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 inside stories only those at the heart of the game can tell. Players have had their say. Now, it’s time to hear from the people who actually know how football works.
Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman
Executive Producer: Jamie East
Producer: Henry Williams
Researcher: William Colledge
Booker: Ashley Whitt
Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini
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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 inside stories only those at the heart of the game can tell. Players have had their say. Now, it’s time to hear from the people who actually know how football works.
Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman
Executive Producer: Jamie East
Producer: Henry Williams
Researcher: William Colledge
Booker: Ashley Whitt
Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini
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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 Out
Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Joel Beya
Producer: William Colledge
Executive Producer: Jamie East
Booker: Ashley Whitt
Video Editor: Luke Shelley
Content Editor: Joseph Palmer
Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini
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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 Out
Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman
Special Guest: Joel Beya
Producer: William Colledge
Executive Producer: Jamie East
Booker: Ashley Whitt
Video Editor: Luke Shelley
Content Editor: Joseph Palmer
Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini
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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 Out
Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Andy Dillon
Special Guest: Joel Beya
Producer: William Colledge
Executive Producer: Jamie East
Booker: Ashley Whitt
Video Editor: Luke Shelley
Content Editor: Joseph Palmer
Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini
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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 Out
Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman
Special Guest: Troopz
Producer: William Colledge
Executive Producer: Jamie East
Booker: Ashley Whitt
Video Editor: Luke Shelley
Content Editor: Joseph Palmer
Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini
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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.
Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out
Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Andy Dillon
Special Guest: Troopz
Producer: William Colledge
Executive Producer: Jamie East
Booker: Ashley Whitt
Video Editor: Luke Shelley
Content Editor: Joseph Palmer
Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini
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This week on Whistleblowers, Mark Clattenburg, Gordon Smart and Ian Ladyman assess whether Danny Welbeck is the best backup for Harry Kane, and how likely Jack Grealish is to return to the England squad.
Plus, the boys give us an unusual football travel guide and reveal some of their most insane post-match antics!
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This week on Whistleblowers, Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg, and Ian Ladyman take a look at just what keeps going wrong at Manchester United, and why the Red Devils seem to have lost their soul.
Meanwhile, Mark Clattenburg tells us the financial impact of a bad refereeing assessment, and the boys reveal their most unbelievable gambling stories.
Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out
Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Andy Dillon
Producer: William Colledge
Executive Producer: Jamie East
Booker: Ashley Whitt
Video Editor: Luke Shelley
Content Editor: Joseph Palmer
Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini
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This week on Whistleblowers, Mark Clattenburg, Gordon Smart and Ian Ladyman answer a simple question - who is the most under-rated player in the Premier League?
Meanwhile, the boys discuss the moments in their sporting lives that they wish they could change, and Gordon’s is as Scottish as it gets…
Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out
Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman
Producer: Henry Williams
Assistant Producer: William Colledge
Executive Producer: Jamie East
Booker: Ashley Whitt
Video Editor: Luke Shelley
Content Editor: Joseph Palmer
Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini
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Welcome back to Whistleblowers!
Craig Hope emerges from his “nuclear bunker” to break down the chaos surrounding Jude Bellingham, petulance, England’s camp culture and Thomas Tuchel’s handling of it all.Ian and Gordon dig into whether the media are being fair, how many times the line can be drawn with a superstar, and what this means for England heading into the World Cup.
They also dive into Scotland’s dramatic World Cup qualification, including Scott McTominay’s overhead kick, Kenny McLean’s finish, fan anxiety, and the emotional reaction across the country. There’s debate about Steve Clarke’s tactics, squad selection, and whether Scotland are evolving as a footballing side.
Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out
Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman
Producer: Henry Williams
Assistant Producer: William Colledge
Executive Producer: Jamie East
Booker: Ashley Whitt
Video Editor: Luke Shelley
Content Editor: Joseph Palmer
Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini
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This week on Whistleblowers, Mark Clattenburg reveals the incident that almost ended his refereeing career, as well as the man who started it all.
Meanwhile, Andy Dillon tells us why Muhammad Ali is his dream dinner party guest, and Gordon Smart shows us why football runs in his blood…literally!
Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out
Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Andy Dillon
Producer: Henry Williams
Assistant Producer: William Colledge
Executive Producer: Jamie East
Booker: Ashley Whitt
Video Editor: Luke Shelley
Content Editor: Joseph Palmer
Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini
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Welcome back to Whistleblowers!
Gordon Smart is joined by Mark Clattenburg and Andy Dillon as they discuss: the state of refereeing, VAR controversies, and the madness of modern football culture.
From Liverpool’s disallowed goal against Man City to American owners threatening legal action, nothing’s off limits. Clattenburg opens up on what really happens behind the whistle - the pressure, the politics, and the moments when control completely slips away.
We then dive into the world of Joey Barton, and explain exactly what he’s like - on and off the pitch.
Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out
Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman
Producer: Henry Williams
Assistant Producer: William Colledge
Executive Producer: Jamie East
Booker: Ashley Whitt
Video Editor: Luke Shelley
Content Editor: Joseph Palmer
Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini
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This week on Whistleblowers, Mark Clattenburg, Ian Ladyman, and Gordon Smart make their opinions on top-tier football’s moves to bring in a sixth substitute very clear.
Meanwhile, Ian tells us which club made him report on a game from the top of a double-decker bus and Gordon reveals the shocking advice he was given when Vinnie Jones was his manager.Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman
Producer: William Colledge
Executive Producer: Jamie East
Booker: Ashley Whitt
Video Editor: Luke Shelley
Content Editor: Joseph Palmer
Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini
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In this week’s episode of Whistleblowers, the boys are joined by Redmen TV’s Errol Smith to discuss all things Anfield following Liverpool’s takedown of Real Madrid and the return of Trent Alexander-Arnold to Merseyside.
Ian Ladyman reveals the inside story on just how he ended up riding a horse through Moscow, before he and Mark go head to head on Ifab’s new VAR rulings.
AND Gordon Smart takes us behind the scenes of his interview with Gareth Southgate as the lads discuss the true legacy of one of England’s most divisive managers.
Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out
Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman
Producer: William Colledge
Executive Producer: Jamie East
Booker: Ashley Whitt
Video Editor: Luke Shelley
Content Editor: Joseph Palmer
Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini
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It’s one of the funniest Whistleblowers episodes yet as Mark Clattenburg, Gordon Smart and Andy Dillon are in top form.
From the Aberdeen sporting director who once stole a penguin to Clattenburg’s chaotic nights in Moscow and Malaga, this one moves effortlessly between absurd football stories and genuine insight.
The trio debate the possible end of Boxing Day football, swap never-heard Harry Redknapp tales, and relive some classic West Ham moments, including the day Stan Collymore ran toward the chicken run and instantly regretted it.
Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out
Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman
Producer: Henry Williams
Assistant Producer: William Colledge
Executive Producer: Jamie East
Booker: Ashley Whitt
Video Editor: Luke Shelley
Content Editor: Joseph Palmer
Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini
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This week on Whistleblowers, Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg, and Andy Dillon dissect what’s gone wrong at the London Stadium: from Nuno Espírito Santo’s baffling tactics to toxic ownership and the club’s post-European hangover.
Clattenburg gives a masterclass on how referees really judge penalties, breaking down that controversial Liverpool vs Brentford moment - while Andy confesses he’s actually prayed West Ham wouldn’t score to hit his newspaper deadline
Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out
Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman
Producer: Henry Williams
Assistant Producer: William Colledge
Executive Producer: Jamie East
Booker: Ashley Whitt
Video Editor: Luke Shelley
Content Editor: Joseph Palmer
Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini
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This week, Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman go head-to-head over football’s newest idea - manager VAR cards, where coaches can challenge decisions from the touchline.
Clattenburg believes it could bring back fairness and take ownership away from referees, while Ian calls it “a f***ing mess” that will only slow the game down.
Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out
Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman
Producer: Henry Williams
Assistant Producer: William Colledge
Executive Producer: Jamie East
Booker: Ashley Whitt
Video Editor: Luke Shelley
Content Editor: Joseph Palmer
Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini
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This week on Whistleblowers, Gordon Smart, Ian Ladyman, and Mark Clattenburg are joined by Daily Mail’s Lewis Steele to pick apart Liverpool’s worst run in a decade. What’s happened to Mo Salah? Is Arne Slot already under pressure? And why does Virgil van Dijk suddenly look like a man out of answers?
Clattenburg breaks down a landmark refereeing moment as a Premier League ref defies VAR, sparking a heated debate about how much power the video officials really have. The lads also dig into set-piece chaos, Liverpool’s defensive frailty, and whether we’re seeing a full-blown return to Tony Pulis–style football across the league.
Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out
Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman
Producer: Henry Williams
Assistant Producer: William Colledge
Executive Producer: Jamie East
Booker: Ashley Whitt
Video Editor: Luke Shelley
Content Editor: Joseph Palmer
Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini
Social Handles:
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This week on Whistleblowers, Felix White from The Maccabees joins Gordon Smart, Ian Ladyman and Mark Clattenburg for a conversation that moves from cricket and football to music, mental health and legacy.
Felix opens up about the heartbreak of The Maccabees’ split, the pull of validation on social media and why modern sport misunderstands entertainment. Clattenburg reveals the real reason he tattooed every final he refereed, and how referees cope with pressure and abuse.
Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out
Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman
Producer: Henry Williams
Assistant Producer: William Colledge
Executive Producer: Jamie East
Booker: Ashley Whitt
Video Editor: Luke Shelley
Content Editor: Joseph Palmer
Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini
Social Handles:
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This week on Whistleblowers, the lads welcome rock and roll royalty as Felix White of The Maccabees joins Ian Ladyman, Mark Clattenburg and Gordon Smart to talk football, Fulham and the strange journey from indie gigs to Major League Baseball punditry.
Felix explains how a sober American tour turned him into a baseball obsessive, while Clattenburg shares what it was like refereeing Brazil in front of 100,000 fans at the MCG. Ian delivers a brilliant assessment of Marco Silva, describing him as a “moaner” whose attitude somehow works perfectly at Fulham but might not elsewhere.
The conversation moves through the quirks of Craven Cottage, the romance of the FA Cup, and why lower-league football feels more authentic than the Premier League. There’s a natter about whether any Premier League side could win a World Cup, and a revealing look at Gareth Southgate, England’s mentality and the curious difference between football and cricket fandom.
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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This week on Whistleblowers Bonus Ball, Gordon Smart, Ian Ladyman, and Mark Clattenburg tackle one of football’s longest-running debates - should the 3pm blackout finally be scrapped?
The lads dive into the tug-of-war between tradition and modernisation: Ian defends the blackout as football’s last line of defence for live match culture, while Mark argues it’s outdated in an age of streaming, global fans, and shrinking attention spans.
Then, Clattenburg opens up on the game that nearly broke him - the infamous Merseyside Derby where two red cards, a missed penalty, and years of abuse shaped his career. He also relives the chaos of The Battle of the Bridge, how he lost control, and why that night still gives him chills.
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:
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