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Welcome back to Whistleblowers! This week, Ian Ladyman takes the reins as he and Mark Clattenburg are joined by friend of the show Joel Beya to relive arguably the greatest game of football in Champions League history, before getting down to brass tacks as Joel reveals exactly how true Arsenal fans are feeling! Meanwhile, the lads discuss the rumoured return of Jose Mourinho to the Bernabeu, befor...

Welcome back to Whistleblowers! In this week’s bumper bonus ball, Mark Clattenburg, Ian Ladyman, and Gordon Smart break down Mark’s appearance at the Sidemen Charity Match to explore just how the football industry is changing, and how much fans value connection and entertainment over sporting merit… Plus, find out what special Scottish gift Gordon has in store for the other two! Whistleblowers | F...

Welcome back to Whistleblowers! In this week’s episode, Mark Clattenburg, Gordon Smart and Ian Ladyman take a deep dive into Liam Rosenior’s explosion after another Chelsea defeat, before asking what is truly going wrong at Leicester as the Foxes face yet another relegation… Meanwhile, the Mark and Ian get heated over Eddie Howe’s treatment at Newcastle as the former ref gets touchy about his belo...

Welcome back to Whistleblowers! In this week’s bonus ball, Mark Clattenburg, Ian Ladyman, and Gordon Smart discuss the recent appointment of Marie-Louise Eta as the first female coach for a top-flight men’s side and ask the question; is this a watershed moment for genuine change, or is it merely tokenism? Plus, find out who the boys think are this season’s best and worst signings…Mark’s choices ma...

Welcome back to Whistleblowers! This week, Mark Clattenburg, Ian Ladyman, and Gordon Smart weigh in on the hair-pulling epidemic that is plaguing football, and discover the fundamental flaws it reveals in the way VAR is used throughout the game. Plus, the boys talk about the rule changes they’d like to see implemented to make the game better, and Ian tells us the ‘pathetic’ tactic destroying the g...

Welcome back to Whistleblowers! In this week’s bonus ball, Mark Clattenburg and Gordon Smart are once again joined by Mr Andy Dillon as they look at Ian’s spiky press conference battle with Arne Slot, asking the deceptively simple question; what’s the knack to getting the most out of a presser? Meanwhile, Andy reveals the huge Arsenal player he had a coming together with at Highbury! Plus, we find...

Welcome back to Whistleblowers! This week, Gordon Smart and Mark Clattenburg are joined by the one and only Mr Andy Dillon to talk all things West Ham ahead of their do-or-die game against Wolves! The boys look back at the FA Cup madness, Nuno's folly at not starting his best players, and the 'bonkers' decisions that caused chaos at the London Stadium... Meanwhile, Gordon asks Mark and Andy what t...

Welcome back to Whistleblowers! In this week's bonus ball, Mark Clattenburg, Ian Ladyman, and Gordon Smart chat about the Canadian Premier League's introduction of Wenger's 'daylight' offside rule...and the ex-referee has some strong thoughts! Plus, Mark reveals the real reason he quit top-level refereeing when he did, and the boys discuss Tiger Woods and whether sport does enough to protect its s...

Welcome back to Whistleblowers! This week, Mark Clattenburg, Ian Ladyman, and Gordon Smart weigh in on Spurs’ latest managerial mix-up and discuss whether choosing De Zerbi was really the best choice for a club like Tottenham… Meanwhile, the boys discuss age in football, give their thoughts on the bombshell dropped by Marc Cucurella in the Chelsea dressing room, and debate the best ways to eat a C...

Welcome back to Whistleblowers! In this week's bonus ball, Ian Ladyman, Mark Clattenburg, and Gordon Smart make the most of the Premier League's international break to talk about which managers they think have had the best seasons...so far... Plus, find out the behind the scenes gossip on Gordon's crazy photoshoot, and which incident told Mark all he needed to know about Jurgen Klopp! Whistleblowe...

Welcome back to Whistleblowers! This week, Ian Ladyman, Mark Clattenburg, and Gordon Smart take a trip up to Mark’s beloved North East to ask a question: should Newcastle fans count themselves lucky to have a manager like Eddie Howe? And moreover, how can he and the PIF stop the club falling behind? Meanwhile, the boys discuss whether Mo Salah truly is Liverpool’s best ever striker, and Ian shows...

Welcome back to Whistleblowers! In this week’s Bonus Ball, Mark Clattenburg tells Gordon Smart and Ian Ladyman just what it took for him to stay fit as a top flight referee, and gives the others some advice! Meanwhile, Ian updates us on his half-marathon aspirations and Gordon chats about going in front of the cameras in the buff! Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out Hosts: Gordon Smart,...

Welcome back to Whistleblowers! This week, Gordon Smart, Ian Ladyman and Mark Clattenburg discuss Pep’s future after a lacklustre Premier League season and an ignominious exit from the Champions League before asking the question…is this the time for Pep to hang up his boots? Plus, find out what ‘garbage’ incensed Mark over the weekend and the boys’ thoughts on the football regulator’s proposed cha...

Welcome back to Whistleblowers! Fresh off their conversation with the one and only Lee Dixon, Mark Clattenburg, Ian Ladyman, and Gordon Smart look towards the end of the season and the infamous guard of honour to ask the question…is it a valid celebration, or is it just performative nonsense?? Ian doesn’t hold back, and Gordon can’t face the idea of his Hibs having to perform one for Hearts in a f...

Welcome back to Whistleblowers! In this very special episode, Mark Clattenburg, Ian Ladyman, and Gordon Smart are joined by Mr Lee Dixon to reminisce about football’s Golden Years - find out how Lee got the best of David Ginola, how George Graham got them fired up that time Arsenal missed kick-off, and just what Arsene Wenger whispered in his ear that night… Plus, the boys ask whether any of the c...

Welcome back to Whistleblowers! In this week’s bonus ball, Mark Clattenburg, Ian Ladyman, and Gordon Smart chat about how Mark found his career transition away from football, and how other players and managers have managed the shift - before Mark reveals the ex-pros who've still got it on the pitch... Plus, find out which manager Ian had to manage in the buff! (The manager, not Ian!) Whistleblower...

Welcome back to Whistleblowers! This week, the boys are back together, and Mark Clattenburg, Ian Ladyman and Gordon Smart break down the IFAB’s new rules and the impact (or LACK of impact) it will have on football, before before asking a ver simple question; with all these changes, is football even enjoyable anymore? Meanwhile, Mark tells us just why Pierluigi Colina said he was one of the best in...

Welcome back to Whistleblowers! In this very special bonus ball, Mark Clattenburg, Gordon Smart, and Ian’s best mate Andy Dillon are once again joined by the one and only, Hull City legend Dean Windass! They talk hard-men opponents and how the dressing room culture has changed in football since Dean’s days at the top of the game. Meanwhile, Dean chats about the biggest run-ins he had with football...

Welcome back to Whistleblowers! In this very special episode, Mark Clattenburg, Gordon Smart, and Ian’s best mate Andy Dillon are joined by the one and only, Hull City legend Dean Windass - the boys reminisce about that playoff final goal, Dean’s record breaking THREE red cards in one game for Aberdeen, and the manager he had the biggest falling out with. Plus, Dean opens up about his struggles af...

Welcome back to Whistleblowers! In this week’s bonus ball, Mark Clattenburg and Gordon Smart are once again joined by the Mail’s Jack Gaughan as they discuss how they put their personal affiliations aside to stay professional in the heat of the game…and Mark tells us which Premier League manager accused him of failing to do so! Plus, Mark and Jack get down and dirty about the Premier League’s VAR...

Welcome back to Whistleblowers! This week, Gordon Smart and Mark Clattenburg are joined by the Mail’s Scottish football correspondent John McGarry and staff writer Jack Gaughan to find out just why the Scottish Premiership is turning out to be one of Europe’s best leagues, and which of the three (or four?) teams have a real shot at the title. Meanwhile, Jack enlightens us on the current state of t...

Welcome back to Whistleblowers! In this bonus ball, Ian, Mark, and Gordon ask what's going wrong with punditry nowadays, and what makes a good pundit - turns out, it's not as complicated as you might think! Plus, the boys reminisce on their personal best footballing memories and Ian tells us about his best ever (nearly) goal... Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mar...

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...

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...

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 Ea...