The Rest Is Football

Latest Episodes:

GAZZA: Turning Down Man Utd & Liverpool, Calls From The Pope & Smashing Up The Training Ground With A Tractor Jun 05, 2024

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Why would Fergie definitely NOT have been able to tame Gazza? What did the Pope have to call Gazza about? How did a runaway tractor land him with his first fine as a footballer?

Gary, Alan and Micah are joined by the legendary Paul Gascoigne to talk about his incredible love for football and which club he was the happiest at.

Part 2 of this interview with Gazza will be out on Friday.

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Madrid’s Magic, Bellingham’s Brilliance & Where Does Mbappé Fit In? Jun 03, 2024

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How exactly do you develop the mentality that Real Madrid have that makes them so special? Will Jude Bellingham winning the Champions League be a benefit for England this summer? Where will Kylian Mbappé play in the Real Madrid team and who drops out to accommodate him?

Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss Carlo Ancelotti’s management style and how he gets the best from his players.

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All 20 Clubs Reviewed May 31, 2024

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How did each Premier League team do this season? Top marks? Or must do better?

Gary, Alan and Micah sit in judgement on the season as they review the performance of all 20 clubs.

They also look back at their own pre-season predictions to see who really does know their football.

So who did the best, and who had a howler? Find out on this special episode of The Rest Is Football

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New Laws in Football and Brilliant Nicknames May 29, 2024

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Is there a new offside rule coming and what do Gary and Alan make of Arsene Wenger’s proposals to improve the game?

Plus, what are the funniest nicknames in football?

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Manchester United’s FA Cup Win, Erik Ten Hag & The Championship Playoff Final May 27, 2024

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Manchester United beat rivals Manchester City in the FA Cup Final, Gary and Alan respond to criticism they received over the interview with Erik Ten Hag and the guys review Southampton’s Playoff Final win against Leeds.

Gary, Micah and Alan also discuss Chelsea’s sacking of Mauricio Pochettino and Vincent Kompany’s move to Bayern Munich

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Kasper Schmeichel: Miracles, Tragedy & Desire May 24, 2024

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Why was Kasper not at Jamie Vardy’s house to watch Leicester win the Premier League? What impact did being one of the first on the scene at the helicopter crash that killed Leicester owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha have on his life? How did growing up with the likes of Eric Cantona, Steve Bruce and his father Peter give him a burning desire to succeed that was unmatched by his peers?

Gary is joined by Premier League and FA Cup winner Kasper Schmeichel to discuss his incredible life in football so far and how Denmark are planning to stop England at the Euros.

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End Of Season Awards May 22, 2024

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Who makes it into Gary and Alan’s team of the season? Who was the ‘Rookie of the Year’? Who was the surprise package of this season?

After the conclusion of the 2023/24 Premier League season, Gary and Alan pick the winners of the hugely prestigious The Rest Is Football awards.

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Man City Make History, Philip F****** Foden & Klopp’s Farewell May 20, 2024

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How much longer will Pep Guardiola stay at Man City? Will Phil Foden end his career as one of the all-time Premier League greats? What do Arsenal need to do to improve yet again next season?

Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss Jurgen Klopp and the legacy he leaves at Liverpool.

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Should PL Clubs Scrap VAR? Arsenal’s 1% Chance Of Winning The League & The Battle For Europe May 17, 2024

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With clubs now set to vote on VAR for next year, should it be scrapped completely? What chance do Arsenal have of winning the league on the final day? Who will claim the final European places for next season?

Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss the mentality of the players and fans at Spurs after a bizarre week for the club.

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Declan Rice’s Hidden Talent, Entertaining Yourselves At A Major Tournament & Micah’s Shower Routine May 15, 2024

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Should we bring back the tradition of England squads releasing a song before the Euros and World Cup? How do national teams keep themselves amused when they’re away for five or six weeks at major tournaments? Why did Micah’s shower routine have Gary and Alan in fits of giggles?

Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss how they would have got on playing in each other’s positions.

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