Episodes

  • Arsenal VAR Debate, Is The Title Race Done? & Real Madrid In CRISIS!

    Arsenal VAR Debate, Is The Title Race Done? & Real Madrid In CRISIS!
    May 11 2026
    On the latest episode of The Good, The Bad & The Football, the lads react to Arsenal’s controversial win over West Ham. Scholesy and Nicky can’t believe how long officials took to rule on the incident. Paul argues Arsenal have scored plenty of perfectly legal set-piece goals this season, but Nicky says the complete lack of consistency proves VAR simply has to go. Scholesy goes even further, wondering if there’s any point having referees anymore. There’s also a big debate over Mateus Fernandes’s late chance against the Gunners. Paul insists it was a bad miss rather than a great save from David Raya, while Paddy argues that stop could end up winning Arsenal the Premier League title. The conversation then turns to player of the season contenders: is David Raya genuinely in the running and Bruno Fernandes deserve the FWA award? Nicky and Paul lift the lid on the chaos behind PFA Player of the Year voting in the past. They also turn their attention to the crisis at Real Madrid. Is Jose Mourinho the man to return? Nicky reveals what he genuinely loved about Mourinho during his time at Manchester United, why he thinks Jose really left Old Trafford, and the one thing he could have done better. The lads also debate whether they’d welcome Mourinho back to Old Trafford one day and there’s praise too for Marcus Rashford’s stunning free-kick in El Clasico. The boys discuss whether Chelsea have any chance against Manchester City in the FA Cup Final. Could this be Pep Guardiola’s final season at City? And if he does leave this summer, Paul reveals who he believes should replace him. Away from football, Paddy is left horrified after Scholesy casually reveals what he did for his 50th birthday, while the lads somehow end up debating whether Michael Jackson was the most famous person on the planet. Paddy and Nicky also clash over their very different memories of meeting Katherine Jenkins and, of course, this week’s completely random debate descends into chaos over the most important issue of all: the greatest sandwich filling ever. What starts as a harmless chat quickly turns into absolute carnage… 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: https://www.youtube.com/@goodbadfootballpod Instagram: @goodbadfootballpod X/Twitter: @goodbadftblpod TikTok: goodbadfootballpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodbadfootballpod Enter for the chance to win £100,000 for just 19p 👉 https://www.thatprizeguy.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Peter Schmeichel: United Need Xhaka, Carrick Deserves The Job & I Should Never Have Left United

    Peter Schmeichel: United Need Xhaka, Carrick Deserves The Job & I Should Never Have Left United
    May 4 2026
    Paddy, Scholesy and Nicky are joined by Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel to react to Manchester United’s 3-2 win over Liverpool. They break down how a dominant first-half performance turned into a nervy finish and why United lost control of the game. There’s a deep dive into Kobbie Mainoo’s return under Michael Carrick, his growing influence on the side, and the big midfield debate: who should partner him long-term - Sandro Tonali, Eduardo Camavinga or Adam Wharton? Peter brings up a surprise name who he thinks could fill that role. Nicky explains why he believes the United head coach role is Carrick’s to lose, while Peter highlights the importance of Steve Holland behind the scenes. There’s also a surprising take from Schmeichel on why he hopes Mainoo doesn’t go to the World Cup with England national football team. Elsewhere, Peter draws comparisons between Bayern Munich under Vincent Kompany and United’s iconic treble winners and why today’s football can feel over-coached, with Bayern a rare exception. Nicky reveals why United never feared losing under Sir Alex Ferguson, while Peter shares how you could tell what mood Fergie was in and why a certain biscuit tin became legendary at Old Trafford. There are throwback stories including a fiery dressing-down for United's squad from Graham Taylor of all people, the truth behind that infamous non-handshake between Schmeichel and Gary Neville before the Manchester derby and Nicky reveals just how close he came to joining Real Madrid’s Galacticos team. Plus: was the 1994 side actually Fergie’s best? Why Scholes and Butt dreaded warming up Schmeichel, how Paul Ince tore into Scholesy after a missed chance, and why Peter hated being chipped in training. And, the lads tackle the biggest question of all: do dogs need a passport? 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 Enter for the chance to win an African safari trip for just 99p 👉 www.thatprizeguy.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Scott Carson: Pep SUBBED Me In TRAINING! Why Grealish At City Didn't Work & The Most FINED Player...

    Scott Carson: Pep SUBBED Me In TRAINING! Why Grealish At City Didn't Work & The Most FINED Player...
    Apr 27 2026
    Scott Carson steps into the studio to lifts the lid on what really drives City’s relentless dominance under Pep Guardiola, from the standards on the training pitch to the mentality inside the squad. He explains exactly what makes Guardiola such a unique coach, and shares his first impressions of Mikel Arteta back when he was learning under Pep.Scott also reveals which of his team-mates always thought he knew best, what Erling Haaland is actually like away from the headlines, and the one player in training nobody wanted shooting at them. He also builds his ultimate 5-a-side team from City’s stars.He opens up about his unusual role at the club, explaining why he chose to join City and how he adapted to life as a third-choice keeper, before reliving the nerves and adrenaline of his one and only appearance. Plus, the brilliant story of the day Pep subbed him off in training.Elsewhere, Paul and Nicky weigh in on Marcus Rashford’s future, explaining why they don’t see him returning to Manchester United after his Barcelona loan spell, and share a couple of classic goalkeeper tales, including one who never wanted to go in net, and another whose dinner habits pushed Sir Alex Ferguson over the edge.And things take a turn when Paddy demands answers from Paul after discovering he went to the World Snooker Championships… without inviting him or Nicky.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/@goodbadfootballpodInstagram: @goodbadfootballpodX/Twitter: @goodbadftblpodTikTok: goodbadfootballpodFacebook: www.facebook.com/goodbadfootballpodEnter for the chance to win tickets to the FA Cup Final www.thatprizeguy.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • The Truth About Garnacho, Arsenal Collapse & Who Man United Should Sign!

    The Truth About Garnacho, Arsenal Collapse & Who Man United Should Sign!
    Apr 20 2026
    Paul, Nicky and Paddy dive into Manchester City’s massive 2-1 win over Arsenal and what it means for the title race. Scholesy doesn’t hold back, arguing that Arsenal’s failure to deliver in the biggest moments has cost them yet again, while the lads debate where this title would rank for Pep Guardiola if City go all the way. There’s also praise for Bernardo Silva, who Paul believes was the standout player on the pitch, and a wider discussion about leadership, or the lack of it, in this Arsenal side. Nicky explains why Arsenal fans shouldn’t be too downbeat despite the result and he and Scholesey recall how momentum can affect a title race. After Manchester United’s 1-0 win at Stamford Bridge. Paul questions what Chelsea are actually building, and the panel discuss how long Liam Rosenior might realistically have in the job. The conversation then shifts to Alejandro Garnacho, with Nicky giving an inside perspective from his time at the club and explaining why he believes selling him was the right call. Scholesy goes even further, questioning Garnacho’s mentality, and the lads debate how a player like him would have been received in their dressing room. Paddy puts some big questions to the lads: how much Chelsea could get for Garnacho this summer? Would Cole Palmer fit in at Man Utd? Who is the one player each of them would sign this summer for United? Plus, it wouldn’t be The Good, The Bad & The Football without a bit of an argument. Paddy reveals his top five biscuits, sparking a heated debate about you pronounce Nice biscuits, and Nicky shares a story about nearly getting caught up in road rage on the way to the studio. Enjoy your day!! 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: https://www.youtube.com/@goodbadfootballpod Instagram: @goodbadfootballpod X/Twitter: @goodbadftblpod TikTok: goodbadfootballpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodbadfootballpod Enter for the chance to win a Lamborghini or £100,000 👉 https://www.thatprizeguy.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Arteta's CRAZY Methods BACKFIRE! Arsenal's BIGGEST Problem & Arteta's CRAZY Methods BACKFIRE! Arsenal's BIGGEST Problem & Our Football Regrets!

    Arteta's CRAZY Methods BACKFIRE! Arsenal's BIGGEST Problem & Arteta's CRAZY Methods BACKFIRE! Arsenal's BIGGEST Problem & Our Football Regrets!
    Apr 13 2026
    Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt & Paddy McGuinness welcome former Premier League manager Sam Allardyce onto the podcast. They discuss everything from Arsenal's loss to Bournemouth and its impact on the Premier League title race to Sam's time as Bolton managers, how he managed to convince so many top players to join the club and stories about his friendship with Sir Alex Ferguson. Enter for the chance to win a trip to New York for just 99p 👉 https://www.thatprizeguy.co.uk 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: https://www.youtube.com/@goodbadfootballpod Instagram: @goodbadfootballpod X/Twitter: @goodbadftblpod TikTok: goodbadfootballpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodbadfootballpod 00:00 - Intro 05:30 - What Has Happened To Arsenal? 25:00 - Sam's Bolton Stories 39:45 - Win A Trip To New York 47:00 - The Mentality of Winners 50:45 - Quickfire Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    59 mins
  • Man United's Squad: Keep or Sell? Liverpool In CRISIS! & Arsenal SHOCKED By Southampton!

    Man United's Squad: Keep or Sell? Liverpool In CRISIS! & Arsenal SHOCKED By Southampton!
    Apr 6 2026
    Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt and Paddy McGuinness are back together on the latest episode of The Good, The Bad & The Football.The lads dig into Arsenal’s wobble after they suffered back-to-back defeats for the first time this season, with the latest coming in their FA Cup exit at Southampton. They discuss just how hard it is to stop a losing run once it starts and whether Arsenal’s lack of match-winners could cost them in the title race. There's a surprise admission from Scholesy about who he hopes wins the league and he makes a bold call on the one player he believes simply MUST be in the England squad for the men's World Cup. Meanwhile, the number of Arsenal players who withdrew from their national teams during the international break sparks memories for Nicky of the time he tried to pull his own hamstring to avoid a call-up.Liverpool’s heavy 4-0 defeat at Man City comes under the microscope too, with Paul arguing the squad has lost too many of its unsung heroes who did the dirty work, and questioning whether the current group are letting the manager down. Nicky doesn’t hold back either, taking aim at Virgil van Dijk’s post-match comments about the team giving up at the Etihad and asking whether the mentality is where it needs to be. The lads also debate whether Liverpool missed a trick by not signing Marc Guehi and whether a huge result against PSG could still flip the narrative, or if things could go from bad to worse for Arne Slot. And if that happens, could it mean a return for Steven Gerrard?Paul and Nicky also turn their attention to the summer ahead for Manchester United, firstly arguing whether Michael Carrick should keep the head coach job full-time and secondly, picking which players they would keep and who they would move on in the summer. And because it wouldn’t be The Good, The Bad & The Football without some weird and wonderful stories, we find out why Nicky fell out with a staff member at his local bakery and Paddy recalls a truly unfortunate incident at a urinal while filming Take Me Out.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/@goodbadfootballpodInstagram: @goodbadfootballpodX/Twitter: @goodbadftblpodTikTok: goodbadfootballpodFacebook: www.facebook.com/goodbadfootballpodEnter for the chance to win tickets to see Arsenal v Sporting or Liverpool v PSG: www.thatprizeguy.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Nicky Butt & Kevin Nolan On De Zerbi To Tottenham?! Salah Leaving & Incredible Andy Carroll Story!

    Nicky Butt & Kevin Nolan On De Zerbi To Tottenham?! Salah Leaving & Incredible Andy Carroll Story!
    Mar 30 2026
    Kevin Nolan steps into the hot seat alongside Nicky Butt and Paddy McGuinness for the latest The Good, The Bad & The Football. Kevin and Nicky take a deep dive into Newcastle’s infamous 2009 relegation, with Kevin revealing the key mistake Alan Shearer made during his short spell in charge. He also shares a remarkable behind-the-scenes moment from pre-season after the drop, recalling a brutal defeat at Leyton Orient that led to a team meeting where he asked who wanted to leave and several team-mates put their hands up. The lads draw striking parallels between that Newcastle side and Tottenham’s struggles this season, with Kevin making a strong case for why Ange Postecoglou should be brought back to steady the ship. There’s also sympathy from Nicky for Igor Tudor, while Kevin questions Spurs’ lack of diligence in appointing him and his staff. There are more brilliant Newcastle stories too, as Kevin and Nicky reflect on the chaotic reign of Joe Kinnear, while Kevin reveals why Andy Carroll was initially reluctant to join Liverpool. Nicky opens up on why winning promotion meant so much to him, and how a press story damaged his relationship with the Newcastle fans. Kevin also shares how his move to West Ham United came about - leading to an argument with his wife while on holiday - before reminiscing about his time under Sam Allardyce at Bolton Wanderers, including the moment Sam revealed he was off to Newcastle. He discusses which of Bolton’s big-name signings stood out, opens up on the reality of Nicolas Anelka compared to his public image, and even recalls how close the club came to signing Pep Guardiola. To round things off, Kevin names the toughest team-mate he ever played with, reveals the song that used to get Nicky Butt on the dance floor, and the panel debate the timing of Mohamed Salah’s Liverpool departure. 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: https://www.youtube.com/@goodbadfootballpod Instagram: @goodbadfootballpod X/Twitter: @goodbadftblpod TikTok: goodbadfootballpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodbadfootballpod Enter for the chance to win tickets to Arsenal vs Sporting Lisbon or Liverpool vs PSG 👉 www.thatprizeguy.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • Scholes & Butt On Arteta's Biggest Problem, Tottenham's Crisis & Tuchel's England Squad!

    Scholes & Butt On Arteta's Biggest Problem, Tottenham's Crisis & Tuchel's England Squad!
    Mar 23 2026
    The Good, The Bad & The Football is back with another brilliant episode. Paul, Nicky and Paddy kick things off with Manchester City’s League Cup win over Arsenal, with Scholesy calling it a “victory for football”. But where did it go wrong for Arsenal? Scholesy argues that Kepa Arrizabalaga’s mistake distracted from just how poor Arsenal were overall and questions whether they have the flair to play expansive football, while Nicky believes the Gunners are simply panicking in their pursuit of a trophy. They also reflect on a brilliant day for Nico O'Reilly, but how did his 21st birthday really compare to Paddy’s? Attention then turns to Tottenham Hotspur’s 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest, with Nicky suggesting Spurs fans made the occasion too big before a ball was kicked. The lads debate whether Igor Tudor has come in too hard on the squad, and discuss how Tottenham can still salvage their season, but who could they turn to to drag them away from trouble. Nicky reflects on how Kevin Keegan’s return once revitalised Newcastle United, while they weigh up whether Liam Rosenior was fortunate to land the Chelsea job and if Frank Lampard could one day return. There’s a chat on the latest England squad. The lads question the absence of Danny Welbeck and Ollie Watkins, and tackle why Trent Alexander-Arnold has fallen from favour, while Scholesy raises concerns about the form of England’s No.10s, including Cole Palmer, Phil Foden and Jude Bellingham, while also revealing which one of himself, Steven Gerrard and Lampard he thinks Thomas Tuchel would have dropped back in the day. Finally, things descend into chaos as the lads attempt to name their Mount Rushmore of Premier League legends. Paddy goes for a full English, Scholesy leans heavily towards Manchester United… and it all gets very heated. 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/@goodbadfootballpodInstagram: @goodbadfootballpodX/Twitter: @goodbadftblpodTikTok: goodbadfootballpodFacebook: www.facebook.com/goodbadfootballpod Enter for the chance to win two tickets to Man United vs Liverpool + flights & accommodation 👉 www.thatprizeguy.co.uk 00:00 - Arsenal 0-2 Man City 23:50 - Fergie’s Teamtalks 29:45 - Win tickets to Man United vs Liverpool 34:10 - Tottenham In Crisis! 43:30 - Liam Rosenior 48:00 - England Squad Reaction 54:50 - Premier League Mount Rushmore Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 11 mins