout stages. Every single match of the Club World Cup is available to watch live and for free on the DAZN app — no subscription required. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • Micah's Star-Studded Trip, Acting Tips From Tom Cruise & Big Early Moves In The Transfer Window

    Micah's Star-Studded Trip, Acting Tips From Tom Cruise & Big Early Moves In The Transfer Window
    Jun 6 2025
    Why did Micah get a surprise party from CBS in Munich? What was the one key bit of acting advice the great Tom Cruise offered Big Meeks? Why are Liverpool, Man City, Man Utd & Chelsea all making significant early signings in this transfer window? Gary and Micah also hear why Alan’s flight in a Tiger Moth along the north west coast was one of the most terrifying things he’s ever done. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    39 mins
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A great podcast with interesting content and interviews. I love the chemistry between the boys.

The Laughter

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Great format and great banter. Relationship between them is first class, enjoying the podcasts.

Top 3 blokes

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Always laughter and banter. Brilliant chemistry between these three. Probably the best football podcast out there right now.

Amazing podcast

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This is my favourite podcast ever i listen to it every day!But It is a lot better when Micah is in it though! It is a lot better than other football podcast around!

Best podcast ever!

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Another brilliant episode with some great fan questions. Best chant to a footballer ever? Liverpool fans chanting to Al during his very brief spell as Newcastle manager 'You're better off on the telly' And I'm an Everton fan.

Great episode and laugh out loud

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entertaining and fun, Lineker, Shearer & Richards deliver the best podcast on football since breathing became popular.
Essential listening if you enjoy the beautiful game and bants

VARtastic!

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Love this podcast, this is my go to on the school run! Perfect combination of funny, serious and great chemistry between them all!

Thoroughly enjoy this one….

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Nothing short of brilliant they work very well together a just a great podcast a lot more people should listen

The jokes and the guests

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Very interesting and good I recommend to anyone who likes football and wants to hear others opinions

Great

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This doing for football what TopGear did for cars.
There doesn’t seem to be a dull moment when you listen. Good mix of football and banter between three people who seem to like each other’s company.

An excellent listen

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