The Rest Is Football

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Raya’s Moment Of Magic & Villa Shine On European Return Sep 20, 2024

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Where does David Raya’s double save rank on the list of great saves? How far will Aston Villa go in the Champions League this season after an impressive start? Will the new format give Celtic a better chance of being more competitive in the tournament?

Gary and Micah review the return of the Champions League and we get all the gossip from David Beckham’s appearance on CBS.

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Who Are The Best Team To Ever Be Relegated? Sep 18, 2024

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Leeds 03/04? West Ham 02/03? Newcastle 08/09? Who were the best side to ever get relegated from the Premier League and what went wrong to have such talented bunch of players and still go down?

Gary, Alan and Micah also debate whether compensation for managers should be a lot higher and discuss the best and worst haircuts in football.

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Arsenal’s Grit Sees Off Spurs, Toon’s Team Spirit & Forest’s Performance Of The Weekend Sep 16, 2024

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How much of an impact will Arsenal’s win in the North London Derby have on next week’s clash with Man City? Why are Newcastle picking up points even though they’re not playing at their best? How far can Nottingham Forest go this season?

Gary, Alan and Micah reflect on this biggest headlines from this weekend and also explain how the Match Of The Day running order works and why it’s fairer than you think.

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Cesc Fàbregas: Choosing Chelsea over Man City & Man Utd, How Late Night Nesquik Fuelled Spain To World Cup Glory & His Favourite For The Ballon d’Or Sep 13, 2024

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What did Jose Mourinho do to make sure Cesc joined Chelsea in 2014 instead of Man City or Man Utd? How did bizarre team meetings in Pepe Reina’s room at midnight the night before every game inspire Spain to World Cup victory? Could we see a full-back win the Ballon d’Or this year?

The second part of Gary’s conversation with Cesc Fàbregas sees the pair discuss his time at Chelsea and the many successes of the Spanish national team. Cesc also picks the best goalkeeper, defender, midfielder and striker he’s ever played with.

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Cesc Fàbregas: The Genius Of Wenger, Why He Threw That Slice Of Pizza At Fergie & Getting Into Trouble With The German Police Sep 11, 2024

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What was it that set Arsène Wenger apart from other managers? Was Cesc really aiming for Fergie with that pepperoni pizza in the tunnel at Old Trafford? How did he end up spending hours in a police station after a night out at the 2006 World Cup in Germany?

Gary is joined by the brilliant Cesc Fàbregas to discuss the early days of his career with Barcelona & Arsenal and why he now wishes he’d waited longer to leave the Gunners.

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England’s New Purpose, Grealish as a No.10 & San Marino’s Delight Sep 09, 2024

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Who impressed the most in a new-look England side? Is the number ten role Jack Grealish’s best position? Will Nicko Sensoli ever buy a drink in San Marino again after his goal gave his side their first win in 20 years?

Gary, Alan and Micah discuss what differences we saw from England in Lee Carsley’s first game as boss and reflect on the other headlines from the international break so far.

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John Barnes: The Real Reason Behind Slot’s Great Start & How To Succeed At Liverpool Sep 06, 2024

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Why has Arne Slot had such a great start to life at Liverpool when so many others have struggled taking over from successful managers at big clubs? What’s the secret to success at a club like Liverpool?

Gary is joined by England, Liverpool and Watford legend John Barnes to discuss how his upbringing influenced his entire footballing career and who the greatest players he’s ever seen are.

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Will The New Champions League Format Work? Sep 04, 2024

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What do the boys think of the new Champions League system? Who deserves the Ballon d’Or this year? Why could Federico Chiesa be the signing of the transfer window?

Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss how players spread transfer rumours about themselves to help negotiate better new contracts with their current clubs.

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Liverpool Thump Man Utd, “One Of The Worst Decisions Ever” & Should Salah’s Contract Be Renewed? Sep 02, 2024

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Are Man Utd a group of individuals rather than a team? Should Declan Rice have been sent off against Brighton? Will this be Mo Salah’s final season as a Liverpool player?

Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss how the Everton players pick themselves up after a stunning late turnaround from Bournemouth.

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David Ornstein: Deadline Day Deals, Toney & Guéhi Transfer Sagas & Caddying For Alan Shearer Aug 30, 2024

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What deals might we expect to see this Deadline Day? Where will Ivan Toney end up playing this season? Will there be a big move for Marc Guéhi? And what happened when David snuck onto a golf course with the England football team as a kid?

Gary is joined by football correspondent David Ornstein to discuss his route into journalism and how he ended up as a transfers expert. They also reflect on why it has been a fairly quiet transfer window so far and if that could lead to a busy Deadline Day.

You can read David’s work on The Athletic here and follow him on X @David_Ornstein

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