This week Gordon Smart, Ian Ladyman and Mark Clattenburg dig into the state of modern football fandom, asking why supporters are leaving games early and whether TV kick-off times and rising prices are pushing genuine fans away. 

Alongside the debate, the stories take centre stage. Clattenburg recalls the day a Rob Lee goal left him covered in filth (literally poo) at St James’ Park, and the unforgettable moment Craig Bellamy grabbed his balls after a red card. Ian Ladyman opens up about the article that ended his friendship with David Platt and the heated player confrontations that come with his reporting. 

The trio also share their first memories of walking into a stadium, the magic of seeing the pitch, and what makes football culture so unique. 

Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out

Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman

Producer: Henry Williams

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Researcher: William Colledge

Booker: Ashley Whitt

Video Editor: Luke Shelley

Content Editor: Joseph Palmer

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini 

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