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The Good, The Bad & The Football

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Manchester United
Premier League
Arsenal
World Cup
Liverpool
England National Football Team
Manchester City
Newcastle United
Tottenham Hotspur
Pep Guardiola
Ruben Amorim
Christmas
Boxing
Christmas Dinner
Liverpool Football Club
Mohamed Salah
Mo Salah
Michael Carrick
VAR
Chelsea

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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Latest Episodes

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... more

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 & Flori... more

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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, ... more

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 Mour... more

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Recent Guests

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!
David Seaman
Former England national team goalkeeper
Episode: Fergie Banned Us From Celebrating, Seaman Almost Joined United & The Truth About Beckham
Chris McCausland
Comedian
Episode: Tuchel Got It Wrong, Is Ronaldo Actually Back? & Eating Battered Mars Bars!
John Barnes
Ex-England and Liverpool legend, special guest on the show
Liverpool/England football legend
Episode: England THUMP Croatia! Ronaldo Needs To Be Dropped & Liverpool vs Man United PL Combined XI!

Hosts

Paul Scholes
Host of The Good, The Bad & The Football
Nicky Butt
Host of The Good, The Bad & The Football
Paddy McGuinness
Comedic host, co-host of the show

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 1k ratings
  • Meh

    Probably good if you're a man united fan as it's basically a man united podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Blumanc
    United Kingdom25 days ago
  • Stop eating on a podcast

    Great podcast as a United fan but ffs stop eating on a podcast, it is literally unlistenable especially with earphones in.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dean7pottet
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Man Utd Pod

    Was a good listen at first, but it needs renaming as a Man Utd podcast, it’s a tough listen after a few episodes

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Al1889
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Eating on a pod 🤮

    Stop chewing food on podcasts it’s the worst thing to listen too

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Burgo88
    Ireland2 months ago
  • They phone it in

    Was initially excited by this. Two of my favourite players and a comical presenter but the constant negativity and poor prep; stating they don’t watch games they are talking about. No insight beyond it’s not as good as when I was playing. Don’t bother.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Hsnoxjdkd
    United Kingdom2 months ago

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Some listeners feel the hosts occasionally overshadow guests or drift into repetitive patterns.
The Northern camaraderie and candid questions are distinctive strengths that attract loyal listeners.
The hosts' banter and honest opinions keep the show entertaining and relatable.
Guests are consistently top-tier and bring valuable insights to football history and current events.

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Talking Points

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Sean Dyche: The Truth About Nottingham Forest, Living With Roy Keane & Advice From Sir Alex!
Q: What was the strangest transfer moment you witnessed?
There were stories about unusual transfer-room moments and behind-the-scenes shifts, illustrating the chaotic and human side of football deals and decisions.
Sean Dyche: The Truth About Nottingham Forest, Living With Roy Keane & Advice From Sir Alex!
Q: What was your best piece of advice from Sir Alex Ferguson?
Sir Alex advised relentlessly repeating a message about fitness and relentlessness to create belief and maintain momentum, emphasizing the power of consistent messaging to the squad.
Sean Dyche: The Truth About Nottingham Forest, Living With Roy Keane & Advice From Sir Alex!
Q: First one for Sean, what's the weirdest punishment you ever gave a player?
The punishment involved a spin wheel to determine a fines amount and a shock value task, including a lap dance, which highlighted the balance between discipline and humor in maintaining team morale.
England THUMP Croatia! Ronaldo Needs To Be Dropped & Liverpool vs Man United PL Combined XI!
Q: What were the key factors that led to England's victory over Croatia?
The panel emphasized an early goal, team cohesion, strong depth on the bench, and a balance between a solid defensive structure and attacking options, allowing the team to press effectively in the second half.
Steve McClaren on England Regrets, Class Of 92 Secrets & The Truth About Ronaldo vs Ten Hag!
Q: What was your approach to handling media pressure during your time as England manager?
I learned to ignore the noise and focus on the players and their preparation, which was the most important thing.

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A candid, banter-forward football discussion hosted by two Manchester United legends and a comedic superfan. The show blends behind-the-scenes insights from top players and managers with blunt, humorous takes on current events, transfer chatter, and dressing-room anecdotes. Regulars drive sharp debates on tactics, leadership, and club dynamics, while a rotating roster of high-profile guests from the football world adds former-player perspective and memorable stories. The tone is informal, Northern-authentic, and unapologetically opinionated, appealing to fans who want honest conversations, no executive-box polish, and plenty of barroom chat about the sport they love.

Noteworthy strengths include a strong host dynamic that anchors freewheel... more

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2. Michael Owen
3. Sean Dyche
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5. Joe Wilkinson
6. Cesar Azpilicueta
7. David Seaman
8. Chris McCausland

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