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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
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  • Paul Scholes & Nicky Butt On Carrick MASTERCLASS, Arsenal COLLAPSE & Man United 2008 vs Arsenal 2026

    Paul Scholes & Nicky Butt On Carrick MASTERCLASS, Arsenal COLLAPSE & Man United 2008 vs Arsenal 2026
    Jan 26 2026
    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
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Paul Scholes & Nicky Butt RESPOND To Lisandro Martinez!

    Paul Scholes & Nicky Butt RESPOND To Lisandro Martinez!
    Jan 19 2026
    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
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Angry Ginge On CLUELESS Man United, The Problem With Appointing Carrick & I’m A Celebrity Secrets!

    Angry Ginge On CLUELESS Man United, The Problem With Appointing Carrick & I’m A Celebrity Secrets!
    Jan 12 2026
    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
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    1 hr and 22 mins
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