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The Rest Is Football

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Premier League
Barcelona
Real Madrid
Arsenal
Manchester City
La Liga
Liverpool
Manchester United
Champions League
Newcastle United
Football
Chelsea
World Cup
Atletico Madrid
Atlético Madrid
Tottenham Hotspur
Marcus Rashford
Harry Kane
Kylian Mbappé
Erling Haaland

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’... more

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Latest Episodes

Fulham and England Under-21 midfielder Josh King joins TRIF for an illuminating conversation on what it was like to be called up by Thomas Tuchel for the World Cup training camp, how he's adjusting to life as one of Fulham's talismen under Alvaro Arb... more

England rounded off a hugely positive international break with a 3-0 win over Czechia. Thomas Tuchel’s side scored 15 goals across the three matches, but beyond the scorelines, it was the style of play that really caught the eye.

When was the last t... more

Will Alex Scott’s impressive first start give Tuchel some selection dilemmas? Is Jude Bellingham England’s best midfielder of this century? How has Anthony Gordon established himself as one of the Three Lions key players?

Gary, Alan and Micah discus... more

In this Q&A episode, Gary, Alan and special guest Miguel Delaney - Chief Football Writer for The Independent answer your questions on the biggest story in Premier League history.

Are the public right to condemn City before the appeal has even played... more

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Recent Guests

Martyn Ziegler
Senior journalist who broke the story about Infantino's plan to sell World Cup stakes
The Daily Telegraph / journalist
Episode: The Infantino Scandal That Led To Football Civil War - What Happens Next?
Julien Laurens
Football journalist
Episode: Is Mbappé Confident or Arrogant? Barcelona’s Perfect Start & Kane’s Ballon d’Or Bid
Kieran Maguire
Football finance expert, author of The Price of Football, host of Value Ball app
University/Value Ball app
Episode: What is SCR and why does it matter?
Fabian Hürzeler
Former football player and coach currently at Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton & Hove Albion
Episode: Fabian Hürzeler: The Youngest Ever Premier League Manager
Joe Hart
England and club goalkeeper
Former England National Team, Manchester City (club history mentioned)
Episode: Emma Hayes & Joe Hart on Tuchel questioning England’s DNA
Ally McCoist
Former player turned pundit, guest on episode
Former Rangers player, TV pundit
Episode: Bellingham saves England and sets up semi-final v Argentina and Messi
Christopher Eccleston
Special guest, noted actor
Episode: Argentina survive huge scare against Cape Verde as Messi makes it 8 in a row
Micah Richards
Football pundit and former player
Episode: Kane to the rescue as England squeeze past DR Congo
Millie Bright
Lioness and football coach
England Women / Chelsea
Episode: Terrible Germany crash out as Brazil fight back

Hosts

Gary Lineker
Host with strong experience in football broadcasting and high-profile status in the UK sports media.
Joe Cole
Former England international and football pundit contributing tactical and player insights.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 16.7k ratings
  • Vital

    The must “go to” show on football. The chemistry between the hosts makes this an easy listen. But the information that they impart is all there. A guilty pleasure.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vic+613
    Australia15 days ago
  • Great if you’re a fan of Chelsea, Arsenal, Man City, Liverpool, Man U, Spurs…

    This started off great. However it seems like they cannot talk for longer than 30 seconds about anyone other than the “Superleague 6”. To the point where they this week referred to the current top 4, which contains two of these teams, and STILL managed to not mention any other club!

    They never offer anything insightful into the other 14, not even worth listening to now

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Chinkpo
    Australia19 days ago
  • The Rest is the Big Six

    Great podcast but it should really be called “The Rest is the Big Six (plus Newcastle) and a couple clubs in Germany and Spain. Most of the conversation is around those 11-12 clubs and the rest of us are just out of luck

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Dbouwmeester
    United States25 days ago
  • Hypocritical Bias

    After Alan’s rant about football finance being biased to the big clubs and against his beloved Newcastle, I have been shocked by the podcast’s endless focus on the big clubs.

    I had started listening to the pod again after my beloved tractor boys were promoted but in 4 weeks of the season they have been mentioned only in passing each week.

    Perhaps the podcast should be renamed as “the rest is the big six”

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ralphrob78
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • More content less ads

    This is a great podcast and Micah has the best team

    Apple Podcasts
    5
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Listeners Say

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The chemistry between Lineker, Shearer, and Richards is a strong draw for fans.
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Is Mbappé Confident or Arrogant? Barcelona’s Perfect Start & Kane’s Ballon d’Or Bid
Q: You as a former player, how does that make you feel when a player talks about himself that way?
There needs to be a balance between confidence and arrogance; confidence is earned and earned humility is important, but great players often speak about their own quality with justification given their achievements.
Gary’s Top Gear Story, Micah’s Non-League Dream & Álvarez To Arsenal?
Q: Would you three consider buying and running a football club together? If you would, which club would you choose?
There was a lighthearted exchange about Leicester being for sale and the idea of investors joining, but ultimately it leaned toward it being a big, serious commitment that they're not pursuing seriously at the moment.
Leicester Relegated, Ownership Under Fire & Ronaldinho on Netflix
Q: Which factors are most responsible for Leicester's decline?
The group points to a combination of mismanagement, overpaying in contracts, multiple managerial changes, and a lack of a stable strategic plan that would support long-term success.
James Milner: Record Breaker
Q: What was Capello like as England manager, and how did he influence your debut and early England career?
Milner describes Capello as intense and strict, noting his belief in positional conversion early on, but Milner remained focused on contributing in whatever role he was asked to play while adapting to a demanding manager.
Mansfield Miracle, Shocking Officiating & Gary and Alan vs Harry Kane
Q: Who's better, you or Harry Kane?
Harry Kane is a better footballer, I would say.

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A high-velocity football discussion show driven by veteran hosts who bring sharp opinions, banter, and long-standing Premier League knowledge. Episodes routinely dissect big matches, tactical decisions, transfer sagas, and behind-the-scenes drama, while incorporating guest perspectives from players, coaches, and even cross-sport figures. The format blends hot takes with detailed analysis, strong chemistry among hosts, and a steady dose of humor, making it a go-to for fans who want candid takes on football narratives, personalities, and the sport's current landscape.

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1. Martyn Ziegler
2. Julien Laurens
3. Kieran Maguire
4. Fabian Hürzeler
5. Joe Hart
6. Ally McCoist
7. Christopher Eccleston
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