Paddy Pimblett SLAMS Arsenal Fans, Talks UFC & Merseyside Derby | The Wayne Rooney Show | Ep 63

Wayne Rooney sits down with Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett for a brutally honest chat on football, the UFC and life at the top. Can Liverpool handle the pressure of the Merseyside Derby? Why does Paddy hate Arsenal so much? From Liverpool and Everton to Arsenal and Manchester City, they break down football’s biggest talking points - form, pressure, scouse identity, and what really matters in big games. Wayne’s love of the fight game takes the conversation beyond football, as Paddy opens up on fight camps, setbacks, and his winning mentality - while Wayne reflects on pressure, discipline and performing at the highest level. This episode contains a discussion about mental health and suicide. If you have been affected by any of the issues raised, you can find support via the BBC Action Line: Listen to the Wayne Rooney Show on BBC Sounds. 0:00 - Teaser 0:58 – Why Derby Week Is Horrible 1:50 – Everton’s Derby Confidence? 3:15 – Liverpool Missing Marc Guéhi 4:45 – Van Dijk 'Needs Help' 6:00 – You Need a Scouser in the Team 7:10 – Does Rooney Hate Liverpool? 8:05 – Wayne & Paddy’s First Meeting 12:00 – That Facetime After Villa Away 12:45 – Paddy’s MMA Origin Story 16:00 – Liverpool’s Young Fight Scene 17:45 – Rooney’s Rule for Fighting Kids 20:12 – Mental Health Talk 21:40 – Fight Diets vs Matchday Prep 24:50 – Paddy’s Big Personality 27:00 – Paddy’s US Fanbase 28:30 – Bouncing Back After Defeat 31:45 – Arsenal Hate + City vs Arsenal ============= SUBSCRIBE so you never miss out on our best videos ➡️➡️ ============= Find us here: BBC Sport: Facebook: X: Instagram: TikTok: #waynerooney #football #podcast Paddy Pimblett SLAMS Arsenal Fans, Talks UFC & Merseyside Derby | The Wayne Rooney Show | Ep 63