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Ex-referee Mark Clattenburg says pundits are DAMAGING the game

Season 1, Ep. 49

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


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