The Good, The Bad & The Football

Paul, Nicky & Paddy reflect on the weekend's Premier League action, including Man United's thumping 5-2 win over Ipswich, Chelsea's terrific front three and why Rayan Cherki would never have been allowed to give THAT interview under Sir Alex Ferguson... The Good, The Bad & The Football is sponsored by Midnite, the betting app that's built different: https://www.midnite.com/ 18+, please gamble responsibly. ───────────────────────────── 🏆 LINKS Shopify: You don't need anyone's approval to make a living. Build your own business with a free trial at https://www.shopify.co.uk ───────────────────────────── 📩 GOT A QUESTION FOR THE LADS? Email the team at: questions@goodbadfootball.co.uk ───────────────────────────── 📑CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 05:45 - Premier League Round-Up 34:40 - The most ridiculous chat ever 41:00 - Transfer update ───────────────────────────── 📲 FOLLOW THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE FOOTBALL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goodbadfootballpod IG: https://www.instagram.com/goodbadfootballpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodbadfootballpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodbadfootballpod ───────────────────────────── #football #premierleague #footballpodcast #manchesterunited #goodbadfootball #paulscholes #nickybutt #paddymcguinness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul & Paddy welcome Dion Dublin onto the podcast to react to the Premier League opening weekend, including Manchester United's shock 2-0 loss against Hull City and responding to Gary Neville's comments about Liverpool star duo Alexander Isak & Florian Wirtz. The Good, The Bad & The Football is sponsored by Midnite, the betting app that's built different: https://www.midnite.com/ 18+, please gamble responsibly. ───────────────────────────── 📩 GOT A QUESTION FOR THE LADS? Email the team at: questions@goodbadfootball.co.uk ───────────────────────────── 📑CHAPTERS 00:00 - Reacting To Hull 2-0 Man United 37:50 - Responding To Gary Neville 50:05 - Your Premier League Hot Takes! ───────────────────────────── 📲 FOLLOW THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE FOOTBALL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goodbadfootballpod IG: https://www.instagram.com/goodbadfootballpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodbadfootballpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodbadfootballpod ───────────────────────────── #football #premierleague #footballpodcast #manchesterunited #goodbadfootball #paulscholes #nickybutt #paddymcguinness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul, Nicky & Paddy welcome Michael Owen onto the show ahead of the new Premier League season to make our 2026/27 Premier League predictions! The lads also discuss Michael's career and why he would be unstoppable if he was playing today. The Good, The Bad & The Football is sponsored by Midnite, the betting app that's built different: https://www.midnite.com/ 18+, please gamble responsibly. ───────────────────────────── 📩 GOT A QUESTION FOR THE LADS? Email the team at: questions@goodbadfootball.co.uk ───────────────────────────── 📑CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 03:00 - Our Premier League Predictions! 39:05 - Michael's Career ───────────────────────────── 📲 FOLLOW THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE FOOTBALL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goodbadfootballpod IG: https://www.instagram.com/goodbadfootballpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodbadfootballpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodbadfootballpod ───────────────────────────── #football #premierleague #footballpodcast #manchesterunited #goodbadfootball #paulscholes #nickybutt #paddymcguinness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul, Nicky & Paddy return for season two of The Good, The Bad & The Football from a new set! 👀 They catch up on the latest transfers, including Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal and the lack of activity coming from Manchester United, as well as Jose Mourinho's stunning revelation about agreeing to takeover from Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford in 2013.The Good, The Bad & The Football is sponsored by Midnite, the betting app that's built different: https://www.midnite.com/18+, please gamble responsibly. ───────────────────────────── 🏆 LINKS Enter for the chance to become a millionaire for just 25p 👉 https://www.thatprizeguy.co.uk ───────────────────────────── 📩 GOT A QUESTION FOR THE LADS? Email the team at: questions@goodbadfootball.co.uk ───────────────────────────── 📑CHAPTERS 00:00 - New Set & Season 2 06:00 - Bruno G To Arsenal! 17:30 - Top 5 Best Fanbases 24:00 - Man United Transfer Update 44:30 - FPL Advice 50:30 - Would The 1999 United Team Get 100 Points? ───────────────────────────── 📲 FOLLOW THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE FOOTBALL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goodbadfootballpod IG: https://www.instagram.com/goodbadfootballpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodbadfootballpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodbadfootballpod ───────────────────────────── #football #premierleague #footballpodcast #manchesterunited #goodbadfootball #paulscholes #nickybutt #paddymcguinness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul & Nicky welcome Sean Dyche onto the show to discuss everything from his tenure as Nottingham Forest boss and getting Burnley into Europe to his favourite music artists and how he punished his players. The Good, The Bad & The Football is sponsored by Midnite, the betting app that's built different: https://www.midnite.com/ 18+, please gamble responsibly. ───────────────────────────── 📩 GOT A QUESTION FOR THE LADS? Email the team at: questions@goodbadfootball.co.uk ───────────────────────────── 📲 FOLLOW THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE FOOTBALL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goodbadfootballpod IG: https://www.instagram.com/goodbadfootballpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodbadfootballpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodbadfootballpod ───────────────────────────── #football #premierleague #footballpodcast #manchesterunited #goodbadfootball #paulscholes #nickybutt #paddymcguinness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul, Nicky & Paddy wind down after the World Cup and complete their alternative World Cup awards, as well as reflecting on the first season of the podcast. Paddy is convinced he's seen a UFO, Nicky discusses his experience of doing a ouija board and Paul talks about God.The Good, The Bad & The Football is sponsored by Midnite, the betting app that's built different: https://www.midnite.com/18+, please gamble responsibly. ───────────────────────────── 📩 GOT A QUESTION FOR THE LADS? Email the team at: questions@goodbadfootball.co.uk ───────────────────────────── 📑CHAPTERS00:00 - Best Service Station09:00 - GBF World Cup Awards27:00 - UFOs, Ghosts, Witch Doctors35:00 - Podcast Awards ───────────────────────────── 📲 FOLLOW THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE FOOTBALL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goodbadfootballpod IG: https://www.instagram.com/goodbadfootballpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodbadfootballpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodbadfootballpod ───────────────────────────── #football #premierleague #footballpodcast #manchesterunited #goodbadfootball #paulscholes #nickybutt #paddymcguinness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul, Nicky & Paddy react to Spain's 1-0 win in the World Cup final against Argentina, England's' enthralling 6-4 win over France and Morgan Rogers' record-breaking £117m move to Chelsea. They also take part in a controversial Manchester United quiz and Nicky tells the story of when he broke a golf club by hitting Phil Neville. The Good, The Bad & The Football is sponsored by Midnite, the betting app that's built different: https://www.midnite.com/ 18+, please gamble responsibly. ───────────────────────────── 🏆 LINKS Enter for the chance to become a millionaire for just 50p 👉 https://www.thatprizeguy.co.uk ───────────────────────────── 📩 GOT A QUESTION FOR THE LADS? Email the team at: questions@goodbadfootball.co.uk ───────────────────────────── 📑CHAPTERS 00:00 - World Cup Final Reaction 15:00 - Tuchel Fallout 38:00 - The Open 45:00 - Man United QUIZ! ───────────────────────────── 📲 FOLLOW THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE FOOTBALL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goodbadfootballpod IG: https://www.instagram.com/goodbadfootballpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodbadfootballpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodbadfootballpod ───────────────────────────── #football #premierleague #footballpodcast #manchesterunited #goodbadfootball #paulscholes #nickybutt #paddymcguinness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul, Nicky & Paddy welcome Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink for a sombre episode of The Good, The Bad & The Football, reflecting on England's 2-1 loss to Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals. The Good, The Bad & The Football is sponsored by Midnite, the betting app that's built different: https://www.midnite.com/ 18+, please gamble responsibly. ───────────────────────────── 🏆 LINKS Enter for the chance to win £75,000 for just 5p 👉 https://www.thatprizeguy.co.uk ───────────────────────────── 📩 GOT A QUESTION FOR THE LADS? Email the team at: questions@goodbadfootball.co.uk ───────────────────────────── 📑CHAPTERS00:00 - England Reaction1:00:00 - Premier League Transfers Quiz1:07:55 - Responding To YOUR Hot Takes... ───────────────────────────── 📲 FOLLOW THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE FOOTBALL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goodbadfootballpod IG: https://www.instagram.com/goodbadfootballpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodbadfootballpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodbadfootballpod ───────────────────────────── #football #premierleague #footballpodcast #manchesterunited #goodbadfootball #paulscholes #nickybutt #paddymcguinness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul, Nicky & Paddy discuss England's 2-1 win over Norway and Man United signing Aston Villa midfielder Youri Tielemans. The Good, The Bad & The Football is sponsored by Midnite, the betting app that's built different: https://www.midnite.com/ 18+, please gamble responsibly. ───────────────────────────── 🏆 LINKS Enter for the chance to win £100,000 for just 19p 👉 https://www.thatprizeguy.co.uk If you've been thinking about therapy, BetterHelp can help you take the first step. Sign up and get 10% off at https://www.BetterHelp.com/GoodBadFootball. ───────────────────────────── 📩 GOT A QUESTION FOR THE LADS? Email the team at: questions@goodbadfootball.co.uk ───────────────────────────── 📑CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 02:00 - England Reaction 38:30 - Youri Tielemans To United 53:00 - Paul & Nicky Play Mr & Mr ───────────────────────────── 📲 FOLLOW THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE FOOTBALL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goodbadfootballpod IG: https://www.instagram.com/goodbadfootballpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodbadfootballpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodbadfootballpod ───────────────────────────── #football #premierleague #footballpodcast #manchesterunited #goodbadfootball #paulscholes #nickybutt #paddymcguinness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul, Nicky & Paddy explore England's quarter-final match against Norway, as well as reacting to the news that Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign Andrey Santos from Chelsea and that Marcus Rashford will be reintegrated into Michael Carrick's squad. The Good, The Bad & The Football is sponsored by Midnite, the betting app that's built different: https://www.midnite.com/18+, please gamble responsibly. ───────────────────────────── 🏆 LINKS Enter for the chance to become a millionaire for just 30p 👉 https://www.thatprizeguy.co.uk ───────────────────────────── 📩 GOT A QUESTION FOR THE LADS? Email the team at: questions@goodbadfootball.co.uk ───────────────────────────── 📑CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro12:00 - England vs Norway47:30 - Man United Sign Santos & Rashford Is Back? ───────────────────────────── 📲 FOLLOW THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE FOOTBALL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goodbadfootballpod IG: https://www.instagram.com/goodbadfootballpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodbadfootballpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodbadfootballpod ───────────────────────────── #football #premierleague #footballpodcast #manchesterunited #goodbadfootball #paulscholes #nickybutt #paddymcguinness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul, Nicky & Paddy welcome comedian, actor and Gillingham fan Joe Wilkinson onto the show in the aftermath of England's dramatic 3-2 win over Mexico in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. The lads discuss Jude Bellingham's influence on the team and how England can stop Erling Haaland, as well as playing a mini game of Traitors and talking hair transplants with Nicky. The Good, The Bad & The Football is sponsored by Midnite, the betting app that's built different: https://www.midnite.com/ 18+, please gamble responsibly. ───────────────────────────── 🏆 LINKS Enter for the chance to become a millionaire for just 30p 👉 https://www.thatprizeguy.co.uk ───────────────────────────── 📩 GOT A QUESTION FOR THE LADS? Email the team at: questions@goodbadfootball.co.uk ───────────────────────────── 📑CHAPTERS 00:00 - England Reaction 25:30 - The Brilliance of Lionel Messi 35:00 - Football Hair Transplants 48:30 - We play Traitors ───────────────────────────── 📲 FOLLOW THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE FOOTBALL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goodbadfootballpod IG: https://www.instagram.com/goodbadfootballpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodbadfootballpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodbadfootballpod ───────────────────────────── #football #premierleague #footballpodcast #manchesterunited #goodbadfootball #paulscholes #nickybutt #paddymcguinness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul, Nicky & Paddy welcome former Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta to the show! They discuss Thomas Tuchel’s unusual training methods, why Manchester United are falling behind in the transfer market and Sandro Tonali’s £100m move to Tottenham. The Good, The Bad & The Football is sponsored by Midnite, the betting app that's built different: https://www.midnite.com/ 18+, please gamble responsibly. ───────────────────────────── 🏆 LINKS Enter for the chance to become a millionaire for just 30p 👉 https://www.thatprizeguy.co.uk ───────────────────────────── 📩 GOT A QUESTION FOR THE LADS? Email the team at: questions@goodbadfootball.co.uk ───────────────────────────── 📑CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro07:30 - England Reaction29:00 - Kepa refusing to be subbed!39:55 - Diego Simeone's superstitions54:30 - Tonali to Tottenham & Man United's transfer problems ───────────────────────────── 📲 FOLLOW THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE FOOTBALL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goodbadfootballpod IG: https://www.instagram.com/goodbadfootballpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodbadfootballpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodbadfootballpod ───────────────────────────── #football #premierleague #footballpodcast #manchesterunited #goodbadfootball #paulscholes #nickybutt #paddymcguinness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul, Nicky & Paddy welcome David Seaman onto the pod for a special Spotify On Set episode in front of a live audience. David tells the lads about how Fergie banned Arsenal from going in the players' lounge after winning the title at Old Trafford, his move to Manchester United that collapsed and his new range of driving gloves! The Good, The Bad & The Football is sponsored by Midnite, the betting app that's built different: https://www.midnite.com/ 18+, please gamble responsibly. ───────────────────────────── 📩 GOT A QUESTION FOR THE LADS? Email the team at: questions@goodbadfootball.co.uk ───────────────────────────── 📑CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 04:00 - David Seaman joins us! 11:00 - Footballers with the best facial hair 22:00 - David's World Cup HOWLERS! 34:55 - I Almost Joined Man United! & Arsenal Rivalry 42:25 - David's New Driving Gloves! 52:00 - Fan-ily Fortunes & QnA ───────────────────────────── 📲 FOLLOW THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE FOOTBALL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goodbadfootballpod IG: https://www.instagram.com/goodbadfootballpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodbadfootballpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodbadfootballpod ───────────────────────────── #football #premierleague #footballpodcast #manchesterunited #goodbadfootball #paulscholes #nickybutt #paddymcguinness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul & Nicky hold the fort while Paddy is away as they react to England's 2-0 win over Panama in the 2026 World Cup, securing them top spot in the group. They also discuss what their former teammates would be worth in today's transfer market, after Elliot Anderson's £116m move to Manchester City, and answers the fans' questions. The Good, The Bad & The Football is sponsored by Midnite, the betting app that's built different: https://www.midnite.com/ 18+, please gamble responsibly. ───────────────────────────── 🏆 LINKS Enter for the chance to become a millionaire for just 30p 👉 https://www.thatprizeguy.co.uk ───────────────────────────── 📩 GOT A QUESTION FOR THE LADS? Email the team at: questions@goodbadfootball.co.uk ───────────────────────────── 📑CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 02:30 - England reaction 18:00 - What makes Ronaldo different? 26:50 - World Cup round-up 32:30 - Predicting our ex-teammates’ transfer values 46:30 - Answering YOUR questions! ───────────────────────────── 📲 FOLLOW THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE FOOTBALL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goodbadfootballpod IG: https://www.instagram.com/goodbadfootballpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodbadfootballpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodbadfootballpod ───────────────────────────── #football #premierleague #footballpodcast #manchesterunited #goodbadfootball #paulscholes #nickybutt #paddymcguinness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul, Nicky & Paddy are joined by comedian Chris McCausland to dissect England's 0-0 draw with Ghana, discuss the brilliance of Lionel Messi & whether Cristiano Ronaldo's "I'm back" celebration was over the top. The Good, The Bad & The Football is sponsored by Midnite, the betting app that's built different: https://www.midnite.com/ 18+, please gamble responsibly. ───────────────────────────── 🏆 LINKS Enter for the chance to win a £2,000 voucher for Centre Parcs for just 99p 👉 https://www.thatprizeguy.co.uk ───────────────────────────── 📩 GOT A QUESTION FOR THE LADS? Email the team at: questions@goodbadfootball.co.uk ───────────────────────────── 📲 FOLLOW THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE FOOTBALL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goodbadfootballpod IG: https://www.instagram.com/goodbadfootballpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodbadfootballpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodbadfootballpod ───────────────────────────── #football #premierleague #footballpodcast #manchesterunited #goodbadfootball #paulscholes #nickybutt #paddymcguinness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Barnes joins Paul, Nicky & Paddy to react to England's 4-2 win over Croatia, Cristiano Ronaldo's struggles with Portugal and creating their Liverpool & Manchester United Premier League Era Combined XI! The Good, The Bad & The Football is sponsored by Midnite, the betting app that's built different: https://www.midnite.com/18+, please gamble responsibly. ───────────────────────────── 🏆 LINKS Enter for the chance to become a MILLIONAIRE for 30p 👉 https://www.thatprizeguy.co.uk ───────────────────────────── 📩 GOT A QUESTION FOR THE LADS? Email the team at: questions@goodbadfootball.co.uk ───────────────────────────── 📑CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro06:55 - England Reaction27:15 - Should Ronaldo Be Dropped?36:45 - Liverpool & Man United Combined XI! ───────────────────────────── 📲 FOLLOW THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE FOOTBALL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goodbadfootballpod IG: https://www.instagram.com/goodbadfootballpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodbadfootballpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodbadfootballpod ───────────────────────────── #football #premierleague #footballpodcast #manchesterunited #goodbadfootball #paulscholes #nickybutt #paddymcguinness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emmanuel PetIt joins Paul, Nicky & Paddy to discuss France's chances at the World Cup & tells stories of wining the World Cup and then losing his World Cup winners medal. They explore the rivalry between Arsenal and Manchester United and the new Man United All or Nothing documentary. The Good, The Bad & The Football is sponsored by Midnite, the betting app that's built different: https://www.midnite.com/ 18+, please gamble responsibly. ───────────────────────────── 📩 GOT A QUESTION FOR THE LADS? Email the team at: questions@goodbadfootball.co.uk ───────────────────────────── 📑CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 08:00 - Winning The World Cup 18:00 - Scholes & Butt Bushtucker Trial 32:00 - Petit's Dressing Room Stories 47:45 - Man United Announce All Or Nothing! 55:00 - England & France Combined XI 1:05:00 - Emmanuel lost all of his medals! ───────────────────────────── 📲 FOLLOW THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE FOOTBALL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goodbadfootballpod IG: https://www.instagram.com/goodbadfootballpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodbadfootballpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodbadfootballpod ───────────────────────────── #football #premierleague #footballpodcast #manchesterunited #goodbadfootball #paulscholes #nickybutt #paddymcguinness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul, Nicky & Paddy explore the 2026 World Cup ahead of the first match on Thursday. What are England's chances? Who do they think will lift the trophy? Plus, Andoni Iraola lands at Liverpool: is he the right man? And we finally lay to rest last week's argument about Paul's talking egg boiler. ───────────────────────────── 🏆 LINKS Enter for the chance to win £100,000 for just 20p 👉 https://www.thatprizeguy.co.uk ───────────────────────────── 📩 GOT A QUESTION FOR THE LADS? Email the team at: questions@goodbadfootball.co.uk ───────────────────────────── 📑CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 04:40 - Iraola In At Liverpool! 17:30 - England 27:45 - World Cup Predictions 43:00 - The Egg-Off ───────────────────────────── 📲 FOLLOW THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE FOOTBALL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goodbadfootballpod IG: https://www.instagram.com/goodbadfootballpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodbadfootballpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodbadfootballpod ───────────────────────────── #football #premierleague #footballpodcast #manchesterunited #goodbadfootball #paulscholes #nickybutt #paddymcguinness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul, Paddy & Nicky are joined by former Liverpool & Bolton defender James McAteer to dissect the week's football action, including Arsenal losing to PSG in the Champions League final, Liverpool sacking manager Arne Slot and Anthony Gordon completing a £70m move to Barcelona. ───────────────────────────── 🏆 LINKS Enter for the chance to win a Lamborghini, a Ferrari or £200,000 for 35p 👉 https://www.thatprizeguy.co.uk ───────────────────────────── 📩 GOT A QUESTION FOR THE LADS? Email the team at: questions@goodbadfootball.co.uk ───────────────────────────── 📲 FOLLOW THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE FOOTBALL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goodbadfootballpod IG: https://www.instagram.com/goodbadfootballpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodbadfootballpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodbadfootballpod ───────────────────────────── #football #premierleague #footballpodcast #manchesterunited #goodbadfootball #paulscholes #nickybutt #paddymcguinness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s a special episode of The Good, The Bad & The Football this week as the lads head down to the big smoke ahead of Salford City’s heartbreaking playoff final defeat to Notts County. Paddy McGuinness is still celebrating Bolton Wanderers’ playoff success, followed by a controversial trip to the hospitality section at Fulham (Duck à l'orange anyone?), while friend of the show Paul Merson returns to react to Arsenal finally ending their 22-year wait for the Premier League title. Paul and Nicky Butt break down Arsenal’s incredible season, the mentality shift under Mikel Arteta, and what this triumph means for the club moving forward. There’s also plenty of other news to unpack: - Pep Guardiola leaves Manchester City after 10 legendary years - Chelsea miss out on European football - The latest England squad sparks major debate ahead of the World Cup And to finish, the lads preview Arsenal’s massive UEFA Champions League Final showdown against Paris Saint-Germain F.C… Thanks for all your support throughout the Premier League season - don’t forget to LIKE 👍 COMMENT 💬 and SUBSCRIBE 🔔 for more episodes every week. ───────────────────────────── 🏆 LINKS Enter for the chance to win £100,000 for just 19p 👉 https://www.thatprizeguy.co.uk ───────────────────────────── 📩 GOT A QUESTION FOR THE LADS? Email the team at: questions@goodbadfootball.co.uk ───────────────────────────── 📲 FOLLOW THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE FOOTBALL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goodbadfootballpod IG: https://www.instagram.com/goodbadfootballpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodbadfootballpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodbadfootballpod ───────────────────────────── #football #premierleague #footballpodcast #manchesterunited #goodbadfootball #paulscholes #nickybutt #paddymcguinness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul, Nicky & Paddy dive into an exciting week of football debate, ranging from the news that Michael Carrick will be appointed as Man United manager on a permanent basis and Mohamed Salah's shock social media outburst to the dramatic conclusion to the title race in Scotland and Xabi Alonso agreeing to take over as Chelsea boss in the summer. ───────────────────────────── 🏆 LINKS Enter for the chance to win a Lamborghini, a Ferrari OR £200,000 for just 35p 👉 https://www.thatprizeguy.co.uk ───────────────────────────── 📩 GOT A QUESTION FOR THE LADS? Email the team at: questions@goodbadfootball.co.uk ───────────────────────────── 📑CHAPTERS ───────────────────────────── 📲 FOLLOW THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE FOOTBALL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goodbadfootballpod IG: https://www.instagram.com/goodbadfootballpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodbadfootballpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodbadfootballpod ───────────────────────────── #football #premierleague #footballpodcast #manchesterunited #goodbadfootball #paulscholes #nickybutt #paddymcguinness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the latest episode of The Good, The Bad & The Football, the lads react to Arsenal’s controversial win over West Ham. Scholesy and Nicky can’t believe how long officials took to rule on the incident. Paul argues Arsenal have scored plenty of perfectly legal set-piece goals this season, but Nicky says the complete lack of consistency proves VAR simply has to go. Scholesy goes even further, wondering if there’s any point having referees anymore. There’s also a big debate over Mateus Fernandes’s late chance against the Gunners. Paul insists it was a bad miss rather than a great save from David Raya, while Paddy argues that stop could end up winning Arsenal the Premier League title. The conversation then turns to player of the season contenders: is David Raya genuinely in the running and Bruno Fernandes deserve the FWA award? Nicky and Paul lift the lid on the chaos behind PFA Player of the Year voting in the past. They also turn their attention to the crisis at Real Madrid. Is Jose Mourinho the man to return? Nicky reveals what he genuinely loved about Mourinho during his time at Manchester United, why he thinks Jose really left Old Trafford, and the one thing he could have done better. The lads also debate whether they’d welcome Mourinho back to Old Trafford one day and there’s praise too for Marcus Rashford’s stunning free-kick in El Clasico. The boys discuss whether Chelsea have any chance against Manchester City in the FA Cup Final. Could this be Pep Guardiola’s final season at City? And if he does leave this summer, Paul reveals who he believes should replace him. Away from football, Paddy is left horrified after Scholesy casually reveals what he did for his 50th birthday, while the lads somehow end up debating whether Michael Jackson was the most famous person on the planet. Paddy and Nicky also clash over their very different memories of meeting Katherine Jenkins and, of course, this week’s completely random debate descends into chaos over the most important issue of all: the greatest sandwich filling ever. What starts as a harmless chat quickly turns into absolute carnage… If you want to ask the guys anything about football email them at: questions@goodbadfootball.co.uk. Follow The Good, The Bad & The Football: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goodbadfootballpod Instagram: @goodbadfootballpod X/Twitter: @goodbadftblpod TikTok: goodbadfootballpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodbadfootballpod Enter for the chance to win £100,000 for just 19p 👉 https://www.thatprizeguy.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paddy, Scholesy and Nicky are joined by Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel to react to Manchester United’s 3-2 win over Liverpool. They break down how a dominant first-half performance turned into a nervy finish and why United lost control of the game. There’s a deep dive into Kobbie Mainoo’s return under Michael Carrick, his growing influence on the side, and the big midfield debate: who should partner him long-term - Sandro Tonali, Eduardo Camavinga or Adam Wharton? Peter brings up a surprise name who he thinks could fill that role. Nicky explains why he believes the United head coach role is Carrick’s to lose, while Peter highlights the importance of Steve Holland behind the scenes. There’s also a surprising take from Schmeichel on why he hopes Mainoo doesn’t go to the World Cup with England national football team. Elsewhere, Peter draws comparisons between Bayern Munich under Vincent Kompany and United’s iconic treble winners and why today’s football can feel over-coached, with Bayern a rare exception. Nicky reveals why United never feared losing under Sir Alex Ferguson, while Peter shares how you could tell what mood Fergie was in and why a certain biscuit tin became legendary at Old Trafford. There are throwback stories including a fiery dressing-down for United's squad from Graham Taylor of all people, the truth behind that infamous non-handshake between Schmeichel and Gary Neville before the Manchester derby and Nicky reveals just how close he came to joining Real Madrid’s Galacticos team. Plus: was the 1994 side actually Fergie’s best? Why Scholes and Butt dreaded warming up Schmeichel, how Paul Ince tore into Scholesy after a missed chance, and why Peter hated being chipped in training. And, the lads tackle the biggest question of all: do dogs need a passport? If you want to ask the guys anything about football email them at: questions@goodbadfootball.co.uk. Follow The Good, The Bad & The Football: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@goodbadfootballpod Instagram: @goodbadfootballpod X/Twitter: @goodbadftblpod TikTok: goodbadfootballpod Facebook: www.facebook.com/goodbadfootballpod Enter for the chance to win an African safari trip for just 99p 👉 www.thatprizeguy.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Carson steps into the studio to lifts the lid on what really drives City’s relentless dominance under Pep Guardiola, from the standards on the training pitch to the mentality inside the squad. He explains exactly what makes Guardiola such a unique coach, and shares his first impressions of Mikel Arteta back when he was learning under Pep.Scott also reveals which of his team-mates always thought he knew best, what Erling Haaland is actually like away from the headlines, and the one player in training nobody wanted shooting at them. He also builds his ultimate 5-a-side team from City’s stars.He opens up about his unusual role at the club, explaining why he chose to join City and how he adapted to life as a third-choice keeper, before reliving the nerves and adrenaline of his one and only appearance. Plus, the brilliant story of the day Pep subbed him off in training.Elsewhere, Paul and Nicky weigh in on Marcus Rashford’s future, explaining why they don’t see him returning to Manchester United after his Barcelona loan spell, and share a couple of classic goalkeeper tales, including one who never wanted to go in net, and another whose dinner habits pushed Sir Alex Ferguson over the edge.And things take a turn when Paddy demands answers from Paul after discovering he went to the World Snooker Championships… without inviting him or Nicky.If you want to ask the guys anything about football email them at: questions@goodbadfootball.co.uk.Follow The Good, The Bad & The Football:YouTube: www.youtube.com/@goodbadfootballpodInstagram: @goodbadfootballpodX/Twitter: @goodbadftblpodTikTok: goodbadfootballpodFacebook: www.facebook.com/goodbadfootballpodEnter for the chance to win tickets to the FA Cup Final www.thatprizeguy.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul, Nicky and Paddy dive into Manchester City’s massive 2-1 win over Arsenal and what it means for the title race. Scholesy doesn’t hold back, arguing that Arsenal’s failure to deliver in the biggest moments has cost them yet again, while the lads debate where this title would rank for Pep Guardiola if City go all the way. There’s also praise for Bernardo Silva, who Paul believes was the standout player on the pitch, and a wider discussion about leadership, or the lack of it, in this Arsenal side. Nicky explains why Arsenal fans shouldn’t be too downbeat despite the result and he and Scholesey recall how momentum can affect a title race. After Manchester United’s 1-0 win at Stamford Bridge. Paul questions what Chelsea are actually building, and the panel discuss how long Liam Rosenior might realistically have in the job. The conversation then shifts to Alejandro Garnacho, with Nicky giving an inside perspective from his time at the club and explaining why he believes selling him was the right call. Scholesy goes even further, questioning Garnacho’s mentality, and the lads debate how a player like him would have been received in their dressing room. Paddy puts some big questions to the lads: how much Chelsea could get for Garnacho this summer? Would Cole Palmer fit in at Man Utd? Who is the one player each of them would sign this summer for United? Plus, it wouldn’t be The Good, The Bad & The Football without a bit of an argument. Paddy reveals his top five biscuits, sparking a heated debate about you pronounce Nice biscuits, and Nicky shares a story about nearly getting caught up in road rage on the way to the studio. Enjoy your day!! If you want to ask the guys anything about football email them at: questions@goodbadfootball.co.uk. Follow The Good, The Bad & The Football: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goodbadfootballpod Instagram: @goodbadfootballpod X/Twitter: @goodbadftblpod TikTok: goodbadfootballpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodbadfootballpod Enter for the chance to win a Lamborghini or £100,000 👉 https://www.thatprizeguy.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt & Paddy McGuinness welcome former Premier League manager Sam Allardyce onto the podcast. They discuss everything from Arsenal's loss to Bournemouth and its impact on the Premier League title race to Sam's time as Bolton managers, how he managed to convince so many top players to join the club and stories about his friendship with Sir Alex Ferguson. Enter for the chance to win a trip to New York for just 99p 👉 https://www.thatprizeguy.co.uk If you want to ask the guys anything about football email them at: questions@goodbadfootball.co.uk. Follow The Good, The Bad & The Football: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goodbadfootballpod Instagram: @goodbadfootballpod X/Twitter: @goodbadftblpod TikTok: goodbadfootballpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodbadfootballpod 00:00 - Intro 05:30 - What Has Happened To Arsenal? 25:00 - Sam's Bolton Stories 39:45 - Win A Trip To New York 47:00 - The Mentality of Winners 50:45 - Quickfire Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt and Paddy McGuinness are back together on the latest episode of The Good, The Bad & The Football.The lads dig into Arsenal’s wobble after they suffered back-to-back defeats for the first time this season, with the latest coming in their FA Cup exit at Southampton. They discuss just how hard it is to stop a losing run once it starts and whether Arsenal’s lack of match-winners could cost them in the title race. There's a surprise admission from Scholesy about who he hopes wins the league and he makes a bold call on the one player he believes simply MUST be in the England squad for the men's World Cup. Meanwhile, the number of Arsenal players who withdrew from their national teams during the international break sparks memories for Nicky of the time he tried to pull his own hamstring to avoid a call-up.Liverpool’s heavy 4-0 defeat at Man City comes under the microscope too, with Paul arguing the squad has lost too many of its unsung heroes who did the dirty work, and questioning whether the current group are letting the manager down. Nicky doesn’t hold back either, taking aim at Virgil van Dijk’s post-match comments about the team giving up at the Etihad and asking whether the mentality is where it needs to be. The lads also debate whether Liverpool missed a trick by not signing Marc Guehi and whether a huge result against PSG could still flip the narrative, or if things could go from bad to worse for Arne Slot. And if that happens, could it mean a return for Steven Gerrard?Paul and Nicky also turn their attention to the summer ahead for Manchester United, firstly arguing whether Michael Carrick should keep the head coach job full-time and secondly, picking which players they would keep and who they would move on in the summer. And because it wouldn’t be The Good, The Bad & The Football without some weird and wonderful stories, we find out why Nicky fell out with a staff member at his local bakery and Paddy recalls a truly unfortunate incident at a urinal while filming Take Me Out.If you want to ask the guys anything about football email them at: questions@goodbadfootball.co.uk.Follow The Good, The Bad & The Football:YouTube: www.youtube.com/@goodbadfootballpodInstagram: @goodbadfootballpodX/Twitter: @goodbadftblpodTikTok: goodbadfootballpodFacebook: www.facebook.com/goodbadfootballpodEnter for the chance to win tickets to see Arsenal v Sporting or Liverpool v PSG: www.thatprizeguy.co.uk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Nolan steps into the hot seat alongside Nicky Butt and Paddy McGuinness for the latest The Good, The Bad & The Football. Kevin and Nicky take a deep dive into Newcastle’s infamous 2009 relegation, with Kevin revealing the key mistake Alan Shearer made during his short spell in charge. He also shares a remarkable behind-the-scenes moment from pre-season after the drop, recalling a brutal defeat at Leyton Orient that led to a team meeting where he asked who wanted to leave and several team-mates put their hands up. The lads draw striking parallels between that Newcastle side and Tottenham’s struggles this season, with Kevin making a strong case for why Ange Postecoglou should be brought back to steady the ship. There’s also sympathy from Nicky for Igor Tudor, while Kevin questions Spurs’ lack of diligence in appointing him and his staff. There are more brilliant Newcastle stories too, as Kevin and Nicky reflect on the chaotic reign of Joe Kinnear, while Kevin reveals why Andy Carroll was initially reluctant to join Liverpool. Nicky opens up on why winning promotion meant so much to him, and how a press story damaged his relationship with the Newcastle fans. Kevin also shares how his move to West Ham United came about - leading to an argument with his wife while on holiday - before reminiscing about his time under Sam Allardyce at Bolton Wanderers, including the moment Sam revealed he was off to Newcastle. He discusses which of Bolton’s big-name signings stood out, opens up on the reality of Nicolas Anelka compared to his public image, and even recalls how close the club came to signing Pep Guardiola. To round things off, Kevin names the toughest team-mate he ever played with, reveals the song that used to get Nicky Butt on the dance floor, and the panel debate the timing of Mohamed Salah’s Liverpool departure. If you want to ask the guys anything about football email them at: questions@goodbadfootball.co.uk. Follow The Good, The Bad & The Football: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goodbadfootballpod Instagram: @goodbadfootballpod X/Twitter: @goodbadftblpod TikTok: goodbadfootballpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodbadfootballpod Enter for the chance to win tickets to Arsenal vs Sporting Lisbon or Liverpool vs PSG 👉 www.thatprizeguy.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Good, The Bad & The Football is back with another brilliant episode. Paul, Nicky and Paddy kick things off with Manchester City’s League Cup win over Arsenal, with Scholesy calling it a “victory for football”. But where did it go wrong for Arsenal? Scholesy argues that Kepa Arrizabalaga’s mistake distracted from just how poor Arsenal were overall and questions whether they have the flair to play expansive football, while Nicky believes the Gunners are simply panicking in their pursuit of a trophy. They also reflect on a brilliant day for Nico O'Reilly, but how did his 21st birthday really compare to Paddy’s? Attention then turns to Tottenham Hotspur’s 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest, with Nicky suggesting Spurs fans made the occasion too big before a ball was kicked. The lads debate whether Igor Tudor has come in too hard on the squad, and discuss how Tottenham can still salvage their season, but who could they turn to to drag them away from trouble. Nicky reflects on how Kevin Keegan’s return once revitalised Newcastle United, while they weigh up whether Liam Rosenior was fortunate to land the Chelsea job and if Frank Lampard could one day return. There’s a chat on the latest England squad. The lads question the absence of Danny Welbeck and Ollie Watkins, and tackle why Trent Alexander-Arnold has fallen from favour, while Scholesy raises concerns about the form of England’s No.10s, including Cole Palmer, Phil Foden and Jude Bellingham, while also revealing which one of himself, Steven Gerrard and Lampard he thinks Thomas Tuchel would have dropped back in the day. Finally, things descend into chaos as the lads attempt to name their Mount Rushmore of Premier League legends. Paddy goes for a full English, Scholesy leans heavily towards Manchester United… and it all gets very heated. If you want to ask the guys anything about football email them at: questions@goodbadfootball.co.uk.Follow The Good, The Bad & The Football:YouTube: www.youtube.com/@goodbadfootballpodInstagram: @goodbadfootballpodX/Twitter: @goodbadftblpodTikTok: goodbadfootballpodFacebook: www.facebook.com/goodbadfootballpod Enter for the chance to win two tickets to Man United vs Liverpool + flights & accommodation 👉  www.thatprizeguy.co.uk 00:00  - Arsenal 0-2 Man City 23:50 - Fergie’s Teamtalks 29:45 - Win tickets to Man United vs Liverpool 34:10 - Tottenham In Crisis! 43:30 - Liam Rosenior 48:00 - England Squad Reaction 54:50 - Premier League Mount Rushmore Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul, Nicky and Paddy are joined by former Leicester, Liverpool and England striker Emile Heskey. The lads start with Arsenal’s win over Everton and the impact of teenage sensation Max Dowman. Nicky recalls first seeing Dowman play when he was just 14, while Scholesy asks whether the youngster might be the type of player Arsenal have been missing this season. They also discuss the fearless confidence Dowman showed on such a big stage and debate how important the senior players around him will be in shaping his development.Emile reflects on his own breakthrough at Leicester, explaining how Martin O’Neill helped guide him as a young player, while he and Nicky also share how they approach their own sons’ football journeys and why sometimes the best thing parents can do is stay out of the way.Elsewhere, the panel try to make sense of Manchester City’s recent dip after their draw with West Ham. Why have the results gone south? Has Erling Haaland stopped scoring for a reason? And why might Phil Foden be struggling for minutes - could it even affect his World Cup hopes?There’s also debate around Liverpool’s frustrating 1–1 draw with Tottenham, with Scholesy sharing a theory on what might have gone wrong this season. Meanwhile, the lads praise the form of Bruno Fernandes at Manchester United and the resurgence of Casemiro in midfield. Does Bruno get into United’s all-time XI, and is he a genuine Player of the Season contender?The show also tackles some of the stranger moments in football this week, including that bizarre Chelsea huddle that somehow involved the referee, and Liam Rosenior’s claim that his players wanted to “respect the ball” — something Scholesy and Nicky aren’t buying. They also ask whether referees are starting to enjoy the spotlight a little too much, with Paddy offering a theory on why refs should probably go back to being geography teachers.Emile also shares some brilliant stories from his career, from struggling with homesickness after joining Liverpool to the moment he finally felt settled on Merseyside. He looks back on his partnership with Michael Owen, explaining why it was the best strike partnership he played in, how it started with England’s youth teams and why Owen winning the Ballon d’Or didn’t feel like a huge deal inside the dressing room.There are some classic football tales too: Scholesy remembers sharing a room with his hero Mark Hughes, while Nicky reveals why rooming with Les Sealey wasn’t quite as enjoyable. Emile also relives the unforgettable night England beat Germany 5–1 in 2001, explaining the story behind his putting celebration. He opens up about playing under Sven-Göran Eriksson, how he managed to annoy Fabio Capello, the half-time scrap during Turkey v England, and the European giant he nearly signed for… before ending up at Birmingham instead.If you want to ask the guys anything about football email them at: questions@goodbadfootball.co.uk.Follow The Good, The Bad & The Football:YouTube: www.youtube.com/@goodbadfootballpodInstagram: @goodbadfootballpodX/Twitter: @goodbadftblpodTikTok: goodbadfootballpodFacebook: www.facebook.com/goodbadfootballpodEnter for the chance to win £500k for just 19p  www.thatprizeguy.co.uk 00:00 - Intro 01:15 - Emile's FIGHTS In The Tunnel! 04:10 - Max Dowman Is INSANE! 16:45 - Emile's Sons At Man City 27:05 - What's Happened To Haaland & Foden? 33:15 - The Problem With Liverpool 37:40 - Bruno Fernandes & Casemiro ON FIRE! 42:10 - Chelsea's Weird Tradition 47:55 - Do Footballers Get Homesick? 51:10 - Playing Up Front With Michael Owen 01:00:15 - Germany 1-5 England, Sven & Capello 01:04:25 - Quickfire Questions 01:08:15 - Emile's new app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wes Brown joins Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt and Paddy McGuinness on The Good, The Bad & The Football for a brilliant trip through his time at Manchester United. Wes explains how one teammate being sick unexpectedly changed his career path and saw him move into defence at United, before reliving his early battles with a teenage Michael Owen and the moment Gary Pallister accidentally revealed he’d be making his debut. The lads debate whether Wes really deserved his reputation for being nasty in training and hear the unbelievable story of how a bust-up on a bus led to him being banned from public transport and asking Sir Alex for a pay rise. There are brilliant insights into contract negotiations at United, with Roy Keane stepping in to negotiate Wes’s deals, while Paul and Nicky recall how Fergie used Gary Neville and David Beckham as benchmarks to keep the dressing room in line. They also remember their first club cars, how Becks pimped his ride and Nev’s classicly sensible choice. Ahead of a huge week in the UEFA Champions League, the conversation turns to European nights, from the hostility of Galatasaray to the pressure of playing at the Bernabéu Stadium against Real Madrid. Wes relives marking legends like Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane, facing a teenage Ronaldinho as a schoolboy and later going 1v1 with Lionel Messi. He also opens up about the incredible competition at centre-back for England during his era, why he eventually stepped away from international football, and how the gamers at United — including Wayne Rooney, Rio Ferdinand and Darren Fletcher — helped team morale. Elsewhere, Wes reveals how he ended up interviewing Cristiano Ronaldo during his return to United in 2021, shares a hilarious first conversation with Steve Bruce after joining Sunderland, and reflects on battling back from two devastating ACL injuries. Today’s episode is sponsored by Surfshark! Go to https://surfshark.com/gbf or use code GBF at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! If you want to ask the guys anything about football email them at: questions@goodbadfootball.co.uk. Follow The Good, The Bad & The Football: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@goodbadfootballpod Instagram: @goodbadfootballpod X/Twitter: @goodbadftblpod TikTok: goodbadfootballpod Facebook: www.facebook.com/goodbadfootballpod 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - Man United’s Academy 14:30 - Wes’ debut 21:30 - Incredible Sir Alex Story! 35:00 - Dressing Room Stories! 44:50 - Toughest Stadiums To Play In 49:00 - Playing With Ronaldo 54:00 - England defenders 01:00:50 - Quickfire Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt & Paddy McGuinness discuss Michael Carrick's long-term future at Manchester United after he equalled the record for best opening nine games as a Premier League. They also discuss what being the Manchester United manager requires. After a weekend where Manchester City & Arsenal both won, attention turns to the title race, with Paddy changing his mind on who he think will come out on top! Paul & Nicky debate the importance of set-pieces in the modern game and give their thoughts on Arsenal set-piece coach Nico Jover having a bonus in his contract for every set piece scored. The boys then answer some incredible audience questions, including who would survive the longest on a desert island and ranking Eden Hazard, Gareth Bale & Mohamed Salah. If you want to ask the guys anything about football email them at: questions@goodbadfootball.co.uk. Follow The Good, The Bad & The Football: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goodbadfootballpod Instagram: @goodbadfootballpod X/Twitter: @goodbadftblpod TikTok: goodbadfootballpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodbadfootballpod 00:00 - Intro 02:05 - Michael Carrick's Future 22:55 - How much do professional footballers train? 29:00 - Harry Maguire's insane dive 32:15 - Nicky's Corner RANT 34:45 - Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea 41:30 - Nico Jover's Set Piece BONUS! 43:55 - The Title Race Debate 49:15 - Audience Q&A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt & Paddy McGuinness discuss the fallout from the North London derby, which saw Arsenal restore their five-point lead at the top of the Premier League table with statement performances from Eberechi Eze & Viktor Gyokeres. Nicky describes the feeling in the dressing room of a team in a relegation battle and they debate whether Declan Rice is captain material before chaos ensues with a conversation about the top 5 most difficult sports to play. If you want to ask the guys anything about football email them at: questions@goodbadfootball.co.uk. Follow The Good, The Bad & The Football: YouTube:    / @goodbadfootballpod   Instagram: @goodbadfootballpod X/Twitter: @goodbadftblpod TikTok: goodbadfootballpod Facebook:   / goodbadfootballpod   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paddy McGuinness and Paul Scholes are joined by stand-in co-host, former England manager and Manchester United assistant Steve McClaren. He lifts the lid on working with Cristiano Ronaldo during his return to Old Trafford, explaining how the CR7's relationship with Erik ten Hag deteriorated behind the scenes, how everyone tried to manage the situation, and the shockwaves felt inside the club after that explosive Piers Morgan interview.Steve reflects on his ill-fated spell as England manager too: how he landed the job, leaving out David Beckham, the realities of managing the country, and why the role proved so difficult, from club rivalries spilling into the dressing room to the relentless media pressure that followed the Croatia defeat and the infamous umbrella.He also reflects on his first spell at United and the surreal moment he first thought Sir Alex Ferguson’s call offering him a job was a wind-up, how his first game with the club left him wondering what on Earth could he coach into the players, Fergie's greatest strengths as a manager and the best advice he ever received from the gaffer.He also takes us inside the Manchester United training-ground too, including the time he tore into the squad’s performances starting with Roy Keane, why practice matches were the hardest games of all, how Scholesy used to wind Gary Neville up, and why nobody wanted Fergie joining in possession boxes.Beyond England and United, McClaren also shares how he persuaded Juninho to rejoin Middlesbrough at the 2002 World Cup and how he discovered United had beaten him to sign Diego Forlán after Boro had already flown him over from Uruguay. He also relives winning the Eredivisie title with FC Twente, revealing the emotional team talk that reduced his players to tears before their title-clinching match.If you want to ask the guys anything about football email them at: questions@goodbadfootball.co.uk.Follow The Good, The Bad & The Football:YouTube: www.youtube.com/@goodbadfootballpodInstagram: @goodbadfootballpodX/Twitter: @goodbadftblpodTikTok: goodbadfootballpodFacebook: www.facebook.com/goodbadfootballpod  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt and Paddy McGuinness are back with another episode of The Good, The Bad & The Football.  The lads relive the chaos at Anfield as Manchester City snatched it late to beat Liverpool, with Scholesy and Butty full of praise for the champions’ comeback mentality. Nicky also gives his verdict on the goalkeeping for Dominik Szoboszlai’s free-kick - insisting Gianluigi Donnarumma should have done better - while the panel discuss why the result will have felt like a punch in the stomach for Arsenal players watching on. There’s a deeper dive into the title race too: does this City squad’s number of non-title winners matter? Do Arsenal have the fear factor of the great Premier League sides? And do Gunners fans head to games expecting victory yet?Attention then turns to Liverpool, where pressure is beginning to mount on Arne Slot, before the focus shifts to Manchester United. The team debate the dilemma facing the United hierarchy over whether to give Michael Carrick the head coach job permanently, praise the form of Casemiro and Kobbie Mainoo and there's even a mention of United possibly being involved in a title bid in the coming seasons. Meanwhile, they also have some words for some of the pundits now rowing back on their earlier takes about Ruben Amorim's suitability for managing the club. There’s also a message for the United Strand over a potential haircut, a heated discussion on Cristian Romero’s latest red card and his Spurs future - Scholesy says he would love him at Old Trafford — and questions over how safe Thomas Frank’s job really is.The lads also tackle a big football debate: what’s the greater achievement: the Treble, 100 Premier League points, four titles in a row, or conceding just 15 goals in a season? Later, the football chat gives way to chaos…again. Paddy is stunned by Scholesy’s lack of film knowledge, the boys pick their dream dinner guests (dead or alive), prompting Nicky to share stories of a meal with Diego Maradona and a game of pool with Nelson Mandela, and Paddy reveals why he’s covered in fake tan… and just how far the spray went.If you want to ask the guys anything about football email them at: questions@goodbadfootball.co.uk.Follow The Good, The Bad & The Football:YouTube: www.youtube.com/@goodbadfootballpodInstagram: @goodbadfootballpodX/Twitter: @goodbadftblpodTikTok: goodbadfootballpodFacebook: www.facebook.com/goodbadfootballpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paddy, Scholesy and Nicky are joined by former WBC cruiserweight world champion — and proud Evertonian — Tony Bellew for a new episode of The Good, The Bad & The Football.Tony opens up on the most nervous ring walk of his life, revealing why fighting for a world title at Goodison Park felt more daunting than stepping into any other arena. He shares the unbelievable story of how Ross Barkley played a part in landing him a role in Creed, why he thought the call was a wind-up, and the mind games he used to get under David Haye’s skin before their first fight. The conversation also turns to boxing’s biggest debates: who Tony thinks is the greatest British fighter ever, whether he has respect for Jake Paul, and why a boxer’s mindset matters far more than their physique. Plus, Tony reveals the extreme lengths he went to in order to make weight for his first world title shot.On the football side, the lads react to Manchester United’s dramatic 3-2 win over Fulham and discuss whether Michael Carrick’s low managerial profile could prevent him landing the job full-time. They debate if Manchester City’s draw with Tottenham has handed the Premier League title to Arsenal, and what Thomas Frank may have said at half-time to spark Spurs’ second-half resurgence. They also weigh up whether Mikel Arteta would walk away from Arsenal this summer if he fails to win the league from here. Scholesy and Nicky also reminisce about one of Sir Alex Ferguson’s most legendary half-time team talks, when United came from 3-0 down to beat Tottenham 5-3. And with Tony praising David Moyes’ work at Everton and West Ham, the panel discuss whether he deserved more time at Old Trafford and why modern managers need more power inside football clubs than they’re given today.If you want to ask the guys anything about football email them at: questions@goodbadfootball.co.uk.Follow The Good, The Bad & The Football:YouTube: www.youtube.com/@goodbadfootballpodInstagram: @goodbadfootballpodX/Twitter: @goodbadftblpodTikTok: goodbadfootballpodFacebook: www.facebook.com/goodbadfootballpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt and Paddy McGuinness react to Manchester United’s comeback win over Arsenal at the Emirates, breaking down what it says about the team’s mentality and momentum. There’s praise for Harry Maguire, with Scholesy and Nicky explaining why his recent performances have made a real difference and why it’s good to finally see him getting his plaudits. They discuss how Dorgu helped Luke Shaw handle Bukayo Saka, why Matheus Cunha’s impact off the bench has been so important for Michael Carrick, and whether Carrick himself should be in the frame for the permanent job. Scholesy explains why he thinks it’s too soon, while Nicky suggests when United might identify their next manager. Attention then turns to Arsenal, with the lads giving their take on the Emirates crowd turning on their own players, whether Mikel Arteta is too cautious at home, and Scholesy floating the theory that Arsenal may have an excellent squad but not a great starting eleven. He even asks whether they could be the worst team ever to win the Premier League? A chat about Marc Guehi’s failed move to Liverpool spirals into a story about just how close Ronaldinho came to joining Manchester United in 2003, including the squad number he would’ve worn. There’s also a look at what’s gone wrong at Liverpool this season, and whether Thomas Frank deserves sympathy for his situation at Tottenham. Nicky recalls Joe Kinnear’s spell in charge at Newcastle, despite him not having attended a football match for 10 years, and opens up about his own experience of having to sack a manager at Salford. To finish, things get a bit tense in the studio as a debate about their five favourite sports to play and five favourites to watch quickly descends into anarchy, while Scholesy brings in some sprout juice for a taste test that goes about as well as you’d expect. If you want to ask the guys anything about football email them at: questions@goodbadfootball.co.uk. Follow The Good, The Bad & The Football: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@goodbadfootballpod Instagram: @goodbadfootballpod X/Twitter: @goodbadftblpod TikTok: goodbadfootballpod Facebook: www.facebook.com/goodbadfootballpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul, Nicky and Paddy react to Manchester United’s win over Manchester City and what it could mean for the club’s future. Paul reveals what genuinely surprised him about Michael Carrick’s demeanour on the touchline, and the lads debate whether Carrick could end up getting the job full-time if United maintain the level they showed against City. Paul and Nicky also address the criticism of their recent comments about Lisandro Martínez, including the defender’s post-match remarks aimed at them, before turning their attention to Manchester City and asking the big question: could Pep Guardiola walk away at the end of the season? Hollywood royalty then joins the studio as Tom Hiddleston drops in for a chat. The Night Manager star reveals how he landed the role of Loki, the moment he discovered it would be part of the wider Avengers saga, and who he believes is the Sir Alex Ferguson of the movie world. Tom explains why being part of a film cast and crew feels a lot like being in a football dressing room, how Euro ’96 sparked his love of the game, and why Arsenal is his team. He also opens up about how Scholesy helped calm his nerves ahead of playing at Old Trafford and the invaluable advice he received from Emma Hayes. Plus, Tom turns interviewer himself with a book full of questions for the lads. Elsewhere, Nicky reveals which England rugby international was once a goalkeeper at Manchester United, Scholesy names his top five for the Premier League this season, and the lads reflect on how much football has changed, from Sir Alex massaging players to physios doing the dinners. There’s also a candid look back at the bad blood between Roy Keane and Peter Schmeichel, including when tensions turned physical. ⚽️ Check out Mitre’s range available on Mitre.com If you want to ask the guys anything about football email them at: questions@goodbadfootball.co.uk. Follow The Good, The Bad & The Football: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@goodbadfootballpod Instagram: @goodbadfootballpod X/Twitter: @goodbadftblpod TikTok: goodbadfootballpod Facebook: www.facebook.com/goodbadfootballpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Check out Mitre’s range available on https://www.mitre.com Angry Ginge, aka Morgan Burtwhistle, joins Paul Scholes, Paddy McGuinness in the studio today for a huge The Good, The Bad & The Football debut!  Ginge expresses his major concerns over the Manchester United board and whether they made the right decision in sacking Ruben Amorim, who is set to be replaced by Michael Carrick as interim boss in the coming days. If you want to ask the guys anything about football email them at: questions@goodbadfootball.co.uk. Follow The Good, The Bad & The Football: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@goodbadfootballpod Instagram: @goodbadfootballpod X/Twitter: @goodbadftblpod TikTok: goodbadfootballpod Facebook: www.facebook.com/goodbadfootballpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A seismic day at Old Trafford gets the full GBF treatment as Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt and Paddy McGuinness react to Manchester United’s decision to sack Ruben Amorim. Why now? Did Amorim’s post-match comments force the club’s hand and did he want to be sacked? The lads dig into the timing of the decision, debate whether there was a major fallout behind the scenes, and ask if Amorim had already heard someone else was being lined up to take his job. Paul and Nicky also explain how they believe Amorim would have been told his time was up. They also tackle the accusation that United legends like themselves have piled too much pressure on the club with their public comments. Paul and Nicky give their honest views on Jason Wilcox’s role at United and whether his Manchester City links are an issue, and Scholesy reveals an alleged comment from Wilcox about the United  squad that genuinely shocked him. Attention then turns to the future. What should the United board be looking for in their next permanent manager? Scholesy and Butty run through the names being linked with the job, name their No.1 choice, and Nicky reveals which appointment would be enough to make him hand in his season ticket. There’s also talk of Eddie Howe, Jason Tindall’s potential sunbed requirements, why Roy Keane could be a great fit, and whether Michael Carrick should play a short-term role. With Darren Fletcher set to take charge against Burnley, Paul and Nicky say exactly what they want to see from his first team selection. Nicky also shares incredible stories of how different managers have reacted to being sacked, including one who cried and another who practically skipped out of the building. Finally, the conversation widens to recruitment with Nicky explaining why growing a social media following is now a major pull for players. They also  question if United can still attract the very best talent, and discuss the type of players needed to get the club back to the top. If you want to ask the guys anything about football email them at: questions@goodbadfootball.co.uk. Follow The Good, The Bad & The Football: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@goodbadfootballpod Instagram: @goodbadfootballpod X: @goodbadftblpod TikTok: goodbadfootballpod Facebook: www.facebook.com/goodbadfootballpod  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s another packed episode of The Good, The Bad & The Football as Paddy, Nicky and Scholesy react to Morgan Rogers’ match-winning display against Manchester United. That sparks a wider chat on the battle for the No.10 role with England, how competition can drive standards, and why some England starters can sometimes risk becoming complacent. There’s a look at Jack Fletcher and Shea Lacey making their senior debuts, plus a reminder of how injuries can create opportunity, with Scholesy and Nicky recalling how luck helped Marcus Rashford get his big break at the expense of James Wilson. Following Jack Grealish’s recent comments, the lads debate who really is the most skilful player in the Premier League - Doku, Grealish or Semenyo? - and what actually counts as “skill”. The GBF 2025 Football Awards are handed out, including Player of the Year, Best Signing and the player they’d most like Manchester United to sign. There’s debate over Semenyo’s future at Bournemouth withs doubts expressed over whether Manchester City would be the right move, while Nicky and Scholesy explain why they want Manchester United to start buying from their rivals again. The boys also reveal which current player they’d most like to have on the pod, the former teammate they’d love to join them, and why Paddy’s dream guest would be Fabian Barthez. And there's a festive feel to the show as the lads compare Christmas Day traditions: does Nicky really have a goose instead of turkey? Who goes to bed in their PJs by 5pm? Have you ever had a fry up with your Christmas leftovers? And who claims to enjoy a glass of sprout juice on the big day? 🤢 Nicky recalls how his dream Christmas present didn’t last the day, before the lads swap gifts themselves.  🚨 Look out for the Stick to Football v The Good, The Bad & The Football Christmas Quiz, hosted by Iain Stirling, this Boxing Day from 8am. Watch it on the The Overlap YouTube channel. If you want to ask the guys anything about football email them at: questions@goodbadfootball.co.uk. Follow The Good, The Bad & The Football: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@goodbadfootballpod Instagram: @goodbadfootballpod X: @goodbadftblpod TikTok: goodbadfootballpod Facebook: www.facebook.com/goodbadfootballpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1999 treble winner Andrew Cole joins Paddy McGuinness and his old pals Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt for the latest episode of The Good, The Bad & The Football. He opens up about his record-breaking transfer to Old Trafford from Newcastle to United, explains his fallout with Kevin Keegan and recalls his very first chat with Sir Alex Ferguson. The episode also delivers behind-the-scenes stories: which United legend doubted the Cole-Yorke partnership would work? What happened when Nicky and Coley got caught out in Manchester the night before a game, and who was the worst at the brutal long runs in training? Plus, there are tales from United’s infamous 1999 Australia tour, including the identity of the player who fell asleep mid-training session, we get the truth behind why he didn’t go hang-gliding in Rio with Nicky and Roy Keane, and we discover which United player's party trick involved carrying a tray of shots on his head for the squad. Andrew also reflects on whether he’d thrive in today’s game, explains why he never took penalties, gives his thoughts on the struggles of Viktor Gyokeres and Alexander Isak at Arsenal and Liverpool respectively and reveals which modern forward he rates the highest.  🚨 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/goodbadfootball Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee #ad If you want to ask the guys anything about football email them at: questions@goodbadfootball.co.uk. Follow The Good, The Bad & The Football: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@goodbadfootballpod Instagram: @goodbadfootballpod X: @goodbadftblpod TikTok: goodbadfootballpod Facebook: www.facebook.com/goodbadfootballpod (edited)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt and Paddy McGuinness dive into Mo Salah’s outburst about being left out by Liverpool, with Scholesy insisting the winger needs to “grow up” and questioning how premeditated the comments really were. The lads debate why Arne Slot may have no choice but to drop Salah - and what happens if he doesn’t - before turning to Arsenal’s ongoing failure to win big games and what it means for their Premier League hopes. Scholesy also reveals what really happened between Roy Keane and Sir Alex Ferguson after that infamous Middlesbrough fallout, while he and Nicky share their growing frustration over Kobbie Mainoo’s lack of minutes at Old Trafford. Nicky even predicts Mainoo could be the next young star to leave United and hints at where he might end up, while Scholesy admits why Marcus Rashford was probably right to join Barcelona and the lads question whether Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox truly understand United. Elsewhere, they celebrate Inter Miami’s MLS Cup win as Nicky remembers being a bit starstruck when meeting Lionel Messi, while Paddy imagines the scent of a David Beckham candle… and Paddy's fact of the week somehow involves a fig roll and an insect. If you want to ask the guys anything about football email them at: questions@goodbadfootball.co.uk. Follow The Good, The Bad & The Football: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@goodbadfootballpod Instagram: @goodbadfootballpod X/Twitter: @goodbadftblpod TikTok: goodbadfootballpod Facebook: www.facebook.com/goodbadfootballpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On The Good, The Bad & The Football this week, Paul, Nicky and Paddy are joined by special guest Shay Given. Shay lifts the lid on how he went from being a striker as a kid to a goalkeeper and having a trial at Manchester United, shares how he and Steve Harper used to make life hard for potential rivals for the No.1 jersey at Newcastle, recalls the injury that nearly killed him and how he felt being dropped for the 1999 FA Cup Final by Ruud Gullit. He also explains why players would walk through walls for Kevin Keegan and Sir Bobby Robson and reveals which player had the hardest shot during his career. Meanwhile, Scholesy recalls the only time he ever answered back to Sir Alex Ferguson when receiving the hairdryer, while Nicky shares how Dwight Yorke fell foul of the manager early on in his United career after an ill-advised joke at the gaffer's expense. Paul and Nicky also remember Massimo Taibi's ill-fated spell at Old Trafford and Nicky relates why he dumped a hundred quid's worth of 2p coins on Keegan's desk. The episode rounds off with Shay naming his top 3 keepers, discussing the Republic of Ireland’s hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup, and Nicky reveals why Scholesy left him absolutely fuming on a recent train journey. If you want to ask the guys anything about football email them at: questions@goodbadfootball.co.uk. Follow The Good, The Bad & The Football: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@goodbadfootballpod Instagram: @goodbadfootballpod X/Twitter: @goodbadftblpod TikTok: goodbadfootballpod Facebook: www.facebook.com/goodbadfootballpod  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt and Paddy McGuinness react to a thrilling weekend of Premier League action, as the return from the international break sees Arsenal take a commanding lead in the title race, thanks an Eberechi Eze hat-trick and slip-ups from Manchester City and reigning champions Liverpool. They also discuss the reasons behind Liverpool's faltering £400m summer signings, along will stories of their ex-teammates that struggled when joining Manchester United before Nicky reveals a secret meeting that took place between himself, Paul, Ryan Giggs, Phil Neville and Ed Woodward about which midfielder Man United should sign. If you want to ask the guys anything about football email them at: questions@goodbadfootball.co.uk. Follow The Good, The Bad & The Football: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@goodbadfootballpod Instagram: @goodbadfootballpod X/Twitter: @goodbadftblpod TikTok: goodbadfootballpod Facebook: www.facebook.com/goodbadfootballpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt and Paddy McGuinness dive into their journeys on how they made it to the top of their respective professions, with tales of car break-ins and fire balls along the way. Paul and Nicky discuss how luck played a huge role in them being scouted by United, why young players today are falling out of love with the game by 15, and they and Paddy recall the jobs they grafted at before making their names. Nicky remembers his mate whose career was tragically ended in a terrible accident at the Stone Roses gig at Spike Island and how he got his own back on the teacher who predicted he would end up cleaning toilets. Meanwhile, Scholesy shows off his ’99 Treble medals, Nicky recalls the incredible offer he once had for his and Scholesy also names the only player he ever swapped shirts with. Plus the lads debate Jude Bellingham’s reaction to being subbed off by Thomas Tuchel and whether the English press are going over the top in their criticism of him, discuss whether Elliot Anderson would be a good signing for Man Utd and they settle the debate on the greatest Brazilian to grace the Premier League. If you want to ask the guys anything about football email them at: questions@goodbadfootball.co.uk. Follow The Good, The Bad & The Football: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@goodbadfootballpod Instagram: @goodbadfootballpod X/Twitter: @goodbadftblpod TikTok: goodbadfootballpod Facebook: www.facebook.com/goodbadfootballpod  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool icon Robbie Fowler sits down with Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt and Paddy McGuinness for an unfiltered chat about the highs, lows and funniest moments from his career. The lads dive into Liverpool’s loss to Manchester City and what it means for their Premier League ambitions, before things take a weird turn as Robbie tells the unbelievable story of how he ended up on the Real Madrid team bus celebrating their La Liga title… and how the night continued at Ronaldo’s (R9) house. They also hear about the time he got so sunburnt while away with England that he couldn’t chest the ball and the phone call he had with then Chelsea boss Gianluca Vialli after Liverpool tried to sell him behind the scenes. Robbie also opens up on his frustrations about not even getting interviews for managerial jobs in England, and why he feels he deserves to be talked about in the same breath as Wayne Rooney and Michael Owen when it comes to players who exploded onto the scene. The conversation also turns to the infamous “Spice Boys” tag: was it fair? Robbie gives his honest take on how that label shaped perceptions of the team and his own career and reveals the truth behind those famous white suits at Wembley,. He also talks candidly about why he never truly enjoyed his time with England. All that plus Nicky Butt recalls the time he had dreadlocks for three hours… until Sir Alex saw him. If you want to ask the guys anything about football email them at: questions@goodbadfootball.co.uk. Follow The Good, The Bad & The Football: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@goodbadfootballpod Instagram: @goodbadfootballpod X/Twitter: @goodbadftblpod TikTok: goodbadfootballpod Facebook: www.facebook.com/goodbadfootballpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt and Paddy McGuinness are joined by superstar singer Niall Horan on the pod. Niall discusses his love for Derby County and Malcolm Christie, reveals how he turned up hungover at Chelsea for knee rehab under the watchful eye of José Mourinho and the subtle ways José showed his authority. He also talks about his awe for Roy Keane and debates whether he’d rather have been a pop star or a Premier League footballer. Meanwhile, Paul reflects on the huge reaction to his heartfelt comments about his son’s autism recently, before sharing why much of his football career wasn’t as enjoyable as you would think. Nicky recalls hang-gliding in Rio with Keane (and nearly being caught by Fergie), while Paddy remembers the night he shared a moment with Prince Harry in a nightclub and Jamie Carragher doing the Toxteth Tango in a dance-off  a Brazilian legend. Plus, the lads imagine Niall and Paddy’s pro football careers as written by ChatGPT, with one ending up as a superstar with "Jack Grealish energy" and the other a lower league midfield journeyman. They also react to the breaking news that Gary O'Neil could be returning to Wolves, Scholesy reveals his odd superstition from his playing days, and Paddy ends up needing emergency physio mid-show. If you want to ask the guys anything about football email them at: questions@goodbadfootball.co.uk. Follow The Good, The Bad & The Football: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@goodbadfootballpod Instagram: @goodbadfootballpod X/Twitter: @goodbadftblpod TikTok: goodbadfootballpod Facebook: www.facebook.com/goodbadfootballpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul and Paddy are joined by special guest Tim Sherwood this week - in the absence of Nicky - to discuss Liverpool’s recent slump, whether Arne Slot’s giving away their secrets and whether can still recover in the title race. The lads delve into Tim’s career, including captaining Blackburn to the Premier League despite a last-gasp Jamie Redknapp free-kick leading to a nervous few minutes, his memories of playing against Manchester United, the real story behind Sol Campbell’s switch to Arsenal and much more. If you want to ask the guys anything about football email them at: questions@goodbadfootball.co.uk. Follow The Good, The Bad & The Football: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@goodbadfootballpod Instagram: @goodbadfootballpod X/Twitter: @goodbadftblpod TikTok: goodbadfootballpod Facebook: www.facebook.com/goodbadfootballpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steve Bruce, Manchester United double-winning captain and former Premier League manager, join the lads to discuss United’s win at Liverpool, his time managing Newcastle, working under Sir Alex Ferguson, his England job interview and the best player he ever managed. Nicky reveals why he thinks Harry Maguire has been let down during his time at Old Trafford, while Steve opens up about signing Maguire and Andy Robertson at Hull City. He also mentions how some former Newcastle managers questioned his decision to take the job at St James’s Park, explains why Sir Alex stopped him playing for the Republic of Ireland, recalls his angry reaction when he was dropped for the 1996 FA Cup Final and shares Arsene Wenger’s shock admission to him after the 2014 showpiece. Plus, Nicky recounts the time he singed Peter Schmeichel in an intimate area, Scholesy questions whether Erling Haaland will remain at Man City for the rest of his career and Nicky and Steve remember how they fell out at Birmingham. If you want to ask the guys anything about football, email them at: questions@goodbadfootball.co.uk. Follow The Good, The Bad & The Football: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@goodbadfootballpod Instagram: @goodbadfootballpodX/ Twitter: @goodbadftblpod TikTok: goodbadfootballpod Facebook: www.facebook.com/goodbadfootballpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on The Good, The Bad & The Football, Paddy McGuinness, Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt serve up a belter. The lads reveal the day Eric Cantona once helped them win a pile of money and how the Nevilles missed out, give their thoughts on Steven Gerrard turning down the Rangers job and Scholesey has a surprising revelation about who could take it next. Scholesy also opens up on the Premier League rival he nearly joined when he came out of retirement, while Nicky shares his biggest England regret and how it could have helped the team land the biggest prize of them all. They also discuss Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s claim that Ruben Amorim should be judged after 3 years and why today’s players don’t understand what it really means to wear the United shirt. Nicky recalls the infamous fight between Lee Bowyer and Kieron Dyer and the aftermath in the Newcastle dressing room, and the time he gave out a mouthful to a Millwall fan and very nearly paid for it after the game. If you want to ask the guys anything about football email them at: questions@goodbadfootball.co.uk. Follow The Good, The Bad & The Football: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@goodbadfootballpod Instagram: @goodbadfootballpod X/Twitter: @goodbadftblpod TikTok: goodbadfootballpod Facebook: www.facebook.com/goodbadfootballpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt and Paddy McGuinness are back with another chaotic mix of football discussion, stories and laughs. The lads debate Liverpool — is Isak trying to do too much? Does Salah need a rest? And did Andy Robertson just have his ‘Gary Neville at West Brom' moment? Scholesy reveals how he tapped up Wayne Rooney (and how others players made it known they wanted a move to United), while Nicky recalls the day he found out Sir Alex wanted Michael Owen, much to his own dismay. They also recall the moment they realised how good Crstiano Ronaldo was and reveal his secret talent…for impressions. There’s also some England chat: should Bellingham, Foden, Grealish have been left out? Did Sir Alex really ask them to pull out of England squads and what they made of Glenn Hoddle’s faith healer Eileen Drewery. Plus, Scholesy and Nicky explain why they were terrible roommates, reveal who was the biggest swot when doing their coaching badges, remember how Becks’s room always smelled nice and Paddy recalls a day out in London that began with a shopping trip with Jason McAteer and ended with him playing credit card roulette. If you want to ask the guys anything about football email them at: questions@goodbadfootball.co.uk. Follow The Good, The Bad & The Football: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@goodbadfootballpod Instagram: @goodbadfootballpod X/Twitter: @goodbadftblpod TikTok: goodbadfootballpodFacebook: www.facebook.com/goodbadfootballpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scholesy, Nicky and Paddy are joined this week by former Arsenal, Middlesbrough, Aston Villa and Portsmouth favourite Paul Merson. They discuss what winning at Newcastle has done for Arsenal’s title challenge and whether the Gunners are favourites for the Premier League. Merse reveals the surprise name Chelsea shouldn’t have allowed to leave and the lads discuss whether defeat to Sunderland could finally mean the end for Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford. Plus Merse remembers what it was like living with Paul Gascoigne in Boro and Nicky recalls the sad flight home after they were both left out of England’s squad for the 1998 World Cup. Merse also names the best striker he ever played with and explains why Steve Staunton probably won’t invite a football squad to his house again. To see the video Paddy and Merse discuss at the end of the show, go here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/NKsdohCuqfk If you want to ask the guys anything about football email them at: questions@goodbadfootball.co.uk. Follow The Good, The Bad & The Football: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@goodbadfootballpod Instagram: @goodbadfootballpod X/Twitter: @goodbadftblpod TikTok: goodbadfootballpod Facebook: www.facebook.com/goodbadfootballpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul, Nicky and Paddy are back for episode 2 of The Good, The Bad & The Football. They pick over Arsenal and Man City’s 1-1 draw and ask some big questions: is Arteta a failure until he wins a major trophy? Have two of the Premier League’s most famous foreign coaches gone full English? And what has happened to the Kevin Keegan lookalike who used to sit next to Pep? The lads show some love towards Sunderland, Fulham and Barcelona star Pedri, but there’s not so much for Chelsea, Marcus Rashford nor Ollie Watkins. We learn why warming up with Peter Schmeichel wasn’t for the faint-hearted and Scholesey gives his take on Wayne Rooney’s claim that gaming played a pivotal role in Manchester United’s success. There’s also a chat about the worst football chants, the top 5 midfielders currently playing, an unplanned food quiz and Paddy recalls one of the worst gigs of his career. If you want to ask the guys anything about football email them at: questions@goodbadfootball.co.uk. Follow The Good, The Bad & The Football: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@goodbadfootballpod Instagram: @goodbadfootballpod X/Twitter: @goodbadftblpod TikTok: goodbadfootballpod Facebook: www.facebook.com/goodbadfootballpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the first episode of The Good, The Bad and The Football with Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt and Paddy McGuinness. Naturally, the boys have a debrief on United’s 3-0 defeat at Manchester City: they get into where it went wrong at the Etihad and Scholesey reveals what he thinks was the biggest mistake the club made this summer. They also discuss football’s greatest volleys after Martin Zubimendi’s banger at the weekend, recall the night United got a chasing at the Nou Camp and Paddy reveals how Bolton nearly signed a Brazilian World Cup legend and remembers a funny moment he shared with the late Ricky Hatton. You can watch Nicky's overhead kick from the 1992 FA Youth Cup Final here: https://youtu.be/HSUqmK3eKhA?t=46 If you want to ask the guys anything about football email them at: questions@goodbadfootball.co.uk. Follow The Good, The Bad & The Football: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@goodbadfootballpod Instagram: @goodbadfootballpod X/Twitter: @goodbadftblpod TikTok: goodbadfootballpod Facebook: www.facebook.com/goodbadfootballpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices