The Rest Is Football

On Deadline Day the transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano explains what goes on behind-the-scenes of this mysterious part of the football world. How exactly does he find out about deals? Why do players contact him directly? And how did Bruno Fernandes change his life? Gary, Alan and Micah also find out which transfer scoop was Fabrizio’s favourite and which team he actually supports. Learn more abou...

Micah Richards describes the goal that lost him a million pounds and names the player who made his life hell at Manchester City. Alan Shearer reveals the truth about his stolen trainers and Gary Lineker describes the utter devastation of losing the World Cup semi-final to West Germany and recounts the sing-song that brought the squad back together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...

Drama and controversy again in the Premier League as Gary, Alan and Micah debate red cards, red comebacks and penalty misses. Was the Virgil van Dijk challenge a red card? Is this Darwin Nunez’s break out season? The usually faultless Erling Haaland’s penalty miss reminds Alan and Gary of their own spot kick embarrassments. Plus the lads discuss the latest brilliant Barca teenage phenomenon. Learn...

In a week of stark contrasts, Gary, Alan and Micah discuss the ongoing crisis at Manchester United as the Mason Greenwood situation continues to unravel. They also reflect on the career of the great Lionel Messi after he adds yet another trophy to his collection. Plus Jude Bellingham’s remarkable impact in La Liga, how has his career risen so smoothly? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...

Should the captain be the only player allowed to speak to the referee? What if your captain is the biggest moaner of the lot? Which referees had the best banter and weren’t afraid to give you stick back? Which two teammates would the lads pick to go to Amsterdam on holiday with? Gary, Alan and Micah answer these and more of your listener questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...

Manchester United baffled Micah in their first two games of the season, so what’s wrong with ten Hag’s men? And where exactly should Marcus Rashford play? Plus league leaders Brighton won comfortably at Wolves with a Mitoma wonder goal, as Everton sank into early season gloom. We’re also joined by Karen Carney to reflect on the Lionesses performance at the Women’s World Cup and the future of the w...

Will the fans ever get to hear what’s going on with VAR decisions? Should ex-players be helping referees? And is there really a ‘big club’ bias? The boys are joined by Howard Webb to discuss all matters referees and VAR. Howard also finally apologises to Alan for his decision that helped relegate Newcastle back in 2009. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How did Gary Lineker get Paul Gascoigne into hot water and which current Premier League player reminds Alan Shearer of himself? Gary, Alan and Micah Richards answer listener questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gary, Micah and Alan reflect on the first weekend of the Premier League season. They ask why strikers go off at the deep end and how a defensive midfielder can really be worth £115m. Plus, after some decent debuts, the boys look back on their own first games at the top level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this emergency podcast, Gary and Micah get Alan on the phone for his reaction as Kane’s move to Bayern is finally sealed. Will he be able to contain his glee with the Premier League goalscoring record being safe for the foreseeable future? They discuss what it means for Kane’s career and how Spurs move forward without him. They also reflect on Man City’s victory over Burnley and consider anothe...

Who will be top four? Who’s heading for the drop? Which teams will surprise and which will disappoint? In this special episode, Gary, Alan, and Micah look ahead to the new Premier League Season. They evaluate every one of the twenty Premier League clubs, predicting where they will finish. A Goalhanger Podcasts Production Produced by Harry Lineker Exec Producer: Tony Pastor & Jack Davenport Socials...

In the second episode of their new podcast, Gary, Alan and Micah answer your questions. The guys discuss who they would most liked to have played with, who they’ve been starstruck by and which opponents they feared the most. They also look back on England’s victory over Nigeria in the Women’s World Cup and ask whether the Lionesses can go all the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...

Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards celebrate the start of the season by launching The Rest Is Football. In the first full-length episode, Gary makes a surprising Premier League prediction, Micah worries about where Declan Rice will play at Arsenal and Alan continues to keep his fingers crossed for a Harry Kane move abroad.  Plus, with the window still open, the guys tell the inside stor...

Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards reveal a new podcast launching on Monday 7th of August ahead of the new football season. In this trailer episode, Gary talks about hiding behind a bush to escape a pre-season fitness test, Micah tells all about a disastrous summer holiday in Ayia Napa and why Alan is putting his chauffeur’s hat on to drive Harry Kane to the airport. Follow now so you d...