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The Rest Is Football

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

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, Alan and Micah get into World Cup mode as the tournament approaches, breaking down key talking points and setting the scene for what’s to come on the biggest stage in football.

This episode is sponsored by Google Gemini.

For any Goal. Downloa... more

Gary is joined by his former England teammate Terry Butcher to discuss his powerful new documentary, Butcher: Invisible Wounds. Terry opens up about the devastating loss of his son, Chris, and explains how sharing his story in the documentary has hel... more

The season's final quiz is here, and it's make-or-break for Alan. The topic: the Brazilians with the most Premier League appearances. With only one victory to his name all season, can he finally topple Micah and salvage some pride before the curtain ... more

Gary and Micah review the Champions League final as Arsenal had their dreams dashed in a penalty shootout and PSG became only the second team to win the competition in back-to-back seasons

Did the referee get the big penalty calls right? Was it a vi... more

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Recent Guests

Miles Lewis Skelly
Pundit commenting on Arsenal and European football
Football pundit/analyst
Episode: Arsenal vs PSG: The Champions League Final Is Set
Cristiano Ronaldo
Professional footballer, widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time
Portugal national team; former Manchester United; former Real Madrid
Episode: Cristiano Ronaldo: The Moments That Made Them
James Milner
Professional footballer, guest for interview
Former Liverpool player, current media/pundit
Episode: English Trio Concede 28 Goals In Champions League Humbling
John Terry
Former Chelsea captain, guest for interview
Football personality
Episode: English Trio Concede 28 Goals In Champions League Humbling
Jamie Vardy
Professional footballer, guest for interview
Leicester City (at time of appearance as a guest on pod context)
Episode: English Trio Concede 28 Goals In Champions League Humbling
Wayne Rooney
Legendary former England and Manchester United striker
Former England & Manchester United player
Episode: Wayne Rooney: The Moments That Made Them
Alex Algema
Analyst featured on La Liga episode
The Rest Is Football
Episode: Historic Lamine Yamal Hat-Trick & Champions League Showdowns Revealed
Tony Pastor
Fan and commentator who contributed a segment via clip
Burnley support/television commentator
Episode: Title Race Tension & The Premier League’s Falling Standards
David Ginola
Former professional footballer known for his flair and memorable moments in the 1990s
France National Team; clubs include Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa
Episode: David Ginola: The Moments That Made Them

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 16.2k ratings
  • Best trio

    Love this trio been enjoying for a past couple of months

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rajawaqar551
    United Kingdom23 days ago
  • Used to love

    Used to love this pod but can’t listen anymore coz Gary can’t stay quiet of things that aren’t football

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Me2upoo
    United Kingdom25 days ago
  • Best ads podcast around

    This used to be the best football podcast around, it felt like three former pros who are genuine friends discussing the game and sharing personal anecdotes. Now it’s pretty much adverts with a watered down MotD audio segments squeezed in between them. Only the interview episodes are worth listening to as they are much longer and the adverts are less intrusive.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Chief Inspector Grobbelaar
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Great content but unlistenable due to the ridiculous amount of adverts

    Podcast Addict
    3
    Flashward
    a month ago
  • The rest is adverts

    So many ads now and slow Gary lineker monologues, unfollowed and trying something else for my footy fix

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Phil24790
    United Kingdoma month ago

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Listener feedback varies on ad breaks vs. content balance.
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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. Miles Lewis Skelly
2. Cristiano Ronaldo
3. James Milner
4. John Terry
5. Jamie Vardy
6. Wayne Rooney
7. Alex Algema
8. Tony Pastor

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