Whistleblowers - The Football Podcast

No Mr Smith this week, so Martin Gritton is joined by Gareth Dobson and Mike Leigh as the Whistleblowers do a deep dive on Spurs, with a look at the other weekend games just gone (+ Mike Dean). Enjoy.  thewhistleblowers.net  @footballpodcast  Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh  Engineered by Leon Gorman  A Playback Media Production  playbackmedia.co.uk  Copyright 2020 Playback Media Ltd - playb...

Two generations of Pilgers join Mark Smith and Martin Gritton this week, with the FA Cup the main topic of conversation. Journalist and author Sam Pilger (and son Louis) join the hosts to take a closer look at Man United and the problems facing the club this season. Have a listen. If you’re looking for that free beer you heard about in this show, go to beer52.com/whistleblowers to find out more Fo...

Gritton and Smith are joined by Podfather Mark Webster, who add some Prem chat to the crazy weekend we just had. Don’t believe us?! Listen in here... If you’re looking for that free beer you heard about in this show, go to beer52.com/whistleblowers to find out more thewhistleblowers.net  @footballpodcast  Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh  Engineered by Leon Gorman  A Playback Media Production...

Martin Gritton and Mark Smith are joined by friend of the pod and QPR fan, Dan Trelfer. The three discuss the Championship, the transfer window, plus all the Prem stuff from the weekend... and of course Ollie McBurnie’s appearance at the South Wales derby. Enjoy. If you’re looking for that free beer you heard about in this show, go to beer52.com/whistleblowers to find out more thewhistleblowers.ne...

Mark Smith and Martin Gritton are back for 2020 with a cup special, with contributions from not one, but two JPs, on the phone. Jack Pitt-Brooke from The Athletic mulls over Man City’s FA Cup match with Port Vale, in addition to how the competition might be improved. In the second half of the show the hosts are joined by musician (he’s in The Coral), football coach and all round top bloke Jack Pri...

The final Whistleblowers of the decade! Never fear, we will be back in 2020 - BUT - as a treat, two previous hosts, Stuart Wright and Theo Delaney, join Martin Gritton to go over the recent Premier League action, with a wistful look at the managerial goings on. As ever. Happy holidays everyone! Due to a technical problem the first half of the show had to be recorded sans Theo! If you’re looking fo...

Mark Smith and Martin Gritton are joined by radio producer and lifelong Man Utd fan, Alex Barnett. The significant Manchester derby victory for Utd is discussed, along with Leicester’s continued rise and the return of Big Dunc. Lovely stuff. thewhistleblowers.net  @footballpodcast  Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh  Engineered by Leon Gorman  A Playback Media Production  playbackmedia.co.uk  C...

Smith and Gritton return and are joined by broadcaster Harry Salvidge as the sack-race dominates chat, in addition to a run down of the rest of last weekend’s action. The Premier League’s foray into the Amazon is also discussed. thewhistleblowers.net  @footballpodcast  Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh  Engineered by Leon Gorman  A Playback Media Production  playbackmedia.co.uk  Copyright 2019...

The pod digs in and asks which premier league managerial posts AREN’T under threat? With your host this week Gareth Dobson, plus author Richard Foster and Arsenal aficionado Sam Blackman. thewhistleblowers.net  @footballpodcast  Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh  Engineered by Leon Gorman  A Playback Media Production  playbackmedia.co.uk  Copyright 2019 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk...

Mark Smith & Martin Gritton dissect the weekend’s results with YouTube sensation and all round decent bloke, Robbie Knox. As a Liverpool fan, Robbie gladly discussed the victory over City. Gritton talks about his first round FA Cup experience, VAR gets another look and we celebrate Leicester’s continued resurgence. thewhistleblowers.net  @footballpodcast  Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh  Eng...

Smith, Gritton, Dobson. The Whistleblower’s very own Salah, Firminho, Mane. Join them for a deep dive on this weekend‘s massive match up between Liverpool and Manchester City. Spurs are given close scrutiny plus action from the games just gone. thewhistleblowers.net  @footballpodcast  Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh  Engineered by Leon Gorman  A Playback Media Production  playbackmedia.co.uk...

Mark Smith and Martin Gritton are joined by author & QPR fan Dan Trelfer as we unpack the weekend of Premier League action; starting with Freaky Friday at St Mary’s, x-rated Xhaka, the rising Red Devils, a haunted looking Spurs and a charming Chelsea. Yes it’s Halloween 🎃 thewhistleblowers.net  @footballpodcast  Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh  Engineered by Leon Gorman  A Playback Media Pr...

Mark is joined by regular contributor and Spurs fan Gareth Dobson and Chris Duncan, our newly appointed Championship correspondent. The trio discuss Arsenal’s nonsense display at Sheffield United and generally get a bit angry at VAR. thewhistleblowers.net  @footballpodcast  Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh  Engineered by Leon Gorman  A Playback Media Production  playbackmedia.co.uk  Copyright...

What a weekend. Jack Pitt-Brooke gives his first hand excellence from England’s eventful away games. We urge you to listen. We are also joined by West Essex General Manager Dan Reading who talks about the importance of Non-league Day. Mark Smith and Martin Gritton host. thewhistleblowers.net  @footballpodcast  Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh  Engineered by Leon Gorman  A Playback Media Produ...

Mark is joined by Theo Delaney from the Spurs Show and the pair lay into the clubs who have managed to fall apart at the seams already. In a bout of insane knee-jerkism they even manage to include Man City in this category. Stupid? Yes. thewhistleblowers.net  @footballpodcast  Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh  Engineered by Leon Gorman  A Playback Media Production  playbackmedia.co.uk  Copyri...

Mark Smith welcomes Martin Gritton back to the studio, to talk Derby and drink, lovely Leicester, Man Utd and much more. The pair are joined by legendary photographer Stuart Roy Clarke (Homes of Football) who shares tales from the road behind the camera. Enjoy! thewhistleblowers.net  @footballpodcast  Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh  Engineered by Leon Gorman  A Playback Media Production  pl...

Mark is joined by Paul Doolan from The Newcastle Natter and the pair discuss the Magpies for, if anything, too long. Martin Gritton joins on the phone and sings the praises of Man City for, if anything, too long.  thewhistleblowers.net  @footballpodcast  Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh  Engineered by Leon Gorman  A Playback Media Production  playbackmedia.co.uk  Copyright 2019 Playback Media...

On a big champions league night regular host is Gritts is away on commentary duty...at Crawley vs Plymouth. Mark is instead joined by Gareth Dobson and Theo Delaney and the trio discuss the importance of centre backs partnerships, the brilliance of Norwich and the race for the top 6. Also includes a recommendation for a curry house in Turnpike Lane. Want some free beer? Go to MatchPint.co.uk/app a...

Mark Smith and Martin Gritton were joined by legendary broadcaster Jonny Gould (Villa) and fellow commentator and broadcaster Harry Salvidge (Watford) in a recap of the internationals plus a look at the going on in the Prem over the last week. Tune in here. Want some free beer? Go to MatchPint.co.uk/app and use code ‘WHISTLE’ to join the The Whistleblowers league. Make your predictions on televise...

Big Gritts is away this week so Mark is joined instead by comedian, producer and freelance football journo Stuart Laws. They talk about the demise of Bury and the ascent of football club’s ‘banter’ on social media. Plus both hosts are outraged at Manchester United’s lack of depth. And the boys are joined by Grimsby Town’s favourite (?) son - Lloyd Griffith. thewhistleblowers.net  @footballpodcast ...

This week resident Whistleblowers Martin Gritton and Mark Smith bring in broadcaster Tony Lockwood and Spurs Show host Mike Leigh to discuss the weeks Prem matches, the drama, the VARtache. It might be early but this includes tips for the drop (the relegation battle has begun), Man Utd, Everton, Tottenham, Chelsea, Lampard's difficult start and of course Pogba's problem. Want to know what pub to w...

Gameweek 1 with Smith & Gritton back from their summer sabbaticals. BAU in the Premier League but plenty to talk about, comedian Rhys James leaves a message for the lads from his Edinburgh lodgings. You can see him at the Fringe if you’re up there - 6:30pm at The Pleasance every night. thewhistleblowers.net  @footballpodcast  Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh  Engineered by Leon Gorman  A Play...

Hosts Mark Smith and Martin Gritton are joined by Mike Leigh from The Spurs Show to take a look at the biggest game of the season, with balance from Whistleblowers regular and LFC fan, Stuart Wright. The Chelsea v Arsenal Europa League in Baku gets a look too. Join us! The Whistleblowers is backed for the season by Ladbrokes.  Check out the latest offers and odds at bet.thewhistleblowers.net  thew...

This is the end, beautiful friends, the end - we invited everyone to chip in, all the greats, so please enjoy the takes from our friends: Gareth Dobson, Sam Pilger, Alan Alger, Robbie Knox, Dan Trelfer, Jack Pitt-Brooke, Miguel Delaney, Rhys James, Lloyd Griffith, and Jonathan Liew.  Also, Mark Smith and Martin Gritton welcome a return of Mark Webster for the last pod of the season.  The Whistlebl...

The Podigal Son returns from America - welcome back Mark Smith. Alongside Martin Gritton, they deconstruct the Liverpool Barca comeback with the Independent’s chief football writer Miguel Delaney - who was only at the bloody game!  Tune in to hear about top team tempo, United’s malaise, yoga car accidents and much more. The Whistleblowers is backed for the season by Ladbrokes.  Check out the lates...