Episodes

  • Michail Antonio: Success At West Ham The Hard Way, Dimitri Payet’s Stardust & Battles With Big Meeks

    Michail Antonio: Success At West Ham The Hard Way, Dimitri Payet’s Stardust & Battles With Big Meeks
    Nov 22 2024
    After a tough start to life at West Ham, how satisfying was it to be such an integral part of their first European trophy in 58 years? Who are the best players he’s ever played with and against? Who really came out on top when Micah and Michail faced each other on the pitch? Gary and Micah are joined by West Ham and Jamaica forward Michail Antonio to discuss the highs and lows of his footballing journey and how he’s still the best table-tennis player around. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • Should Referees Be Mic’d Up & How Many Of Alan’s 260 PL Goals Were ‘Lucky’?

    Should Referees Be Mic’d Up & How Many Of Alan’s 260 PL Goals Were ‘Lucky’?
    Nov 20 2024
    If refs wore microphones so we could hear them throughout the game, would that help provide more clarity? Or would it open a can of worms and make things worse? Is Micah right in thinking that for 10% of Alan’s goal he didn’t know where he was aiming? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss exactly what sets Rodri apart as the best player in the world at the moment? Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • England Thump Ireland & The Big Questions Remaining For Tuchel

    England Thump Ireland & The Big Questions Remaining For Tuchel
    Nov 18 2024
    What have England learnt from Lee Carsely’s six games in charge? Who has really stepped up and taken their chance after so many players pulled out of the squad this time round? What are the main priorities for Thomas Tuchel when he takes over? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss the decline in the Republic of Ireland side over the decades and the challenges they now face. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • Gary Reacts To MOTD Farewell & England Get The Job Done In Greece

    Gary Reacts To MOTD Farewell & England Get The Job Done In Greece
    Nov 15 2024
    Why is now the right time for Gary to step away from Match of the Day after 25 years? Which England squad players impressed the most in Athens? Will we see Lee Carsley take a managerial role in club football next? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss the fallout from the videos circulating online of David Coote that have led to his suspension by the PGMOL. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • Will Spurs Win A Trophy This Season & Who Are The Best Centre Back Pairing In The Premier League?

    Will Spurs Win A Trophy This Season & Who Are The Best Centre Back Pairing In The Premier League?
    Nov 13 2024
    Does Ange Postecoglou have what it takes to win Spurs’ first trophy in 24 years this season? Have Virgil Van Dijk and Ibrahima Konaté surpassed Gabriel and William Saliba as the best Centre Back pairing in the Premier League? Gary, Micah & Alan also debate who was better in their prime: Mo Salah or Eden Hazard Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • Man City’s Mini-Crisis, Newcastle Find Their Groove & Mo Salah’s Greatness

    Man City’s Mini-Crisis, Newcastle Find Their Groove & Mo Salah’s Greatness
    Nov 11 2024
    What exactly is going wrong at Man City and how do they fix it? What has Eddie Howe done to find the right balance in this Newcastle team? Is Mo Salah actually underrated? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss the key reason why Arsenal are struggling at the moment and how referees are now taking over all parts of the game. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • The Perfect Start For Slot, Gyökores Sinks City & Trouble For The Gunners

    The Perfect Start For Slot, Gyökores Sinks City & Trouble For The Gunners
    Nov 8 2024
    What a start for Arne Slot as Liverpool sit on top of both the Premier League and the Champions League - League Phase. Ex Coventry man Viktor Gyökeres bags a hat-trick against favourites Manchester City, & Arsenal struggle again away at Inter Milan. Gary, Alan & Micah also discuss Celtic’s performance of the season beating RB Leipzig, plus what is going on with the holders Real Madrid. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • Ballon D’or Boycott, Beating The Offside Trap & How Good You Have To Be To Play Premier League Football

    Ballon D’or Boycott, Beating The Offside Trap & How Good You Have To Be To Play Premier League Football
    Nov 6 2024
    Why was it wrong of Vinicius Jr and Real Madrid to boycott the Ballon d’Or ceremony? Which players are the best at beating the offside trap and how do they do it? How good do footballers really have to be to make it at the top level? Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    28 mins