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The Rest Is Football

Goalhanger
Premier League
Real Madrid
Manchester City
Arsenal
Barcelona
La Liga
Liverpool
Chelsea
Manchester United
Champions League
Newcastle United
Football
World Cup
Tottenham Hotspur
Lionel Messi
Marcus Rashford
PSG
Atletico Madrid
Aston Villa
Atlético Madrid

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

Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, and Joe Cole reflect on Spain beating Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final in a match that saw De La Fuente's side dominate Messi's Argentina from start to finish

We also look back at our best moments of t... more

Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, Joe Hart and Emma Hayes reflect further on England's World Cup exit now that we've got a bit of distance since the game - including Emma's view as a coach on Tuchel's tactical decisions and we get Joe's vie... more

England are out of the World Cup after a 2-1 loss to Argentina. Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, Joe Cole, Ally McCoist and Patrick Vieira react to yet another major tournament heartbreak for the Three Lions and look at the hard to underst... more

Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, Joe Cole and Mikel John Obi preview a pair of mouthwatering World Cup semi-finals starting with France v Spain - will France's firepower be able to crack the steely Spanish defence? Will Lamine Yamal have h... more

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Recent Guests

Emma Hayes
Football manager and coach
Chelsea FC Women
Episode: Emma Hayes & Joe Hart on Tuchel questioning England’s DNA
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
Ian Poulter
Professional golfer
Professional golf
Episode: Mentality monster Bellingham sees England top the group
Rob Jones
Former footballer
England football world
Episode: Mentality monster Bellingham sees England top the group
Patrick Vieira
Former France international and football analyst
Former player, pundit
Episode: England struggle in Ghana stalemate and Ronaldo gets off the mark
Joe Cole
Former England international and football pundit
Former player
Episode: England struggle in Ghana stalemate and Ronaldo gets off the mark
Harry Maguire
England international defender
Manchester United (club) / England national team
Episode: England struggle in Ghana stalemate and Ronaldo gets off the mark

Hosts

Gary Lineker
Host of The Rest Is Football; long-time broadcaster with BBC/Goalhanger associations; central figure in discussions and interviews.
Alan Shearer
Former Premier League striker; co-host and pundit with a long history in top-level football analysis.
Micah Richards
Former Premier League player; co-host known for banter and insight from a player's perspective.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 16.5k ratings
  • Why

    This is a great podcast but it is only 30 minutes long and the ads take up about half of it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    🇬🇱🇫🇮🇮🇸🇩🇰🇳🇴🇸🇪
    United Kingdom16 days ago
  • Dull

    The world’s smuggest man is just about rescued by Shearer. There are a lot of football podcasts out there and this is in the lower echelons of the Championship. Needs a clear out.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Spursfred
    United Kingdom17 days ago
  • Critical and good review

    To many ads it’s horrendous

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    bob the pizza chef
    United Kingdom19 days ago
  • Ads have ruined it

    What was once an entertaining half hour has turned into 15 minutes of the same ads with a podcast daring to happen in between them.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Matt_Scott247
    United Kingdom21 days ago
  • The rest is football but the most is ads

    Used to be great - now an ad cringe fest.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Angeltooth66
    United Kingdom23 days ago

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Listener feedback varies on ad breaks vs. content balance.
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Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#15
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Apple Podcasts
#143
United Kingdom/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#5
Canada/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#8
United Kingdom/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#11
United Kingdom/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#92
Canada/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
TRENT AND JULIAN ALVAREZ BACK TO THE PREMIER LEAGUE?
Q: How does Kylian Mbappe's performance impact the team confidence?
Mbappe's goals and performances have lifted the spirits of the squad, showing his significant value to Real Madrid.
TRENT AND JULIAN ALVAREZ BACK TO THE PREMIER LEAGUE?
Q: What do you think about the recent rumors surrounding Trent Alexander-Arnold's future at Real Madrid?
The rumors suggest he isn't favored under the interim coach and might be set for a move, but it's complicated by the dynamics at Real Madrid.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rest Is Football

What is The Rest Is Football about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Three veteran football commentators bring decades of top-level experience to every episode, delivering sharp analysis, candid opinions, and behind-the-scenes stories. Across episodes, topics span title races, big transfers, tactical debates, VAR controversies, and entertaining banter, with occasional interviews and long-form conversations that dig into players' careers and club dynamics. A notable strength is the chemistry among hosts, which blends informed insight with humor, making complex football narratives accessible and engaging for a broad audience. Sponsorship mentions and sponsor-led segments are common, but the core conversations remain football-focused and personality-driven, appealing to listeners who want thoughtful takes with ... more

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1. Emma Hayes
2. Christopher Eccleston
3. Micah Richards
4. Millie Bright
5. Ian Poulter
6. Rob Jones
7. Patrick Vieira
8. Joe Cole

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