The Rest Is Football
GoalhangerGary 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
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 519 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SportsSoccerFootball | |||
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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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- Great, but…
Great podcast but it’s completely bogged down with adverts, the annoying kind too, where they mimic a conversation from the podcast. Shame.
Apple Podcasts3GazWynn
United Kingdoma month ago - Too many ads
Even with the shorter episodes there’s still loads.
Apple Podcasts1ItsStoppedWorkingUnited Kingdoma month ago - Get Joe Cole off
Bielsa is a Genius, what he did for Leeds United is nothing short of a miracle and to describe his work as a “myth” is disrespectful, uneducated and inaccurate. Gary, Alan and Micha - you’re better than this!
Apple Podcasts1Benby76
Australiaa month ago - Too many ads
Good podcast, far too many ads
Apple Podcasts3Nick__Martin21United Kingdoma month ago - Adverts make it unlistenable
I would love to love this podcast. But the adverts is beyond ridiculous. Such a shame. I’m happy for podcasts to have them and I get it but this new Gemini one is too much. I’m out unfortunately
Apple Podcasts2EmilyHoveUnited Kingdoma month ago
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Spotify | #46 |  United States/Sports |
Apple Podcasts | #7 | United States/Sports/Soccer |
Apple Podcasts | #45 | United States/Sports |
Spotify | #5 | United Kingdom/Top Podcasts |
Spotify | #1 | United Kingdom/Sports |
Spotify | #5 | United Kingdom/Trending |
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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. Christopher Eccleston
2. Millie Bright
3. Emma Hayes
4. Ian Poulter
5. Rob Jones
6. Mo Gilligan
7. Ally McCoist
8. Joe Hart
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