Whistleblowers

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 Out 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 Content Editor: Joseph Palmer Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini  Social Handles: X: @blowerspod Instagram: whistleblowerspod TikTok: whistleblowerspodcast Email: whistleblowers@dailymail.com A Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Out Mark's donation page: https://ajbellgreatnorthrun2025.enthuse.com/pf/mark-clattenburg?utm_source=enthuse 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 Content Editor: Joseph Palmer Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini  Social Handles: X: @blowerspod Instagram: whistleblowerspod TikTok: whistleblowerspodcast Email: whistleblowers@dailymail.com A Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Out 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 Content Editor: Joseph Palmer Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini  Social Handles: X: @blowerspod Instagram: whistleblowerspod TikTok: whistleblowerspodcast Email: whistleblowers@dailymail.com A Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Out Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman Featuring: Rory Jennings Producer: Henry Williams Executive Producer: Jamie East Researcher: William Colledge Booker: Ashley Whitt Video Editor: Luke Shelley Content Editor: Joseph Palmer Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini  Social Handles: X: @blowerspod Instagram: whistleblowerspod TikTok: whistleblowerspodcast Email: whistleblowers@dailymail.com A Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Out 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 Content Editor: Joseph Palmer Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini  Social Handles: X: @blowerspod Instagram: whistleblowerspod TikTok: whistleblowerspodcast Email: whistleblowers@dailymail.com A Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Out 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 Content Editor: Joseph Palmer Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini  Social Handles: X: @blowerspod Instagram: whistleblowerspod TikTok: whistleblowerspodcast Email: whistleblowers@dailymail.com A Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Out 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 Content Editor: Joseph Palmer Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini  Social Handles: X: @blowerspod Instagram: whistleblowerspod TikTok: whistleblowerspodcast Email: whistleblowers@dailymail.com A Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Out 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 Content Editor: Joseph Palmer Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini  Social Handles: X: @blowerspod Instagram: whistleblowerspod TikTok: whistleblowerspodcast Email: whistleblowers@dailymail.com A Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Out Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Joel Beya Producer: Henry Williams Executive Producer: Jamie East Researcher: William Colledge Booker: Ashley Whitt Video Editor: Luke Shelley Content Editor: Joseph Palmer Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini  Social Handles: X: @blowerspod Instagram: whistleblowerspod TikTok: whistleblowerspodcast Email: whistleblowers@dailymail.com A Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Out 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 Content Editor: Joseph Palmer Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini  Social Handles: X: @blowerspod Instagram: whistleblowerspod TikTok: whistleblowerspodcast Email: whistleblowers@dailymail.com A Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Out Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Rory Jennings Producer: Henry Williams Executive Producer: Jamie East Researcher: William Colledge Booker: Ashley Whitt Video Editor: Luke Shelley Content Editor: Joseph Palmer Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini  Social Handles: X: @blowerspod Instagram: whistleblowerspod TikTok: whistleblowerspodcast Email: whistleblowers@dailymail.com A Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Out 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 Content Editor: Joseph Palmer Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini  Social Handles: X: @blowerspod Instagram: whistleblowerspod TikTok: whistleblowerspodcast Email: whistleblowers@dailymail.com A Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Out 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 Content Editor: Joseph Palmer Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini  Social Handles: X: @blowerspod Instagram: whistleblowerspod TikTok: whistleblowerspodcast Email: whistleblowers@dailymail.com A Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 legends to their all-time dream XIs (expect big Liverpool and Barcelona shouts!) Share behind-the-scenes stories: from Trevor Francis & Graeme Souness posing in speedos to safari tips for Ian’s dream trip to South Africa Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out 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 Content Editor: Joseph Palmer Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini  Social Handles: X: @blowerspod Instagram: whistleblowerspod TikTok: whistleblowerspodcast Email: whistleblowers@dailymail.com A Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 of the Saudi project. Then, Joel Beya (CheekySport & Vibe with FIVE) jumps in to talk Arsenal: the frustrations over messy transfers, missing out on Rodrygo, and why Arsenal fans want more than “we’re rebuilding.” Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman Featuring: Joel Beya Producer: Henry Williams Executive Producer: Jamie East Researcher: William Colledge Booker: Ashley Whitt Video Editor: Luke Shelley Content Editor: Joseph Palmer Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini  Social Handles: X: @blowerspod Instagram: whistleblowerspod TikTok: whistleblowerspodcast Email: whistleblowers@dailymail.com A Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 shares his run-in with the former Manchester United captain. Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out 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 Content Editor: Joseph Palmer Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini  Social Handles: X: @blowerspod Instagram: whistleblowerspod TikTok: whistleblowerspodcast Email: whistleblowers@dailymail.com A Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 attention to football, and Chelsea’s financial trouble. With UEFA threatening to ban unregistered players from European competition, we dive into how the club's transfer splurge could leave them short. Is a £27m fine enough of a deterrent? Will homegrown talent get sacrificed to balance the books? And why isn’t this story getting more attention? Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman Featuring: Nick Kyrgios Producer: Henry Williams Executive Producer: Jamie East Researcher: William Colledge Content Editor: Joseph Palmer Booker: Ashley Whitt Video Editor: Luke Shelley Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini  Social Handles: X: @blowerspod Instagram: whistleblowerspod TikTok: whistleblowerspodcast Email: whistleblowers@dailymail.com A Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 – Why golf "saved" Gordon during lockdown – The all-time midfield XI gets spicy (Beckham or Busquets?) – A DIY table update, with bonus joinery chat Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out 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 Handles: X: @blowerspod Instagram: whistleblowerspod TikTok: whistleblowerspodcast Email: whistleblowers@dailymail.com A Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 yet? Plus: The £6.6 billion TV deal turning football into a reality show Mic’d-up players, training ground cameras, and fake authenticity It’s Football From The Inside Out - it’s Whistleblowers. Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman Featuring: Chris Billam-Smith Producer: Henry Williams Executive Producer: Jamie East Researcher: William Colledge Booker: Ashley Whitt Video Editor: Luke Shelley Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini  Social Handles: X: @blowerspod Instagram: whistleblowerspod TikTok: whistleblowerspodcast Email: whistleblowers@dailymail.com A Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 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 Handles: X: @blowerspod Instagram: whistleblowerspod TikTok: whistleblowerspodcast Email: whistleblowers@dailymail.com A Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices