The Rest Is Football cover art

The Rest Is Football

The Rest Is Football

By: Goalhanger
Listen for free

About this listen

 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
  • PSG Thump Real Madrid As Enrique’s Magic Continues

    PSG Thump Real Madrid As Enrique’s Magic Continues
    Jul 10 2025
    How exactly has Luis Enrique managed to mastermind this incredible turnaround at PSG? Why were Real Madrid so ruthlessly exposed? How can Chelsea hurt PSG in the final at the weekend? Gary, Alan and Alex Aljoe also discuss the Lionesses emphatic victory over the Netherlands at Euro 2025 as they get their campaign back on track. Every single match of the Club World Cup is available to watch live and for free on the DAZN app — no subscription required. Sign up to the newsletter here: therestisfootball.com For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
    Show More Show Less
    26 mins
  • João Pedro Stars As Chelsea Through To Club World Cup Final

    João Pedro Stars As Chelsea Through To Club World Cup Final
    Jul 9 2025
    Where will João Pedro’s best position be for Chelsea? What are their best attacking options heading into next season? Will we see Chelsea mount a real challenge for the Premier League title as they add depth to their squad? Gary, Alan and Alex Aljoe also discuss the latest transfer news as Newcastle agree a fee to sign Anthony Elanga and Viktor Gyökeres looks set to join Arsenal. Every single match of the Club World Cup is available to watch live and for free on the DAZN app — no subscription required. Sign up to the newsletter here: therestisfootball.com For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
    Show More Show Less
    27 mins
  • Cole Palmer Is Back, Delightful Doué & Real Madrid Cooking

    Cole Palmer Is Back, Delightful Doué & Real Madrid Cooking
    Jul 7 2025
    Cole Palmer looked back to his very best as Chelsea brushed aside Palmeiras in Philadelphia, Désiré Doué once again showed the world why he’s one of the best young footballers on the planet, and Real Madrid and Xabi Alonso win their 4th game in a row as they book their place in the Semi Final where they will face PSG in a blockbuster game on Wednesday. Gary, Alan, Micah and Alex also pay their respects to the Jota family, after the very sad news of the passing of Diogo and André. 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
    Show More Show Less
    39 mins
All stars
Most relevant  
A great podcast with interesting content and interviews. I love the chemistry between the boys.

The Laughter

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Great format and great banter. Relationship between them is first class, enjoying the podcasts.

Top 3 blokes

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Always laughter and banter. Brilliant chemistry between these three. Probably the best football podcast out there right now.

Amazing podcast

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
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!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
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

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
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!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
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….

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
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

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Very interesting and good I recommend to anyone who likes football and wants to hear others opinions

Great

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
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

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
See more reviews