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The Good, The Bad & The Football

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Arsenal
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England National Football Team
Manchester City
Newcastle United
Tottenham Hotspur
Pep Guardiola
Ruben Amorim
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Christmas Dinner
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Michael Carrick
Liverpool Football Club
Mohamed Salah
Mo Salah
VAR
Cristiano Ronaldo

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... more

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Paul, Nicky & Paddy discuss the fallout from Lisandro Martinez's sending off at Stamford Bridge in Manchester United's 2-0 loss to Chelsea on Saturday.

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Paul, Paddy & Nicky review Manchester United's 3-0 loss to Bournemouth and the aftermath, leaving Michael Carrick's future in massive doubt.

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Paul, Nicky & Paddy welcome Gordon Strachan onto the show to discuss the genius of Sir Alex Ferguson and reflect on a difficult week for Manchester United following Lisandro Martinez's explosive post-match interview.

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Paul, Nicky & Paddy discuss the fallout from Manchester City's 3-0 win at Anfield, despite the talk of Liverpool's intense atmosphere in the build-up and Manchester United's disappointing 1-1 draw with Tottenham in the Premier League.

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Recent Guests

Gordon Strachan
Former footballer and manager who played for Manchester United and managed Aberdeen
Manchester United
Episode: Gordon Strachan: The GENIUS Man Management of Sir Alex Ferguson.
Mark Ogden
ESPN senior writer invited onto the show to discuss City charges
ESPN
Episode: Scholes & Butt React To Man City's GUILTY Verdict
James Milner
Former Manchester City and Liverpool midfielder
Professional footballer
Episode: Where Man United Went WRONG! | Scholes & Butt Discuss Manchester Derby Defeat
Dion Dublin
Former professional footballer, pundit, and entrepreneur
Former Manchester United player and England international
Episode: Scholes Reacts To Hull Loss, Man United's Transfer FAILURE & Gary Neville's WRONG About Isak!
Michael Owen
Former England international footballer; Ballon d'Or 2001 winner
Former footballer; media/analyst
Episode: Our Premier League 26/27 PREDICTIONS ft. Michael Owen! 🔮
Sean Dyche
Football manager, former player
Burnley, Nottingham Forest
Episode: Sean Dyche: The Truth About Nottingham Forest, Living With Roy Keane & Advice From Sir Alex!
Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink
Premier League goalscorer with multiple clubs; England international; guest on the show
Former Professional Football Player
Episode: England OUT! The Thomas Tuchel Debate & Why England Failed Again...
Joe Wilkinson
Comedian, actor and Gillingham fan
Guest on episode
Episode: England Beat Mexico! Why Bellingham Is UNSTOPPABLE & Nicky's Hair Transplant
Cesar Azpilicueta
Chelsea and Spain defender, guest on the show
Chelsea FC
Episode: Azpilicueta: Tuchel Doesn’t Coach Defending, Man United’s PROBLEMS & Tonali’s £100m Tottenham Move!

Hosts

Paul Scholes
Host of The Good, The Bad & The Football; former Manchester United midfielder; often shares veteran insights and carries a strong club perspective.
Nicky Butt
Host of The Good, The Bad & The Football; former Manchester United midfielder; contributes strategic and tactical commentary with locker-room anecdotes.
Paddy McGuinness
Co-host and comedian; adds humor, fan energy, and a laid-back perspective to football discussions.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Boring rubbish

    Two ex players talking like the football dinosaurs they are.

    Boring, miserable nonsense

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    b4r1ow
    United Kingdom19 days ago
  • I enjoy it

    I look forward to the episodes dropping. I like the three together but have to admit Nicky & Paul do a great job and talk more football when Paddy isn’t there. That being said, I love listening to the silliness of the three of them together and the guests have been good too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    79Tink
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Presenters

    No paddy works better . That annoying idiot just stops the real football talk with his ( allegedly) comedic interruptions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Caritas dad
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • The Good, The Man Utd and the Deluded

    Butt and Scholes live in the past. It’s getting boring, just waffling on about ‘the Man Utd way’ and poor recruitment, same waffle 12 months ago.

    Talking about something different

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    realistowl
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • VAR

    Make the referee review every decision via the monitor you can’t have inexperienced VAR ref making those decisions.

    For example he gives the penalty but he not quite sure and what’s to take a look at it and talk it through with the VAR assistants. This what they do in other sports why does football always think it knows better. Top show lads keep the faith reds!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Earl Ramsay
    United Kingdom2 months ago

Listeners Say

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Critiques often center on pacing or perceived bias, with mixed feedback on frequency of football nostalgia versus analysis.
Listeners praise candid, unfiltered football banter and strong host chemistry.
Some reviews note heavy Man United focus but appreciate high-profile guest moments.

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Gordon Strachan: The GENIUS Man Management of Sir Alex Ferguson.
Q: What was it like being in the dressing room when Aberdeen won the cup and Sir Alex slated the team in his post-match interview?
Strachan recalls the players sitting silently with their medals after Ferguson criticized most of the team publicly. Ferguson later came into the dressing room, spoke with them, and apologized the next morning, though Strachan missed the apology.
Gordon Strachan: The GENIUS Man Management of Sir Alex Ferguson.
Q: What did Sir Alex Ferguson do straight away?
Strachan says Ferguson initially tried to run Manchester United as he had Aberdeen, then recognized he needed to change the club's culture. He worked to alter players' habits and build a team with the character and quality to succeed.
Scholes & Butt's FURIOUS Rant About Manchester United.
Q: Out of those three, who would you pick? And then outside of those three, with everything you've both just said, what manager or what kind of manager do you bring in?
The panel weighs Conte, Howe and Nagelsmann, then considers Emery. They favor a manager with the authority to rebuild the club and say the next appointment needs clear control and appropriate football leadership around it.
Scholes & Butt's FURIOUS Rant About Manchester United.
Q: Do you think that's it?
The panel says Carrick is unlikely to survive the Bournemouth defeat, though they discuss how the players and the club's wider problems contributed to the situation.
Where Man United Went WRONG! | Scholes & Butt Discuss Manchester Derby Defeat
Q: Did United ever make a move for you, and would you have joined if they had?
Milner confirms United did show interest while he was leaving City, but he chose paths that aligned with his aspirations at other clubs, indicating no interest in switching to United at that time.

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This show centers on candid football banter from a trio of longtime football figures and a comedian, delivering unvarnished takes on teams, managers, and big matches with humor and locker-room anecdotes. Episodes often mix nostalgia with current topics, including transfer chatter, tactical trends, and behind-the-scenes stories from top clubs, all punctuated by light-hearted segments and fan questions. A standout is the chemistry among three hosts who bring a mix of elite-playing experience and sharp wit, plus a rotating roster of high-profile guests that add credibility and fresh perspectives. Potential listeners will likely enjoy this for blunt, no-nonsense football discussion with personal storytelling and a strong sense of camaraderie.

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2. Mark Ogden
3. James Milner
4. Dion Dublin
5. Michael Owen
6. Sean Dyche
7. Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink
8. Joe Wilkinson

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