Manchester United legends Nicky Butt and Paul Scholes have sparked a heated debate over unconventional Christmas dinner traditions during a recent podcast appearance. The ex-teammates traded playful insults after Scholes revealed his eyebrow-raising festive meal preferences.
The Sprout Controversy
Scholes shocked listeners of The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast by admitting to covering his Brussels sprouts with ketchup and even drinking the vegetable's cooking water. "I love sprouts with ketchup and gravy," the midfield maestro confessed. "My grandmother used to pour the sprout juice into a cup - it's like cabbage water."
"Weird. Sprouts are f***ing disgusting. Dirty b*****d." - Nicky Butt's blunt response
Co-host Paddy McGuinness jokingly threatened to eject anyone from his home who committed such culinary crimes, while Butt didn't hold back his disgust at his former colleague's habits.
Rooney's 'Red Flag' Meal
The discussion took another turn when Wayne Rooney's Christmas plate came under scrutiny. The England legend revealed to BBC Sport his preference for mushy peas, sweetcorn, and boiled potatoes over traditional roasties - drawing immediate criticism from commentators.
"I just use the juices from the vegetables instead of gravy," Rooney explained, defending his dry-looking festive spread. His admission triggered shouts of "first red flag for me" from unimpressed observers.
Festive Food Wars
The lighthearted clash highlights how even football icons aren't immune to the annual Christmas dinner debates. While Scholes embraces his quirky sprout rituals and Rooney sticks to his unconventional preferences, it's clear these culinary choices have divided the United dressing room - years after their playing careers ended.
As families across Britain prepare their own festive feasts, these revelations prove there's no single "right" way to enjoy Christmas food - even if some combinations might make your former teammates recoil in horror.
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