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Ex-referee Mark Clattenburg says pundits are DAMAGING the game

May 14, 202653 min

From U20 to Champions League: The fascinating bond between Clattenburg & Casemiro

May 12, 202624 min

Ladyman: Rice must do THIS to become an elite Prem Midfielder!

May 7, 20261h 5m

Clattenburg: Winning the League may be Pep's GREATEST Achievement

May 5, 202620 min

Is The Special One DESTINED for Newcastle?

Apr 30, 202650 min

“THIS MATCH is better than the Champions League final!”

Apr 28, 202632 min

'BORING!' What is TRULY going wrong at Chelsea?

Apr 23, 202655 min

When will we see a PERMANENT female head coach in the top 5 men’s leagues?

Apr 21, 202627 min

Mark Clattenburg says THIS RULE would change top-flight football

Apr 16, 202650 min

The Art of the Press Conference!

Apr 14, 202623 min

S1 Ep 44What's REALLY Going Wrong at West Ham

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 OutHosts: Gordon Smart and Mark ClattenburgSpecial Guest: Andy DillonProducer: William ColledgeExecutive Producer: Jamie EastBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniSocial Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 9, 202650 min

S1 Ep 43Clattenburg: Why I QUIT Refereeing

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 OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg, and Ian LadymanProducer: William ColledgeExecutive Producer: Jamie EastBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniSocial Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 7, 202630 min

S1 Ep 43Is De Zerbi Spurs' Biggest MISTAKE this Season?

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 OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg, and Ian LadymanProducer: William ColledgeExecutive Producer: Jamie EastBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniSocial Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 2, 202651 min

S1 Ep 42Our TOP Managerial Picks of the Season!

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 OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg, and Ian LadymanProducer: William ColledgeExecutive Producer: Jamie EastBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniSocial Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 31, 202626 min

S1 Ep 42Are Newcastle Fans LOYAL to Eddie Howe?

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 OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg, and Ian LadymanProducer: William ColledgeExecutive Producer: Jamie EastBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniSocial Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 26, 202651 min

S1 Ep 41How fit are Referees REALLY?

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 OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg, and Ian LadymanProducer: William ColledgeExecutive Producer: Jamie EastBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniSocial Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 24, 202620 min

S1 Ep 41Is this the END for Pep Guardiola?

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 OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg, and Ian LadymanProducer: William ColledgeExecutive Producer: Jamie EastBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniSocial Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 19, 202656 min

S1 Ep 40Guard of Honour? Performative Nonsense!

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 OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg, and Ian LadymanProducer: William ColledgeExecutive Producer: Jamie EastBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniSocial Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 17, 202619 min

S1 Ep 40Lee Dixon talks Arsenal and the Greatest Era of Football

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 OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg, and Ian LadymanSpecial Guest: Lee DixonProducer: William ColledgeExecutive Producer: Jamie EastBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniSocial Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 12, 20261h 8m

S1 Ep 39Clattenburg: "I just bounced off him!"

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 OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg, and Ian LadymanProducer: William ColledgeExecutive Producer: Jamie EastBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniSocial Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 10, 202633 min

S1 Ep 39Is IFAB just 'P***ING around the edges'?

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 OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg, and Ian LadymanProducer: William ColledgeExecutive Producer: Jamie EastBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniSocial Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 5, 202649 min

S1 Ep 38Who was Dean Windass’ HARDEST Opponent?

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 OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg, and Andy DillonGuests: Dean WindassProducer: William ColledgeExecutive Producer: Jamie EastBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniSocial Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 3, 202618 min

S1 Ep 38Dean Windass: “That Goal changed my life for good…and for bad”

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 OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg, and Andy DillonGuests: Dean WindassProducer: William ColledgeExecutive Producer: Jamie EastBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniSocial Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 26, 20261h 1m

S1 Ep 37“BIASED!” - How do we put OUR allegiances aside?

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 OutHosts: Gordon Smart and Mark ClattenburgGuests: Jack GaughanProducer: William ColledgeExecutive Producer: Jamie EastBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniSocial Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 24, 202628 min

S1 Ep 37Is this a TURNING POINT for Scottish Football?

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 OutHosts: Gordon Smart and Mark ClattenburgGuests: John McGarry and Jack GaughanProducer: William ColledgeExecutive Producer: Jamie EastBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniSocial Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 19, 202645 min

S1 Ep 36What's Going WRONG with Punditry?

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 OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian LadymanProducer: William ColledgeExecutive Producer: Jamie EastBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniSocial Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 17, 202627 min

S1 Ep 36Frank OUT...Poch IN??

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 OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian LadymanProducer: William ColledgeExecutive Producer: Jamie EastBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniSocial Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 12, 202654 min

S1 Ep 35Should We Have More Sympathy For Players?

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 OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian LadymanProducer: William ColledgeExecutive Producer: Jamie EastBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniSocial Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 10, 202619 min

S1 Ep 35Ladyman: "I don't know what it is...but it's NOT Sport"

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 OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian LadymanProducer: William ColledgeExecutive Producer: Jamie EastBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniSocial Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 5, 202652 min

S1 Ep 34Our BEST Deadline Day Stories

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 OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian LadymanProducer: William ColledgeExecutive Producer: Jamie EastBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniSocial Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 3, 202617 min

S1 Ep 34Why do Managers just keep going?

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 OutHosts: Ian Ladyman, Mark Clattenburg, and Andy DillonProducer: William ColledgeExecutive Producer: Jamie EastBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniSocial Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 29, 202654 min

S1 Ep 33Which Players Never Fulfilled their Potential?

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 OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian LadymanProducer: William ColledgeExecutive Producer: Jamie EastBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniSocial Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 27, 202632 min

S1 Ep 33Beckham, The Class of '92, and a Question of Pressure

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 OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian LadymanProducer: William ColledgeExecutive Producer: Jamie EastBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniSocial Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 22, 202656 min

S1 Ep 32Does Football Journalism have a Jealousy Problem?

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 [email protected], or via our socials!Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside OutHosts: Ian Ladyman, Mark Clattenburg, and Andy DillonProducer: William ColledgeExecutive Producer: Jamie EastBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniSocial Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 20, 202622 min

S1 Ep 32Spurs and West Ham - Football's WORST Managed Derby?

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 OutHosts: Ian Ladyman, Mark Clattenburg, and Andy DillonSpecial Guest: Ben BowmanProducer: William ColledgeExecutive Producer: Jamie EastBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniSocial Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 15, 20261h 3m

S1 Ep 31Head Coach or Manager...What does it Matter?

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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 OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg, and Ian LadymanProducer: William ColledgeExecutive Producer: Jamie EastBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniSocial Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 13, 202618 min

S1 Ep 31Culture Cams on WHO is to blame for Man United's Chaos

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?Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian LadymanSpecial Guest: Culture CamsProducer: William ColledgeExecutive Producer: Jamie EastBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniSocial Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 8, 20261h 4m

Our Best Bits from 2025!

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!Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian LadymanProducer: William ColledgeExecutive Producer: Jamie EastBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniSocial Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 1, 202653 min

S1 Ep 30Our New Year's Predictions and Resolutions!

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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...Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian LadymanProducer: William ColledgeExecutive Producer: Jamie EastBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniSocial Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 30, 202530 min

S1 Ep 30A Frosty Christmas for Celtic and United!

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!Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian LadymanProducer: William ColledgeExecutive Producer: Jamie EastBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniSocial Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 25, 202550 min

S1 Ep 29Should the Playoffs be CHANGED?

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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 [email protected], or on our socials!Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Joel BeyaProducer: William ColledgeExecutive Producer: Jamie EastBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniSocial Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 23, 202523 min

S1 Ep 29Joel Beya: The Table is FLATTERING United

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!Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Joel BeyaProducer: William ColledgeExecutive Producer: Jamie EastBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniSocial Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 18, 202552 min

S1 Ep 28Our BIGGEST Football Mistakes

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 [email protected], or on our socials!Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian LadymanSpecial Guest: Joel BeyaProducer: William ColledgeExecutive Producer: Jamie EastBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniSocial Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 16, 202532 min

S1 Ep 28Has Punditry gone too far?

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 [email protected], or on socials!Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Andy DillonSpecial Guest: Joel BeyaProducer: William ColledgeExecutive Producer: Jamie EastBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniSocial Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 11, 202558 min

S1 Ep 27Are Wolves the WORST Prem team in history?

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 [email protected], or drop them in the comments wherever you get your podcasts!Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian LadymanSpecial Guest: TroopzProducer: William ColledgeExecutive Producer: Jamie EastBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniSocial Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 9, 202522 min

S1 Ep 27Troopz: Emery would have WON the league by now

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 [email protected], or drop them in the comments wherever you get your podcasts!Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian LadymanSpecial Guest: TroopzProducer: William ColledgeExecutive Producer: Jamie EastBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniSocial Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 4, 202554 min

S1 Ep 26Should Danny Welbeck be TOP of Tuchel’s list?

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 2, 202532 min

S1 Ep 26Clattenburg: Man United has LOST its Core Values

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.Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Andy DillonProducer: William ColledgeExecutive Producer: Jamie EastBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniSocial Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 27, 202552 min

S1 Ep 25The Premier League’s MOST Unappreciated Players

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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…Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian LadymanProducer: Henry WilliamsAssistant Producer: William ColledgeExecutive Producer: Jamie EastBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniSocial Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 25, 202526 min

S1 Ep 25Is Jude Bellingham Becoming a Problem for England’s World Cup Hopes?

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.Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian LadymanProducer: Henry WilliamsAssistant Producer: William ColledgeExecutive Producer: Jamie EastBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniSocial Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 20, 202550 min