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.
What this show covers
EnglandWorld CupPremier LeagueArsenalThomas TuchelManchester CityJude BellinghamChelseaVARArgentinaSpainHarry KaneErling HaalandCristiano Ronaldofootball governance
What listeners will find here
Josh King on Tuchel’s call-up, Fulham’s rise, and England ambitions
Josh King talks through his England World Cup training camp call-up under Thomas Tuchel, his growing role at Fulham under Alvaro Arbeloa, and his hopes of reaching the senior squad. Gary, Alan and Micah also look back on their own Under-21 experiences, with one especially bold claim from Micah.
England’s new energy under Tuchel meets the Ronaldo retirement question
England’s 3-0 win over Czechia capped a highly productive break, with 15 goals in three matches and a style that stood out as much as the results. The episode also turns to Cristiano Ronaldo and whether the Portugal great has reached the point where retirement should be on the table.
England’s Croatia win sparks big questions over Tuchel’s best XI
England’s emphatic win in Croatia drives a debate about selection, midfield hierarchy and the growing importance of Anthony Gordon. Gary, Alan and Micah dig into what the result means and why reaching the Nations League quarter-finals matters.
Manchester City’s possible punishments, from fines to expulsion
Manchester City’s Premier League case is the focus here, as Gary, Alan and Miguel Delaney tackle listener questions on what punishment could follow. The episode weighs public judgment, possible sanctions, relegation knock-on effects, and whether City’s owners could face scrutiny too.
What Manchester City’s 115-charge verdict says — and what could happen next
Manchester City’s 115-charge case reaches a major moment as the Premier League publishes its findings. Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards unpack the verdict, the allegations around commercial arrangements, and the possible next steps before the 2 October appeal deadline.
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