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Whistle Blower

My Autobiography

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Whistle Blower

By: Mark Clattenburg
Narrated by: Richard Burnip
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The outspoken and hard-hitting autobiography of one of the most highly rated, recognisable and controversial football referees of modern times.

Mark Clattenburg found himself in the centre circle, whistle in hand, at the start of 450 Premier League matches during a highly eventful 13-year career in football's top flight.

He has shaken hands with, issued red and yellow cards to, and been sworn at by hundreds of players. He has been screamed at and shared jokes with dozens and dozens of managers. And he's felt the wrath of thousands upon thousands of irate fans.

His autobiography is the ultimate guide to what it's really like to be in the referee's spotlight. It offers numerous intriguing insights into the daily trials and tribulations, the acute stresses and strains, of a top-flight referee. Clattenburg takes the listener into the referee's room, the players' tunnel and out on the pitch to experience precisely what a referee goes through on match day.

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I have always liked Mark Clattenburg as a referee. He was never afraid to take the tough calls and his presence meant it was a big time match. Hearing his story was fascinating especially as it was open and honest. Highly recommended for all football fans.

Open, honest and a page turner

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seems a genuine bloke who was constantly stitched up by the prawn sandwich brigade. Great Referee

Very Enlightening

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Loved its very refreshing. Eye opener to hear how the refs are managed . Fair play to Mark how he overcome all the crap he had to put up with ***** all the way.

Excellent

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The performance lets this book down a bit, kind of childish narration at times. The book itself well, it’s certainly honest. What a low blow by Chelsea to do what they did and all those petty people suspending somebody before anything had even been proved. I get that they had a kind of duty of care but surely some negotiation about how to proceed following the various allegations wouldn’t have been such a big deal. I never believe what they say in the press anyway so i never thought of him as arrogant in the first place. A very interesting book though, all that burocratic nonsense doesn’t surprise me in the slightest.

good for him

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I didn’t start this book with great expectations but Marks story has really opened my eyes to the other side of the game. I’ve listened to the full book twice already and honestly could listen to it again. Let’s hope we get more books from other refs or similar characters

Surprisingly brilliant

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