Ex-referee Mark Clattenburg says pundits are DAMAGING the game

Ex-referee Mark Clattenburg says pundits are DAMAGING the game

From Whistleblowers by Daily Mail

May 14, 2026 · 53 min · Season 1 · Episode 49

About this episode

Mark Clattenburg and Gordon Smart discuss the impact of pundits on soccer with guest Jack Gaughan.

Welcome back to Whistleblowers! This week, Mark Clattenburg and Gordon Smart welcome fellow Mail journo from the North Jack Gaughan, as he deputises off the bench for an injured Ian Ladyman! Jack, Mark, and Gordon waste no time in debating what is wrong with corners, who is really damaging the game we all love, and what punishment the most recent Spygate incident might warrant… Plus, Jack gives his insights into the City training ground and there’s a surprise guest over the airwaves! Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out Hosts: Gordon Smart and Mark Clattenburg Special Guest: Jack Gaughan Producer: William Colledge Executive Producer: Jamie East Booker: Ashley Whitt Video Editor: Rowan Jacobs Content Editor: Joseph Palmer Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Graphic Designer: Daniel McGarry 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.

People in this episode

Hosts: Mark Clattenburg, Gordon Smart

Guest: Jack Gaughan

Topics covered

  • refereeing
  • soccer analysis
  • Spygate incident
  • football punditry
  • training ground insights

Keywords

  • Mark Clattenburg
  • Gordon Smart
  • Jack Gaughan
  • Spygate
  • football pundits
  • soccer corners
  • training ground

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Organizations: Daily Mail, Acast

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