Mikel John Obi Part 1: Fergie Vs Mourinho, JT's Leadership & Scraps In The Dressing Room

What are the secrets of being a brilliant centre forward? Who are the best strikers of all time? Will the traditional ‘Number 9’ come back into fashion? Gary and Alan, two of England’s greatest ever strikers, discuss the art of scoring lots and lots of goals. They also offer some advice to young players trying to make their way in the game now. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

23 Elo 202432min

Where have all the maverick players gone from the game? Are tactical developments killing players’ spontaneity and freedom? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss the idea of specific players being given holidays mid-season and we hear how Micah is getting on at Disneyland in the middle of the summer holidays. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

21 Elo 202435min

How do Chelsea manage the problem of player unrest with such an inflated squad size? Where did Arne Slot make his mark as Liverpool’s new boss? Have Brighton found another gem in Fabian Hurzeler? Gary, Alan and Micah reflect on the opening weekend of the 2024/25 Premier League season and discuss who has made an early impression. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

19 Elo 202434min

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. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

16 Elo 202444min

What goes on the night before away fixtures? Micah takes us through his pre match Chinese meal, and has Fantasy Football changed the way we look at the game?  Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

14 Elo 202423min

Manchester City edge Manchester United in the Community Shield, Micah give his report from the Parc de Princes as Spain beat France in thrilling Gold Medal Match…. And Is Pep Guardiola interested in the England job? Gary, Alan and Micah are finally back together to get ready for the new Premier League Season! Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12 Elo 202431min

What have been Gary and Micah’s favourite Olympic moments so far? Is Conor Gallagher’s move to Atlético Madrid good for Chelsea? Why did Micah hate pre-season training and games so much? Micah is back from holiday to tell us all about his time in Barbados and joins Gary to go through the best of your questions. The boys also discuss who would have come out on top if they had been part of the ‘Superstars’ TV programme. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

9 Elo 202449min

How did Thierry Henry utterly embarrass Micah the first time they played against each other? Who is the most difficult player van Dijk has ever played against? Why did Gazza turn down Man Utd? In today’s episode we look back at the best moments from some of our special guest interviews over the last year. We hear from Thierry Henry, Virgil van Dijk, Paul Gascoigne, Andriy Shevchenko, Peter Beardsley, Fabrizio Romano, Howard Webb and Sid Lowe. Don’t forget if you want to listen to any of these interviews in full you can find them all in our full episode list. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 Elo 202434min