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Straight Outta Cobham - A show about Chelsea

315 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 222 ratings

The 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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Episodes

An innate desire to stay on brand

May 12, 2022 14:31 - 44 minutes

Mason did say he likes playing at Leeds... Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's Chelsea experts Liam Twomey and Dom Fifield for your second weekly dose of all things CFC. We begin with the comfortable 3-0 win at Elland Road - including a Mount masterclass, another goal for a resurgent Romelu Lukaku and a horror challenge on Mateo Kovačić which could rule him out of the FA Cup final. That's our next stop - with the game against Liverpool on Saturday just on the horizon. We look ahead ...

Three-peats, done deals, late escapes and home horrors

May 09, 2022 14:57 - 59 minutes

Just another quiet weekend in the life of CFC hey listener? Simon Johnson and Sam Parkin join Matt Davies-Adams to try and round up a pretty bonkers few days on and off the field for Chelsea. We start with the takeover - after it was confirmed in the early hours of Saturday morning that they'd agreed terms on the £4.25bn sale of the club to a consortium led by Todd Boehly. Here's hoping Todd wasn't put off by what he saw on the pitch at Stamford Bridge - as Thomas Tuchel's side conspired to s...

The mood isn't great

May 05, 2022 17:09 - 49 minutes

It just rumbles on and on and on and on... The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to discuss another tumultuous week off the pitch for the Blues as the takeover drama continues. On the pitch, there's the visit of Wolves on Saturday afternoon to look ahead to - as well as a quiz (of course!) as Chelsea look to get back on track after last weekend's defeat at Goodison Park, We also look ahead to the final weekend of the WSL season, as Emma H...

You're welcome Frank

May 02, 2022 13:09 - 48 minutes

Let's just call time on this season, shall we? Matt Davies-Adams has got Sam Parkin and Dom Fifield alongside him to reflect on another disappointing afternoon for Chelsea after a 1-0 defeat against relegation threatened 'Frank Lampard's Everton', But we start with the takeover latest - which took various unexpected twists and turns on Friday afternoon as Todd Boelhy was confirmed as the preferred bidder and an audacious late offer arrived from British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe... There's...

If only there was a £100 million striker on the bench

April 29, 2022 13:58 - 53 minutes

How it finished 1-1 we'll never know... Matt Davies-Adams is here with your second weekly dose of Cobham - and he's got Simon Johnson and Sam Parkin alongside him to reflect on the draw at Old Trafford - trying to figure out how an utterly dominant Chelsea conspired to throw away two points. Away from the game we take a look at the latest takeover wise - before a look ahead to Sunday afternoon's trip to Goodison Park to take on Frank Lampard's Everton. Flo Lloyd-Hughes drops in to talk all th...

Disengaged, departing, disaster

April 25, 2022 13:13 - 48 minutes

Consider your blushes spared, Jorginho... The Athletic's Chelsea experts Liam Twomey and Dom Fifield are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to mull over the narrow 1-0 win over a depleted West Ham which ensured Chelsea stay in the drivers seat for a third place finish in the Premier League. We pick through the bones of that game - before discussing the news that defender Antonio Rüdiger will be leaving the club at the end of the season, despite Thomas Tuchel's best efforts... There's a trip to Old T...

Leaky Bridge

April 21, 2022 13:27 - 39 minutes

It's raining goals...at the wrong end! Liam Twomey and Sam Parkin are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to reflect on the shocking 4-2 defeat by Arsenal at Stamford Bridge - littered with individual errors and poor performances. We try and get to the bottom of why it went so wrong - and why Lukaku's season seems to be going from bad to worse. The Blues must bounce back immediately with another London derby to contend with - and the visit of West Ham to SW6 on Sunday afternoon. There's a look ahead ...

Straight back to Wembley

April 18, 2022 14:43 - 54 minutes

Chelsea REALLY like FA Cup finals... Matt Davies-Adams has got Dom Fifield and Simon Johnson in tow to reflect on the uninspiring yet successful FA Cup semi-final clash with Crystal Palace which saw Thomas Tuchel's side progress to their third straight final thanks to a 2-0 win with the Cobham kids coming good yet again... But we begin with the takeover latest, as it was revealed on Saturday that the Ricketts family-led group had pulled out of running to buy club. There's a word on Chelsea Wo...

We'll sing it 'til May

April 14, 2022 13:26 - 53 minutes

One more month of being Champions of Europe... Matt Davies-Adams teams up with Dom Fifield and Liam Twomey to reflect on the dramatic and ultimately devastating night in Madrid as Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea fell just short, knocked out of the Champions League 5-4 on aggregate despite a 3-2 win on the night at the Santiago Bernabéu. There's the voice note to end all voice notes as Liam and Simon send their full on-the-whistle diagnosis after an extraordinary evening in the Spanish capital. The Bl...

Timo and his pantomime chaos

April 11, 2022 13:38 - 46 minutes

More of the same on Tuesday night please... Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Dom Fifield to reflect on the extraordinary 6-0 stroll at St Mary's on Saturday afternoon - which showcased everything from the sublime to the bizarre from cult hero Timo Werner. Alvaro Romeo returns to preview Chelsea's trip to the Santiago Bernabéu as the current Champions of Europe look to turn around a 3-1 deficit and progress to the semi-finals of the Champions League. Plus, Liam Twomey drops in from a cafe Madrid...

Real-ly, Real-ly bad

April 07, 2022 14:20 - 49 minutes

Not exactly what we had in mind... Matt Davies-Adams holds court with The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey alongside him to reflect on the damaging 3-1 quarterfinal first leg defeat by Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge. We analyse the Benzema masterclass, defensive deficiencies and questionable team selection - before wondering whether the Blues have any hope when they make the trip to the Bernabéu next week. Thomas Tuchel's side must refocus quickly ahead of Saturday's t...

Stung

April 04, 2022 14:27 - 43 minutes

Anyone else getting déjà vu? Matt Davies-Adams is back with The Athletic's Chelsea experts Dom Fifield and Simon Johnson alongside him to talk though all the latest on and off the pitch antics. We begin with the latest takeover news amid protests against the Ricketts family at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Attention then turns to the shock defeat by Brentford, with striking similarities to last season's horror show against West Brom... There's then the small matter of a Champions League quarte...

Bids, Bees - and tossing pies

March 31, 2022 12:41 - 47 minutes

The run in starts here... Liam Twomey is joined by Dom Fifield and Sam Parkin with your second weekly dose of Blues news. We begin as ever with the latest on the takeover - including a profile of Todd Boehly and a look at how the fortunes of American sports franchises may translate given those in the mix to own the club. Attention then turns to Saturday's Premier League action - with Chelsea welcoming fellow West Londoners Brentford to Stamford Bridge - with the added threat of Christian Erik...

Takeovers, questions, internationals - and a 9-0!

March 28, 2022 16:58 - 48 minutes

The Blues news just keeps on coming... Liam Twomey is the hot seat with Simon Johnson alongside him to round up where we stand on the takeover of CFC. The chaps answer some of your questions surrounding the future of the club, before shining a spotlight on how some of the Blues got on on their travels with very mixed fortunes! There's a word on the 9-0 romp for Emma Hayes' women as they went top of the table with victory over Leicester - plus a look at what they've got in store for Athletic r...

Not the former Bolton defender

March 24, 2022 14:11 - 40 minutes

It might be the international break, but there's never a dull day for CFC... Matt Davies-Adams has got Dom Fifield and Sam Parkin alongside him to round up the latest with the takeover of the club as we wait for news of new owners - plus the latest on the updated ticketing guidance after the UK government made alterations to the club's special licence. Friend of the show Flo Lloyd-Hughes is in the house to bring us up to speed with how the women's team has fared through all the uncertainty - ...

FA Cup QF success, Super Tommy Tuchel - and True Blues

March 21, 2022 14:06 - 43 minutes

Well, the Blues quite like an FA Cup run... The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey join Matt Davies-Adams to reflect on another busy weekend in the life of CFC. We begin with the latest on the takeover after bids were formally submitted on Friday - with a word on the 'True Blues' consortium which has backing from a certain John Terry... On the pitch it was triumph on Teesside as Thomas Tuchel's men comfortably cruised through to the semi-finals of the FA Cup after 2-0 wi...

Winning in chaos

March 17, 2022 14:36 - 47 minutes

Très bien on the pitch, not so bien off it... Matt Davies-Adams has got Liam Twomey and Sam Parkin along for the ride to round up the latest Blues news. We start with a closer look at the potential new owners of the club as Friday's deadline for bidders looms - and the sticky situation surrounding sponsorship continues... There's reflections on the 2-1 win over Lille which sealed progression to the quarterfinals of the Champions League thanks to a 4-1 aggregate success, plus a look ahead to S...

A moment of genius

March 14, 2022 13:53 - 55 minutes

King Kai strikes again... Simon Johnson and Dom Fifield are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to look back on the victory over Newcastle at Stamford Bridge. We also hear from The Athletic's George Caulkin, who was joined by our very own Liam Twomey to soak up the atmosphere at a game which was largely overshadowed by greater geo-political issues. There's a round up of the latest news off the pitch - including the pre-match interview that technical director Petr Cech gave - and where we stand on pot...

Sanctioned

March 11, 2022 16:35 - 47 minutes

The good news just keeps on coming for Chelsea Football Club... Matt Davies-Adams has got a full complement of The Athletic's Blues experts alongside him once more as Simon Johnson, Liam Twomey and Dom Fifield try and unpick the latest twist in a tumultuous fortnight for the Blues. With the British government imposing sanctions on Roman Abramovich as part of its response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine - but Chelsea granted a 'special license' to allow the club to keep operating - we try and ...

Happy place

March 07, 2022 15:16 - 43 minutes

Sorry, Jordan North... Matt Davies-Adams has Sam Parkin and Dom Fifield alongside him to get the lowdown on the 4-0 win over Burnley at Turf Moor - with special praise for 'Reecey' James and Kai Havertz. The Blues are in action in the Premier League again on Thursday night as they travel to bottom of the table Norwich City - we look ahead to that game - and ponder whether Romelu Lukaku might get some gametime... Plus, there's discussion of the latest news surrounding the sale of the club - an...

For sale

March 03, 2022 16:20 - 53 minutes

We were all meant to be enjoying the magic of the cup at Kenilworth Road... Owner Roman Abramovich has confirmed he's put Chelsea up for sale - and written off the £1.5 billion of loans he's made to the club. Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson, Dom Fifield and Liam Twomey alongside him for a full debrief as we reflect on the news that broke less than an hour before Thomas Tuchel's side faced Luton Town. Adam Crafton has been at the centre of the story fo...

What a weekend

February 28, 2022 18:51 - 44 minutes

A pretty seismic couple of days by all accounts... The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey join Matt Davies-Adams to reflect on events on and off the pitch following news of owner Roman Abramovich's intention to give the 'stewardship and care' of the club over to the trustees of Chelsea's charitable foundation. We try and get to the bottom of what this means for the club, why the announcement was made and what the future could hold - before turning our attention to the ...

Lukak-who?

February 24, 2022 14:38 - 49 minutes

That'll do nicely... Simon Johnson and Sam Parkin join Matt Davies-Adams to look back on the 2-0 win over Lille in the Champions League round of 16 first leg at Stamford Bridge. Perhaps unsurprisingly, much of the conversation revolves around one player who wasn't on the pitch... Next stop - Wembley - as Thomas Tuchel's side gear up for a League Cup Final showdown with Liverpool. We look ahead to that game and get the inside scoop on Jürgen Klopp's Reds with the help of The Athletic's Liverpo...

An ugly mess

February 21, 2022 14:23 - 38 minutes

Seven touches you say? Dom Fifield and Liam Twomey join Matt Davies-Adams to reflect on the narrow 1-0 win over Crystal Palace courtesy of a last-minute winner from Hakim Ziyech. The chaps take a closer look at another frustrating afternoon for an isolated Romelu Lukaku, interesting team selection and a general pity party for the disjointed attacking force. Focus then turns to the return of the Champions League - as Thomas Tuchel's side continue their title defence in the round of 16 first...

Eagles, loanees - and a special cat

February 17, 2022 15:07 - 58 minutes

It's the Dom Derby! Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Simon Johnson and Dom Fifield to look ahead to Saturday's trip to Selhurst Park as Chelsea get back to league action against Crystal Palace. With loanee Conor Gallagher ineligible to face his parent club this weekend, we take the opportunity to have a look at how some of the other loan army are getting on. And the Thursday quiz is back with a bang with the pressure on Dom to perform... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

Completed it mate

February 14, 2022 14:46 - 46 minutes

We've won it all... Matt Davies-Adams has Liam Twomey and Sam Parkin alongside him to bask in the glory of the Club World Cup triumph courtesy of an 117th-minute penalty from Kai Havertz. There's an on the whistle report from our man on the ground Simon Johnson - plus a closer look at the legend of Dave, the significance of this final piece of silverware in the cabinet - and whether Romelu Lukaku has turned a corner... Back on home soil, Flo Lloyd Hughes is with us to reflect on the goalless ...

SOC with CFC at the CWC

February 10, 2022 15:13 - 46 minutes

It's the result that counts... Liam Twomey is in the hot seat with the help of Simon Johnson - dialing in live from Abu Dhabi - to reflect on the 1-0 victory over Al-Hilal which books Chelsea's place in the Club World Cup final. There's a spotlight on Romelu Lukaku, the starting keeper conundrum - and why Palmeiras could be considered favourites going into Saturday's showdown. Liam & Simon answer your questions, wrap up the other Blues news - and tease ahead to the small matter of Chelsea ...

More questions than answers?

February 07, 2022 13:13 - 35 minutes

Well they made hard work of that... Sam Parkin and Dom Fifield join Matt Davies-Adams to wrap up the extra time FA Cup victory over Plymouth Argyle - which sets up a trip to Luton Town in the fifth round. Flo Lloyd-Hughes drops in to discuss the MASSIVE win for Chelsea women as Emma Hayes' side move just two points behind WSL leaders Arsenal - with a game in hand - after a crucial 1-0 victory over Manchester City. There's time to salute Edouard Mendy, look ahead to the Club World Cup - and...

Conti Cup, FA Cup, Club World Cup

February 03, 2022 13:42 - 39 minutes

It's awards season after all... Matt Davies-Adams has got Simon Johnson and Sam Parkin alongside him to talk all things Chelsea as we prepare for the return to action for Thomas Tuchel's side. We start at Kingsmeadow though, where Emma Hayes' women maintained their challenge for a third successive Continental Cup title with a 3-1 win over Manchester United to book their spot in March's final. Then attention turns to the men's FA Cup - with Chelsea welcoming League One Plymouth Argyle to St...

Andie MacDowell

January 31, 2022 14:39 - 39 minutes

How's THAT for a comeback?! Matt Davies-Adams has got Dom Fifield and Liam Twomey alongside him to talk all things Chelsea. We start with the #scenes in the FA Youth Cup as Chelsea's U18's fought back from 3-0 down to beat Liverpool 4-3. Our very own Sam Parkin was on co-commentary duty and joins us to reflect on the remarkable victory - while Chelsea women's FA Cup defence is on track after a 3-1 win at Aston Villa. We answer your questions - take a look at what's been a quiet transfer wi...

Happy Anniversary TT

January 27, 2022 14:36 - 46 minutes

A year sure does fly by when you're (mostly) having fun... Matt Davies-Adams has got Dom Fifield and Sam Parkin alongside him to pass the time as the Premier League's winter break kicks in. There's no stopping Chelsea's women - who picked up an important 2-0 win over West Ham on Wednesday night to cut the gap to Arsenal at the top of the WSL table to just a point. Flo Lloyd Hughes joins us to reflect on that result and how the season is shaping up as we enter the business end of the 2021-22...

Can we play you every week?

January 24, 2022 14:16 - 42 minutes

Thank you Tottenham, the pleasure has been all ours... Matt Davies-Adams has got Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey alongside him to deliver your Monday dose of Blues news. There's a round up of the third victory over Spurs in the space of just 19 days - with a closer look at THAT Ziyech strike, the emergence of Malang Sarr and whether top four is all but guaranteed. With a rare midweek without any action - there's a round up of the rest of the Chelsea headlines - including a frustrating 0-0 draw ...

(Insert ~tired~ synonym here)

January 20, 2022 14:20 - 51 minutes

Ah, more dropped points... The Athletic's Chelsea experts Dom Fifield and Simon Johnson are with Matt Davies-Adams to dissect (another) frustrating evening for the Blues in the 1-1 draw with Brighton. It's then time to focus on Chelsea v Tottenham 3.0 with Thomas Tuchel's side facing Antonio Conte's Spurs for the third and final time this month... The Athletic's Tottenham correspondent Charlie Eccleshare joins us to look ahead to that game. There's the other Blues news, a Thursday quiz - and ...

City blues

January 17, 2022 12:45 - 37 minutes

So long title race... Matt Davies-Adams has Liam Twomey and Sam Parkin alongside him to look back on the 1-0 defeat by Manchester City at the Etihad which leaves Thomas Tuchel's side 3rd in the Premier League table and 13 points behind Pep Guardiola's side. There's an examination of the ongoing attacking issues, team selection dilemmas and whether they're now looking over their shoulder in the top four race.  The Blues must bounce back immediately as they travel to Brighton on Tuesday night.....

Not so fast Andrew Fisherman

January 13, 2022 15:23 - 46 minutes

Thomas Tuchel just loves a final... Sam Parkin and Dom Fifield join Matt Davies-Adams to look back on Wednesday night's 1-0 victory at Tottenham - meaning Chelsea cruise to Wembley thanks to a 3-0 aggregate win over sorry Spurs - despite the officials best efforts... No time to enjoy that success though - as the Blues prepare for a must-win Premier League tie at Manchester City on Saturday. BBC Radio Manchester's City commentator Mike Minay gives us the lowdown on the Citizens and what to exp...

Dream debuts, second legs and bad memories

January 10, 2022 13:07 - 37 minutes

How about that for a debut? The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey join Matt Davies-Adams to reflect on the 5-1 FA Cup third round victory over Chesterfield - setting up the visit of Plymouth Argyle. The chaps talk man of the match Lewis Hall, important goals for Lukaku and Werner and what the future holds for Lewis Baker - after just his second appearance for the club in eight years. Focus then switches to the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final - with the Blues in...

Redemption

January 06, 2022 14:08 - 40 minutes

Making Tottenham suffer even more... Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Liam Twomey and Sam Parkin to reflect on the comprehensive 2-0 Carabao Cup semi-final first leg win over Spurs at Stamford Bridge. We discuss the emergence of Saúl, the return of Lukaku - and Kai Havertz and his poor finger. Then attention turns to the FA Cup - with the Blues hosting National League leaders Chesterfield on Saturday evening. There's starting XI speculation - before the return of the much-loved (or loathed) Thu...

Oh so noisy

January 03, 2022 14:48 - 53 minutes

If this is what 2022 has in store for us... Dom Fifield and Simon Johnson are back with a bang alongside Matt Davies-Adams to reflect on the thrilling 2-2 draw with Liverpool at Stamford Bridge - and the furore around Romelu Lukaku's off the pitch antics and subsequent dropping from the squad for the biggest game of the season so far. There's time for a quick round-up of the other festive fixtures against Aston Villa and Brighton - before a look ahead to Wednesday's Carabao Cup semi-final fir...

Some 2021

December 23, 2021 16:23 - 53 minutes

The gift of a semi-final for Christmas... To round off 2021 in style the whole Straight Outta Cobham gang is along for some festive cheer as the Blues booked their place in the Carabao Cup semi-finals - and set up a showdown with Antonio Conte's Tottenham - thanks to a 2-0 victory at Brentford. As it's our last pod of the year, the chaps look ahead to the upcoming fixtures with Aston Villa, Brighton and Liverpool - before picking their moment of what's been a very eventful and successful cale...

Covid chaos

December 20, 2021 12:09 - 42 minutes

This could all get very messy... Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Sam Parkin and Dom Fifield to look back on the goalless draw at Wolves - which wouldn't have even happened if Chelsea had had their way. We wrap up the latest fallout in terms of Covid-19 and the potential postponement of upcoming fixtures.  There's a brief look ahead to Wednesday's scheduled Carabao Cup quarter-final with Brentford - who themselves have seen their squad decimated by positive coronavirus tests.  Learn more abo...

Sticky toffee

December 17, 2021 13:20 - 37 minutes

Not a good Thursday night by all accounts... Liam Twomey and Matt Davies-Adams mull over the frustrating 1-1 draw with Everton - with the help of a Simon Johnson match report - and question why Thomas Tuchel's side simply can't convert their chances and see out games. It was also an evening to forget for the women's side - knocked out of the Champions League in emphatic style after a 4-0 defeat by Wolfsburg. Flo Lloyd-Hughes gives her verdict on the loss - and the struggles Emma Hayes' side...

Lille (we think), Mystic Sam - and Simon's nemesis

December 13, 2021 15:59 - 49 minutes

Well that was fun, wasn't it?! Matt Davies-Adams has got Simon Johnson and Sam Parkin alongside him to reflect on the Champions League draw LIVE...oh, wait. After hijinx of the highest order - it was confirmed that Chelsea WILL face Lille in the round of 16. Amid all the chaos there's reflections on the much needed 3-2 victory over Leeds - then it's all eyes on Everton and the return of Rafa Benítez to Stamford Bridge - with the Toffees finding themselves in a very sticky position after a mis...

The midfield's a minefield

December 09, 2021 15:15 - 40 minutes

Oh Ozdoev... Liam Twomey and Sam Parkin are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to reflect on the 3-3 draw in Zenit which saw Chelsea pipped to the post for top spot in Group H. BBC Radio Leeds' Adam Pope joins us for a closer look at Saturday's opponents in the Premier League as Marcelo Bielsa's men come to town. There's a round up of the other Blues news - including a pitch invader feeling the wrath of Sam Kerr in their goalless draw with Juventus in the Champions League - and of course, the obl...

Hammered

December 06, 2021 13:44 - 40 minutes

In Kerrby we trust... Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Simon Johnson and Dom Fifield to reflect on mixed fortunes for the men's and women's teams this weekend. Thomas Tuchel's Blues suffered their first away defeat of the season after being stunned 3-2 by West Ham - while it was far better news for Emma Hayes' side who crushed WSL title rivals Arsenal 3-0 to complete the 2020-21 domestic treble. Flo Lloyd-Hughes pops in to discuss events at Wembley and what this result could mean for the rest o...

The Frode Grodås Hall of Fame

December 02, 2021 18:50 - 55 minutes

The luck of future champions? Matt Davies-Adams has got Simon Johnson and Sam Parkin along for the ride to reflect on the very lucky three points picked up at Vicarage Road against Watford in the 2-1 win - looking closely at the narrative surrounding Andreas Christensen's future and the growing list injury concerns for Thomas Tuchel. Then it's onto Saturday's Premier League trip to West Ham - where the Blues will be looking for a far better performance if they're to triumph over their London ...

Disturbing lights

November 29, 2021 11:43 - 37 minutes

Curse those Stamford Bridge floodlights... The Athletic's Chelsea experts Dom Fifield and Liam Twomey join Matt Davies-Adams to look back on the 1-1 draw with Manchester United. We analyse the lack of attacking spark despite dominating possession and chances, what more Ruben Loftus-Cheek could do to fulfil his potential - and ponder whether Thomas Tuchel's post-match pleasantries are all they seem. Then there's midweek Premier League action to look forward to - as the Blues get ready to tr...

What would Simon Johnson do?

November 25, 2021 14:30 - 44 minutes

Not a bad way to ring in your 50th game in charge... Simon Johnson and Dom Fifield are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to look back on the commanding 4-0 win over Juventus as Chelsea confirmed their progression to the last 16 of the Champions League. Attention then turns to Sunday's visit of Manchester United - with The Athletic's Adam Crafton joining us with the latest on a tumultuous week for the club following the departure of Ole Gunnar Solskjær. Plus, Matt suspects foul play as the latest...

Toni hates foxes

November 22, 2021 13:19 - 38 minutes

Is there anything better than N'Golo Kanté doing N'Golo Kanté things? Matt Davies-Adams has got Sam Parkin and Liam Twomey in tow to reflect on the comprehensive 3-0 victory at Leicester. With Champions League matchday five just around the corner, The Athletic's Italian football expert James Horncastle joins us to look ahead to the visit of the Old Lady to Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night. Plus, we salute Super Fran Kirby after joining the 100 club in another excellent victory for Emma Hayes'...

The answer is always Gaz Caz

November 18, 2021 14:47 - 55 minutes

It's a BUMPER Straight Outta Cobham as the Premier League returns... Matt Davies-Adams has got Simon Johnson and Dom Fifield alongside him to catch up with some of the key Blues news as the international break draws to a close. The Athletic's Leicester correspondent Rob Tanner joins the team to give an insight into the Foxes ahead of Saturday's trip to the King Power. And there's another epic Thursday quiz which gets everyone in a tizz... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

Half spaces

November 15, 2021 15:22 - 42 minutes

The big wins keep coming for CFCW... Matt Davies-Adams has got Dom Fifield and Liam Twomey along for the ride to round up the performances of some of the Blues out and about on international duty. Flo Lloyd-Hughes drops in to discuss Chelsea Women's emphatic 4-0 victory over Manchester City as they close the gap at the top of the WSL table. Plus, we take a closer look at some of the potential transfer ins and outs in the backline with January looming just around the corner... Learn more about...