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Whistleblowers

Whistleblowers is football’s most original new podcast - lifting the lid on the parts of the game no one else talks about. Hosted by Gordon Smart, with ex-elite referee Mark Clattenburg and veteran journalist Ian Ladyman, this isn’t another safe roundtable of punditry. It’s football told differently - with insight, authority, and plenty of laughs. From what really goes on in the referee’s room, to how clubs spin crises and who’s pulling the strings behind the scenes - Whistleblowers brings the

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50:24

Is The Special One DESTINED for Newcastle?

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2026/04/30

Welcome back to Whistleblowers! This week, Ian Ladyman takes the reins as he and Mark Clattenburg are joined by friend of the show Joel Beya to relive arguably the greatest game of football in Champions League history, before getting down to brass tacks as Joel reveals exactly how true Arsenal fans are feeling!Meanwhile, the lads discuss the rumoured return of Jose Mourinho to the Bernabeu, before Mark gives his take on the refereeing SCANDAL rocking Italian football twenty years on from the

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32:03

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

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2026/04/28

Welcome back to Whistleblowers! In this week’s bumper bonus ball, Mark Clattenburg, Ian Ladyman, and Gordon Smart break down Mark’s appearance at the Sidemen Charity Match to explore just how the football industry is changing, and how much fans value connection and entertainment over sporting merit…Plus, find out what special Scottish gift Gordon has in store for the other two!Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Ian Ladyman, and Mark ClattenburgProducer: William

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55:53

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

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2026/04/24

Welcome back to Whistleblowers! In this week’s episode, Mark Clattenburg, Gordon Smart and Ian Ladyman take a deep dive into Liam Rosenior’s explosion after another Chelsea defeat, before asking what is truly going wrong at Leicester as the Foxes face yet another relegation…Meanwhile, the Mark and Ian get heated over Eddie Howe’s treatment at Newcastle as the former ref gets touchy about his beloved Toon!Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Ian Ladyman, and Mark

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27:40

When will we see a PERMANENT female head coach in the...

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2026/04/21

Welcome back to Whistleblowers! In this week’s bonus ball, Mark Clattenburg, Ian Ladyman, and Gordon Smart discuss the recent appointment of Marie-Louise Eta as the first female coach for a top-flight men’s side and ask the question; is this a watershed moment for genuine change, or is it merely tokenism?Plus, find out who the boys think are this season’s best and worst signings…Mark’s choices may surprise you!Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Ian Ladyman, and Mark

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50:59

Mark Clattenburg says THIS RULE would change...

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2026/04/16

Welcome back to Whistleblowers! This week, Mark Clattenburg, Ian Ladyman, and Gordon Smart weigh in on the hair-pulling epidemic that is plaguing football, and discover the fundamental flaws it reveals in the way VAR is used throughout the game.Plus, the boys talk about the rule changes they’d like to see implemented to make the game better, and Ian tells us the ‘pathetic’ tactic destroying the game which the industry has allowed to flourish…Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside OutHosts: Gordon

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23:28

The Art of the Press Conference!

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2026/04/14

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

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50:22

What's REALLY Going Wrong at West Ham

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2026/04/09

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

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30:50

Clattenburg: Why I QUIT Refereeing

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2026/04/07

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

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51:58

Is De Zerbi Spurs' Biggest MISTAKE this Season?

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2026/04/02

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

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26:49

Our TOP Managerial Picks of the Season!

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2026/03/31

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

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51:30

Are Newcastle Fans LOYAL to Eddie Howe?

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2026/03/26

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

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20:20

How fit are Referees REALLY?

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2026/03/24

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

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56:36

Is this the END for Pep Guardiola?

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2026/03/19

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

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19:29

Guard of Honour? Performative Nonsense!

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2026/03/17

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

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1:08:17

Lee Dixon talks Arsenal and the Greatest Era of Football

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2026/03/12

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

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33:27

Clattenburg: "I just bounced off him!"

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2026/03/10

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

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49:44

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

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2026/03/05

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

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18:55

Who was Dean Windass’ HARDEST Opponent?

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2026/03/03

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

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1:01:56

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

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2026/02/26

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

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28:31

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

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2026/02/24

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

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