The Rest Is Football David Ginola: The Moments That Made Them
Feb 25, 2026
A celebration of David Ginola’s Premier League flair, silky dribbling, and curling top-corner strikes. Stories about his charisma, iconic goals at Anfield and Newcastle, and Kevin Keegan’s freewheeling management. Reflections on his style, dressing-room persona, later career moves, and a serious health scare with a happy recovery.
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Shearer Confronts Ginola Over Missing Crosses
- Alan Shearer recounts confronting David Ginola about not crossing the ball after Ginola frequently cut inside and shot.
- The dressing-room confrontation led to manager Kevin Keegan advising a different approach and then Ginola started delivering effective crosses for Shearer.
Ginola Thrived With Creative Freedom
- Alan Shearer explains David Ginola performed best when given creative freedom rather than defensive duties.
- Kevin Keegan's freeform, small-sided training and fan-friendly sessions let Ginola and others express flair, boosting Newcastle's attacking output in 95-96.
Ginola's Hurt At Missing 1998 World Cup Squad
- Gary Lineker recalls Ginola being left out of France's 1998 World Cup squad and watching the final with him, noting visible hurt despite national pride.
- Lineker describes being alongside Ginola at Stade de France and sensing his pain at not being part of the winning squad.