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. 2d ago

    Man United In CRISIS? Are Arsenal Still Favourites? & The Worst Haircut In The PL!

    Paul, Nicky & Paddy reflect on Manchester United's drab 1-1 draw with Fulham, as well as Arsenal and Chelsea's surprise defeats. 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 GBF Weekender FOR FREE: https://thatprizeguy.co.uk/competitions/goodbadfootballweekender Check out other prize giveaways at https://thatprizeguy.co.uk ______________________________________________ 📩 GOT A QUESTION FOR THE LADS? Email the team at: questions@goodbadfootball.co.uk ───────────────────────────── 📑CHAPTERS 00:00 - Man United In Crisis? 20:00 - Brighton STUN Arsenal 35:00 - Premier League Round-Up 49:45 - Top 5 Rivalries In England ───────────────────────────── 📲 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

  2. Sep 14

    Where Man United Went WRONG! | Scholes & Butt Discuss Manchester Derby Defeat

    Paul, Nicky & Paddy welcome James Milner onto the show to react to the controversial Manchester derby, while James discusses the brilliance of Jurgen Klopp & Mohamed Salah, sharing a dressing room with Mario Balotelli and other incredible stories from his career. 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 GBF Weekender FOR FREE: https://thatprizeguy.co.uk/competitions/goodbadfootballweekender Check out other prize giveaways at https://thatprizeguy.co.uk Find your forever cookware @hexclad and get 10% off at hexclad.co.uk/GoodBadFootball Offer excludes bundles and other items already on sale. #hexcladpartner ______________________________________________ 📩 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

  3. Sep 7

    United Have Let Carrick Down! Arsenal Are Unstoppable & Rogers vs Rice CLASH!

    Paul, Nicky & Paddy reflect on the weekend's Premier League action, including Everton's 2-2 draw with Manchester United and Arsenal coming from behind to beat Chelsea. 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 GBF Weekender FOR FREE: https://thatprizeguy.co.uk/competitions/goodbadfootballweekender Check out other prize giveaways at https://thatprizeguy.co.uk Find your forever cookware @hexclad and get 10% off at hexclad.co.uk/GoodBadFootball Offer excludes bundles and other items already on sale. #hexcladpartner ───────────────────────────── 📩 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

  4. Aug 31

    Fergie Would've DESTROYED Cherki! Paul's FIGHT With Xabi Alonso & Enzo Fernandez Could RUIN Chelsea!

    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

  5. Aug 24

    Scholes Reacts To Hull Loss, Man United's Transfer FAILURE & Gary Neville's WRONG About Isak!

    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

  6. Aug 17

    Our Premier League 26/27 PREDICTIONS ft. Michael Owen! 🔮

    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

  7. Aug 10

    Man United NEED Romero! Mourinho's SHOCKING United Reveal & Invited To Ronaldo's Wedding?

    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

  8. Jul 27

    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

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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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