Whistleblowers

Welcome back to Whistleblowers! In this jam-packed episode, Mark Clattenburg, Ian Ladyman, and Gordon Smart react to the news of Thomas Frank's sacking from Spurs, the chances that Mauricio Pochettino might make a surprise north London return, and which manager is next on the chopping block...Plus, Mark breaks down the weekend's refereeing madness, Danny Baker has a pop at Ian, and the boys talk Liam Rosenior's memeable management!Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian LadymanProducer: William ColledgeExecutive Producer: Jamie EastBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniSocial Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: whistleblowers@dailymail.comA Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Whistleblowers! In this week's bonus ball, Mark Clattenburg, Ian Ladyman, and Gordon Smart talk about the impacts the football industry has on those that make it what it is; the players. After the debacle with Dwight McNeil, they ask whether we should have more sympathy for players in the face of uncertainty and instability...Meanwhile, Mark opens up about the difficulties he had while adjusting to life abroad away from his family and friends.Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian LadymanProducer: William ColledgeExecutive Producer: Jamie EastBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniSocial Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: whistleblowers@dailymail.comA 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 tackle some of the week's biggest talking points; Should Rodri be banned by the FA for calling Premier League refs corrupt? With the government owning 75% of each of the top four clubs, should the Saudi league even be considered sport? Plus, Mark tells the lads some of his craziest stories from the Middle East, with refs being accused of match fixing and an unfortunate incident with a VAR system and a phone charger!Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian LadymanProducer: William ColledgeExecutive Producer: Jamie EastBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniSocial Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: whistleblowers@dailymail.comA Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Whistleblowers! In this week's bonus episode, Ian Ladyman, Mark Clattenburg, and Gordon Smart bring you their best deadline day dramas and the inside scoop on the inner workings of football's busiest days!Find out who's career was derailed by a dodgy fax, and just how much say some players have in their big moves...Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian LadymanProducer: William ColledgeExecutive Producer: Jamie EastBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniSocial Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: whistleblowers@dailymail.comA 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 discuss those managers that just don't quit - from Mark Hughes at Carlisle United, all the way to Owen Coyle at Jamshedpur in India and Phil Brown at Peterborough Sports, some coaches just keep going and the boys want to know why...Plus, find out exactly what Mark thinks about Pep's recent outburst, and what Roy Keane said to Ian when he asked him about his music taste!Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside OutHosts: Ian Ladyman, Mark Clattenburg, and Andy DillonProducer: William ColledgeExecutive Producer: Jamie EastBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniSocial Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: whistleblowers@dailymail.comA 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 try to answer one of football's most interesting questions: which players come to mind when you hear unfulfilled potential?Struck by an injury? Poor transfers? Plain old bad luck? Whatever the reason, the boys take an in-depth look at those players lost to the annals of footballing history. Meanwhile, the lads chat Wayne Rooney and how he overcame a unique challenge in his career...Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian LadymanProducer: William ColledgeExecutive Producer: Jamie EastBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniSocial Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: whistleblowers@dailymail.comA 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 take an in-depth look at David Beckham and the legacy of the Class of '92 both within Manchester United and further afield. All three have had rare glimpses behind the curtain of 'Brand Beckham' and their stories need to be heard to be believed!Plus, the impact of the Class of '92 on Manchester United and the punditry noise of the past weeks is assessed, while the boys discuss the parenting in the spotlight and the difficulties with having both a family life and a public life.Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian LadymanProducer: William ColledgeExecutive Producer: Jamie EastBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniSocial Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: whistleblowers@dailymail.comA Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

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: whistleblowers@dailymail.comA 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: whistleblowers@dailymail.comA 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: whistleblowers@dailymail.comA 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: whistleblowers@dailymail.comA 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: whistleblowers@dailymail.comA 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: whistleblowers@dailymail.comA 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 whistleblowers@dailymail.com, 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: whistleblowers@dailymail.comA 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: whistleblowers@dailymail.comA 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 whistleblowers@dailymail.com, 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: whistleblowers@dailymail.comA 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 whistleblowers@dailymail.com, 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: whistleblowers@dailymail.comA 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 whistleblowers@dailymail.com, 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: whistleblowers@dailymail.comA 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 whistleblowers@dailymail.com, 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: whistleblowers@dailymail.comA Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.