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.

  1. 3d ago

    Sean Dyche: The Truth About Nottingham Forest, Living With Roy Keane & Advice From Sir Alex!

    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

    Sean Dyche: The Truth About Nottingham Forest, Living With Roy Keane & Advice From Sir Alex!

  2. Jul 23

    Scholes & Butt Discuss UFOs, Supernatural Experiences & Witch Doctors

    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

    Scholes & Butt Discuss UFOs, Supernatural Experiences & Witch Doctors

  3. Jul 20

    Argentina Are A DISGRACE! Tuchel WANTS To Be SACKED & Nicky Hit Nev With A Golf Club!

    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

    Argentina Are A DISGRACE! Tuchel WANTS To Be SACKED & Nicky Hit Nev With A Golf Club!

  4. Jul 16

    England OUT! The Thomas Tuchel Debate & Why England Failed Again...

    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

    England OUT! The Thomas Tuchel Debate & Why England Failed Again...

  5. Jul 13

    Man United Sign Tielemans! Jude vs Tuchel & Paul's Worst Habit!

    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

    Man United Sign Tielemans! Jude vs Tuchel & Paul's Worst Habit!

  6. Jul 9

    Man United Sign Santos! Rashford To Return & How England Can Stop Haaland

    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

    Man United Sign Santos! Rashford To Return & How England Can Stop Haaland

  7. Jul 6

    England Beat Mexico! Why Bellingham Is UNSTOPPABLE & Nicky's Hair Transplant

    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

    England Beat Mexico! Why Bellingham Is UNSTOPPABLE & Nicky's Hair Transplant

  8. Jul 2

    Azpilicueta: Tuchel Doesn’t Coach Defending, Man United’s PROBLEMS & Tonali’s £100m Tottenham Move!

    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

    Azpilicueta: Tuchel Doesn’t Coach Defending, Man United’s PROBLEMS & Tonali’s £100m Tottenham Move!
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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.

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