Micah Richards

Mentioned 2 times across 2 podcasts this week

This Week's Pulse

Micah Richards has spent the last two weeks balancing high-profile media duties with bold prognostications, most notably claiming that Pep Guardiola is signaling his exit from Manchester City. Simultaneously, he has faced scrutiny for his officiating critique during a Manchester United match and sparked debate over the 2026 World Cup fan experience.

On The Rest Is Football, the tone remains firmly supportive of Micah Richards' career trajectory. Gary Lineker recently lauded him as "a natural born coach, Micah," highlighting his transition from player to pundit.

Despite the professional camaraderie, friction exists regarding his analysis of the Premier League title race. While Gary Lineker has been skeptical of late-season drama, Micah Richards has doubled down on his belief that Arsenal will encounter "another twist." As he pivots toward obtaining his coaching badges, listeners should expect his punditry to become increasingly tactical and perhaps even more contentious.

Where it's discussed

Pep’s 20-Trophy Decade & Are West Ham Heading Down?

The Rest Is Football

Gary Linekerpositivefrom “Micah Richards' Coaching Ambitions and Football Punditry

Discussed as a natural-born coach who is currently working in the punditry scene but plans to get his coaching badges.

... a natural born coach, Micah.

Quiz: Most Expensive Premier League Exports

The Rest Is Football

Gary Linekerneutralfrom “Premier League Export Quiz

A participant in the quiz and former professional football player.

[upbeat music] Hello, and welcome to The Rest is Football, a quiz episode, with Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, and me, Gareth Southgate. This week's host of the quiz, for the very first time in his professional career, the greatest goal scorer in Premier League