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Mark Clattenburg: Why Ashley Cole Was One of the Toughest to Referee

Mark Clattenburg: Why Ashley Cole Was One of the Toughest to Referee

Update: 2025-08-12
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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 




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Email: whistleblowers@dailymail.com




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Mark Clattenburg: Why Ashley Cole Was One of the Toughest to Referee

Mark Clattenburg: Why Ashley Cole Was One of the Toughest to Referee

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