Whistleblowers

Mark Clattenburg says THIS RULE would change top-flight football

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to Whistleblowers! This week, Mark Clattenburg, Ian Ladyman, and Gordon Smart weigh in on the hair-pulling epidemic that is plaguing football, and discover the fundamental flaws it reveals in the way VAR is used throughout the game.

Plus, the boys talk about the rule changes they’d like to see implemented to make the game better, and Ian tells us the ‘pathetic’ tactic destroying the game which the industry has allowed to flourish…

Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out

Hosts: Gordon Smart, Ian Ladyman, and Mark Clattenburg

Producer: William Colledge

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Booker: Ashley Whitt

Video Editor: Luke Shelley

Content Editor: Joseph Palmer

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

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The Art of the Press Conference!

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to Whistleblowers! In this week’s bonus ball, Mark Clattenburg and Gordon Smart are once again joined by Mr Andy Dillon as they look at Ian’s spiky press conference battle with Arne Slot, asking the deceptively simple question; what’s the knack to getting the most out of a presser? Meanwhile, Andy reveals the huge Arsenal player he had a coming together with at Highbury!

Plus, we find out the WORST logistical mistake of Mark's career!

Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out

Hosts: Gordon Smart and Mark Clattenburg

Special Guest: Andy Dillon

Producer: William Colledge

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Booker: Ashley Whitt

Video Editor: Luke Shelley

Content Editor: Joseph Palmer

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

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What's REALLY Going Wrong at West Ham

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to Whistleblowers! This week, Gordon Smart and Mark Clattenburg are joined by the one and only Mr Andy Dillon to talk all things West Ham ahead of their do-or-die game against Wolves! The boys look back at the FA Cup madness, Nuno's folly at not starting his best players, and the 'bonkers' decisions that caused chaos at the London Stadium...

Meanwhile, Gordon asks Mark and Andy what they think about Hashtag United ASKING to be relegated...is it plain mental or just good ownership?

Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out

Hosts: Gordon Smart and Mark Clattenburg

Special Guest: Andy Dillon

Producer: William Colledge

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Booker: Ashley Whitt

Video Editor: Luke Shelley

Content Editor: Joseph Palmer

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

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Clattenburg: Why I QUIT Refereeing

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to Whistleblowers! In this week's bonus ball, Mark Clattenburg, Ian Ladyman, and Gordon Smart chat about the Canadian Premier League's introduction of Wenger's 'daylight' offside rule...and the ex-referee has some strong thoughts!

Plus, Mark reveals the real reason he quit top-level refereeing when he did, and the boys discuss Tiger Woods and whether sport does enough to protect its stars...

Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out

Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg, and Ian Ladyman

Producer: William Colledge

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Booker: Ashley Whitt

Video Editor: Luke Shelley

Content Editor: Joseph Palmer

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

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Is De Zerbi Spurs' Biggest MISTAKE this Season?

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to Whistleblowers! This week, Mark Clattenburg, Ian Ladyman, and Gordon Smart weigh in on Spurs’ latest managerial mix-up and discuss whether choosing De Zerbi was really the best choice for a club like Tottenham…

Meanwhile, the boys discuss age in football, give their thoughts on the bombshell dropped by Marc Cucurella in the Chelsea dressing room, and debate the best ways to eat a Creme Egg!

Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out

Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg, and Ian Ladyman

Producer: William Colledge

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Booker: Ashley Whitt

Video Editor: Luke Shelley

Content Editor: Joseph Palmer

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

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Our TOP Managerial Picks of the Season!

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to Whistleblowers! In this week's bonus ball, Ian Ladyman, Mark Clattenburg, and Gordon Smart make the most of the Premier League's international break to talk about which managers they think have had the best seasons...so far...

Plus, find out the behind the scenes gossip on Gordon's crazy photoshoot, and which incident told Mark all he needed to know about Jurgen Klopp!

Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out

Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg, and Ian Ladyman

Producer: William Colledge

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Booker: Ashley Whitt

Video Editor: Luke Shelley

Content Editor: Joseph Palmer

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

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Are Newcastle Fans LOYAL to Eddie Howe?

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to Whistleblowers! This week, Ian Ladyman, Mark Clattenburg, and Gordon Smart take a trip up to Mark’s beloved North East to ask a question: should Newcastle fans count themselves lucky to have a manager like Eddie Howe? And moreover, how can he and the PIF stop the club falling behind?

Meanwhile, the boys discuss whether Mo Salah truly is Liverpool’s best ever striker, and Ian shows off his own medal collection!

Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out

Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg, and Ian Ladyman

Producer: William Colledge

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Booker: Ashley Whitt

Video Editor: Luke Shelley

Content Editor: Joseph Palmer

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

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How fit are Referees REALLY?

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to Whistleblowers! In this week’s Bonus Ball, Mark Clattenburg tells Gordon Smart and Ian Ladyman just what it took for him to stay fit as a top flight referee, and gives the others some advice!

Meanwhile, Ian updates us on his half-marathon aspirations and Gordon chats about going in front of the cameras in the buff!

Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out

Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg, and Ian Ladyman

Producer: William Colledge

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Booker: Ashley Whitt

Video Editor: Luke Shelley

Content Editor: Joseph Palmer

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

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Is this the END for Pep Guardiola?

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to Whistleblowers! This week, Gordon Smart, Ian Ladyman and Mark Clattenburg discuss Pep’s future after a lacklustre Premier League season and an ignominious exit from the Champions League before asking the question…is this the time for Pep to hang up his boots?

Plus, find out what ‘garbage’ incensed Mark over the weekend and the boys’ thoughts on the football regulator’s proposed changes.

Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out

Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg, and Ian Ladyman

Producer: William Colledge

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Booker: Ashley Whitt

Video Editor: Luke Shelley

Content Editor: Joseph Palmer

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

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Guard of Honour? Performative Nonsense!

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to Whistleblowers! Fresh off their conversation with the one and only Lee Dixon, Mark Clattenburg, Ian Ladyman, and Gordon Smart look towards the end of the season and the infamous guard of honour to ask the question…is it a valid celebration, or is it just performative nonsense??

Ian doesn’t hold back, and Gordon can’t face the idea of his Hibs having to perform one for Hearts in a few months!

Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out

Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg, and Ian Ladyman

Producer: William Colledge

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Booker: Ashley Whitt

Video Editor: Luke Shelley

Content Editor: Joseph Palmer

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

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Lee Dixon talks Arsenal and the Greatest Era of Football

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to Whistleblowers! In this very special episode, Mark Clattenburg, Ian Ladyman, and Gordon Smart are joined by Mr Lee Dixon to reminisce about football’s Golden Years - find out how Lee got the best of David Ginola, how George Graham got them fired up that time Arsenal missed kick-off, and just what Arsene Wenger whispered in his ear that night…

Plus, the boys ask whether any of the current crop of Arsenal stars would be good enough to get into Lee’s team, and they discover just how hard being a Fifa commentator really is!

Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out

Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg, and Ian Ladyman

Special Guest: Lee Dixon

Producer: William Colledge

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Booker: Ashley Whitt

Video Editor: Luke Shelley

Content Editor: Joseph Palmer

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

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Clattenburg: "I just bounced off him!"

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to Whistleblowers! In this week’s bonus ball, Mark Clattenburg, Ian Ladyman, and Gordon Smart chat about how Mark found his career transition away from football, and how other players and managers have managed the shift - before Mark reveals the ex-pros who've still got it on the pitch...

Plus, find out which manager Ian had to manage in the buff! (The manager, not Ian!)

Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out

Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg, and Ian Ladyman

Producer: William Colledge

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Booker: Ashley Whitt

Video Editor: Luke Shelley

Content Editor: Joseph Palmer

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

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Is IFAB just 'P***ING around the edges'?

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to Whistleblowers! This week, the boys are back together, and Mark Clattenburg, Ian Ladyman and Gordon Smart break down the IFAB’s new rules and the impact (or LACK of impact) it will have on football, before before asking a ver simple question; with all these changes, is football even enjoyable anymore?

Meanwhile, Mark tells us just why Pierluigi Colina said he was one of the best in the world, and Ian reveals what Nigel Clough thinks has the biggest impact on player focus, and it’s not what you think!

Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out

Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg, and Ian Ladyman

Producer: William Colledge

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Booker: Ashley Whitt

Video Editor: Luke Shelley

Content Editor: Joseph Palmer

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

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Who was Dean Windass’ HARDEST Opponent?

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to Whistleblowers! In this very special bonus ball, Mark Clattenburg, Gordon Smart, and Ian’s best mate Andy Dillon are once again joined by the one and only, Hull City legend Dean Windass! They talk hard-men opponents and how the dressing room culture has changed in football since Dean’s days at the top of the game.

Meanwhile, Dean chats about the biggest run-ins he had with football journos, and reveals the headline mistake that almost made him lose it!

Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out

Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg, and Andy Dillon

Guests: Dean Windass

Producer: William Colledge

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Booker: Ashley Whitt

Video Editor: Luke Shelley

Content Editor: Joseph Palmer

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

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Dean Windass: “That Goal changed my life for good…and for bad”

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to Whistleblowers! In this very special episode, Mark Clattenburg, Gordon Smart, and Ian’s best mate Andy Dillon are joined by the one and only, Hull City legend Dean Windass - the boys reminisce about that playoff final goal, Dean’s record breaking THREE red cards in one game for Aberdeen, and the manager he had the biggest falling out with.

Plus, Dean opens up about his struggles after leaving the professional game, his dementia diagnosis, and his personal journey with his family.

Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out

Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg, and Andy Dillon

Guests: Dean Windass

Producer: William Colledge

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Booker: Ashley Whitt

Video Editor: Luke Shelley

Content Editor: Joseph Palmer

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

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“BIASED!” - How do we put OUR allegiances aside?

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to Whistleblowers! In this week’s bonus ball, Mark Clattenburg and Gordon Smart are once again joined by the Mail’s Jack Gaughan as they discuss how they put their personal affiliations aside to stay professional in the heat of the game…and Mark tells us which Premier League manager accused him of failing to do so!

Plus, Mark and Jack get down and dirty about the Premier League’s VAR nightmares and Gordon asks how recognisable the game will be in half a century…

Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out

Hosts: Gordon Smart and Mark Clattenburg

Guests: Jack Gaughan

Producer: William Colledge

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Booker: Ashley Whitt

Video Editor: Luke Shelley

Content Editor: Joseph Palmer

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

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Is this a TURNING POINT for Scottish Football?

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to Whistleblowers! This week, Gordon Smart and Mark Clattenburg are joined by the Mail’s Scottish football correspondent John McGarry and staff writer Jack Gaughan to find out just why the Scottish Premiership is turning out to be one of Europe’s best leagues, and which of the three (or four?) teams have a real shot at the title.

Meanwhile, Jack enlightens us on the current state of the England squad as the countdown to the World Cup begins in earnest - Where does James Trafford stand? And how to deal with a problem like Phil Foden?

Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out

Hosts: Gordon Smart and Mark Clattenburg

Guests: John McGarry and Jack Gaughan

Producer: William Colledge

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Booker: Ashley Whitt

Video Editor: Luke Shelley

Content Editor: Joseph Palmer

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

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What's Going WRONG with Punditry?

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:55:25 GMT

Welcome back to Whistleblowers! In this bonus ball, Ian, Mark, and Gordon ask what's going wrong with punditry nowadays, and what makes a good pundit - turns out, it's not as complicated as you might think!

Plus, the boys reminisce on their personal best footballing memories and Ian tells us about his best ever (nearly) goal...

Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out

Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman

Producer: William Colledge

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Booker: Ashley Whitt

Video Editor: Luke Shelley

Content Editor: Joseph Palmer

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

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Frank OUT...Poch IN??

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to Whistleblowers! In this jam-packed episode, Mark Clattenburg, Ian Ladyman, and Gordon Smart react to the news of Thomas Frank's sacking from Spurs, the chances that Mauricio Pochettino might make a surprise north London return, and which manager is next on the chopping block...

Plus, Mark breaks down the weekend's refereeing madness, Danny Baker has a pop at Ian, and the boys talk Liam Rosenior's memeable management!

Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out

Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman

Producer: William Colledge

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Booker: Ashley Whitt

Video Editor: Luke Shelley

Content Editor: Joseph Palmer

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

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Should We Have More Sympathy For Players?

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:52:33 GMT

Welcome back to Whistleblowers! In this week's bonus ball, Mark Clattenburg, Ian Ladyman, and Gordon Smart talk about the impacts the football industry has on those that make it what it is; the players. After the debacle with Dwight McNeil, they ask whether we should have more sympathy for players in the face of uncertainty and instability...

Meanwhile, Mark opens up about the difficulties he had while adjusting to life abroad away from his family and friends.

Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out

Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman

Producer: William Colledge

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Booker: Ashley Whitt

Video Editor: Luke Shelley

Content Editor: Joseph Palmer

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

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Ladyman: "I don't know what it is...but it's NOT Sport"

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:38:51 GMT

Welcome back to Whistleblowers! This week, Mark Clattenburg, Ian Ladyman, and Gordon Smart tackle some of the week's biggest talking points; Should Rodri be banned by the FA for calling Premier League refs corrupt? With the government owning 75% of each of the top four clubs, should the Saudi league even be considered sport?

Plus, Mark tells the lads some of his craziest stories from the Middle East, with refs being accused of match fixing and an unfortunate incident with a VAR system and a phone charger!

Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out

Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman

Producer: William Colledge

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Booker: Ashley Whitt

Video Editor: Luke Shelley

Content Editor: Joseph Palmer

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

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Our BEST Deadline Day Stories

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to Whistleblowers! In this week's bonus episode, Ian Ladyman, Mark Clattenburg, and Gordon Smart bring you their best deadline day dramas and the inside scoop on the inner workings of football's busiest days!

Find out who's career was derailed by a dodgy fax, and just how much say some players have in their big moves...

Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out

Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman

Producer: William Colledge

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Booker: Ashley Whitt

Video Editor: Luke Shelley

Content Editor: Joseph Palmer

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

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Why do Managers just keep going?

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to Whistleblowers! This week, Mark Clattenburg, Ian Ladyman, and Gordon Smart discuss those managers that just don't quit - from Mark Hughes at Carlisle United, all the way to Owen Coyle at Jamshedpur in India and Phil Brown at Peterborough Sports, some coaches just keep going and the boys want to know why...

Plus, find out exactly what Mark thinks about Pep's recent outburst, and what Roy Keane said to Ian when he asked him about his music taste!

Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out

Hosts: Ian Ladyman, Mark Clattenburg, and Andy Dillon

Producer: William Colledge

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Booker: Ashley Whitt

Video Editor: Luke Shelley

Content Editor: Joseph Palmer

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

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Which Players Never Fulfilled their Potential?

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to Whistleblowers! This week, Mark Clattenburg, Ian Ladyman, and Gordon Smart try to answer one of football's most interesting questions: which players come to mind when you hear unfulfilled potential?

Struck by an injury? Poor transfers? Plain old bad luck? Whatever the reason, the boys take an in-depth look at those players lost to the annals of footballing history. Meanwhile, the lads chat Wayne Rooney and how he overcame a unique challenge in his career...

Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out

Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman

Producer: William Colledge

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Booker: Ashley Whitt

Video Editor: Luke Shelley

Content Editor: Joseph Palmer

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

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Beckham, The Class of '92, and a Question of Pressure

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to Whistleblowers! This week, Mark Clattenburg, Ian Ladyman, and Gordon Smart take an in-depth look at David Beckham and the legacy of the Class of '92 both within Manchester United and further afield. All three have had rare glimpses behind the curtain of 'Brand Beckham' and their stories need to be heard to be believed!

Plus, the impact of the Class of '92 on Manchester United and the punditry noise of the past weeks is assessed, while the boys discuss the parenting in the spotlight and the difficulties with having both a family life and a public life.

Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out

Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman

Producer: William Colledge

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Booker: Ashley Whitt

Video Editor: Luke Shelley

Content Editor: Joseph Palmer

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

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Does Football Journalism have a Jealousy Problem?

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT

This week in the Whistleblowers Bonus Ball, Mark Clattenburg asks Ian Ladyman and his good friend Andy Dillon how they as journalists managed relationships - personal and professional - while working as on-the-beat reporters, and the two Fleet Street veterans reveal just how cut-throat a world it can be…

Meanwhile, Mark tells us why tournament refereeing can be so toxic, and which referee he was pitted against during the 2016 Euros!

Don’t forget to send us your questions at whistleblowers@dailymail.com, or via our socials!

Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out

Hosts: Ian Ladyman, Mark Clattenburg, and Andy Dillon

Producer: William Colledge

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Booker: Ashley Whitt

Video Editor: Luke Shelley

Content Editor: Joseph Palmer

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

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Spurs and West Ham - Football's WORST Managed Derby?

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to Whistleblowers! This week, Ian Ladyman takes the reins alongside Mark Clattenburg and friend of the show Andy Dillon to discuss exactly what is wrong with West Ham, whether the club could survive relegation, and what do you do with a problem like Paqueta...

Meanwhile, the lads are joined by Spurs creator Ben Bowman to chat about Tottenham's sorry state of affairs before the two teams meet in the league this weekend, before assessing Michael Carrick's chances at Old Trafford.

Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out

Hosts: Ian Ladyman, Mark Clattenburg, and Andy Dillon

Special Guest: Ben Bowman

Producer: William Colledge

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Booker: Ashley Whitt

Video Editor: Luke Shelley

Content Editor: Joseph Palmer

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

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Head Coach or Manager...What does it Matter?

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to Whistleblowers! This week, Mark Clattenburg, Ian Ladyman, and Gordon Smart debate an often overlooked topic; Head Coach or Manager - what's the difference, and does it even matter? Keep losing games and you get sacked either way...

Meanwhile, Ian asks Mark who are the hardest personalities in football to referee, and Mr Clattenburg struggles to hide his true feelings!

Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out

Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg, and Ian Ladyman

Producer: William Colledge

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Booker: Ashley Whitt

Video Editor: Luke Shelley

Content Editor: Joseph Palmer

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

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Culture Cams on WHO is to blame for Man United's Chaos

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to Whistleblowers! In this week's bumper episode, Mark, Ian, and Gordon have plenty to discuss after a chaotic week of manager sackings. They're joined by Culture Cams to take a deep dive into Amorim's sacking and whether he's solely to blame for United's crisis or the INEOS have dropped one too many balls...

Meanwhile, the boys explore football's trend towards younger managers (spoilers - it's not as new a trend as you might think!) before asking that ever-present question - is the magic of the FA Cup still alive? And if not, why not?

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Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman

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Our Best Bits from 2025!

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Happy New Year from Whistleblowers! We're taking a break this week, but thought we'd tide you over with a few of our favourite moments from the 2025 - from Mark letting loose, to Ian being called 'sad' by Terry Butcher, to Gordon destroying a priceless table, there's plenty to look back on fondly.

So sit back, enjoy, and we'll see you in 2026!

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Our New Year's Predictions and Resolutions!

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Happy New Year from Whistleblowers! In this bonus episode, Mark, Ian, and Gordon look back and tear apart their predictions from he start of the pod, and make some more just for good measure!

Plus, the lads talk about what footballing resolutions they want to make going forward into 2026...

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A Frosty Christmas for Celtic and United!

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Merry Christmas from Whistleblowers! In this festive Christmas cracker, Mark, Gordon, and Ian chat about all things Celtic and United as they struggle to get on top of their current predicaments…

Meanwhile, the boys discuss their best footballing memories from Christmases past, and the best presents they ever got!

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Should the Playoffs be CHANGED?

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT

This week on Whistleblowers, Mark Clattenburg and Gordon Smart are back with Mr Joel Beya, as the lads chat about the importance of the playoffs and whether anything around the current system should be changed - Mark’s views are very clear!

Meanwhile, Joel explains how he got into the world of football media, and how important his personal relationships are to making sure he can produce the best content, day after day.

Don’t forget to send us your questions at whistleblowers@dailymail.com, or on our socials!

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Joel Beya: The Table is FLATTERING United

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to Whistleblowers! Gordon Smart and Mark Clattenburg are once again joined by Mr Joel Beya - Back by popular demand! They lads discuss the fallout from Bruno Fernandes’ bombshell interview and whether Man United have even made any improvements since Ten Haag, before dissecting Enzo Maresca’s controversial words and what they mean for the modern football ‘soap opera’.

Meanwhile, Mark tears another refereeing decision to shreds and Joel reveals his dream football match, before Gordon tells us about his pitch-invasion antics!

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Our BIGGEST Football Mistakes

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT

This week on Whistleblowers, Mark Clattenburg, Ian Ladyman, and Gordon Smart are back with Mr Joel Beya, as the boys discuss their biggest football mistakes - from buying tickets to the wrong game, to accidentally getting stuck in the away end…

Plus, Ian and Gordon reveal which venues they’re not allowed back to, and Joel asks Mark for the refereeing decision he regrets to this very day.

Don’t forget to send us your questions at whistleblowers@dailymail.com, or on our socials!

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Special Guest: Joel Beya

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Has Punditry gone too far?

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to Whistleblowers! This week, Mark Clattenburg, Ian Ladyman, and Gordon Smart are joined by friend of the podcast Joel Beya to discuss the chaos currently surrounding Mo Salah, and what the whole debacle has shown us about the state of modern punditry.

Plus, Ian lets rip on Spurs' 15,000 empty seats, Joel gives us his opinions on the new Champions League format, and Mark tears apart one of the game's most problematic rules.

Don't forget to send us your questions at whistleblowers@dailymail.com, or on socials!

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Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Andy Dillon

Special Guest: Joel Beya

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Are Wolves the WORST Prem team in history?

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT

This week on Whistleblowers, Mark Clattenburg, Gordon Smart, and Ian Ladyman are joined by the one and only Troopz TV, as they try to work out just how bad this current Wolves team actually is.

Plus, Troopz has the opportunity to pose Mark a question he’s always wanted to ask, and he doesn’t pull his punches!

Send Mark, Ian, and Gordon your questions at whistleblowers@dailymail.com, or drop them in the comments wherever you get your podcasts!

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Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman

Special Guest: Troopz

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Troopz: Emery would have WON the league by now

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to Whistleblowers! Gordon Smart, Ian Ladyman and Mark Clattenburg are joined by Arsenal TV legend Troopz to talk all things Gunners, as he reveals his true thoughts on Mikel Arteta, goes in hard on Spurs’ dreadful record, and quizzes our resident ref on the latest VAR controversy.

Meanwhile, Gordon tells us about the Scottish international who owns a chicken launcher, and Ian tears into Chelsea’s ‘embarrassing’ play acting.

Send Mark, Ian, and Gordon your questions at whistleblowers@dailymail.com, or drop them in the comments wherever you get your podcasts!

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Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman

Special Guest: Troopz

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Should Danny Welbeck be TOP of Tuchel’s list?

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT

This week on Whistleblowers, Mark Clattenburg, Gordon Smart and Ian Ladyman assess whether Danny Welbeck is the best backup for Harry Kane, and how likely Jack Grealish is to return to the England squad.

Plus, the boys give us an unusual football travel guide and reveal some of their most insane post-match antics!

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Clattenburg: Man United has LOST its Core Values

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT

This week on Whistleblowers, Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg, and Ian Ladyman take a look at just what keeps going wrong at Manchester United, and why the Red Devils seem to have lost their soul.

Meanwhile, Mark Clattenburg tells us the financial impact of a bad refereeing assessment, and the boys reveal their most unbelievable gambling stories.

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Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Andy Dillon

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The Premier League’s MOST Unappreciated Players

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT

This week on Whistleblowers, Mark Clattenburg, Gordon Smart and Ian Ladyman answer a simple question - who is the most under-rated player in the Premier League?

Meanwhile, the boys discuss the moments in their sporting lives that they wish they could change, and Gordon’s is as Scottish as it gets…

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Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman

Producer: Henry Williams

Assistant Producer: William Colledge

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Is Jude Bellingham Becoming a Problem for England’s World Cup Hopes?

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to Whistleblowers!

Craig Hope emerges from his “nuclear bunker” to break down the chaos surrounding Jude Bellingham, petulance, England’s camp culture and Thomas Tuchel’s handling of it all.Ian and Gordon dig into whether the media are being fair, how many times the line can be drawn with a superstar, and what this means for England heading into the World Cup.

They also dive into Scotland’s dramatic World Cup qualification, including Scott McTominay’s overhead kick, Kenny McLean’s finish, fan anxiety, and the emotional reaction across the country. There’s debate about Steve Clarke’s tactics, squad selection, and whether Scotland are evolving as a footballing side.

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Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman

Producer: Henry Williams

Assistant Producer: William Colledge

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Booker: Ashley Whitt

Video Editor: Luke Shelley

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Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

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The moment Mark Clattenburg thought his career was OVER

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT

This week on Whistleblowers, Mark Clattenburg reveals the incident that almost ended his refereeing career, as well as the man who started it all.

Meanwhile, Andy Dillon tells us why Muhammad Ali is his dream dinner party guest, and Gordon Smart shows us why football runs in his blood…literally!

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Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Andy Dillon

Producer: Henry Williams

Assistant Producer: William Colledge

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Booker: Ashley Whitt

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Joey Barton Stories You’ll Never Forget

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to Whistleblowers!

Gordon Smart is joined by Mark Clattenburg and Andy Dillon as they discuss: the state of refereeing, VAR controversies, and the madness of modern football culture.

From Liverpool’s disallowed goal against Man City to American owners threatening legal action, nothing’s off limits. Clattenburg opens up on what really happens behind the whistle - the pressure, the politics, and the moments when control completely slips away.

We then dive into the world of Joey Barton, and explain exactly what he’s like - on and off the pitch.

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Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman

Producer: Henry Williams

Assistant Producer: William Colledge

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Booker: Ashley Whitt

Video Editor: Luke Shelley

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Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

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Ian Ladyman: “It’s a cheat’s charter - three subs is ENOUGH!”

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT

This week on Whistleblowers, Mark Clattenburg, Ian Ladyman, and Gordon Smart make their opinions on top-tier football’s moves to bring in a sixth substitute very clear.

Meanwhile, Ian tells us which club made him report on a game from the top of a double-decker bus and Gordon reveals the shocking advice he was given when Vinnie Jones was his manager.

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Is Virgil Van Dijk too ‘thin-skinned’ to wear the armband?

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT

In this week’s episode of Whistleblowers, the boys are joined by Redmen TV’s Errol Smith to discuss all things Anfield following Liverpool’s takedown of Real Madrid and the return of Trent Alexander-Arnold to Merseyside.

Ian Ladyman reveals the inside story on just how he ended up riding a horse through Moscow, before he and Mark go head to head on Ifab’s new VAR rulings.

AND Gordon Smart takes us behind the scenes of his interview with Gareth Southgate as the lads discuss the true legacy of one of England’s most divisive managers.

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Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman

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Executive Producer: Jamie East

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Harry Redknapp Stories You’ve NEVER Heard - from those who know him best!

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT

It’s one of the funniest Whistleblowers episodes yet as Mark Clattenburg, Gordon Smart and Andy Dillon are in top form.

From the Aberdeen sporting director who once stole a penguin to Clattenburg’s chaotic nights in Moscow and Malaga, this one moves effortlessly between absurd football stories and genuine insight.

The trio debate the possible end of Boxing Day football, swap never-heard Harry Redknapp tales, and relive some classic West Ham moments, including the day Stan Collymore ran toward the chicken run and instantly regretted it.

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Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman

Producer: Henry Williams

Assistant Producer: William Colledge

Executive Producer: Jamie East

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Mark Clattenburg: The Brilliant Decision Not to Award Cody Gakpo a Penalty for Liverpool

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 05:00:00 GMT

This week on Whistleblowers, Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg, and Andy Dillon dissect what’s gone wrong at the London Stadium: from Nuno Espírito Santo’s baffling tactics to toxic ownership and the club’s post-European hangover.

Clattenburg gives a masterclass on how referees really judge penalties, breaking down that controversial Liverpool vs Brentford moment - while Andy confesses he’s actually prayed West Ham wouldn’t score to hit his newspaper deadline

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Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman

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Mark Clattenburg: “VAR made referees lazy and killed football’s emotion”

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 05:00:00 GMT

This week, Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman go head-to-head over football’s newest idea - manager VAR cards, where coaches can challenge decisions from the touchline.

Clattenburg believes it could bring back fairness and take ownership away from referees, while Ian calls it “a f***ing mess” that will only slow the game down.

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Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman

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Assistant Producer: William Colledge

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Booker: Ashley Whitt

Video Editor: Luke Shelley

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Inside Salah’s Slump and Slot’s Set Piece Solution

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT

This week on Whistleblowers, Gordon Smart, Ian Ladyman, and Mark Clattenburg are joined by Daily Mail’s Lewis Steele to pick apart Liverpool’s worst run in a decade. What’s happened to Mo Salah? Is Arne Slot already under pressure? And why does Virgil van Dijk suddenly look like a man out of answers?

Clattenburg breaks down a landmark refereeing moment as a Premier League ref defies VAR, sparking a heated debate about how much power the video officials really have. The lads also dig into set-piece chaos, Liverpool’s defensive frailty, and whether we’re seeing a full-blown return to Tony Pulis–style football across the league.

Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out

Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman

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Assistant Producer: William Colledge

Executive Producer: Jamie East

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Mark Clattenburg Reveals The Story Behind His Infamous Tattoos

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT

This week on Whistleblowers, Felix White from The Maccabees joins Gordon Smart, Ian Ladyman and Mark Clattenburg for a conversation that moves from cricket and football to music, mental health and legacy.

Felix opens up about the heartbreak of The Maccabees’ split, the pull of validation on social media and why modern sport misunderstands entertainment. Clattenburg reveals the real reason he tattooed every final he refereed, and how referees cope with pressure and abuse.

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Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman

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Assistant Producer: William Colledge

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Booker: Ashley Whitt

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Why England’s German Boss Might Actually Be Perfect

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT

This week on Whistleblowers, the lads welcome rock and roll royalty as Felix White of The Maccabees joins Ian Ladyman, Mark Clattenburg and Gordon Smart to talk football, Fulham and the strange journey from indie gigs to Major League Baseball punditry.

Felix explains how a sober American tour turned him into a baseball obsessive, while Clattenburg shares what it was like refereeing Brazil in front of 100,000 fans at the MCG. Ian delivers a brilliant assessment of Marco Silva, describing him as a “moaner” whose attitude somehow works perfectly at Fulham but might not elsewhere.

The conversation moves through the quirks of Craven Cottage, the romance of the FA Cup, and why lower-league football feels more authentic than the Premier League. There’s a natter about whether any Premier League side could win a World Cup, and a revealing look at Gareth Southgate, England’s mentality and the curious difference between football and cricket fandom.

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Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman

Producer: Henry Williams

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Researcher: William Colledge

Booker: Ashley Whitt

Video Editor: Luke Shelley

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Mark Clattenburg: The Match That Haunted Me for Years

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT

This week on Whistleblowers Bonus Ball, Gordon Smart, Ian Ladyman, and Mark Clattenburg tackle one of football’s longest-running debates - should the 3pm blackout finally be scrapped?

The lads dive into the tug-of-war between tradition and modernisation: Ian defends the blackout as football’s last line of defence for live match culture, while Mark argues it’s outdated in an age of streaming, global fans, and shrinking attention spans.

Then, Clattenburg opens up on the game that nearly broke him - the infamous Merseyside Derby where two red cards, a missed penalty, and years of abuse shaped his career. He also relives the chaos of The Battle of the Bridge, how he lost control, and why that night still gives him chills.

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Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman

Producer: Henry Williams

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Researcher: William Colledge

Booker: Ashley Whitt

Video Editor: Luke Shelley

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Is Mental Health Still a Taboo Topic in Football?

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to Whistleblowers!

From Russell Martin’s disastrous spell at Rangers - complete with self-help quotes, swimming sessions, and a police escort - to John Stones’ brutally honest admission that he almost retired, the lads dive deep into the state of modern football and what it really takes to survive it.

Mark opens up about the mental toll of refereeing, revealing how online abuse once left him silent for days, while Ian explores how clubs like Brentford are leading a quiet revolution in mental health support for players.

Elsewhere, the trio debate Stephen Gerrard’s shock confession that he hated playing for England, swap stories about Fergie time, exploding spray cans, and why Guinness in Dublin really does taste better.

Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out

Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman

Producer: Henry Williams

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Researcher: William Colledge

Booker: Ashley Whitt

Video Editor: Luke Shelley

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Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

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Amy Winehouse, Gary Speed, Billy Vigar: Reporting on The Most Tragic Stories

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 04:00:05 GMT

This week on Whistleblowers, Gordon Smart, Ian Ladyman, and Mark Clattenburg tackle the Premier League’s never-ending managerial merry-go-round - from Nuno and Potter to West Ham’s revolving door.

They debate data vs emotion in modern football, discuss empathy in refereeing, and reflect on the human side of journalism. Ian opens up about interviewing Gary Speed’s widow, while Gordon shares a powerful story from Amy Winehouse’s funeral - exploring how to balance truth, compassion, and responsibility in the job.

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Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman

Producer: Henry Williams

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Researcher: William Colledge

Booker: Ashley Whitt

Video Editor: Luke Shelley

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Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

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“He doesn’t want anyone to be as successful as him” Mark Clattenburg v Howard Webb

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT

In this week’s episode of Whistleblowers, the lads dive into the chaos of Premier League refereeing as Mark Clattenburg unloads on VAR after Newcastle’s defeat to Arsenal.

Gordon Smart relives one of the wildest nights of his life in Edinburgh’s Presidential Suite (spoiler: Winston Churchill’s table was never the same again).

AND debate Sunderland’s remarkable transformation from Netflix despair to Premier League surprise package, and take aim at Manchester United’s decade of disastrous signings.

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Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman

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When The Tartan Army Took on The Police…

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to Whistleblowers!

From whether modern “cookie-cutter” stadiums have killed atmosphere, to why Tottenham’s new ground might be the exception, the lads debate which grounds really deliver and which leave you cold. Mark reveals what it’s like refereeing at Arsenal and Bayern Munich, while Ian tells us what it’s like reporting from Goodison Park behind those infamous pillars.

Also, Gordon shares the outrageous tale of 200 naked Scotland fans in Hyde Park squaring up to the police and reveals the brutal put-down Phil Foden got after his Gazza haircut.

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WHAT Was Hugo Ekitike Thinking?! Mark Clattenburg Explains Bizarre Incident

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT

This week on Whistleblowers, Gordon Smart, Ian Ladyman and Mark Clattenburg are joined by Man City superfan Steven McInerney. From Pep Guardiola’s lowest-ever possession stat to Rodri’s fading legs, Kusunov’s redemption and Donnarumma’s arrival, Steven breaks down City’s huge transition.

Elsewhere, the panel debate Arsenal’s invisible striker, the “shirt off” yellow card rule, and Mark reveals how Jose Mourinho used to text him before matches. Plus: the Etihad atmosphere under the spotlight, boardroom moves at Arsenal, and Clattenburg’s explosive boot-throwing story.

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Chelsea Players Microwaved Their Boots?! Inside Football’s Strangest Training Stories

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT

This week on Whistleblowers, Gordon Smart and Mark Clattenburg are joined by veteran Sun journalist Andy Dillon, who lifts the lid on 26 years of wild football stories. From Chelsea players microwaving their boots and Graham Potter making his team perform Swan Lake, to Russell Martin’s Loch Lomond dip after a Rangers defeat.

Andy also relives his biggest scoops - from Edu’s fake passport scandal to Wayne Rooney’s metatarsal miracle before the 2006 World Cup - and shares the tabloid headlines that made history (and sometimes made managers furious). Plus: stag do chaos, paparazzi hiding in bushes, and the legendary tale of the parasailing donkey.

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Are Chelsea Anywhere Near Champions League Level?

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 08:46:00 GMT

This week on Whistleblowers, Gordon Smart is joined by Mark Clattenburg and, in a change to our usual programming, the man who asked Ian Ladyman to be his best man, Andy Dillon, takes the reigns.

From newsroom chaos and Gordon’s surreal dinner with Pele to unforgettable nights at Upton Park and the reality of West Ham’s London Stadium.

There’s discussion on Chelsea and whether Graham Potter’s time at Stamford Bridge has left lasting scars, plus a look at what fans really expect from their clubs.

Later, David Bentley and Graham Stack drop in with tales from their careers and reveal how ex-pros are stepping into the boxing ring to raise money for charity.

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Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Andy Dillon

Featuring: David Bentley and Graham Stack

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John Obi Mikel, Chelsea and The Racist Allegation That Could’ve Ruined My Life

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT

This week on Whistleblowers, Gordon Smart, Ian Ladyman, and Mark Clattenburg kick off by discussing ideas to reform Scottish football and analyse whether relegation playoffs would impact the Premier League.

Clattenburg discusses his darkest period as an official when he was accused of racism by Chelsea - a story that shook the game and nearly ended his career. The lads also tackle American owners’ attitudes to relegation, forgotten fans in league reform, and Ian shares a personal grudge story about David Moyes that still lingers today.

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Ange Postecoglou: Can ‘Angeball’ Survive The Marinakis Machine at Nottingham Forest?

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Nottingham Forest in chaos. Nuno’s sacking, agent power, and Ange Postecoglou’s bold arrival under Evangelos Maranakis.

Then we discuss as Ryan Giggs is once again missing from the Hall of Fame. Should off-field allegations keep one of the Premier League’s finest ever out?

Before Scarlett Douglas joins the panel to talk Arsenal’s frustrations, Arteta’s future and how American fans live and breathe the Premier League - from tailgates to Messi in Miami.

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Inside Craig Bellamy’s Most Outrageous Moment

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT

This week Gordon Smart, Ian Ladyman and Mark Clattenburg dig into the state of modern football fandom, asking why supporters are leaving games early and whether TV kick-off times and rising prices are pushing genuine fans away.

Alongside the debate, the stories take centre stage. Clattenburg recalls the day a Rob Lee goal left him covered in filth (literally poo) at St James’ Park, and the unforgettable moment Craig Bellamy grabbed his balls after a red card. Ian Ladyman opens up about the article that ended his friendship with David Platt and the heated player confrontations that come with his reporting.

The trio also share their first memories of walking into a stadium, the magic of seeing the pitch, and what makes football culture so unique.

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Inside the Isak Transfer Fallout: Fan Reactions, Dressing Room Splits & Gordon’s Instagram Story

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT

This week on Whistleblowers, we kick off with Clattenburg’s chaotic Great North Run preparations, recall Gordon’s past as the voice of Greggs, and a sharp chat about AI killing football media jobs.

Daily Mail’s Nathan Salt joins to give us the inside line on Manchester United - including a wild tale of the club threatening to “hunt him down” over a leaked debut story.

From there, we unpack why three ex-United managers lost jobs in the same week, and even hear the story of Jose Mourinho getting a haircut surrounded by adoring fans.

We also dive deep into player power and loyalty - the fallout from Isak’s Liverpool move, Anthony Gordon’s farewell post, and what it all means for Newcastle fans. Plus, a heated discussion on whether clubs are truly backing managers like Rúben Amorim, or just leaving them to front the PR battles.

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Is The 'Big Six' Dead? Debate on The Premier League's Power Shift

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Mark Clattenburg, Ian Ladyman, and Gordon Smart are back with another explosive episode of Whistleblowers.

From Clattenburg’s questionable Great North Run “training plan” (Guinness, cupcakes, and all) to a heated debate over whether the Premier League’s “Big Six” even exists anymore. The lads tackle the rise of Newcastle, Aston Villa, and Everton, the financial walls blocking smaller clubs, and why kids today follow Messi and Ronaldo before they follow clubs.

They also dive into the emotional core of football - what loyalty really means, how supporting your team can carry you through life’s hardest moments, and why even a Burnley win can lift spirits in times of struggle.

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Can Thomas Tuchel and England Handle Jude Bellingham’s ‘Indiscipline’?

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT

This week on Whistleblowers, poor Ian is left to fend for himself in the studio on his lonesome, with Mark in New York and Gordon sunning himself in Ibiza.

Lots to get through today as they begin by dissecting Celtic’s shock exit from the Champions League, and analyse the potential storm brewing around Thomas Tuchel and Jude Bellingham… the lads don’t hold back. Is Tuchel already on a collision course with England’s star man? And is the Bellingham family becoming too involved behind the scenes?

Mark offers an insider’s view on refereeing Bellingham - and admits the side of Jude fans don’t always see - while Ian questions whether England are risking their future by alienating their best player.

There’s also a heated debate on VAR, time-wasting… plus a hilarious story from Clattenburg about the time he didn’t even realise the game should have ended.

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Did Sir Alex Ferguson pretend to BRIBE Mark Clattenburg on National TV?!

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT

This week on Whistleblowers, Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg, Ian Ladyman, and guest Rory Jennings tackle the burning question: are managers still coaches, or just buyers? From Slot’s Liverpool midfield rebuild to Eddie Howe’s reinvention of Joelinton, the lads explore whether developing players is a dying art.

The conversation spirals into the realities of time in football management-why Potter, Lampard, and Southgate show the huge difference patience can make.

Mark then lifts the lid on life inside the tunnel, including Sir Alex Ferguson’s cheeky envelope stunt, Rooney meltdowns, and ball boys mimicking punch-ups.

Finally, the battle of the All-Time XI reaches its climax. Dalglish or Shearer? Messi alongside Ronaldo? After fierce debate, the fans have their say and crown a winner.

It’s a packed episode of football insight, insider stories, and big laughs-covering everything from tactical coaching to tunnel chaos.

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Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman

Featuring: Rory Jennings

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Can Cole Palmer EVER Regain His Golden Boy Status at Chelsea?

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT

This week on Whistleblowers, Gordon Smart, Ian Ladyman, Mark Clattenburg and - back by popular demand - Rory Jennings dive headfirst into the chaos of the Premier League.

Chelsea’s ongoing identity crisis dominates the debate, with Cole Palmer hailed by some as the only reason the team aren’t in freefall, while others question whether his Ballon d’Or nomination proves football has lost the plot.

Newcastle’s turbulent summer is laid bare, from toxic fan unrest to transfer failures and the growing pressure on Eddie Howe. West Ham are in the firing line too, with Graham Potter’s appointment sparking fierce arguments about style, fit and fan expectations.

Rory claims that this year’s promoted clubs have already “shamed” last season’s, sparking plenty of pushback, while Arsenal’s so-called killer instinct comes under the microscope.

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HEATED: Referee Debate With Mark Clattenburg Takes a Turn!

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Mark Clattenburg, Ian Ladyman and Gordon Smart go head-to-head in a fiery debate over the handball rule: why it’s broken, why VAR makes it worse, and why fans, referees and even the rule-makers can’t agree on what’s right anymore.

From “take all this b******s out” to “we’ll never fix it,” sparks fly as our panel tears apart the contradictions, the grey areas, and the chaos surrounding the game’s most divisive decision.

We also touch on the madness of kit prices, Sunderland’s classy gesture to lifelong fans, and the final selections for our all-time XIs — but make no mistake, this one’s all about the handball fight that’s splitting football.

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Inside Liverpool’s Plan to Build a Premier League Dynasty

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Liverpool’s summer spending has smashed through records - but is it smart squad building or an expensive gamble?

Gordon Smart, Ian Ladyman and Mark Clattenburg are joined by Daily Mail Sport’s Merseyside reporter Lewis Steele to unpack the Reds’ £500m window, the brewing Alexander Isak transfer saga, and whether defence should trump attack in the market.

We also tackle the pressure on Arne Slot’s Liverpool 2.0, Newcastle’s frustration, and the emotional tributes planned at Anfield for Diogo Jota and Andre Silva.

Away from Anfield, the panel dive deep into Jack Grealish’s career crossroads - from treble glory at Manchester City to questions over professionalism, wild off-field stories, and why Everton could be his perfect reset.

Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out

Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman

Producer: Henry Williams

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Researcher: William Colledge

Booker: Ashley Whitt

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Mark Clattenburg: Why Ashley Cole Was One of the Toughest to Referee

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Joel Beya return with big opinions and bigger stories.

There’s chat about Clattenburg’s Saudi contract standoff and Joel calls out young players chasing money. They debate Liverpool’s title hopes, Arsenal’s squad depth, and whether alcohol should be allowed in stadiums.

Plus: Ashley Cole as a referee’s nightmare, Joel’s family matchday stories, Henry’s bizarre penalty superstition, and all-time XI picks that spark plenty of laughs.

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Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman

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“He’s wanted out for a year” Inside The Alexander Isak Saga

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT

This week on Whistleblowers, it’s a bumper episode. Joel Beya returns after impressing on loan a couple weeks ago, as the lads revisit the Alexander Isak saga. The Daily Mail’s Chief Football Reporter, Craig Hope, joins us; taking us inside Newcastle’s turbulent summer, the water park moment that started it all, and the latest twist in their star striker’s future.

We get stuck into Son’s Spurs farewell, ask whether he or Harry Kane is the bigger legend, and throw down some more bold Premier League predictions.

Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out

Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Joel Beya

Producer: Henry Williams

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Researcher: William Colledge

Booker: Ashley Whitt

Video Editor: Luke Shelley

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Why Erling Haaland Isn’t as Good as People Think…

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 08:42:00 GMT

This week on Whistleblowers, Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and special guest Rory Jennings pull no punches.

Rory doubles down on his headline-grabbing claim that Erling Haaland flatters to deceive, claiming he won’t win the Golden Boot this season. The panel ask whether modern derbies have lost their venom, as ticket prices and corporate crowds dilute the raw passion of match day.

Mark Clattenburg shares what it’s really like to referee the most heated clashes in football - from the chaos of Newcastle vs Sunderland to the intensity of Birmingham vs Villa - and tells the story of a pitch invader who ended up gifting Arsenal a goal.

They each reveal their all-time dream XIs, featuring legends like Messi, Maradona, Pele and Ronaldo, while Ian Ladyman phones in from a rainy family holiday to share why Cristiano Ronaldo still makes his All Time XI.

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Booker: Ashley Whitt

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The HUGE Premier League Club Rory Jennings Thinks Will Be RELEGATED

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Which Premier League mainstay could be relegated? Why does Rory Jennings think Man City might only scrape fourth place? And is it ever okay for grown men to wear football shirts?

This week on Whistleblowers, Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Rory Jennings go all in on the boldest Premier League predictions: from Newcastle and Villa pushing for Europe to Tottenham's unexpected rise.

They tackle modern dressing room culture, the death of old-school captains, and why football’s pettiness makes it so special.

Plus: the perfect career (Scott Carson edition), Oasis gigs with Tom Cruise, and why stopping your rivals matters almost as much as winning.

Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out

Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Rory Jennings

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17 Years of Mismanagement: How City Left United Behind

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT

This week on Whistleblowers, Gordon Smart, Ian Ladyman and Mark Clattenburg return to the question that’s split football fans on our social media platforms: Are Man City finally a bigger club than Manchester United?

From City’s modern dominance and booming commercial power, to United’s historic legacy and global fanbase - the team pull no punches as they argue whether City really have overtaken United for good.

We also dive into why promoted clubs keep failing by copying Guardiola, and why sometimes you have to play ugly to survive. Mark Clattenburg shares a brilliant Paul Gascoigne Mars Bar story, Ian destroys a viral Maldini & Baresi stat, and Gordon reveals his unlikely past as the voice of Greggs!

Plus: Maradona vs Messi, the reality of being a City fan travelling to Wembley, and how modern football legends would cope against the old-school greats.

Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out

Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman

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Inside David Beckham’s Secret Night Out

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT

This week on Whistleblowers, Gordon Smart, Ian Ladyman and Mark Clattenburg lift the lid on football’s wildest pre-season secrets.

From Joey Barton’s infamous bar fight in Asia and biting Richard Dunne, to the night David Beckham unknowingly sparked a tabloid scandal.

Mark reveals what really happens when referees try to keep up with Ronaldo, why VAR ruling on corners and second yellows could ruin the game, and how new proposals to ban rebounds from saved penalties might change football forever.

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Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman

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Bellingham vs Beckham: Is Football Breaking Its Stars?

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT

In this bonus episode of Whistleblowers, Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman dive into some truly eye-opening stats: Jude Bellingham has already played five times more minutes than David Beckham did at the same age! What does that mean for the future of young players - and are we all watching too much football?

The lads also:

Debate whether football has finally reached overload
Relive the madness of £198 million transfers and quiz each other on record-breaking deals
Add new legends to their all-time dream XIs (expect big Liverpool and Barcelona shouts!)
Share behind-the-scenes stories: from Trevor Francis & Graeme Souness posing in speedos to safari tips for Ian’s dream trip to South Africa

Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out

Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman

Producer: Henry Williams

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Researcher: William Colledge

Booker: Ashley Whitt

Video Editor: Luke Shelley

Content Editor: Joseph Palmer

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

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Mark Clattenburg: Why Roy Keane Blanked Me!

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT

This week on Whistleblowers, Mark reveals why Roy Keane really refused to shake his hand - calling him a “big baby” in the process, while Ian shares what happened when Gary Neville confronted him… without even reading his article.

Gordon questions whether Man City have finally overtaken Manchester United? With a £1 billion Puma deal on the table, is it now City’s world?

Mark gives the inside view on Newcastle’s £120 million dilemma over Alexander Isak - and whether selling him spells the end of the Saudi project.

Then, Joel Beya (CheekySport & Vibe with FIVE) jumps in to talk Arsenal: the frustrations over messy transfers, missing out on Rodrygo, and why Arsenal fans want more than “we’re rebuilding.”

Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out

Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman

Featuring: Joel Beya

Producer: Henry Williams

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Researcher: William Colledge

Booker: Ashley Whitt

Video Editor: Luke Shelley

Content Editor: Joseph Palmer

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

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Are Scots REALLY Obsessed With England?

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT

This week on Whistleblowers:

Are Scots really obsessed with England? Gordon Smart, Ian Ladyman and Mark Clattenburg debate the rivalry, the reality of Scottish football, and whether Celtic and Rangers should join the Premier League.

Plus: the best advice they've ever had - from Mark’s unlikely start as a referee to Gordon’s “Live the dash” mantra and Ian’s rule to always write what you believe.

The all-time XI debate heats up as Ian picks between Roy Keane and Graeme Souness, and Clattenburg shares his run-in with the former Manchester United captain.

Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out

Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman

Producer: Henry Williams

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Researcher: William Colledge

Booker: Ashley Whitt

Video Editor: Luke Shelley

Content Editor: Joseph Palmer

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

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Nick Kyrgios: “I’ve been made to feel uncomfortable throughout my career”

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to Whistleblowers!

This week, Nick Kyrgios joins Gordon Smart, Ian Ladyman, and Mark Clattenburg for a no-holds-barred conversation about tennis, tantrums, and tradition. Kyrgios opens up on everything from dodgy umpiring tech and hostile crowds to towel theft and the challenges of being a maverick in a conservative sport. He even challenges Clattenburg on what it would be like to ref him - and why tennis umpires could never survive on a football pitch.

The lads then turn their attention to football, and Chelsea’s financial trouble. With UEFA threatening to ban unregistered players from European competition, we dive into how the club's transfer splurge could leave them short. Is a £27m fine enough of a deterrent? Will homegrown talent get sacrificed to balance the books? And why isn’t this story getting more attention?

Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out

Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman

Featuring: Nick Kyrgios

Producer: Henry Williams

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Researcher: William Colledge

Content Editor: Joseph Palmer

Booker: Ashley Whitt

Video Editor: Luke Shelley

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

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Is Diving Killing Football? Mark Clattenburg Explains…

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT

From Tiger Woods to David Beckham, Danny MacAskill to Luis Figo’s pig’s head game - Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg, and Ian Ladyman are debating the most talented people in any sport.

Expect brilliant personal stories (including a wild Rory McIlroy crossbar challenge), genuine arguments, and plenty of sideways humour.

Clattenburg also opens up on a diving incident that still sticks with him, raising a big question: should cheats get red cards?

Plus:

– Ian’s love letter to rugby league
– Why golf "saved" Gordon during lockdown
– The all-time midfield XI gets spicy (Beckham or Busquets?)
– A DIY table update, with bonus joinery chat

Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out

Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman

Producer: Henry Williams

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Researcher: William Colledge

Booker: Ashley Whitt

Video Editor: Luke Shelley

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

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Was Paul Pogba Doomed From The Start at Manchester United?

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT

This week on Whistleblowers:

Paul Pogba - misunderstood genius or the biggest waste of talent in modern football? The lads unpack the fall from grace, from white-gloved butlers at Carrington to being branded “a virus” by Mourinho. Can Monaco revive the World Cup winner’s broken career - or is it already too late?

We also tear into the Club World Cup. 423,000 empty seats, bizarre kick-off times, and teenage fans who’d rather watch YouTube footballers - is this FIFA’s most expensive mistake yet?

Plus:

The £6.6 billion TV deal turning football into a reality show
Mic’d-up players, training ground cameras, and fake authenticity

It’s Football From The Inside Out - it’s Whistleblowers.

Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman

Featuring: Chris Billam-Smith

Producer: Henry Williams

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Researcher: William Colledge

Booker: Ashley Whitt

Video Editor: Luke Shelley

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

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Too Much Talent, Not Enough Graft – The Players Who Drive Us Mad

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Welcome Whistleblowers – Gordon Smart is joined by Mark Clattenburg, Ian Ladyman, and Mail Sport’s Merseyside Reporter, Lewis Steele, for a round of audience questions and unfiltered takes.

Lewis reveals why Ronaldo wouldn’t make it into his dream dressing room, Ian confesses to falling asleep in his own dad’s German class, and Lewis tries to fix our Wickes TradePro DIY table challenge. There’s also a fierce debate about the greatest left-backs of all time.

Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman

Producer: Henry Williams

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Researcher: William Colledge

Booker: Ashley Whitt

Video Editor: Luke Shelley

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

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Inside Liverpool’s £200m Transfer Gamble & ‘Pathetic’ Garnacho

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT

This week on Whistleblowers, Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman are joined by Mail Sport’s Merseyside Reporter, Lewis Steele as they unpack Liverpool’s major summer moves — from Florian Wirtz to the growing whispers around a shock bid for Alexander Isak. With Arne Slot’s side get their jewel in the crown?

Plus: Garnacho sparks outrage with that Aston Villa shirt, Clattenburg reveals what really goes on at Euro referee camps (PlayStations, schedules, and Pierluigi Collina flipping out over burgers), and a behind-the-scenes story of Gerrard and Rooney refusing to speak in the tunnel.

Transfers, tantrums, and tunnel tensions — it’s all here.

Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman

Featuring: Lewis Steele

Producer: Henry Williams

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Researcher: William Colledge

Booker: Ashley Whitt

Video Editor: Luke Shelley

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

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The Best Goals, TV Shows, and Centre-Backs of All Time

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to Whistleblowers - Football From The Inside Out

We have a jam-packed instalment this time around… Ian turns his hand to DIY, the lads debate the greatest TV show of all time, and Mark reveals his plane-spotting obsession!

Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman

Producer: Henry Williams

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Researcher: William Colledge

Booker: Ashley Whitt

Video Editor: Luke Shelley

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

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FIFA vs. Football: The Club World Cup That's Tearing the Sport Apart

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Whistleblowers - Football From The Inside Out

Is FIFA’s new Club World Cup tearing football apart? This week, Whistleblowers dives into the storm brewing around Gianni Infantino’s club football expansion in the form of the Club World Cup - and why players, clubs, and fans are furious.

Ian Ladyman questions who’s really in charge of football now, and Gordon Smart wonders if we’ve already broken the calendar beyond repair.

Plus, Mark Clattenburg lifts the lid on how referees handle mayhem on and off the pitch.

We also touch on player overload, fan fatigue, and the growing disconnect between football’s global ambitions and its grassroots reality.

We’re also joined by England legend, Terry Butcher! He offers behind-the-scenes chaos from the Old Firm days and explains what happened when he kicked a referee’s door in!

Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman

Producer: Henry Williams

Researcher: William Colledge

Booker: Ashley Whitt

Video Editor: Luke Shelley

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

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Why Every Change in Football is Having a Negative Effect

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to Whistleblowers - Football’s Most Original New Podcast.

In this week’s bonus episode; Gordon, Mark and Ian start by reacting to comments sent in by people across our social accounts and podcast providers. There are some very nice comments, and there are some not so nice comments, so stay tuned to hear if any of our hosts have taken offence…

(If you’d like to get involved, don’t forget to reach out)

The lads then turn their hand to some set-building, as the Whistleblowers budget didn’t quite stretch far enough to provide them with a table. In the first instalment of the challenge, as set by Wickes, Mark gets down on his hands and knees to make a stool.

They then play a game of ‘Hit or Miss’, of all Manchester United signings since Sir Alex Ferguson, before continuing with their all time XIs!

Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman

Producer: Henry Williams

Researcher: William Colledge

Booker: Ashley Whitt

Video Editor: Luke Shelley

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

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When Big Sam Threatened to Kick My Door Down

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to Whistleblowers - Football’s Most Original New Podcast.

Right then, we’ve had our nicey nice intros, getting to know everyone, time now to really get stuck into a feast of football.

With two Englishmen and a Scot, there’s plenty to moan about following a rather uninspiring international schedule.

Scotland sit with one win in their last 9 games, despite now boasting a squad that could be challenging, is it time for Steve Clarke’s side to step it up a gear?

We analyse the latest case of Nottingham Forest controversy, after they wrote a letter to Uefa, voicing their concerns about Crystal Palace competing in the Europa League. Mark provides some fascinating insight into what it’s like to work there (as his appointment, as it goes, was one of the controversial moments!)

AND we welcome ‘This City is Ours’ actor, James Nelson-Joyce onto the show. The Liverpool-born actor shares his thoughts on: Trent Alexander-Arnold’s decision to move to Real Madrid, whether he’d like to be 007 one day… and promises to do a ‘Whistleblowers’ themed celebration if he scores at Soccer Aid this weekend!

Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman

Producer: Henry Williams

Researcher: William Colledge

Video Editor: Luke Shelley

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

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John Terry and The Pyramid of Vodkas

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Hello and welcome back to Whistleblowers - football’s most original new podcast.

In part two, Gordon, Mark and Ian answer your questions telling tales of their experiences with John Terry and highlighting his on-field and off-field personas. Is Mark’s feud with the Chelsea legend as bitter as it seemed in a recent Baller League encounter?

Gordon discusses his incredible journey to interviewing Robbie Williams at his home, and how the

Ian reflects on the challenges of press conferences, and defends the stance he took when fiercely challenging Erik ten Hag last season. What did you make of the exchange? Was Ian in the right?

We also begin picking our all time XI. Why? Because it’s classic pub chat and is a nice way to end the pod. First up, naturally, goalkeepers.

Presenters: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman

Producer: Henry Williams

Researcher: William Colledge

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

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Mark Clattenburg: Fergie Time Was Real... I Did It!

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Whistleblowers - football’s most original new podcast.

With Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman at the helm, you’re in safe hands this summer and beyond…

Mark details his experience as a referee. He discloses the abuse he regularly received, the lack of support he got from his bosses, and an incredible decision that led to one of the Premier League’s most iconic results.

Ian shares some wild Mario Balotelli anecdotes, and reveals the only manager that truly believed in him.

And Gordon does his best to keep the peace between the journo and the ref, whilst suggesting that HUGE changes could be afoot, atop the Scottish Premier League…

Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman

Producer: Henry Williams

Researcher: William Colledge

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

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Whistleblowers - Football From The Inside Out

Wed, 28 May 2025 16:21:00 GMT

Whistleblowers is football’s most original new podcast - lifting the lid on the parts of the game no one else talks about.

Hosted by Gordon Smart, with ex-elite referee Mark Clattenburg and veteran journalist Ian Ladyman, this isn’t another safe roundtable of punditry. It’s football told differently - with insight, authority, and plenty of laughs.

From what really goes on in the referee’s room, to how clubs spin crises and who’s pulling the strings behind the scenes - Whistleblowers brings the inside stories only those at the heart of the game can tell.

Players have had their say. Now, it’s time to hear from the people who actually know how football works.

Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Producer: Henry Williams

Researcher: William Colledge

Booker: Ashley Whitt

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

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