Straight Outta Cobham
The Athletic's experts on Chelsea - Simon Johnson, Liam Twomey and Dom Fifield are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to take you behind the scenes at Stamford Bridge and bring you the very best insight on all the latest goings on at Chelsea Football Club
The inside story of Enzo Maresca's appointment
Hello... again... A new Chelsea manager calls for yet another emergency podcast - which rather conveniently we were able to record at our end of season knees up! Matt Davies-Adams has got *literally* the whole gang alongside him to bring you reaction to... more
45:14
Pochettino departs: What happened? Why now? Who next?
Our summer break lasted a whole 36 hours... Matt Davies-Adams parachutes in The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey for an emergency pod following the departure of manager Mauricio Pochettino by mutual consent. We bring you the... more
36:40
Chelsea in Europe as Emma Hayes leaves a WSL champion
And just like that, another rollercoaster, topsy turvy season is over... Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Liam Twomey, Simon Johnson, Dom Fifield, Jessy Parker Humphreys AND Luke Bosher on his holidays to look back on another remarkable campaign at Chelsea... more
1:06:58
Europe beckons after Brighton victory - could Chelsea pip Spurs to fifth spot?!
Four wins a row to put Chelsea in pole position for a European spot?! Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's CFC experts Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey alongside him to look back on the 2-1 victory at Brighton which moved the Blues up to sixth in the... more
47:20
Returning Reece James inspires Forest comeback
Just imagine if we hadn't had all those injuries... Matt Davies-Adams is joined by two of The Athletic's finest - Luke Bosher and Liam Twomey - to revel in Saturday's 3-2 victory over Nottingham Forest at the City Ground. We lavish yet more praise on... more
36:06
The big squad audit and a look ahead to Forest
Keep, sell or loan out? Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Dom Fifield and Luke Bosher to take a deep dive into the Chelsea squad as we discuss the future of the current crop of players and their places at Stamford Bridge or elsewhere going forward. It's the... more
49:05
Hammerings handed out to West Ham and Bristol City on super Sunday for Chelsea
Goals, goals, goals and more goals! Matt Davies-Adams has The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey alongside him to reflect on a fantastic Sunday of action for CFC & CFCW. We begin with a round up of the 5-0 thrashing of West Ham at... more
49:21
Chelsea do the double over Spurs - but does Pochettino know something we don't?
Can we play you every week? Matt Davies-Adams has got Luke Bosher and Dom Fifield in tow to look back on the thoroughly satisfying 2-0 win over Tottenham at Stamford Bridge ft a Liam voicenote and some singing... We round up the performance and give some... more
40:50
Villa fightback, Spurs showdown, UWCL heartache and goodbye Thiago Silva
Refereeing and VAR controversy, you say? How original... Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Chelsea experts Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson alongside him to look back on Saturday night's dramatic 2-2 draw with Aston Villa. But we begin with our... more
51:05
Arsenal horror show prompts more questions about Pochettino's future
A horrible, horrible, horrible night... Two of The Athletic's finest - Dom Fifield and Simon Johnson - are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to look back on the hugely demoralising 5-0 thrashing by Arsenal at the Emirates on Tuesday night. Next up - another... more
54:15
Chelsea's Wembley curse continues while Emma Hayes' side stun Barcelona
They really, really, really, really, really don't like winning at Wembley... Matt Davies-Adams has got Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher along for the ride as we reflect on the latest cup disappointment following the narrow 1-0 defeat by Man City on Saturday. more
42:16
Can Chelsea get the better of wounded Man City in FA Cup semi?
Double trouble semi-final Saturday... Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's Chelsea experts Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson to tease ahead to Saturday evening's FA Cup semi-final showdown with Manchester City at Wembley. We ponder whether now's... more
40:20
Cole Palmer dazzles (again) as Chelsea hit Everton for six
He's quite good at football, isn't he? Matt Davies-Adams has got two of The Athletic's finest - Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher - alongside him to look back on Monday night's rout of Everton at Stamford Bridge in yet another Cole Palmer masterclass... which... more
51:28
Have Chelsea wasted £1billion on transfers?
Money, money, money... The Athletic's Chelsea experts Liam Twomey and Dom Fifield are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to round up the latest Blues news and look ahead to Monday night's visit of Everton. We start with a deep dive into Liam's latest piece... more
49:40
Blades blunt Chelsea's fading European hopes after last-gasp 2-2 draw
Chelsea just don't want nice things, do they? Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Luke Bosher and Dom Fifield with a sense of serious déjà vu as the Blues conspired to draw 2-2 with yet another relegation threatened side on a sorry Sunday in Sheffield. We... more
34:53
Cole Palmer stuns Man United in 4-3 Premier League classic
100:39... have you recovered yet, Blues fans?! Matt Davies-Adams is joined by two of The Athletic's finest - Luke Bosher and Liam Twomey - to try and recap the utterly bonkers last-gasp 4-3 victory over Manchester United. Next up - Chelsea make the trip... more
46:29
Chelsea's weekend no joke after Burnley draw and League Cup final loss
We wish this weekend's results were an April Fools... Simon Johnson and Dom Fifield are alongside Matt Davies Adams to look back on the pitiful 2-2 draw with 10-man Burnley at Stamford Bridge. Mason Mount and Manchester United are in town on Thursday... more
53:36
Burnley in town as CFCW contest first silverware at Molineux
Good riddance, international break... Matt Davies Adams has got Luke Bosher and Liam Twomey in tow to look ahead to a busy weekend of action for Chelsea Football Club. We begin with your questions - including the fallout from the FAB statement, the... more
46:32
Rollercoaster FA Cup victory captures Chelsea's chaos
Is just one normal, straightforward victory too much to ask for? Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's Chelsea experts Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson to look back on the mayhem of the 4-2 FA Cup quarterfinal victory over Leicester at Stamford... more
39:56
Can Chelsea outfox Leicester in the FA Cup?
To Wembley or not to Wembley? Matt Davies-Adams has got Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher in tow to preview Sunday afternoon's FA Cup quarterfinal tie with Leicester at Stamford Bridge. There's a huge Friday night in store for Chelsea Women - hosting Arsenal... more
35:43
Monday night delight against the Magpies
A five goal thriller under the lights, you say? Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Liam Twomey and Dom Fifield to look back on the 3-2 victory over Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge. There's praise for Nicholas Jackson, an analysis of the constant chaos... more
38:20
Mailbag open as Newcastle test looms
We asked for your questions and delivered suitably depressing answers... Matt Davies-Adams has got two of The Athletic's finest - Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey - alongside him for your second dose of Chelsea chatter. With no midweek game to look back on... more
49:58
Were Brentford boos the beginning of the end for Pochettino?
Another doom and gloom Monday... Matt Davies-Adams has got Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher alongside him to reflect on the 2-2 draw at Brentford - which has led to plenty of questions about the future of Mauricio Pochettino. Liam Twomey brings us the story... more
45:19
Last gasp Leeds win eases pain ahead of Bees trip
You can't beat the feeling of a late, late winner... Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Dom Fifield and Luke Bosher to look back on the 3-2 FA Cup win over Leeds United to set up a quarterfinal showdown with Leicester City. There's a mega voicenote from Matt... more
52:59
Are Chelsea bottle jobs? Spursy? Or just unlucky?
Sixth time unlucky... Matt Davies-Adams, Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey are in place to reflect on another devastating Wembley defeat following the 1-0 extra time League Cup loss at the hands of Liverpool. There's on the whistle reaction from the gang... more
40:09
Chelsea v Liverpool: League Cup Final preview
All eyes on Wembley... Matt Davies-Adams has two of The Atheltic's finest alongside him - Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher - to look ahead to Sunday's showpiece final as Chelsea face Liverpool in the League Cup. There's a comprehensive preview of the game... more
46:49
Huge point at City gives renewed hope ahead of League Cup final
Well that was rather good... Matt Davies-Adams is joined by two of The Athletic's finest - Dom Fifield and Simon Johnson - to reflect on the hugely impressive 1-1 draw with Manchester City at The Etihad. There's a glowing on-the-whistle report from Liam... more
38:25
Trepidation heading into Man City double-header
What a weekend for a double dose of Manchester City, hey... Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher to look ahead to Saturday evening's visit to the Etihad to take on the Premier League champions - currently on an 11 game winning streak... more
38:09
Gallagher comes back to haunt Palace again in weekend of wins over the Eagles
Thirteen certainly isn't unlucky for some... Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey to reflect on the dramatic late 3-1 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. There was also FA Cup joy for the... more
39:35
Defiant Chelsea produce their best in vital Villa win
A pretty monumental win... Matt Davies Adams is joined by two of The Athletic's finest - Liam Twomey and Dom Fifield - to reflect on the hugely impressive and important 3-1 win over Aston Villa. Simon Johnson sends in perhaps his most positive post-match... more
46:03
Wolves walloping causes worry ahead of Villa replay
Normal service resumed... Matt Davies Adams is joined by Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher to pick through the bones of a pretty miserable 4-2 defeat by Wolves at Stamford Bridge. We try and get to the bottom of where it all went wrong after another hugely... more
39:53
Chelsea handed humbling Anfield defeat ahead of visit of Wolves
All those draws were boring anyway... Matt Davies-Adams enlists the services of Luke Bosher and Liam Twomey to look back at the 4-1 defeat dished out by Liverpool on Wednesday night. We begin with the transfer latest on deadline day, before turning our... more
51:59
FA Cup stalemate with Villa ahead of league trip to Anfield
They needed some extra games to turn the away form around anyway... Matt Davies-Adams is joined by two of the Athletic's finest - Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey - to look back on Friday night's relatively entertaining goalless draw with Aston Villa in the FA... more
31:14
Wembley awaits - now can Chelsea progress in the FA Cup too?
Penalty shootout with Liverpool, anyone?! Matt Davies-Adams has two of The Athletic's finest alongside him - Dom Fifield and Simon Johnson - to reflect on the emphatic 6-2 aggregate win over Boro to confirm Chelsea's safe passage to the League Cup final. more
55:56
Celebrating Emma Hayes, James shines again - and a season defining Boro clash
All hail Emma Hayes... Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher as the Blues gear up for arguably their biggest game of the season against Middlesbrough on Tuesday night. But we start with some love for CFCW manager Emma Hayes - who... more
37:14
Broja's future, WSL returns - and mailbag open
Pure profit, anyone? Matt Davies-Adams has got Dom Fifield and Liam Twomey alongside him for your second weekly dose of Chelsea chat. We begin with the news broken by The Athletic's David Ornstein that the club are prepared to listen to offers for... more
52:16
Cold Palmer seals league double over Fulham
Argylle, anyone? Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher to reflect on the 1-0 victory over Fulham at Stamford Bridge... Liam Twomey sends in his on the whistle report - before we take your thoughts and round up the story of the... more
33:36
Boro burst bubble as Fulham come to the Bridge
Are we sure it's not still 2023? Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey with the unenviable task of looking back on the 1-0 League Cup semi-final first leg defeat by Middlesbrough. We plough through... more
40:42
Chelsea show up in second half to ease past PNE ahead of Boro trip
Well, we enjoyed the last 45 minutes at least... Matt Davies-Adams has got Dom Fifield and Liam Twomey alongside him to reflect on the 4-0 victory over Preston North End in the third round of the FA Cup. We round up the game of two halves, ask whether... more
44:56
Wolves, Palace and Luton festive fixtures reviewed - plus a Preston preview
A whirlwind week and a half of festive football... Matt Davies-Adams is back! With two of The Athletic's finest - Luke Bosher and Simon Johnson alongside him - to reflect on the Blues' fortunes over Christmas and New Year. There's lessons from the... more
46:55
League Cup joy, 2023 reflections and hopes for 2024
Season's greetings... Matt Davies-Adams has got the WHOLE gang alongside him as we sign off for 2023 in a buoyant mood following the penalty shootout triumph over Newcastle. There's a review of that game, a look back on a ~testing~ 2023 for CFC, plus a... more
59:54
Chelsea beat Blades to take confidence into crunch Newcastle QF
Much, much needed... Two of The Athletic's finest - Liam Twomey and Dom Fifield - are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to look back on the crucial 2-0 win over Sheffield United. There's an on the whistle report from Simon Johnson, praise as always for Cole... more
44:37
Is Saturday's Sheffield United showdown a must win?
A set of matches that could define Chelsea's season? Matt Davies-Adams has got Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher alongside him to look ahead to the visit of Sheffield United on Saturday. But we begin with the hugely depressing news that captain Reece James... more
43:56
Chelsea get Dyched at Goodison in latest setback
39 points from 39 games in 2023... Matt Davies-Adams has got Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher alongside him to round up the latest frustrating defeat at Goodison Park. We take your questions, discuss the general malaise around the club at the moment - and... more
41:18
Alarm bells ringing after damning defeat at Old Trafford
Eight points behind *this* United team... Matt Davies Adams is joined by Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher to reflect on the horror 2-1 defeat at Old Trafford. We take a deep dive into some of the worst elements of the performance, Pochettino's demeanour, ... more
52:34
Yet more mayhem as 10-man Chelsea beat Brighton
Well - at least it's not dull right?! Matt Davies-Adams has got two of The Athletic's finest Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson alongside him to round up the bonkers 3-2 win over Brighton at Stamford Bridge. It was another rollercoaster of an afternoon... more
39:41
Can Chelsea bounce back against Brighton?
A response is needed... Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Dom Fifield and Luke Bosher alongside him to look ahead to the visit of Brighton to Stamford Bridge on Sunday. We ponder team selection given some of the costly suspensions in the backline,... more
38:17
Pochettino 'angry and disappointed' after Newcastle collapse
It was all going too well... Matt Davies-Adams has The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey alongside him to reflect on the hugely disappointing 4-1 defeat at St. James' Park. But we begin with our tributes to Terry Venables - who has... more
39:26
Stadiums, sanctions and St. James' Park
Better late than never... Sickness has threatened to derail proceedings but alas - Matt Davies-Adams has got Dom Fifield and Producer Lucy alongside him to chat the latest Blues news and look ahead to the trip to Newcastle on Saturday. We talk stadium... more
56:14
Ice cold Palmer stuns City in 4-4 thriller
WHAT. A. GAME. !!! Matt Davies-Adams has Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher alongside him to reflect on the extraordinary 4-4 draw with Manchester City at Stamford Bridge. We take your thoughts and questions - lauding Cole Palmer, the character and spirit... more
42:09
Can underdogs Chelsea spring a surprise on City?
Recovered from Monday night yet? Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Dom Fifield and Liam Twomey to look ahead to the visit of Manchester City to Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon. We ponder team selection, the Cole Palmer Derby, embracing the underdog... more
40:24
Can underdogs Chelsea spring a surprise on City?
Recovered from Monday night yet? Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Dom Fifield and Liam Twomey to look ahead to the visit of Manchester City to Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon. We ponder team selection, the Cole Palmer Derby, embracing the underdog... more
40:24
Chaos reigns supreme as Chelsea beat nine-man Tottenham
The purest of pure Barclays... Matt Davies-Adams is joined by two of The Athletic's finest - Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson - to TRY and round up one of the most ludicrous matches in Premier League history. It finished Tottenham 1 Chelsea 4 - but how did... more
44:35
Chelsea set up tasty QF tie with Newcastle ahead of the Pochettino derby at Spurs
A precious home win... Luke Bosher, Dom Fifield and Matt Davies-Adams are with you to reflect on the 2-0 win over Blackburn which secured safe passage to the quarter-finals of the League Cup - and set up a meeting with high-flying Newcastle in the next... more
52:14
Home horrors continue in yet another Brentford beating
Just when you think things are starting to turn... Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher to reflect on the 2-0 defeat by Brentford at Stamford Bridge. With just one win in THIRTEEN Premier League home matches - we... more
33:07
Third time lucky against Brentford at Stamford Bridge?
Can Chelsea avoid being stung again? The Athletic's Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to look ahead to the visit of Brentford to Stamford Bridge. We begin with an insight into the visitors with the help of Bees expert Jay Harris... more
34:23
A positive point or two thrown away after 2-2 draw with Arsenal?
So near yet so far... Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher to look back on the 2-2 draw with Arsenal at Stamford Bridge. We've got a downbeat Simon Johnson on the whistle report - but we're not quite so despondent about the result and... more
38:41
Arsenal to test Chelsea's newfound form - plus tributes to magician Eden Hazard
Let's *really* put this Chelsea side to the test then, shall we? Matt Davies-Adams has got Luke Bosher and Dom Fifield alongside him as the Premier League returns... We start with a preview of the visit of Arsenal to Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening... more
44:02
Blues buoyed going into international break after beating Burnley
Back-to-back-to-back?! Two of The Athletic's finest - Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson - are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to round up the 4-1 win at Turf Moor which means the Blues head into the break on a high. We talk through the result and take your... more
38:35
Turf Moor calling as Chilwell gets added to injury list
Dreaming of two Premier League wins on the bounce for the first time since March?! Dom Fifield and Luke Bosher join Matt Davies-Adams to look ahead to the visit to Turf Moor to take on Burnley on Saturday afternoon. There's also a huge tie for the... more
31:29
Mudryk dazzles, Colwill delivers, Chelsea win
This whole winning malarkey is fun, isn't it?! Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's finest Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson to reflect on the 2-0 win at Fulham under the lights on Monday night. Producer Lucy and Simon send an excitable voice note -... more
39:53
Chelsea score and taste victory with League Cup triumph over Brighton
Well, this is a foreign feeling... Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Liam Twomey and Dom Fifield alongside him to look back on the goal (!) and win (!) over good friends Brighton in a feisty League Cup encounter at Stamford Bridge. The question is... more
54:00
Defeat by Villa condemns Chelsea to worst start since 1978
Is the season over yet? Matt Davies-Adams is accompanied by two of The Athletic's finest - Luke Bosher and Simon Johnson - to round up the inevitable 1-0 defeat by Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge. We analyse the performance, Malo Gusto's red card - and... more
44:52
Has the 'crisis' at Chelsea been overblown? Plus Aston Villa come to town
Who needs European football anyway? Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's Chelsea experts Dom Fifield and Liam Twomey to look ahead to Sunday's visit of Aston Villa to Stamford Bridge. We start with some... positivity?! As Michael Cox explains... more
47:23
Bore draw at Bournemouth compounds early season concerns
Don't you just love a trip to the seaside... Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to reflect on the uninspiring goalless draw at Bournemouth on Sunday. Plus a chance to hear from Mauricio Pochettino - who says he can understand the... more
40:58
International Blues, squad audits and a trip to Bournemouth
Chelsea's title charge starts now... The Athletic's Blues experts Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson join Matt Davies-Adams to wrap up the international break and look ahead to a trip to the seaside as they prepare to face tricky foes Bournemouth at the Vitality... more
48:20
Forest fell misfiring Blues and inflict 1-0 defeat on Poch & co
There's something awfully familiar about sitting 12th in the table... Matt Davies-Adams has his professional and personal allegiances tested in the company of The Athletic's Simon Johnson and Dom Fifield. We begin by rounding up the 1-0 defeat by... more
43:20
Blushes spared against AFC Wimbledon ahead of Nottingham Forest test
What banana skin? Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher alongside him to reflect on the 2-1 win over League Two AFC Wimbledon in the second round of the League Cup. By the time you listen to the podcast this *whole* section... more
46:14
Sterling shines as Chelsea get first win of the season
Three whole points for Chelsea Football Club... It's a Bank Holiday bonanza as Matt Davies-Adams, Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey bask in the glory of just a second win in 17 games for the Blues. We reflect on the 3-0 victory over Luton - and celebrate... more
45:40
Luton in Town as transfer scrutiny continues - plus Pochettino meets Shearer
Anything but a win...and it's crisis talks already? The Athletic's Chelsea experts Dom Fifield and Liam Twomey are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to chew over the latest Blues news. Things get *a little bit heated* as we go through yet another transfer... more
45:42
Penalty pain and more injury woes in West Ham defeat
Well, the positivity was fun while it lasted... Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher are back alongside Matt Davies-Adams to dissect that 3-1 defeat at West Ham. There's penalty nightmares, set piece meltdowns, goalscoring problems, more injury scares, pointed... more
42:52
Lavia, Olise (or not) and Hall latest as West Ham await
What do we talk about now the Caicedo saga is over?! Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to wrap up another quiet, dull week in the life of Chelsea Football Club. First up - transfer talk - with Lavia imminent, Olise incoming... more
48:14
Caicedo confirmed, positivity post Liverpool and Kepa departs (for now)
1-1 on the pitch, a win for Chelsea off it... Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Blues experts Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson alongside him for our first pod of the week - and there's reason to be positive as it looks like a certain Ecuadorian is... more
51:56
Chelsea Live Room - with Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson
Listen back in to this Athletic Live Room from Monday evening as Liam and Simon answer subscriber questions and react to the Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia news.
46:44
An Nkunku nightmare, swoop for Lavia and look ahead to Liverpool
Here we go... Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey alongside him to kick-off the 2023-24 campaign. We start with the terrible injury news for Christopher Nkunku - and what the knock-on effect could be in... more
54:00
Robert Sánchez, Moisés Caicedo and the Brighton stand-off
Not long to wait now... Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher to round up the latest pre-season talking points and transfer to-and-fro as we enter the final stretch before the 2023-24 season. We've got Lionesses... more
33:48
Chelsea in America, outgoings, incomings - and Mbappé?!
We're back! Matt Davies-Adams is joined once again by two of The Athletic's finest - Liam Twomey and Dom Fifield - to get stuck into a typically quiet and uneventful summer for Chelsea Football Club (!) We check in with Liam's adventures Stateside as the... more
59:34
Pochettino's confirmed and CFCW are champions as the curtain closes on 2022-23
Goodbye and good riddance, 2022-23... For the final time this season, The Athletic's Chelsea experts Liam Twomey and Dom Fifield are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to round off a year to forget for CFC. But we start with some good news! For just after we... more
53:39
Extras at Man City's title party, a double dose of United - plus CFCW close in on the WSL title
We've so nearly stumbled over the finishing line... We begin with our latest edition of 'Why hasn't Mauricio Pochettino been announced as the new Chelsea manager yet?' Then, there's a round up the exhibition match at the Etihad as the Blues were beaten... more
45:21
Unofficial Poch, an FA Cup three-peat - now can Chelsea spoil City's title party?
Waiting for the official confirmation to drop like... The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to round up the latest Blues news with the 2022-23 season mercifully only two weeks from being over. We... more
45:00
Chelsea win (no, really) but when will Poch be in?
We are staying up, say we are staying up... Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson and Dom Fifield alongside him to reflect on a very unfamiliar sensation - a win! We analyse the 3-1 victory at Bournemouth - including Mr... more
51:36
'Disgraceful' Arsenal defeat compounds misery ahead of Bournemouth
Five more games, just five more games... The Athletic's Chelsea experts Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson join Matt Davies-Adams to reflect on the latest disastrous chapter in this horrible season. We analyse the result and performance at The Emirates and touch... more
36:46
Chelsea hit rock bottom - will Pochettino rescue them?
Make it stop... Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey to reflect on the latest dire chapter in this sorry season following the 2-0 defeat by Brentford at Stamford Bridge. It's now five straight defeats... more
41:40
Real Madrid defeat spells the end of Chelsea's season - so what now?
Not to be, listener... Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Chelsea experts Dom Fifield and Liam Twomey alongside him as the Blues crash out of the Champions League courtesy of a 4-0 aggregate defeat by Real Madrid. We give our thoughts on the tie,... more
47:55
Lampard's return, woeful at Wolves - now the chaos heads to Madrid
Even Super Frank can't get a tune out of them...yet... Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey to round up another bonkers week in the life of CFC. We begin with Thursday's news that Frank Lampard has... more
35:09
Another quiet, uneventful week for Chelsea Football Club
It's never, ever, EVER dull is it? The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson and Dom Fifield are alongside Matt Davies-Adams for a BUMPER Straight Outta Cobham following the sacking of Graham Potter. We kick things off with Liam Twomey's voice note... more
1:00:35
An international round-up, patience for Mudryk - and will Tuchel's Bayern poach Barry?
He's dodged the Spurs bullet... The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey join Matt Davies-Adams to sift through the main Blues news as the international break rumbles on. Thomas Tuchel has a new job - thankfully not in North London -... more
31:28
UWCL first leg joy, an open mailbag and whole lotta Darren Barnard
When we grow up we want to be like Guro Reiten... We've got a full house of SOC'ers alongside Matt Davies-Adams as for the final time this season Jessy Parker Humphreys and Sam Parkin lend their expertise to The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson, Dom... more
47:05
Dyche exposes Chelsea's soft underbelly in 2-2 draw with Everton
Four wins in a row would just be greedy... Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey alongside him to look back at the frustrating 2-2 draw with the Toffees and Stamford Bridge on Saturday. We question whether... more
30:26
Eyes on Everton, an FA Cup QF - and is Lukaku coming back?
They couldn't win four in a row, could they?! Matt Davies-Adams has got Jessy Parker Humphreys and Sam Parkin with him to look ahead to Saturday's visit of Everton. We begin with some of the other Blues news, including the new-look Club World Cup, the... more
50:43
Goals galore as Potter's men put three past Leicester
Three goals?! Three goals in one game?! The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey join Matt Davies-Adams to reflect on the 3-1 victory at Leicester. We hear from a couple of the star performers - Ben Chilwell and Kai Havertz - while... more
38:24
Kai Havertz shines on magical UCL night
Magic... Jessy Parker Humphreys and Dom Fifield are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to reflect on the momentous 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund which saw Chelsea progress to the quarter-finals of the Champions League 2-1 on aggregate. We've got a mega voice note... more
48:20
A Premier League win, League Cup final disappointment - now what about the UCL?
We'd forgotten what it felt like... Liam Twomey and Sam Parkin are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to reflect on Chelsea's first victory since the 15th of January!! The 1-0 win over Leeds means the Blues sit 11 points behind fourth-placed Tottenham with a game... more
44:24
Yet another 'must win' as Leeds United visit SW6
The season starts here...maybe...probably not...but maybe... Matt Davies-Adams has got Jessy Parker Humphreys and Simon Johnson alongside him to look ahead to Saturday's match with Leeds at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea Women go in search of their first... more
42:47
Sorry Chelsea suffer at Spurs
You know it's bad when you lose at Tottenham... Dom Fifield and Sam Parkin are alongside Matt Davies-Adams for our latest Chelsea pity party following the 2-0 defeat in North London. It's now just two wins in 15 Premier League games for Graham Potter's side... more
43:20
Spurs showdown incoming - plus will Mason Mount stay or go?
You just can't go losing this game... Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Liam Twomey to preview Sunday's trip to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to face fierce rivals Spurs. The Athletic's Tottenham writer Tim Spiers joins us to give... more
40:36
Make or break for Potter after Southampton defeat
Just when you think it can't get any worse... Simon Johnson and Sam Parkin join Matt Davies-Adams for our latest Chelsea-induced therapy session after the 1-0 defeat to bottom of the table, managerless Southampton at Stamford Bridge. We question why... more
33:11
'Dreamy' João Félix thwarted by Dortmund as crisis club Southampton come to town
It's still all to play for, right? Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Sam Parkin and Jessy Parker Humphreys to reflect on the 1-0 defeat to Borussia Dortmund in the first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 tie. There were positives to take - but the same... more
34:05
Spoils shared at West Ham - next stop Dortmund
Five wins in 16 Premier League matches under Graham Potter... Simon Johnson and Sam Parkin join Matt Davies-Adams to reflect on yet another frustrating afternoon for Chelsea, held to a 1-1 draw at West Ham despite dominating much of the game. We discuss... more
30:37
West Ham awaits - and Azpilicueta meets Johnson
Hammer time upcoming... Jessy Parker-Humphreys and the returning Dom Fifield are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to look ahead to the trip to West Ham on Saturday. Who'll feature? Will we see the long-awaited return of James and Chilwell? Can the Blues get... more
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