Whistleblowers
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 A Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
Whistleblowers is in America! That’s it, it’s all over…and for one final time during this tournament, Gordon Smart and Mark Clattenburg, alongside special guest Craig Hope, sit down to break down one of the worst matches we’ve seen this tournament - both in terms of football and shocking unprofessionalism and unsportsmanlike conduct (as they’d say in the NFL…)
Plus, the boys reminisce about ...
Whistleblowers is in America! After 5 long weeks, the wait is finally over…no, not us finding out whether Mark is going on strictly…it’s the World Cup Final, and Ian Ladyman, Gordon Smart, and Mark Clattenburg are here to preview the almighty clash between Spain and Argentina!
Will this be the passing of the baton between Messi and Lamal? Will Argentina continue their brutal tactics? Is this Messi’s las...
Whistleblowers is in America! Well, it’s all over for the Three Lions…but our three lions are still here to talk about it - Ian Ladyman, Mark Clattenburg, and a slightly smug Gordon Smart take a look back at England’s valiant effort against Messi’ Argentina and look to answer the question of what went wrong for Tuchel’s boys…
Ian and Mark go all in on Tuchel’s overly defensive tactics,...
Whistleblowers is in America! In the aftermath of Spain’s DEMOLITION of fan-favourites France, Ian Ladyman - back after his injury - Mark Clattenburg, and Gordon Smart are back to look forward to England’s clash with age old rivals Argentina in the last game before the big one…
The boys discuss Messi’s mind-bending stats, Harry Kane’s masterful diffusion of managerial tensions, and whether there&rs...
Whistleblowers is in America! Now that we’ve all once again caught our collective breath, Gordon Smart is joined by Mark Clattenburg, Craig Hope, and Jack Gaughan (stepping in for an injured Ian Ladyman - who said you can’t replace a legend in the aggregate??) to break down another breathless England win!
The boys chat that Thomas Tuchel-Jude Bellingham argument, Mark tells us what really happened with the spidercam,...
Whistleblowers is in America! Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg, and Ian Ladyman are back again as they look forward to England facing off against Erling Haaland’s Norway…will it be an easy win for an England team high off their successes or will the Vikings bring them crashing back down to earth?
Meanwhile, Mbappe shines once again and the boys can’t take their eyes off him, wondering whether he’ll ever ma...
Whistleblowers is in America! As the Round of 16 draws to a close, Mark Clattenburg, Ian Ladyman, and Gordon Smart get together once again to chat about the World Cup so far…and it gets HEATED!
Mark and Ian clash over their concepts of ‘fairness’ in professional refereeing, while Ian explains the decision Roberto Martinez should have taken with Portugal to keep his dignity…meanwhile Gordon makes a surpr...
Whistleblowers is in America! As the dust settles over the Azteca, Ian Ladyman is joined by Mark Clattenburg and special guest Craig Hope to look backone of the best England performances since it came home in ’66! It might not have been pretty, but it was a match for the ages…
In a team of heroes, who stood out above the rest? Who showed the grit and determination the Three Lions need to win their first major tourna...
Whistleblowers is in America! And Mark Clattenburg, Ian Ladyman, and Gordon Smart are lacing up their (cowboy) boots and putting on their Stetsons as they ask how far a sparkling looking USMNT can make it in their home World Cup, even if they are without their talismanic Falorin Balogun…
Plus, we find out why Balogun should never have been sent off from our resident expert, while the boys lament yet another lacklustre Bel...
Whistleblowers is in America! Before we’ve even had a chance to get our breath back, Ian Ladyman (live from the Atlanta stadium with Henry Winter sat behind him), Mark Clattenburg, and Gordon Smart take a look at another nervy England performance against the Democratic Republic of Congo…they’ve come through but at what cost? (England, we mean…)
Mark takes us through why Harry Kane’s penalty shout ...
Whistleblowers is in America! For a surprise bonus ball, Ian Ladyman, Mark Clattenburg, and Gordon Smart get together to look forward to England’s Round of 32 clash with the Dominican Republic of Congo!
What does Tuchel do with Rice? Where does Bellingham fit? Has Rashford done enough? Is Saka fit enough? Find out! Plus, the boys reminisce on a shock Germany and Netherlands exit, and marvel at France’s ‘terrify...
Whistleblowers is in America! And after yet ANOTHER disappointing showing from England, Mark Clattenburg, Ian Ladyman, and Gordon Smart take a look at what is going wrong in Tuchel’s camp and why…and the answers might surprise you!
Plus, Gordon laments Scotland’s ignominious early exit from the World Cup and Steve Clarke’s surprising departure, before the boys debate who should replace him, as well as wh...
Whistleblowers is in America! The boys are all back together - virtually! Gordon Smart joins Ian Ladyman and Mark Clattenburg as they look at what went wrong for Scotland as they put in one of their worst performances since the Euros and ask the question of whether it’s still possible to go through, and more importantly, do they deserve to?
Meanwhile, the lads look forward to England’s final group game against Panama...
*Apologies on the delay, turns out the hottest June day in history plays havoc with men and machines! Although the Scotland content may be slightly outdated soon, it's still worth a listen! Enjoy the show!*
Whistleblowers is in America! Mark Clattenburg and Gordon Smart are once again joined by Mail Sport’s Craig Hope in the aftermath of another disastrous England draw…and the boys have some thoughts! Was Konsa&rsqu...
Whistleblowers is in America! Gordon Smart rejoins Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman to take on the latest World Cup stories as England look to take on Ghana - in a very Tartan Boston - in what could be the Three Lion’s best chance to take their group and secure a perfect run into the knockouts!
Meanwhile, the boys discuss Scotland’s dramatic and often controversial tie with Morocco and how Steve Clark’s men can...
Whistleblowers is in America! Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman are back with Gordon Smart as they break down England’s first game of the tournament - and what a game it was! The boys chat Harry Kane’s sizzling return to form, Jude Bellingham’s shining light, and the man-management masterclass put on by Thomas Tuchel!
Plus, Mark tells us his thoughts on the retaken penalty debacle, everyone is shocked to find ou...
Whistleblowers is in America! And so, to preview England’s first game and first challenge against old rivals Croatia, Gordon Smart is joined by Mail journalists and England insiders Craig hope and Jack Gaughan to give you all the scoops!
The guys discuss Tino Livramento’s shock injury, Thomas Tuchel’s dilemma in the midfield, and just how England will deal with that heat…PLUS, we find out Michael Owen&rs...
Whistleblowers is in America! In the first of our special World Cup series, brought to you from across the pond, Mark Clattenburg, Ian Ladyman, and a very hoarse Gordon Smart break down their first-hand experiences of the biggest tournament on earth!
Gordon tells us EXACTLY what he got up to as Scotland took their first World Cup win since 1990, while Ian breaks down precisely the flaws in Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil side tha...
Whistleblowers is going to America! And in the final bonus ball before the off, Ian Ladyman and Gordon Smart find out all the ins and outs of the new footballing regulations to be put in place for the tournament from our resident refereeing expert, Mr Mark Clattenburg!
Yellow cards, VAR expansions, mouth covering…all will be explained!
A reminder that you will get THREE brand new episodes of Whistleblowers every week t...
Whistleblowers is going to America! As Mark Clattenburg, Ian Ladyman, and Gordon Smart prepare to hop across the pond to cover all things World Cup 2026, they took some time to preview the largest global tournament in the history of the game!
How far does England get? Will Jude Bellingham start a single game? Will Jordan Henderson be the saviour of the Three Lions? Will Scotland manage to get out of the groups this time? Are Tur...
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