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. Rashford Could Save England, Tuchel Snubs Mainoo & Fergie's Best Advice

    1d ago

    Rashford Could Save England, Tuchel Snubs Mainoo & Fergie's Best Advice

    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

    1h 4m
  2. Tuchel Got It Wrong, Is Ronaldo Actually Back? & Eating Battered Mars Bars!

    5d ago

    Tuchel Got It Wrong, Is Ronaldo Actually Back? & Eating Battered Mars Bars!

    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

    1 hr
  3. England THUMP Croatia! Ronaldo Needs To Be Dropped & Liverpool vs Man United PL Combined XI!

    Jun 18

    England THUMP Croatia! Ronaldo Needs To Be Dropped & Liverpool vs Man United PL Combined XI!

    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

    56 min
  4. Emmanuel Petit On Losing His World Cup Medal, Scholes & Butt Eat BUGS! & England-France Combined XI!

    Jun 17

    Emmanuel Petit On Losing His World Cup Medal, Scholes & Butt Eat BUGS! & England-France Combined XI!

    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

    1h 24m

  5. Jun 8

    World Cup Predictions, Our England Starting XI & The GBF Egg-Off!

    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

    57 min

  6. Jun 1

    Arsenal Lose CL Final, Liverpool Sack Slot & Rashford To Arsenal?

    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

    1 hr

  7. May 25

    Scholes Apologises To Arsenal, England Squad FURY & CL Final Preview!

    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

    1h 24m

  8. May 18

    Sir Alex Would've DROPKICKED Salah! Scholes & Butt React To Carrick Appointment & Alonso to Chelsea!

    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

    1h 6m
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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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