Whistleblowers

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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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125 episodes
Updated July 20

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Nov 4, 2025 · 31 min
Harry Redknapp Stories You’ve NEVER Heard - from those who know him best!
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 Social Handles: X: @blowerspod Instagram: whistleblowerspod TikTok: whistleblowerspodcast Email: whistleblowers@dailymail.com A Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 30, 2025 · 49 min
Mark Clattenburg: The Brilliant Decision Not to Award Cody Gakpo a Penalty for Liverpool
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 Social Handles: X: @blowerspod Instagram: whistleblowerspod TikTok: whistleblowerspodcast Email: whistleblowers@dailymail.com A Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 28, 2025 · 31 min
Mark Clattenburg: “VAR made referees lazy and killed football’s emotion”
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 Social Handles: X: @blowerspod Instagram: whistleblowerspod TikTok: whistleblowerspodcast Email: whistleblowers@dailymail.com A Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 23, 2025 · 51 min
Inside Salah’s Slump and Slot’s Set Piece Solution
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: X: @blowerspod Instagram: whistleblowerspod TikTok: whistleblowerspodcast Email: whistleblowers@dailymail.com A Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 21, 2025 · 31 min
Mark Clattenburg Reveals The Story Behind His Infamous Tattoos
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: X: @blowerspod Instagram: whistleblowerspod TikTok: whistleblowerspodcast Email: whistleblowers@dailymail.com A Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 16, 2025 · 49 min
Why England’s German Boss Might Actually Be Perfect
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 Social Handles: X: @blowerspod Instagram: whistleblowerspod TikTok: whistleblowerspodcast Email: whistleblowers@dailymail.com A Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 14, 2025 · 30 min
Mark Clattenburg: The Match That Haunted Me for Years
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: X: @blowerspod Instagram: whistleblowerspod TikTok: whistleblowerspodcast Email: whistleblowers@dailymail.com A Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 9, 2025 · 50 min
Is Mental Health Still a Taboo Topic in Football?
Welcome back to Whistleblowers! From Russell Martin’s disastrous spell at Rangers - complete with self-help quotes, swimming sessions, and a police escort - to John Stones’ brutally honest admission that he almost retired, the lads dive deep into the state of modern football and what it really takes to survive it. Mark opens up about the mental toll of refereeing, revealing how online abuse once left him silent for days, while Ian explores how clubs like Brentford are leading a quiet revolution in mental health support for players. Elsewhere, the trio debate Stephen Gerrard’s shock confession that he hated playing for England, swap stories about Fergie time, exploding spray cans, and why Guinness in Dublin really does taste better. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 7, 2025 · 28 min
Amy Winehouse, Gary Speed, Billy Vigar: Reporting on The Most Tragic Stories
This week on Whistleblowers, Gordon Smart, Ian Ladyman, and Mark Clattenburg tackle the Premier League’s never-ending managerial merry-go-round - from Nuno and Potter to West Ham’s revolving door. They debate data vs emotion in modern football, discuss empathy in refereeing, and reflect on the human side of journalism. Ian opens up about interviewing Gary Speed’s widow, while Gordon shares a powerful story from Amy Winehouse’s funeral - exploring how to balance truth, compassion, and responsibility in the job. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 2, 2025 · 51 min
“He doesn’t want anyone to be as successful as him” Mark Clattenburg v Howard Webb
In this week’s episode of Whistleblowers, the lads dive into the chaos of Premier League refereeing as Mark Clattenburg unloads on VAR after Newcastle’s defeat to Arsenal. Gordon Smart relives one of the wildest nights of his life in Edinburgh’s Presidential Suite (spoiler: Winston Churchill’s table was never the same again). AND debate Sunderland’s remarkable transformation from Netflix despair to Premier League surprise package, and take aim at Manchester United’s decade of disastrous signings. 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: Rowan Jacobs 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 30, 2025 · 18 min
When The Tartan Army Took on The Police…
Welcome back to Whistleblowers! From whether modern “cookie-cutter” stadiums have killed atmosphere, to why Tottenham’s new ground might be the exception, the lads debate which grounds really deliver and which leave you cold. Mark reveals what it’s like refereeing at Arsenal and Bayern Munich, while Ian tells us what it’s like reporting from Goodison Park behind those infamous pillars. Also, Gordon shares the outrageous tale of 200 naked Scotland fans in Hyde Park squaring up to the police and reveals the brutal put-down Phil Foden got after his Gazza haircut. 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: Rowan Jacobs 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 25, 2025 · 52 min
WHAT Was Hugo Ekitike Thinking?! Mark Clattenburg Explains Bizarre Incident
This week on Whistleblowers, Gordon Smart, Ian Ladyman and Mark Clattenburg are joined by Man City superfan Steven McInerney. From Pep Guardiola’s lowest-ever possession stat to Rodri’s fading legs, Kusunov’s redemption and Donnarumma’s arrival, Steven breaks down City’s huge transition. Elsewhere, the panel debate Arsenal’s invisible striker, the “shirt off” yellow card rule, and Mark reveals how Jose Mourinho used to text him before matches. Plus: the Etihad atmosphere under the spotlight, boardroom moves at Arsenal, and Clattenburg’s explosive boot-throwing story. 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: Rowan Jacobs 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 23, 2025 · 26 min
Chelsea Players Microwaved Their Boots?! Inside Football’s Strangest Training Stories
This week on Whistleblowers, Gordon Smart and Mark Clattenburg are joined by veteran Sun journalist Andy Dillon, who lifts the lid on 26 years of wild football stories. From Chelsea players microwaving their boots and Graham Potter making his team perform Swan Lake, to Russell Martin’s Loch Lomond dip after a Rangers defeat. Andy also relives his biggest scoops - from Edu’s fake passport scandal to Wayne Rooney’s metatarsal miracle before the 2006 World Cup - and shares the tabloid headlines that made history (and sometimes made managers furious). Plus: stag do chaos, paparazzi hiding in bushes, and the legendary tale of the parasailing donkey. 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 18, 2025 · 51 min
Are Chelsea Anywhere Near Champions League Level?
This week on Whistleblowers, Gordon Smart is joined by Mark Clattenburg and, in a change to our usual programming, the man who asked Ian Ladyman to be his best man, Andy Dillon, takes the reigns. From newsroom chaos and Gordon’s surreal dinner with Pele to unforgettable nights at Upton Park and the reality of West Ham’s London Stadium. There’s discussion on Chelsea and whether Graham Potter’s time at Stamford Bridge has left lasting scars, plus a look at what fans really expect from their clubs. Later, David Bentley and Graham Stack drop in with tales from their careers and reveal how ex-pros are stepping into the boxing ring to raise money for charity. Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Andy Dillon Featuring: David Bentley and Graham Stack 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 16, 2025 · 30 min
John Obi Mikel, Chelsea and The Racist Allegation That Could’ve Ruined My Life
This week on Whistleblowers, Gordon Smart, Ian Ladyman, and Mark Clattenburg kick off by discussing ideas to reform Scottish football and analyse whether relegation playoffs would impact the Premier League. Clattenburg discusses his darkest period as an official when he was accused of racism by Chelsea - a story that shook the game and nearly ended his career. The lads also tackle American owners’ attitudes to relegation, forgotten fans in league reform, and Ian shares a personal grudge story about David Moyes that still lingers today. 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 11, 2025 · 49 min
Ange Postecoglou: Can ‘Angeball’ Survive The Marinakis Machine at Nottingham Forest?
Nottingham Forest in chaos. Nuno’s sacking, agent power, and Ange Postecoglou’s bold arrival under Evangelos Maranakis. Then we discuss as Ryan Giggs is once again missing from the Hall of Fame. Should off-field allegations keep one of the Premier League’s finest ever out? Before Scarlett Douglas joins the panel to talk Arsenal’s frustrations, Arteta’s future and how American fans live and breathe the Premier League - from tailgates to Messi in Miami. 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 9, 2025 · 31 min
Inside Craig Bellamy’s Most Outrageous Moment
This week Gordon Smart, Ian Ladyman and Mark Clattenburg dig into the state of modern football fandom, asking why supporters are leaving games early and whether TV kick-off times and rising prices are pushing genuine fans away. Alongside the debate, the stories take centre stage. Clattenburg recalls the day a Rob Lee goal left him covered in filth (literally poo) at St James’ Park, and the unforgettable moment Craig Bellamy grabbed his balls after a red card. Ian Ladyman opens up about the article that ended his friendship with David Platt and the heated player confrontations that come with his reporting. The trio also share their first memories of walking into a stadium, the magic of seeing the pitch, and what makes football culture so unique. 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 4, 2025 · 55 min
Inside the Isak Transfer Fallout: Fan Reactions, Dressing Room Splits & Gordon’s Instagram Story
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 2, 2025 · 29 min
Is The 'Big Six' Dead? Debate on The Premier League's Power Shift
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 28, 2025 · 48 min
Can Thomas Tuchel and England Handle Jude Bellingham’s ‘Indiscipline’?
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.