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Mark Clattenburg: The Match That Haunted Me for Years

Mark Clattenburg: The Match That Haunted Me for Years

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This week on Whistleblowers Bonus Ball, Gordon Smart, Ian Ladyman, and Mark Clattenburg tackle one of football’s longest-running debates - should the 3pm blackout finally be scrapped?


The lads dive into the tug-of-war between tradition and modernisation: Ian defends the blackout as football’s last line of defence for live match culture, while Mark argues it’s outdated in an age of streaming, global fans, and shrinking attention spans.


Then, Clattenburg opens up on the game that nearly broke him - the infamous Merseyside Derby where two red cards, a missed penalty, and years of abuse shaped his career. He also relives the chaos of The Battle of the Bridge, how he lost control, and why that night still gives him chills.


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Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman


Producer: Henry Williams


Executive Producer: Jamie East


Researcher: William Colledge


Booker: Ashley Whitt


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