Gary Lineker wishes Roy Keane joined his podcast team

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 5:59 PM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Gary Lineker wishes Roy Keane joined his podcast team

Summary

Gary Lineker, speaking about his podcast 'The Rest Is Football,' expressed a tongue-in-cheek desire for former Manchester United captain Roy Keane to join the show. Lineker praised current co-hosts Alan Shearer and Micah Richards but seems to admire Keane's combative nature. This admission comes as Lineker's podcast continues to grow, becoming a regular feature on Netflix. No immediate steps have been outlined for reaching out to Keane.

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Key Details

•Lineker hosts 'The Rest Is Football' podcast.
•He praised co-hosts Alan Shearer and Micah Richards.
•Lineker's comments on Keane were made lightheartedly.
•The podcast will have a consistent presence on Netflix.
•No plans confirmed for Keane's potential participation.

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5:59 PMThe Guardian Sport — ‘He’s box office’: Gary Lineker admits wanting Roy Keane to join The Rest Is Football

What they're saying

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Podcast co-host says tongue-in-cheek that ex-Manchester United captain would like to sign up for his show With an all-conquering podcast empire and a new deal that will make his football punditry show a regular fixture on Netflix, there seems little left for Gary Lineker to wish for. However, while the former Match of the Day presenter is full of praise for Alan Shearer and Micah Richards – the fellow pundits on his The Rest Is Football show – Lineker has admitted to admiring a combative figure playing for his main rivals. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Michael Savage Media editor

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