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The Good, The Bad & The Football

The Good, The Bad & The Football

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 Welcome to The Good, The Bad & The Football – the new show from Manchester United legends Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt and comedic superfan Paddy McGuinness. Every week, they dive into the conversations fans are really having - on WhatsApp groups, building sites and in barbershops across the country - served up with the humour and honesty only real Northern lads can deliver. Across the season, they’ll be joined by some of football’s biggest names, sharing stories, debates and behind-the-scenes insights from years at the heart of one of the game’s most successful teams. No executive boxes. No croissant-laden tables. Just real football, real talk, and real laughs. Straight from the heart of the game. New episodes every Monday. Football (Soccer)
Episodes
  • Peter Schmeichel: United Need Xhaka, Carrick Deserves The Job & I Should Never Have Left United

    Peter Schmeichel: United Need Xhaka, Carrick Deserves The Job & I Should Never Have Left United
    May 4 2026
    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
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Scott Carson: Pep SUBBED Me In TRAINING! Why Grealish At City Didn't Work & The Most FINED Player...

    Scott Carson: Pep SUBBED Me In TRAINING! Why Grealish At City Didn't Work & The Most FINED Player...
    Apr 27 2026
    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
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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • The Truth About Garnacho, Arsenal Collapse & Who Man United Should Sign!

    The Truth About Garnacho, Arsenal Collapse & Who Man United Should Sign!
    Apr 20 2026
    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
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    1 hr and 10 mins
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