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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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32:03

Did Sir Alex Ferguson pretend to BRIBE Mark...

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2025/08/26

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

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55:38

Can Cole Palmer EVER Regain His Golden Boy Status at...

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2025/08/21

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

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30:22

HEATED: Referee Debate With Mark Clattenburg Takes a...

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2025/08/19

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

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45:20

Inside Liverpool’s Plan to Build a Premier League...

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2025/08/14

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

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31:56

Mark Clattenburg: Why Ashley Cole Was One of the...

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2025/08/12

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 |

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48:41

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

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2025/08/07

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

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23:14

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

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2025/08/05

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

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46:10

The HUGE Premier League Club Rory Jennings Thinks...

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2025/07/31

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

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38:30

17 Years of Mismanagement: How City Left United Behind

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2025/07/29

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

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51:32

Inside David Beckham’s Secret Night Out

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2025/07/24

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

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32:27

Bellingham vs Beckham: Is Football Breaking Its Stars?

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2025/07/22

In this bonus episode of Whistleblowers, Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman dive into some truly eye-opening stats: Jude Bellingham has already played five times more minutes than David Beckham did at the same age! What does that mean for the future of young players - and are we all watching too much football?The lads also: Debate whether football has finally reached overload Relive the madness of £198 million transfers and quiz each other on record-breaking deals Add new

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58:22

Mark Clattenburg: Why Roy Keane Blanked Me!

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2025/07/17

This week on Whistleblowers, Mark reveals why Roy Keane really refused to shake his hand - calling him a “big baby” in the process, while Ian shares what happened when Gary Neville confronted him… without even reading his article.Gordon questions whether Man City have finally overtaken Manchester United? With a £1 billion Puma deal on the table, is it now City’s world? Mark gives the inside view on Newcastle’s £120 million dilemma over Alexander Isak - and whether selling him spells the end

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45:56

Are Scots REALLY Obsessed With England?

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2025/07/15

This week on Whistleblowers:Are Scots really obsessed with England? Gordon Smart, Ian Ladyman and Mark Clattenburg debate the rivalry, the reality of Scottish football, and whether Celtic and Rangers should join the Premier League. Plus: the best advice they've ever had - from Mark’s unlikely start as a referee to Gordon’s “Live the dash” mantra and Ian’s rule to always write what you believe. The all-time XI debate heats up as Ian picks between Roy Keane and Graeme Souness, and Clattenburg

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51:07

Nick Kyrgios: “I’ve been made to feel uncomfortable...

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2025/07/10

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

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34:12

Is Diving Killing Football? Mark Clattenburg Explains…

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2025/07/08

From Tiger Woods to David Beckham, Danny MacAskill to Luis Figo’s pig’s head game - Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg, and Ian Ladyman are debating the most talented people in any sport. Expect brilliant personal stories (including a wild Rory McIlroy crossbar challenge), genuine arguments, and plenty of sideways humour. Clattenburg also opens up on a diving incident that still sticks with him, raising a big question: should cheats get red cards? Plus: – Ian’s love letter to rugby league –

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57:43

Was Paul Pogba Doomed From The Start at Manchester...

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2025/07/03

This week on Whistleblowers:Paul Pogba - misunderstood genius or the biggest waste of talent in modern football? The lads unpack the fall from grace, from white-gloved butlers at Carrington to being branded “a virus” by Mourinho. Can Monaco revive the World Cup winner’s broken career - or is it already too late? We also tear into the Club World Cup. 423,000 empty seats, bizarre kick-off times, and teenage fans who’d rather watch YouTube footballers - is this FIFA’s most expensive mistake

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21:16

Too Much Talent, Not Enough Graft – The Players Who...

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2025/07/01

Welcome Whistleblowers – Gordon Smart is joined by Mark Clattenburg, Ian Ladyman, and Mail Sport’s Merseyside Reporter, Lewis Steele, for a round of audience questions and unfiltered takes.Lewis reveals why Ronaldo wouldn’t make it into his dream dressing room, Ian confesses to falling asleep in his own dad’s German class, and Lewis tries to fix our Wickes TradePro DIY table challenge. There’s also a fierce debate about the greatest left-backs of all time. Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark

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59:25

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

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2025/06/26

This week on Whistleblowers, Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman are joined by Mail Sport’s Merseyside Reporter, Lewis Steele as they unpack Liverpool’s major summer moves — from Florian Wirtz to the growing whispers around a shock bid for Alexander Isak. With Arne Slot’s side get their jewel in the crown?Plus: Garnacho sparks outrage with that Aston Villa shirt, Clattenburg reveals what really goes on at Euro referee camps (PlayStations, schedules, and Pierluigi Collina flipping out

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33:23

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

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2025/06/24

Welcome back to Whistleblowers - Football From The Inside OutWe have a jam-packed instalment this time around… Ian turns his hand to DIY, the lads debate the greatest TV show of all time, and Mark reveals his plane-spotting obsession! Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman Producer: Henry Williams Executive Producer: Jamie East Researcher: William Colledge Booker: Ashley Whitt Video Editor: Luke Shelley Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Social

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57:14

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

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2025/06/19

Welcome to Whistleblowers - Football From The Inside OutIs FIFA’s new Club World Cup tearing football apart? This week, Whistleblowers dives into the storm brewing around Gianni Infantino’s club football expansion in the form of the Club World Cup - and why players, clubs, and fans are furious. Ian Ladyman questions who’s really in charge of football now, and Gordon Smart wonders if we’ve already broken the calendar beyond repair. Plus, Mark Clattenburg lifts the lid on how referees

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