“THIS MATCH is better than the Champions League final!”

About this episode

The episode discusses the changing dynamics of the football industry as experienced at the Sidemen Charity Match.

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 | Football From The Inside Out Hosts: Gordon Smart, Ian Ladyman, and Mark Clattenburg Producer: William Colledge Executive Producer: Jamie East 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Ian Ladyman, Gordon Smart

Guest: Mark Clattenburg

Topics covered

• Sidemen Charity Match
• football industry
• fan connection
• entertainment
• sporting merit

Keywords

• football
• Sidemen Charity Match
• Mark Clattenburg
• fan engagement
• entertainment value

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Daily Mail

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