The Rest Is Football

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 [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

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 [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

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 [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

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 [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

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 [http://therestisfootball.com/]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]