
Peter Schmeichel
Peter Schmeichel is a former Danish footballer. He was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame and named one of the 125 greatest living footballers at the FIFA 100 celebrations. Schmeichel was voted the IFFHS World's Best Goalkeeper in 1992 and 1993, won numerous Premier League titles with Manchester United, and captained the team to victory in the 1999 UEFA Champions League final to complete the Treble. He also won the UEFA European Championship with Denmark in 1992. Schmeichel played for Manchester City F.C., Manchester United F.C., and Aston Villa and appeared in the series 99.
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- The Good, The Bad & The Football Peter Schmeichel: United Need Xhaka, Carrick Deserves The Job & I Should Never Have Left United

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.ukLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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- BORN
- November 18, 1963