Straight Outta Cobham - A show about Chelsea
312 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 222 ratingsThe Athletic's Chelsea experts - Simon Johnson, Liam Twomey, Dom Fifield and Luke Bosher - are alongside host Matt Davies-Adams to bring you behind the scenes at Stamford Bridge. Expect unrivalled insight, honest opinion and stimulating debate.
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Arsenal horror show prompts more questions about Pochettino's future
April 25, 2024 14:04 - 57 minutesA 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 tricky away trip - this time to Villa Park to take on Unai Emery's Champions League chasing Aston Villa. There's some light at the end of the tunnel as Chelsea Women welcome Barcelona to Stamford Bridge with a slender 1-0 lead going into their s...
Chelsea's Wembley curse continues while Emma Hayes' side stun Barcelona
April 22, 2024 14:00 - 45 minutesThey 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. There's a mega full-time voice note from Liam and Simon Johnson live from the ground - before our more considered reflections and thoughts on where the Blues managed to fall just short once again... There's no time to dwell with a big trip to ...
Can Chelsea get the better of wounded Man City in FA Cup semi?
April 18, 2024 13:03 - 43 minutesDouble 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 the perfect time to play Pep's side after their dramatic UCL defeat by Real Madrid, how we see the team lining up - and the realistic chances of progressing to another final. There's also a potentially season defining semi-final for CFCW to look ...
Cole Palmer dazzles (again) as Chelsea hit Everton for six
April 16, 2024 12:07 - 54 minutesHe'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 threatened to be overshadowed by hijinx of the penalty variety! Away from the game there was more chaos off the pitch as the club's latest financial accounts caused more than a few eyebrows to be raised... we try and get to the bottom of what ...
Have Chelsea wasted £1billion on transfers?
April 11, 2024 14:23 - 52 minutesMoney, 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 looking at the finer details of the £1 billion outlay of Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital over the last three transfer windows. Was anyone worth the money that was paid for them?! There's an update on the acquisition of Stoll Mansions before taki...
Blades blunt Chelsea's fading European hopes after last-gasp 2-2 draw
April 08, 2024 12:34 - 38 minutesChelsea 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 reflect on the result with the help of a full-time match report from Liam Twomey - and ponder whether it's an irretrievable situation for Mauricio Pochettino irrespective of potential FA Cup success or where they finish in the table this season. ...
Cole Palmer stuns Man United in 4-3 Premier League classic
April 05, 2024 15:01 - 49 minutes100:39... 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 to Bramall Lane to take on relegation fodder Sheffield United... so will Thursday night really prove to be a turning point?!! The last thing Liam and Luke needed after the drama of the night before was an MDA quiz... We'll be back on Monday to...
Chelsea's weekend no joke after Burnley draw and League Cup final loss
April 01, 2024 12:49 - 56 minutesWe 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 evening in a battle of two clubs who are pining for former glories... we look ahead to that one and ponder what kind of reception the Cobham kid will get upon his return. The weekend just kept getting worse - with CFCW beaten in extra time by Ars...
Burnley in town as CFCW contest first silverware at Molineux
March 27, 2024 14:56 - 49 minutesGood 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 always looming threat of PSR - and whether progress has indeed been made under Pochettino. Then attention turns to the return of the Premier League - with Burnley in town on Saturday afternoon. Plus it's a huge weekend for quadruple chasing CFCW - ...
Rollercoaster FA Cup victory captures Chelsea's chaos
March 18, 2024 15:22 - 42 minutesIs 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 Bridge. We talk an afternoon to forget for Raheem Sterling, yet more Palmer brilliance and the unseriousness of this team. Plus, Jessy Parker Humphreys is with us to reflect on the potentially title-deciding victory over Arsenal on Friday night - ...
Can Chelsea outfox Leicester in the FA Cup?
March 14, 2024 15:56 - 38 minutesTo 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 at Kingsmeadow in a match that could have major ramifications on the title race. Plus - who'll triumph in the latest Johnson v Bosher quiz battle? We'll be back on Monday to reflect on the Leicester cup tie AND that huge WSL clash for CFCW. P...
Monday night delight against the Magpies
March 12, 2024 11:30 - 41 minutesA 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 around Chelsea's defending - and the obligatory love after yet another man of the match performance from Cole Palmer. Plus, our friend Jessy Parker Humphrey's swings by to tell us about a monumental few days for the women's team after progress i...
Mailbag open as Newcastle test looms
March 07, 2024 12:33 - 52 minutesWe 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 we open the mailbag - including the future of Pochettino, the root of the cause of the problems - and whether the tactical plan is working. Then we preview Monday night's visit of Newcastle to Stamford Bridge in the Premier League. There's ref...
Were Brentford boos the beginning of the end for Pochettino?
March 04, 2024 14:25 - 48 minutesAnother 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 of the game on the full-time whistle before we poll your thoughts to gauge the mood around the manager, state of the performance against the Bees and whether the current feeling around the club has turned for good. We repeat (again), THANK GO...
Last gasp Leeds win eases pain ahead of Bees trip
February 29, 2024 13:26 - 55 minutesYou can't beat the feeling of a 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 and Simon Johnson at the Bridge just after the final whistle - before we talk through the importance of the result and the importance of this competition for the rest of the season... Then, there's a preview of Saturday afternoon's trip to the Gtec...
Are Chelsea bottle jobs? Spursy? Or just unlucky?
February 26, 2024 14:52 - 42 minutesSixth 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 inside the stadium, before more considered reflections and your thoughts on where it all went wrong for Chelsea and what this means going forward. No time to feel sorry for themselves - with another season defining game against Leeds in the FA Cu...
Chelsea v Liverpool: League Cup Final preview
February 22, 2024 12:47 - 49 minutesAll 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 including team selection, Liverpool's injury woes, the importance of this competition for the Blues and what it would mean if they were able to come away victorious. Meanwhile - big news off the pitch after it was revealed that Brighton & Hove Al...
Huge point at City gives renewed hope ahead of League Cup final
February 19, 2024 13:38 - 40 minutesWell 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 Twomey as Poch's men put in a performance to remember to take another point off the title favourites. Not such good news for CFCW though - beaten for the first time at home in almost three years in the WSL as the title race was blown wide open...
Trepidation heading into Man City double-header
February 15, 2024 14:42 - 40 minutesWhat 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 in all competitions! Meanwhile on Friday night, CFC welcome nearest title rivals City to Kingsmeadow in a game that could go a long way to deciding who takes home the WSL title. A game of such magnitude means we must draft in Jessy Parker Hu...
Gallagher comes back to haunt Palace again in weekend of wins over the Eagles
February 13, 2024 16:35 - 42 minutesThirteen 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 women's team against Palace - narrowly beating the Championship side 1-0 thanks to a glorious, audacious finish from Mayra Ramirez. And you guessed it - a hat-trick of success against the Eagles as the under 18s booked their place in the quarter fi...
Defiant Chelsea produce their best in vital Villa win
February 08, 2024 14:43 - 48 minutesA 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 report of the season, before we dive into the performance, its significance, team selection and what it means for Pochettino. Now - can they take that momentum into the Dom Derby? We look ahead to Monday night's visit to Selhurst Park to take...
Wolves walloping causes worry ahead of Villa replay
February 05, 2024 12:40 - 42 minutesNormal 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 disappointing result which left a sour atmosphere come the final whistle. No time to feel sorry for themselves - with the unenviable task of a trip to Villa Park in the FA Cup fourth round replay. As ever, at least CFCW know what they're doing ...
Chelsea handed humbling Anfield defeat ahead of visit of Wolves
February 01, 2024 13:57 - 54 minutesAll 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 attention to events at Anfield with the help of a doom and gloom Simon Johnson on the whistle report. Next up, Wolves come to town on Sunday afternoon. There's a look ahead to that one which is mercifully at Stamford Bridge given the recent woe...
FA Cup stalemate with Villa ahead of league trip to Anfield
January 29, 2024 13:10 - 33 minutesThey 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 Cup. Then there's a look ahead to Wednesday night's trip to Anfield, where Jürgen Klopp's farewell tour begins in earnest. Meanwhile, CFCW kept up their title charge with a comfortable 3-0 win at Brighton... and guess what? Lauren James wa...
Wembley awaits - now can Chelsea progress in the FA Cup too?
January 25, 2024 13:21 - 58 minutesPenalty 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. We hear from Liam on the final whistle and celebrate the hugely influential return of Ben Chilwell and continued mastery of Cole Palmer. The cup football just keeps on coming, with Aston Villa in town for Friday night's FA Cup 4th Round tie. ...
Celebrating Emma Hayes, James shines again - and a season defining Boro clash
January 22, 2024 13:57 - 39 minutesAll 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 because the first woman to be honoured with the Football Writers' Tribute award at a ceremony on Sunday night. We hear from Hayes herself - and Fran Kirby on the huge impact she's had on her life and career. There's a wrap up of the big WSL victo...
Broja's future, WSL returns - and mailbag open
January 18, 2024 14:41 - 55 minutesPure 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 striker Armando Broja. Then we take your questions - including whether progress has been made, dream fully fit XI's, and when José Mourinho will return as manager... Plus, our pal Jessy Parker Humphrey's drops by to preview the huge WSL clash for CF...
Cold Palmer seals league double over Fulham
January 15, 2024 13:02 - 35 minutesArgylle, 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 game, which wasn't necessarily pretty but secured the Blues' fourth straight home win for the first time since 2020. Meanwhile, CFCW were back in action in the FA Cup - and had to rely on a two late goals in extra-time to overcome West Ham in the ...
Boro burst bubble as Fulham come to the Bridge
January 11, 2024 13:44 - 43 minutesAre 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 some of your angry thoughts and questions as we analyse the result - and where the blame should lie. No time to dwell - with Fulham making the short trip down the road for a West London derby at lunchtime on Saturday. We preview that game before...
Chelsea show up in second half to ease past PNE ahead of Boro trip
January 08, 2024 13:06 - 47 minutesWell, 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 Sterling is back in Poch's good books after that stunning free kick - and give some love to Alfie Gilchrist and the other Cobham kids who got the chance to shine. The cup football just keeps on coming - with a trip to Teeside to preview ahead of...
Wolves, Palace and Luton festive fixtures reviewed - plus a Preston preview
January 02, 2024 14:56 - 49 minutesA 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 disappointing defeat at Wolves, late victory from the penalty spot against Crystal Palace and chaos at Kenilworth Road - which left MoPo's side with 6 points from a possible 9. The games keep on coming - with Preston North End visiting SW6 in the FA...
League Cup joy, 2023 reflections and hopes for 2024
December 21, 2023 19:55 - 1 hourSeason'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 look ahead to hopefully happier times as we speculate as to what 2024 could have in store for Poch & co. There's a preview of the upcoming games over Christmas against Wolves, Crystal Palace and Luton - plus Jessy Parker Humphrey's pops in to g...
Chelsea beat Blades to take confidence into crunch Newcastle QF
December 18, 2023 14:26 - 47 minutesMuch, 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 Palmer - and some head-scratching as to what the future holds for Conor Gallagher. Then - it's all eyes on arguably the biggest match of the season as we preview the visit of Newcastle in Tuesday night's League Cup quarter-final. Plus, CFCW got ...
Is Saturday's Sheffield United showdown a must win?
December 14, 2023 14:47 - 46 minutesA 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 will be out for the foreseeable future after aggravating his hamstring injury. Oh, and some amortisation chat too... Then it's all eyes of the Blades, as we preview the game through the prism of potential starting XI's and what that could mean fo...
Chelsea get Dyched at Goodison in latest setback
December 11, 2023 13:43 - 43 minutes39 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 wonder whether the owners need to take more accountability for the current state of things on and off the pitch. When it rains it pours - as Chelsea Women were comfortably beaten 4-1 by Arsenal at The Emirates in a hugely underwhelming performa...
Alarm bells ringing after damning defeat at Old Trafford
December 07, 2023 14:17 - 55 minutesEight 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, ponder the bleakness of what this result means for the wider season - and take your questions. Next up, the unenviable task of a trip to Goodison Park to take on an Everton side full of fury against the Premier League overlords. The only silver li...
Yet more mayhem as 10-man Chelsea beat Brighton
December 04, 2023 14:21 - 42 minutesWell - 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 involving Chelsea - but there's praise for a huge afternoon for Enzo Fernandez, thoughts on the Gallagher red and general chaos that comes with this side. Plus we've got a rare midweek fixture to look forward to - with a trip to Old Trafford to take...
Can Chelsea bounce back against Brighton?
November 30, 2023 14:27 - 41 minutesA 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, whether Roberto De Zerbi's swashbuckling style will actually suit Chelsea - and if the much-anticipated return of Nkunku could be upon us... There's a quick recap of the Blues news elsewhere - including what Andrey Santos' next move could be ...
Pochettino 'angry and disappointed' after Newcastle collapse
November 27, 2023 13:03 - 42 minutesIt 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 sadly died at the age of 80. There's analysis of where it all went so horribly wrong against Newcastle, Poch's post-match fury, ill-discipline and your thoughts on the performance. At least we can always count on CFCW - continuing their unbea...
Stadiums, sanctions and St. James' Park
November 24, 2023 13:53 - 58 minutesBetter 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 redevelopment and the threat of sanctions before turning our focus to matters on the pitch - and Chelsea's hopes of coming away from Tyneside with all three points... There's praise for CFCW after their turned on the style in the Champions Leagu...
Ice cold Palmer stuns City in 4-4 thriller
November 13, 2023 13:18 - 44 minutesWHAT. 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 showed by the players - and what an important week it's been for Mauricio Pochettino. It was a good weekend all round - with CFCW picking up a 3-0 victory at Everton and the U21's tasting victory at Leeds. We're taking our own imposed internation...
Can underdogs Chelsea spring a surprise on City?
November 09, 2023 14:45 - 42 minutesRecovered 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 status and whether the Blues are actually a bit better than we're giving them credit for... The Emma Hayes farewell tour begins on Sunday - when CFCW make the trip to Everton. We have a quick look ahead to that one and reflect further on the news ...
Chaos reigns supreme as Chelsea beat nine-man Tottenham
November 07, 2023 15:51 - 47 minutesThe 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 we get there and how on earth did Nicholas Jackson manage to score a hat-trick?! And why on earth did Spurs play into their hands?! And just what the HELL was going on?!!! Amid all the chaos we almost forget the seismic news to reach us on Sat...
Chelsea set up tasty QF tie with Newcastle ahead of the Pochettino derby at Spurs
November 02, 2023 14:47 - 54 minutesA 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 round. Simon Johnson pops up with his take live from Stamford Bridge - before we round up the rest of the main talking points from the ultimately comfortable win for the Blues. Then it's the small matter of a look ahead to the visit to North Lo...
Home horrors continue in yet another Brentford beating
October 30, 2023 12:49 - 35 minutesJust 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 try and get to the root of the problem in SW6. Attention then turns to Wednesday night - and the visit of Blackburn Rovers in the fourth round of the League Cup. We pick our starting XI for that game and highlight the importance of this competit...
Third time lucky against Brentford at Stamford Bridge?
October 26, 2023 12:31 - 36 minutesCan 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 - plus questioning whether Ivan Toney is a likely January target for Mauricio Pochettino... Plenty of focus on how Chelsea approach the game including some of the key selection issues - and how important it is to give the home crowd a much-ne...
A positive point or two thrown away after 2-2 draw with Arsenal?
October 23, 2023 12:21 - 41 minutesSo 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 performance in particular. We take your questions and comments and round up the win which slipped through Chelsea's grasp. Chelsea Women continued their phenomenal winning record on home soil as they came from behind to beat Brighton 4-2 at...
Arsenal to test Chelsea's newfound form - plus tributes to magician Eden Hazard
October 19, 2023 13:21 - 46 minutesLet'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 and all the ~narrative~ around it. There's a round up of the other Blues news - before paying tribute to Hazard the only way we know now... a quiz! We also pay our tributes - and share some favourite moments of magic. We'll be back on Monday to...
Blues buoyed going into international break after beating Burnley
October 09, 2023 13:17 - 40 minutesBack-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 questions - including Sterling's brilliance, praise for Palmer and whether this really means Mauricio Pochettino's side are starting to build some much needed momentum? There was drama for Chelsea Women - who had to rely on a 96th minute equaliser ...
Turf Moor calling as Chilwell gets added to injury list
October 05, 2023 12:41 - 34 minutesDreaming 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 women's team - making the trip to Manchester City and hoping to avenge their 2-0 defeat there last season. Plus, Matt tries to redeem himself after a disgracefully easy quiz last week - which has us pondering obscure Chelsea midfielders from 2008......