Whistleblowers

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Andy DillonProducer: 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.

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. 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 Cecchini Social Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.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.

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.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 Cecchini Social Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.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 Cecchini Social Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 deadlineWhistleblowers | 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 Cecchini Social Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. 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 Cecchini Social Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 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 Cecchini Social Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.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 Cecchini Social Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

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.Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian LadymanProducer: Henry WilliamsExecutive Producer: Jamie EastResearcher: William ColledgeBooker: 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.

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

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

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. Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian LadymanProducer: Henry WilliamsExecutive Producer: Jamie EastResearcher: William ColledgeBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Rowan JacobsContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Social Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian LadymanProducer: Henry WilliamsExecutive Producer: Jamie EastResearcher: William ColledgeBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Rowan JacobsContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Social Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian LadymanProducer: Henry WilliamsExecutive Producer: Jamie EastResearcher: William ColledgeBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Rowan JacobsContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Social Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian LadymanProducer: Henry WilliamsExecutive Producer: Jamie EastResearcher: William ColledgeBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Social Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Andy DillonFeaturing: David Bentley and Graham StackProducer: Henry WilliamsExecutive Producer: Jamie EastResearcher: William ColledgeBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Social Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian LadymanProducer: Henry WilliamsExecutive Producer: Jamie EastResearcher: William ColledgeBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Social Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian LadymanProducer: Henry WilliamsExecutive Producer: Jamie EastResearcher: William ColledgeBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Social Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian LadymanProducer: Henry WilliamsExecutive Producer: Jamie EastResearcher: William ColledgeBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Social Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian LadymanProducer: Henry WilliamsExecutive Producer: Jamie EastResearcher: William ColledgeBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Social Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside OutMark's donation page: https://ajbellgreatnorthrun2025.enthuse.com/pf/mark-clattenburg?utm_source=enthuseHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian LadymanProducer: Henry WilliamsExecutive Producer: Jamie EastResearcher: William ColledgeBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Social Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian LadymanProducer: Henry WilliamsExecutive Producer: Jamie EastResearcher: William ColledgeBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Social Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian LadymanFeaturing: Rory JenningsProducer: Henry WilliamsExecutive Producer: Jamie EastResearcher: William ColledgeBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Social Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian LadymanProducer: Henry WilliamsExecutive Producer: Jamie EastResearcher: William ColledgeBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Social Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian LadymanProducer: Henry WilliamsExecutive Producer: Jamie EastResearcher: William ColledgeBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Social Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian LadymanProducer: Henry WilliamsExecutive Producer: Jamie EastResearcher: William ColledgeBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Social Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian LadymanProducer: Henry WilliamsExecutive Producer: Jamie EastResearcher: William ColledgeBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Social Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Joel BeyaProducer: Henry WilliamsExecutive Producer: Jamie EastResearcher: William ColledgeBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Social Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian LadymanProducer: Henry WilliamsExecutive Producer: Jamie EastResearcher: William ColledgeBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Social Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Rory JenningsProducer: Henry WilliamsExecutive Producer: Jamie EastResearcher: William ColledgeBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Social Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian LadymanProducer: Henry WilliamsExecutive Producer: Jamie EastResearcher: William ColledgeBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Social Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian LadymanProducer: Henry WilliamsExecutive Producer: Jamie EastResearcher: William ColledgeBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Social Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.