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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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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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45:15

Is this a TURNING POINT for Scottish Football?

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2026/02/19

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

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27:47

What's Going WRONG with Punditry?

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2026/02/17

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

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54:36

Frank OUT...Poch IN??

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2026/02/12

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,

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19:22

Should We Have More Sympathy For Players?

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2026/02/10

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

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52:28

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

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2026/02/05

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

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17:27

Our BEST Deadline Day Stories

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2026/02/03

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

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54:20

Why do Managers just keep going?

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2026/01/29

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

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32:23

Which Players Never Fulfilled their Potential?

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2026/01/27

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

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56:23

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

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2026/01/22

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

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22:54

Does Football Journalism have a Jealousy Problem?

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2026/01/20

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

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1:03:21

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

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2026/01/15

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

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18:30

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

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2026/01/13

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

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1:04:35

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

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2026/01/08

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

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53:52

Our Best Bits from 2025!

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2026/01/01

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

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30:20

Our New Year's Predictions and Resolutions!

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2025/12/30

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

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50:59

A Frosty Christmas for Celtic and United!

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2025/12/25

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:

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23:46

Should the Playoffs be CHANGED?

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2025/12/23

This week on Whistleblowers, Mark Clattenburg and Gordon Smart are back with Mr Joel Beya, as the lads chat about the importance of the playoffs and whether anything around the current system should be changed - Mark’s views are very clear!Meanwhile, Joel explains how he got into the world of football media, and how important his personal relationships are to making sure he can produce the best content, day after day.Don’t forget to send us your questions at whistleblowers@dailymail.com, or on our

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52:03

Joel Beya: The Table is FLATTERING United

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2025/12/18

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

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32:34

Our BIGGEST Football Mistakes

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2025/12/16

This week on Whistleblowers, Mark Clattenburg, Ian Ladyman, and Gordon Smart are back with Mr Joel Beya, as the boys discuss their biggest football mistakes - from buying tickets to the wrong game, to accidentally getting stuck in the away end…Plus, Ian and Gordon reveal which venues they’re not allowed back to, and Joel asks Mark for the refereeing decision he regrets to this very day.Don’t forget to send us your questions at whistleblowers@dailymail.com, or on our socials!Whistleblowers | Football

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