Chelsea FanCast

Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd, Dan Silver and Dean Mears to look back at the wins against Southampton and Lille.On the show tonight we pat Willian and the old guard on the back for putting it in and proving that you need experience to go with talented youth.In part two, we applaud Tammy Abraham, the league’s top goal scorer and Mason Mount for his vital contributions, but with everything going so well we ask has the international break come at a bad time for Chelsea’s momentum? We’ll also be introducing our new promotion “Who Knows Wins” where you can have a bet on the football with us in our own Chelsea FanCast prediction league.Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron:Become a Patron!In part three, we read out this week’s emails and in part four, we have a quick look back at last Wednesday night’s Champions League match against Lille where Chelsea’s youngsters came of age. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chelsea FanCast on Love Sport Radio – the only 100% Chelsea show on the radio! Stamford Chidge, Jonathan Kydd, Brian Woolf from Chelsea Chicago and Richard Weekes from 'We are the Shed' join Charlie Hawkins to look back at last Wednesday night's Champions League tie against Lille and look ahead to Sunday's Premier League fixture away to Southampton.After a good win in the Champions' League against Lille we ask, did Frank Lampard’s Chelsea come of age on Wednesday? We also applaud Lampard’s tactical flexibility & in-game management; Tammy on target again and Willian showing us that experience is still needed.We discuss the Pulisic issue getting the American view from Brian who runs Chelsea Chicago supporters group and also ask him what its like to follow Chelsea over land & sea when you have to travel 4,000 miles for a home match. Brian works closely with Richard Weekes from 'We are the Shed' to create the banners seen on match days at the Shed End and we talk to them about their work helping to create a decent atmosphere in the ground.Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron:Become a Patron!Looking ahead to Sunday's match against Southampton we discuss why this is such a favourite away day. We also put it to Steve Grant from the Saints Web Podcast in the 'Opposition View' that the reason for this is Chelsea's superb record at St Mary's, as well as asking him about former Chelsea players Ryan Bertrand and Oriel Romeu before giving our predictions for the match.Chelsea FanCast is broadcast on Love Sport Radio every Friday from 7.00-8.00 pm. LOVE SPORT is a national radio station and is broadcast on DAB along with numerous digital channels. You can listen from anywhere in the world. You can visit lovesportradio.com to listen live to the station and of course you can download LOVE SPORT apps in the android and IOS app stores. You can also listen to LOVESPORT radio through Radioplayer and TuneIn.You can phone in or What's App us and join in the show and the debate with us, live. The number to call or What's App is 0208 70 20 558 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd and the indefatigable Joe Tweedie to discuss Chelsea's first home Premier League win (and clean sheet) against Brighton on Saturday; plus a look back at the 7-1 win against Grimsby Town and this Wednesday's Champions' League match against Lille.On the show tonight we celebrate our first home premier league win and clean sheet; try and figure out what’s going on with penalties and applaud Jorginho for his Lazarus like turnaround from villain to hero.Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron:Become a Patron!In part two, we discuss why experience is still key; worry about Kante; look at Lampard’s big six weeks and ask everybody likes us, do we care? Plus, this week’s parish notices.In part three, we have a schedule change as we read out this week’s emails and in part four, we have a quick look back at the Carabao Cup win against Grimsby Town and a look ahead to Wednesday night’s Champions League match against Lille. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chelsea FanCast on Love Sport Radio – the only 100% Chelsea show on the radio! Stamford Chidge, Clayton Beerman, Dan Silver and matt Beadle look back at last Wednesday night's Carabao Cup tie against Grimsby Town and look ahead to Saturday's Premier League fixture against Brighton and Wednesday's Champions League tie against Lille.The Youth got their chance to impress against Grimsby Town in the Carabao Cup last week, and boy did they in a 7-1 win adding more names to the list of Tomori, Mount and Abraham as potential starters. But what about Barkley and Pulisic?We also have a look back to the match against Liverpool last week and ask did Chelsea deserve more than they got? VAR – what is it good for?And applaud the support when losing which speaks volumes.Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron:Become a Patron!We look ahead to Lille in the Champions League tie against Lille next wednesday and find some familiar faces with Chelsea connections and ask is this a must win match and how important is the Champions League this season?Finally we look ahead to Chelsea v Brighton with 'Hear us Roars' Ady Packham in 'Opposition View' and ask will Frank Lampard break his Premier League home duck before giving our predictions.Chelsea FanCast is broadcast on Love Sport Radio every Friday from 7.00-8.00 pm. LOVE SPORT is a national radio station and is broadcast on DAB along with numerous digital channels. You can listen from anywhere in the world. You can visit lovesportradio.com to listen live to the station and of course you can download LOVE SPORT apps in the android and IOS app stores. You can also listen to LOVESPORT radio through Radioplayer and TuneIn.The best thing is that you can phone in or What's App us and join in the show and the debate with us, live. The number to call or What's App is 0208 70 20 558 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd and Gate 17's very own Mark Worrall to look back at Chelsea's honorable defeat to Liverpool and ahead to the Carabao match on Wednesday against Grimsby Town.On the show tonight we ask with Chelsea being cheered off after losing and Mourinho saying this is a small club mentality, is there honour in defeat? And why are we showing top four form up front and relegation form at the back?Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron:Become a Patron!In part two, we discuss Kante and Tomori being amazing and VAR sucking the life out of the match going experience. We also ask why no Pulisic and is Frank Lampard proving to be an unlucky manager?In part three, we have a quick look ahead to Wednesday night’s Carabao cup tie against Grimsby Town, before some parish notices and in part four we have 11 emails no less from you the loyal Chelsea FanCast listeners. God help me and JK!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chelsea FanCast on Love Sport Radio – the only 100% Chelsea show on the radio! Stamford Chidge, Jonathan Kydd, Alex Churchill and Kieran Crichard look back at last Tuesday night's Champions' League tie against Valencia and look ahead to Sunday's Premier League fixture against Liverpool.We discuss Chelsea's Champions' League defeat to Valencia and Ross Barkley’s pen and Mason Mount’s injury in particular. Is inexperience a valid excuse and how does the defeat affect Chelsea’s chance of progressing in the CL.Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron:Become a Patron!Looking ahead to the Liverpool match on Sunday, we talk about today's Press Conference and the news that Callum Hudson-Odoi has finally signed.What will Chelsea's team selection & formation be? Is it a good or bad time to play Liverpool who also lost in midweek? How do we stop Salah, Mane and Firmino? How do we get past Van Dijk? Will the Super Cup final where Chelsea drew with the European Champions have any bearing on the match?We wrap up the show with our Chelsea v Liverpool predictions!Chelsea FanCast is broadcast on Love Sport Radio every Friday from 7.00-9.00 pm. LOVE SPORT is a London radio station and is broadcast on 558 AM and on London DAB along with numerous digital channels. You can listen from anywhere in the world. You can visit lovesportradio.com to listen live to the station and of course you can download LOVE SPORT apps in the android and IOS app stores. You can also listen to LOVESPORT radio through Radioplayer and TuneIn.The best thing is that you can phone in and join in the show and the debate with us, live. The number to call is 0208 70 20 558 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd and Tony Glover to look back at a great 5-2 win away at Wolves where the Kids proved that they are indeed alright!On the show tonight we discuss why Tammy Abraham is Chelsea’s main man and ask could he be Chelsea’s Harry Kane? Plus we have two new songs for Tammy plus a song for Kovacic.In part two, we discuss the impact the youth are having on Chelsea; Lampard’s tactical flexibility; Der Panza returns but why are Chelsea still leaking goals?Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron:Become a Patron!In part three, we look ahead to tomorrow night’s Champions’ League tie against Valencia and in part four we have 7 emails no less from you the loyal Chelsea FanCast listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chelsea FanCast on Love Sport Radio – the only 100% Chelsea show on the radio! Stamford Chidge, Jonathan Kydd, Dean Mears and Charlie Hawkins look ahead to Saturday's Premier League fixture against Wolves and to Tuesday night's Champions' League tie against Valencia.We round up this week's Chelsea news and chat to Dean about his debut book, 'Cult Fiction' which recounts the divisive season under Maurizio Sarri.Looking ahead to the match against Wolves we ask who will replace Emerson and what are the likely return dates for Chelsea's walking wounded of Rudiger, Kante, Kovacic, Pedro, Hudson-Odoi and James? How much of a threat will Wolves pose and what are our predictions for the match.Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron:Become a Patron!We speak to Sam from the Wolves 77 Club Podcast in 'Opposition View' and ask him is the Europa League affecting Wolves form or is it 2nd season syndrome? How optimistic is he of Wolves getting a result? What worries him about Chelsea and what is his match prediction?Looking ahead to Valencia we discuss the strange case of Valencia's Bat logo, the surprising similarities between the two clubs, Valencia's current form and how we see the match going including our prediction.Chelsea FanCast is broadcast on Love Sport Radio every Friday from 7.00-9.00 pm. LOVE SPORT is a London radio station and is broadcast on 558 AM and on London DAB along with numerous digital channels. You can listen from anywhere in the world. You can visit lovesportradio.com to listen live to the station and of course you can download LOVE SPORT apps in the android and IOS app stores. You can also listen to LOVESPORT radio through Radioplayer and TuneIn.The best thing is that you can phone in and join in the show and the debate with us, live. The number to call is 0208 70 20 558 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stamford Chidge & Jonathan Kydd round up the Chelsea news from the International Break and have a ponder about Chelsea's season thus far.On the show tonight we have a look at how Chelsea players on international duty are doing as well as reflecting on how the players have done for Chelsea thus far this season and what Frank needs to do when they return.In part two, we indulge JK and you the audience as the international break gives us a chance to reflect on some past seasons and JK’s idiosyncratic memories of them.Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron:Become a Patron!In part three, we throw the show open to you, the listeners, for a Q&A session where you can ask JK or myself anything you like, Chelsea or non-Chelsea related.And in part four we have a couple of emails to read out from John Marshall from Florida and Rob D’Elsini from Melbourne, Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chelsea FanCast on Love Sport Radio – the only 100% Chelsea show on the radio! Matt Beadle, Jonathan Kydd and Mark Worrall.With the International Break upon us, we look back to last weekend's draw against Sheffield United where Tammy was on target again; Tomori & Gilmour debuted and Lampard possibly made some naive subs. But, should we be worried yet or it is just growing pains?We discuss Chidge's 'half-term report' where Gold Stars are awarded to Mount; Abraham; Emerson; Jorginho and Kovacic. Kepa; Pulisic and Christensen could do better and Azpi; Zouma and Barkley find themselves in detention.Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron:Become a Patron!With the international break affording some time to reflect we ask whether the following should be on Lampard's to do list: Get Kante, Rudiger, RLC, CHO, Kovacic & James fit. Get the centre back partnership right. Sort out the lack of leadership – Rudiger as Captain? Get a tune out of Berkley. Get the balance between attack & defence rightWith Mason Mount lined up to be Chelsea's 48th England international, we look at Chelsea's England players now and then; discuss Chelsea fans history with England and how its changed and take a look at Chelsea players on international duty this week.Chelsea FanCast is broadcast on Love Sport Radio every Friday from 7.00-9.00 pm. LOVE SPORT is a London radio station and is broadcast on 558 AM and on London DAB along with numerous digital channels. You can listen from anywhere in the world. You can visit lovesportradio.com to listen live to the station and of course you can download LOVE SPORT apps in the android and IOS app stores. You can also listen to LOVESPORT radio through Radioplayer and TuneIn.The best thing is that you can phone in and join in the show and the debate with us, live. The number to call is 0208 70 20 558 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd and Clayton Beerman to look back on a frustrating draw against Sheffield United and dissect the Champions' League draw from last week. On the show tonight we discuss the positives of Chelsea getting on the front foot with Tammy Abraham impressing up front and Tomori at the back. In part two, we look at Chelsea’s vulnerabilities when on the back foot, switching off again; ask is Azpi on the decline? Should we be worried about Barkley? Did the subs reveal Frank’s lack of managerial experience and why there are promising signs that Chelsea will eventually get on the good foot, not least with some talented youngsters at last getting a chance.Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron:Become a Patron!In part three, we look Chelsea’s Champions’ League group and ask who are the main threats, can we get out of the group and what would constitute success in the Champions’ league this season? And in part four we have some superb emails to read out from Alex Woodhams on the Captaincy; Bryce Winchester on supporting from Australia; Lloyd Torry on VAR; Jack Vassau on where to go on a match day and Greg Droney checking in from Aus!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chelsea FanCast on Love Sport Radio – the only 100% Chelsea show on the radio! Matt Beadle, Jonathan Kydd and Dan Silver.The lads look back at Chelsea's 3-2 win away at Norwich where Frank Lampard and Tammy Abraham got off the mark and discuss this week's Champions' league draw and Chelsea's home match against Sheffield United on Saturday.With Chelsea getting their first win of the season against Norwich, how important was it for Frank to get off the mark last weekend? How important was it for Tammy to get off the mark with 2 goals? Mason Mount continues to impress & gets England call up and Kovacic impresses too but is the defence still a concern?With the Champions' League draw pitting us against Ajax, Valencia and Lille; what do we think? Can we get out of the group? Who are the biggest threats? What would be a successful Champions League campaign?Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron:Become a Patron!In this week's 'Opposition View' we ask James Shield from the Sheffield Star, Chris Wilder – good manager & tactician and not be underestimated? With United playing on the front foot, tactically flexible with overlapping centre-back, how much of a threat will they be? With 24 goals last season, Billy Sharp is the main goal threat but United gave the ball away a lot in their defeat to Leicester last weekend; is that promoted sides Achilles heel?Chelsea still have injury issues with Kante, Pedro and Rudiger all non-starters. Will Willian to feature in the Starting XI? Can Abraham and Mount do it again? What are out match predictions?Chelsea FanCast is broadcast on Love Sport Radio every Friday from 7.00-9.00 pm. LOVE SPORT is a London radio station and is broadcast on 558 AM and on London DAB along with numerous digital channels. You can listen from anywhere in the world. You can visit lovesportradio.com to listen live to the station and of course you can download LOVE SPORT apps in the android and IOS app stores. You can also listen to LOVESPORT radio through Radioplayer and TuneIn.The best thing is that you can phone in and join in the show and the debate with us, live. The number to call is 0208 70 20 558 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd and Alex 'The Girl Who Likes Balls' Churchill to look back at Chelsea's away win at Norwich this weekend.On the show tonight we discuss Frank and Tammy getting off the mark, Mason Mount looking the real deal and Kovacic putting in a mature and impressive performance.In part two, we discuss VAR – a clear and obvious farce; Christensen v Zouma - who will partner Rudiger when he returns and will the supporters back Frank irrespective of the results? We have the view from the posh seats v the view from the cheap seats.Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron:Become a Patron!In part three, we look at Chelsea’s current injury crisis with Kante and Pedro struggling and Rudiger, CHO, Loftus-Cheek and James set for returns soon and we look ahead to the Champions League draw this Friday plus a few parish notices.And in part four we have some superb emails to read out from Cheyne on zonal marking; John on VAR; Yarin on Chelsea womens’ trip to Israel; Paul’s delight in how Chelsea are progressing and Brendan’s tales from Aus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chelsea FanCast on Love Sport Radio – the only 100% Chelsea show on the radio! Matt Beadle, Jonathan Kydd and Clayton Beerman.The lads look back at Chelsea's 1-1 draw at home against Leicester City and ask how good can Mason Mount be? How does he differ from other Chelsea youngsters and how do we address the concerns up front and in defence?We also look ahead to the match this weekend against Norwich City and get this week's 'Opposition View' and we hear from former Chelsea player turned pundit, Pat Nevin speaking about Frank Lampard.Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron:Become a Patron!Chelsea FanCast is broadcast on Love Sport Radio every Friday from 7.00-9.00 pm. LOVE SPORT is a London radio station and is broadcast on 558 AM and on London DAB along with numerous digital channels. You can listen from anywhere in the world. You can visit lovesportradio.com to listen live to the station and of course you can download LOVE SPORT apps in the android and IOS app stores. You can also listen to LOVESPORT radio through Radioplayer and TuneIn.The best thing is that you can phone in and join in the show and the debate with us, live. The number to call is 0208 70 20 558 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd, Joe Tweedie and Lee Scott from TotalFootballAnalysis.com to look back at a frustrating draw with Leicester City.On the show tonight we discuss a very good 25 minutes and a second rate 65 minutes, but was it down to a state of exhaustion after extra time in the super cup final? And we’ll be hearing from Lee Scott from TotalFootballAnalysis.com who explains to me the pros and cons of Zonal Marking. You can follow Lee on twitter @FMAnalysis and Total Football Analysis @TotalAnalysisIn part two, we take a step back and look at some of the good and less good performances and ask was Willian shocking or rusty? And where are we on the Frank Lampard evolutionary curve.Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron:Become a Patron!In part three, we ask what are the media up to with their agenda against Lampard and what is really going on with social media when the match going support seems to be resolute? We also say well done to Ashley Cole who has announced his retirement.In part four we have lots of parish notices and lots of your emails to read out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chelsea FanCast on Love Sport Radio – the only 100% Chelsea show on the radio! Matt Beadle, Stamford Chidge, Jonathan Kydd and very special guest, Chelsea legend Kerry Dixon!We look back at the European Super Cup final against Liverpool where Chelsea went toe to toe with the European Champions only to lose on penalties. Tammy Abraham wins the equalising penalty but misses the crucial 5th in the shoot out but can he and will he bounce back? While there was no trophy, it was another good performance showing that Chelsea can compete and can only get better under Frank Lampard. Kerry gives us his view.Lampard made the right changes after the defeat to Utd and the players improved with impressive performances from Kepa, Pulasic and Mount but the star of the show was the indomitable N'Golo Kante, but does Kerry think he can strike up an effective partnership with Jorginho and what does he think of the man scapegoated under Sarri?In this weeks 'Legend of the week' sponsored by Classic Football Shirts, we choose Pat Nevin, one of the most skilful and well loved Chelsea players of all time. Who better to talk about 'Wee Pat' than Kerry Dixon, a man who profited massively from Nevin's assists. Kerry also discusses some of his favourite moments from his illustrious career; his best Chelsea players; best Chelsea managers; most difficult opponents and his hopes for Chelsea this season.Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron:Become a Patron!Looking back at last weekend's opening fixture against Man Utd, should Lampard have selected older heads above eager youngsters? Should Chelsea have been more cautious? How do we address the implosions and is a lack of physicality an issue? Leicester fan, Jake Watson, joins us on the phone for 'Opposition View' to discuss Chelsea's opponents in the Premier League this Sunday. Are Leicester genuine contenders for a top 6 finish this season under Brendan Rogers? Will they regret selling Harry Maguire to Man Utd and what are their prospects against Chelsea this weekend.Finally, we discuss the excitement of the first home match of the season; the abuse of Tammy Abraham on social media and Chelsea v Leicester this Sunday with our predictions.Chelsea FanCast is broadcast on Love Sport Radio every Friday from 7.00-9.00 pm. LOVE SPORT is a London radio station and is broadcast on 558 AM and on London DAB along with numerous digital channels. You can listen from anywhere in the world. You can visit lovesportradio.com to listen live to the station and of course you can download LOVE SPORT apps in the android and IOS app stores. You can also listen to LOVESPORT radio through Radioplayer and TuneIn.The best thing is that you can phone in and join in the show and the debate with us, live. The number to call is 0208 70 20 558 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd and Tony Glover as the Chelsea FanCast returns to look back at Chelsea's first Premier League match of the season, a 4-0 defeat away to Man Utd.On the show tonight we look at the negatives and the positives from the 4-0 defeat away to Utd and ask were we unlucky or naïve?In part two, we get down to brass tacks and ask was the defeat a timely reminder of where we are this season? How much do we need the likes of Kante, Willian and Rudiger back? Is Chelsea’s proclivity to implode a concern and why we think there is no need to panic.In part three, we look ahead to Wednesday night’s European Super Cup final against Liverpool in Istanbul. We ask How important is the Super Cup? Will Frank take it seriously? Who will he start with? Can we beat Liverpool and how damaging would another heavy defeat be? And is Istanbul a trip too far?In part four we have your emails to read out for the first time this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chelsea FanCast on Love Sport Radio – the only 100% Chelsea show on the radio! Matt Beadle, Stamford Chidge & Jonathan Kydd on David Luiz's departure to Arsenal and looking ahead to Chelsea's opening Premier League fixture away to Man Utd. Plus this week's 'Legend of the Week' sponsored by classicfootballshirts.com.As the transfer window closed, Chelsea supporters were shocked to hear that David 'Geezer' Luiz was on his way to Arsenal, or Geezer to Gooner if you prefer. Has Luiz been disloyal going to Arsenal? If Lampard has exerted his authority has player power ended? Will Chelsea be weaker or stronger without Luiz?Looking ahead to Chelsea's eagerly anticipated opening Premier League match away to old rivals Man Utd we ask what will the starting eleven be? How do we beat Utd and do we have any concerns about them? We also discuss Chelsea's superb record at Old Trafford before giving our predictions.Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron:Become a Patron!In this weeks 'Legend of the week' sponsored by Classic Football Shirts, we choose former Chelsea and Utd player, Mark Hughes. Was Mark Hughes the right player at the right time for Chelsea?Chelsea FanCast is broadcast on Love Sport Radio every Friday from 7.00-9.00 pm. LOVE SPORT is a London radio station and is broadcast on 558 AM and on London DAB along with numerous digital channels. You can listen from anywhere in the world. You can visit lovesportradio.com to listen live to the station and of course you can download LOVE SPORT apps in the android and IOS app stores. You can also listen to LOVESPORT radio through Radioplayer and TuneIn.The best thing is that you can phone in and join in the show and the debate with us, live. The number to call is 0208 70 20 558 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chelsea FanCast on Love Sport Radio – the only 100% Chelsea show on the radio! Matt Beadle, Stamford Chidge & Jonathan Kydd. As Chelsea's pre-season draws to a close we ask has it revealed some concerns up front and at the back and are Chelsea ready for the season ahead? Plus this week's 'Legend of the Week' sponsored by classicfootballshirts.com.With Chelsea beating Reading 4:3 and Salzburg 5:3 is it a case of "We’ll score 1 more than you!" We discuss Pedro’s wonder goal and Ross Barkley coming in to his own. But while Chelsea are scoring goals is the front line still a weakness and who will replace Hazard’s goals?While Chelsea are scoring for fun, they are also leaking goals – is this a concern? Will we be happy to win every game 3-2 this season? Is Luiz still vulnerable in a 4:2:3:1? Which is the best Central defensive out of combo Luiz, Zouma, Christensen, Rudiger? And what of the Full backs? Who'll get the nod: Azpi, Alonso, Emerson, Kenedy or eventually Reece James?Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron:Become a Patron!Chelsea have a number of walking wounded - with Willian & Kante the biggest concerns due back for the Utd match but are we happy with the squad? We also look at BT Sport's crazy computer predictions. Is it all a bit of fun or complete madness?In this weeks 'Legend of the week' sponsored by Classic Football Shirts, we choose Chidge's all time favourite Chelsea player and now Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard. Frank Lampard is Chelsea’s greatest goal scorer but is he Chelsea’s greatest ever player?Chelsea FanCast is broadcast on Love Sport Radio every Friday from 7.00-9.00 pm. LOVE SPORT is a London radio station and is broadcast on 558 AM and on London DAB along with numerous digital channels. You can listen from anywhere in the world. You can visit lovesportradio.com to listen live to the station and of course you can download LOVE SPORT apps in the android and IOS app stores. You can also listen to LOVESPORT radio through Radioplayer and TuneIn.The best thing is that you can phone in and join in the show and the debate with us, live. The number to call is 0208 70 20 558 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We delve in to the Chelsea FanCast Archive over the summer break and dig up some classic Chelsea FanCast’s from the past. This week's episodes are Chelsea FanCast #31 &#32 which features the first guest appearance on the show by Mark Worrall, Chelsea author and publisher with Gate 17 Publishing.The show was originally recorded on 23rd June 2008 and Mark has been a firm friend of the show ever since, becoming one of the regular Chelsea FanCaster's over the years. In fact Mark was on the most recent Love Sport Radio edition of the Chelsea Fancast last Friday with Stamford Chidge.Stamford Chidge is joined by Chelsea FanCast regular Stu 'Rasputin' Norman and Gate 17 legend and author of 'One Man Went to Mow' and 'Over Land and Sea', Mark Worrall. They discuss the hilarious away trips and characters from Marks books and discover the true meaning of following the Chels over land and sea. What Mark likes to call 'Glorious Unpredictability'.In part two! Chidge, Stu and Mark discuss what it means to be a real Chelsea fan and some of Marks favourite things Chelsea speaking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chelsea FanCast on Love Sport Radio – the only 100% Chelsea show on the radio! Matt Beadle, Stamford Chidge & Mark Worrall look back at Chelsea's pre-season win against Barcelona and discuss the pre-season so far plus this week's 'Legend of the Week' sponsored by classicfootballshirts.com.How important was the win against Barcelona (Rakuten Trophy You’ll Never Sing That”)? Chelsea look to have depth in midfield with Jorginho, Kante, Kovacic, Barkley, Mount, Drinkwater, Bakayo all featuring, but who will get the nod come the season opener against Utd? Who will lead Chelsea's front line - Tammy, Michy or Giroud? And with Chelsea playing Reading on Sunday, is this more of an Old Skool pre-season game?Continuing the pre-season discussion is Azpilicueta a man in decline or still in his prime? Can Jorginho go from whipping boy to top boy? And does Willian deserve to be Chelsea’s number 10?Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron:Become a Patron!With the new season a matter of week's away will expectations be too great? What are the realistic targets this season? Who do we expect to shine? Will we get more glorious unpredictability? How’s it shaping up for the starting 11 against Utd? Chidge and Marco nail their starting 11 against Utd to the mast!In this weeks 'Legend of the week' sponsored by Classic Football Shirts, we choose Chidge's hero, Kerry Dixon, Chelsea’s 3rd highest goal scorer (193), a proper No. 9 and a hero for anyone who went in the ‘80’s but why the lingering affection for the ‘80’s players?Chelsea FanCast is broadcast on Love Sport Radio every Friday from 7.00-9.00 pm. LOVE SPORT is a London radio station and is broadcast on 558 AM and on London DAB along with numerous digital channels. You can listen from anywhere in the world. You can visit lovesportradio.com to listen live to the station and of course you can download LOVE SPORT apps in the android and IOS app stores. You can also listen to LOVESPORT radio through Radioplayer and TuneIn.The best thing is that you can phone in and join in the show and the debate with us, live. The number to call is 0208 70 20 558 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chelsea FanCast on Love Sport Radio – the only 100% Chelsea show on the radio! Johnny Burrow, Jonathan Kydd and Clayton Beerman. The lads look back at the 1-0 defeat to Kawasaki Frontale in Japan and ahead to the match against Barcelona on Tuesday. In addition they discuss Chelsea's pre-season so far; Chelsea marketing overtures to the supporters and this week's 'Legend of the Week' sponsored by classicfootballshirts.com. Is a trip to Japan prioritizing shirt sales or pre-season prep for the team? What do the fans want to get out of the two matches in Japan?Which players are staking a claim for the first team?  Lampard seems keen on tactical flexibility; which system do the lads think think he’ll go with?How confident are they for the new season?Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron:Become a Patron!With the new away shirt launched modelled on the mod look & an on message video, a free day watching the players train at Stamford Bridge and free tickets to watch the Chelsea Ladies team, has the penny dropped for the Chelsea marketing department? Have they genuinely got it right or do they still have a long way to go? Why do clubs find it so hard to be in tune with supporters?In this weeks 'Legend of the week' sponsored by Classic Football Shirts, we choose Clayton’s hero, Peter Bonetti, but is he Chelsea’s greatest keeper? Does he embody the affection held for the ‘Kings of the Kings Road’ players?Chelsea FanCast is broadcast on Love Sport Radio every Friday from 7.00-9.00 pm. LOVE SPORT is a London radio station and is broadcast on 558 AM and on London DAB along with numerous digital channels. You can listen from anywhere in the world. You can visit lovesportradio.com to listen live to the station and of course you can download LOVE SPORT apps in the android and IOS app stores. You can also listen to LOVESPORT radio through Radioplayer and TuneIn.The best thing is that you can phone in and join in the show and the debate with us, live. The number to call is 0208 70 20 558 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We delve in to the Chelsea FanCast Archive over the summer break and dig up some classic Chelsea FanCast’s from the past. This week's episode is Chelsea FanCast #191 which features a guest appearance on the show by former Chelsea player and cult hero, Mickey Thomas.The show was originally recorded on 8th February 2012, a day after a frustrating 3-3 draw against Man Utd. Mickey Thomas is a much loved former Chelsea player in spite of his relatively short time at the club, but his bubbly and cheeky personality marked him out as one of the great characters of the game in the 1980's. He also scored some important goals for Chelsea put in some great performances in John Neal's side which are remembered fondly to this day.Chidge and the boys are joined by very special guest Chelsea cult hero Mickey Thomas to discuss the 3-3 draw v the Mancs and Mickey’s Chelsea career and thoughts on the modern game.After a frozen afternoon at the Bridge, the Chelsea FanCast report back on how Chelsea managed to find themselves 3-0 up, only to squander the chance for 3 points and end up drawing 3-3. But due credit must go to Howard Webb for evening things up!! While the boys are gutted to see a 3-0 lead disappear, they are encouraged by the signs of life in AVB’s ‘project’ when considering the absentees from the team.Chelsea cult hero from John Neal’s mid-80’s team, Mickey Thomas, is the special guest this week and is full of stories about his time at the club, playing with Joey Jones; Pat Nevin; Kerry Dixon and the 4-4 at Sheffield Wednesday, and his relationship with the Chelsea faithful. He also airs some very interesting views on the modern game about pressure; Fernando Torres; John Terry; and money!Mickey has had a tough time recently while he battles cancer. This has impacted his ability to earn a living. If you wish to help Mickey in his battle you can donate to his Go Fund Me page here.Get his book here: Kickups, Hiccups, Lockups!The Chelsea Football FanCast: Three Nil And We F***** It Up! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chelsea FanCast on Love Sport Radio – the only 100% Chelsea show on the radio! Jake Watson, Stamford Chidge and Dean Mears. With Frank Lampard's first game in charge against Bohemian's last week, the boys ask what has he learnt and who caught his eye? Do we take pre-season too seriously and is the Club ripping the fans off?Chelsea draw 1-1 v Bohemians in Lampard’s 1st match in charge with a mix of youngsters & loan returnees. Who caught the eye? What systems is Frank Lampard's coaching team using? What, if anything, will Lampard have learned and is it too early to see who might make it in to the first team squad and who won’t?With pre-season meltdown already in full swing, do the media and the fans take it too seriously?Is pre-season predominantly about fitness rather than performances & results? Is it unfair on fans to pass these games off as competitive or is it a good opportunity for overseas fans to see the team play?Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron:Become a Patron!Chelsea are charging £1.99 per pre-season match to watch on the 5th stand app. Many fans paid but couldn’t watch and for many others the app crashed. All this while fans used to get all the pre-season games for their Chelsea TV subscription of £5.99 per month. While the Club issued an apology and a refund, are they missing the point? Should they be charging at all? Is it exploitative? Are the fans being increasingly treated as customers rather than supporters?In this weeks 'Legend of the week' sponsored by Classic Football Shirts, Dean chooses his boyhood hero Carlo Cudicini. But is he really a Chelsea legend? He is only the third Chelsea goalkeeper to win the Club's 'Player of the Year' in 2002 and arguably is the third best goalkeeper in the club's history, but the feeling remains that his Chelsea career is a case of what might have been, had Petr Cech not arrived and relegated Carlo to the bench. It should not be forgotten though, that Carlo in his Chelsea prime was one of the best 'keepers in the Premier League and arguably the world.Chelsea FanCast is broadcast on Love Sport Radio every Friday from 7.00-9.00 pm. LOVE SPORT is a London radio station and is broadcast on 558 AM and on London DAB along with numerous digital channels. You can listen from anywhere in the world. You can visit lovesportradio.com to listen live to the station and of course you can download LOVE SPORT apps in the android and IOS app stores. You can also listen to LOVESPORT radio through Radioplayer and TuneIn.The best thing is that you can phone in and join in the show and the debate with us, live. The number to call is 0208 70 20 558 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We delve in to the Chelsea FanCast Archive over the summer break and dig up some classic Chelsea FanCast’s from the past. This week's episode is Chelsea FanCast #192 which features the first guest appearance on the show of Neil 'Spy' Barnett.The show was originally recorded on 15th February 2012, a day after a miserable 2-0 defeat away to Everton in the dying embers of Andre Villas Boas' ill-feted tenure. Neil 'Spy' Barnett makes his first guest appearance on the Fancast and at the time was still the on-pitch announcer at Stamford Bridge and presenter on Chelsea TV. As well as throwing himself in to the show he discussed his book 'Perfect 10' on his favourite Chelsea players and regaled us with anecdotes of his time as on-pitch announcer, presenter at Chelsea TV and Chelsea supporter since 1959.Not a very good day at Everton would be an understatement, but hats off to the Chelsea Faithful who made the effort and got behind the team and the manager. Where do we start? No effort; no desire; no pace; no creativity; no pressing; poor defending and giving the ball away too easily. That’s 2 wins out of the last 10 games; 12 out of a possible 30 points. The worst points total at this stage of the season since 2000/01. It really is going from bad to worse isn’t it? Many Chelsea supporters are asking is AVB the right man for the job? Will Roman wield the axe? What if anything can we change?Hopefully we answer these tough questions on the show, aided and abetted by Neil ‘Spy’ Barnett, a man close to the Chelsea camp, who can bring some much needed perspective to proceedings having watched Chelsea since 1959. In among the insightful analysis we give out this week’s Match Awards - the ‘Fannies’ - for Man of the Match, Chant of the match, Guinness and Celery moments.In the second half of the show we talk to Neil about his book ‘Perfect 10’ and his often hilarious anecdotes from writing, editing and broadcasting for Chelsea for over 20 years, working closely with players and managers, and exchanging banter with home and away fans as the on-pitch announcer and presenting for Chelsea TV.But, we warn you. Neil can talk…a lot…and for a very long time!! For a shorter version read Neil’s book available here. The Chelsea Football FanCast #192: All Very Bleak! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chelsea FanCast on Love Sport Radio – the only 100% Chelsea show on the radio! Jake Watson and Stamford Chidge are joined by special guest, Rick Glanvill, Chelsea's historian and author to round up this week's Chelsea news including the return of Frank Lampard and establish whether or not Chelsea has any history!Finally, after more '48 hours' than anyone can count, Frank Lampard has come home having been appointed as the next Chelsea manager (or Head Coach to be precise). What does Lampard’s appointment as manager mean to the supporters? Will the Club (or Roman to be precise) be patient? How will expectations be managed? How much of an issue is losing Hazard & the Transfer ban? Can Lampard really integrate the youth?Will the fans back him no matter what and just how long will he get?Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron:Become a Patron!With pre-season starting next week, what will be on Lampard's to do list? Does he need to make a decision on Kante’s role? How will he replace Hazard’s goals & creativity?Who stays; who goes and who comes back? Which youth players will he integrate and can he sign up Callum Hudson-Odoi?When you have Chelsea's official historian on the show, it would be remiss not to establish once and for all whether Chelsea does in fact have any history! Rick answers this as well as whether there are any historical equivalent’s to Lampard’s appointment? Rick busts some history myths around Chelsea; looks at some historical low and high points and some of the great players, managers and characters from Chelsea's rich history.In this weeks 'Legend of the week' sponsored by Classic Football Shirts, we choose Paul Canoville, a fitting choice as the most popular guest on the Chelsea FanCast and there is no one better to discuss Canners than Rick who wrote Paul's fantastic biography Black & Blue Canners may not have been the greatest Chelsea player of all time, but his legacy in paving the way for so many great black players in Chelsea's recent history makes him one of the most important players to have worn the Blue of Chelsea.The Paul Canoville Foundation is the official Charity partner of the Chelsea Fancast and information on the great work that Paul does can be found here.Chelsea FanCast is broadcast on Love Sport Radio every Friday from 7.00-9.00 pm. LOVE SPORT is a London radio station and is broadcast on 558 AM and on London DAB along with numerous digital channels. You can listen from anywhere in the world. You can visit lovesportradio.com to listen live to the station and of course you can download LOVE SPORT apps in the android and IOS app stores. You can also listen to LOVESPORT radio through Radioplayer and TuneIn.The best thing is that you can phone in and join in the show and the debate with us, live. The number to call is 0208 70 20 558 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We delve in to the Chelsea FanCast Archive over the summer break and dig up some classic Chelsea FanCast’s from the past. This week's episode is Chelsea FanCast #226On this week’s Classic Chelsea FanCast we repeat the show originally recorded on 4th December 2012 where Stamford Chidge invited some of the leading Football Journalists to debate the press coverage of Chelsea FC and the Fans. Think the ASBO lovechild of ‘Question Time’ meets ‘Sunday Supplement’! ‘Stamford’ Chidge presented the show and assumed the 'David Dimbleby' role, and asked questions sent in by Chelsea fans from all over the world.Martin Lipton, Chief Football Writer at the Mirror; Neil Ashton, the Daily Mail’s Football News Correspondent; Rob Shepherd, football writer formerly at Today; the Daily Express and the News of the World and Dan Levene, Chelsea FC writer for the Fulham Chronicle were on the panel.There were many issues on the agenda at the time...Chelsea fans believed that both they and the club were getting unfair treatment from the press. Whilst elements of this were clearly justified, the intensity and volume of these attacks led us to believe that it was driven by an agenda. However, the show was not a hatchet job on the Press led by Chelsea attack dogs. During the show we discussed issues such as the relationship between the press, club, players and fans; the impact of social media; the negativity surrounding Chelsea; Terry-gate; Clattenburg-gate and Di Matteo & Benitez.Recorded in Putney Station in front of a live audience, it was a unique opportunity for Chelsea fans to explain how they feel and get a response from the Press as to what is really going on and why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chelsea FanCast on Love Sport Radio – the only 100% Chelsea show on the radio! Johnny Burrow and Stamford Chidge are joined by special guest, Tim Rolls, author of 'Diamonds, Dynamos and Devils'; former Chairman of the Chelsea Supporters’ Trust; writer for cfcuk and Chelsea regular since 1967 to discuss his new book: 'Stamford Bridge Is Falling Down'.Rounding up the latest Chelsea news, with Chelsea rumoured to be signing Kovacic, does it make sense in the light of the transfer ban? Will a new manager get the best out of the Croatian international and former Real Madrid player?Talking new managers, the wait for Frank Lampard's appointment to be made official seems interminable. If, as expected, an agreement is concluded next week, which back room staff will Lampard bring with him from Derby. Is he the right man at the right time for Chelsea? Will his appointment go a long way to healing the rift between the supporters and the club? And with many pundits in the media claiming that the supporters will turn on Frank if he does not deliver the success they have become used to and now expect, Tim and Chidge set matters straight and explain why Lampard will get unequivocal and wholehearted support from the match going fans no matter what happens.Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron:Become a Patron!Tim Rolls discusses his forthcoming book 'Stamford Bridge Is Falling Down' which explores the causes of the decline which saw Chelsea win the European Cup Winners Cup against Real Madrid in 1971 only to be relegated from Division One in 1975. Tim delves in to an era when the great 'Kings of the Kings Road' side started to break up with star players such as Peter Osgood and Alan Hudson being sold after falling out with manager Dave Sexton. With the club bankrupted by the ambitious redevelopment plans, no money was available to rebuild the team with quality players and the club's very future was threatened.Tim discussed the idea behind the book and explains how Chelsea went from Euro Cup winners to relegation in four years, highlighting the key characters and stories involved. But are there parallels with modern Chelsea?Tim is crowdfunding a hardback version of the book, including 24 photos, an index and a slip cover through Kickstarter. A single copy for the UK costs £25 (including p&p) - prices for one or two signed copies, and for different parts of the world, are listed at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/timrolls/hardback-of-stamford-bridge-is-falling-down Backers will also get their names listed in the book. In this weeks 'Legend of the week' sponsored by Classic Football Shirts, we choose Peter Osgood, one of Chelsea's greatest players and a character central to Tim's book. Tim and Chidge recall some great memories of Ossie from his playing days and his time with Chelsea before his untimely death in 2006.Chelsea FanCast is broadcast on Love Sport Radio every Friday from 7.00-9.00 pm. LOVE SPORT is a London radio station and is broadcast on 558 AM and on London DAB along with numerous digital channels. You can listen from anywhere in the world. You can visit lovesportradio.com to listen live to the station and of course you can download LOVE SPORT apps in the android and IOS app stores. You can also listen to LOVESPORT radio through Radioplayer and TuneIn.The best thing is that you can phone in and join in the show and the debate with us, live. The number to call is 0208 70 20 558 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We delve in to the Chelsea FanCast Archive over the summer break and dig up some classic Chelsea FanCast’s from the past.Chelsea FanCast #157On this week’s Classic Chelsea FanCast we repeat the show originally recorded on 5th May 2011 where Paul Canoville was our guest and tells us about his days as a player and fan! Chidge, the Boys and the Benches are joined by 1980’s Chelsea player Paul Canoville, and discuss his playing career including the infamous 4-4 draw against Sheffield Wednesday in 1985.The boys discuss a great weekend which saw the Chels come away with a great win against Spurs, only surpassed by seeing Arsenal doing us a favour and beating the Mancs. All that plus Darren Barker winning his fight to become the European Middleweight champion. What a weekend, and we’re still in it to win it – roll on next weekend!We have a good old natter about the win against Spurs where let’s face it we got a bit of luck from the ref and linesman for a change with the first goal and possibly the second. But Sp*rs fans, if you only manage to muster one shot on target in the whole match, albeit a great one, then you can hardly complain! As always we award our Man and Chant of the Match and Guinness and Celery moments from the games, in the ‘Fannies’. We also discuss our nomination for Best Club Podcast in the EPL Talk awards. But even more important than all of that, this week we are joined by a very very special guest in the form of Mr Paul Canoville, Chelsea’s first black player, hero of the infamous 4:4 draw against Sheffield Wednesday in 1985 and all round incredible bloke. We talk to Paul about his Chelsea career and memories as well as what he thinks about the current side and turning out for the Chelsea Old Boys, but not until he has faced the music in “60 Second Fan”!All wrapped up by three very ‘80’s flavoured terrace songs in “We’re out to Show the World the Way to Sing”!!!The Chelsea Football FanCast: And now you’re gonna believe us? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chelsea FanCast on Love Sport Radio – the only 100% Chelsea show on the radio! Jonathan Kydd and Oliver Harbord, Chelsea Correspondent for Football.London join Johnny Burrow to discuss the confirmation of Peter Cech as Technical & Performance Advisor, ask when Frank Lampard will be confirmed as manager and discuss Maurizio Sarri´s shot across Chelsea´s bows in his Juventus press unveiling.With the confirmation of Petr Cech as Technical Performance Advisor, how will his role differ from Michael Emenalo´s; what will the gap between the manager and the owner on transfers be and will the fact that he is close to Frank Lampard been a factor in his appointment.Talking of Frank Lampard, when will he be confirmed as Chelsea manager? If appointed will he be given longer than 18 months to prove his mettle? And who will be the winners and losers among the players should Lampard be appointed?Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron:Become a Patron!In our new feature, ¨Legend of the week¨ sponsered by Classic Football Shirts, who better to kick off with than Frank Lampard himself.And finally, were Sarri’s comments on leaving defensive weaknesses and Chelsea being a small club really necessary? And with Fernando Torres announcing his retirement, how will he be remembered at Stamford Bridge?Chelsea FanCast is broadcast on Love Sport Radio every Friday from 7.00-9.00 pm. LOVE SPORT is a London radio station and is broadcast on 558 AM and on London DAB along with numerous digital channels. You can listen from anywhere in the world. You can visit lovesportradio.com to listen live to the station and of course you can download LOVE SPORT apps in the android and IOS app stores. You can also listen to LOVESPORT radio through Radioplayer and TuneIn.The best thing is that you can phone in and join in the show and the debate with us, live. The number to call is 0208 70 20 558 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We delve in to the Chelsea FanCast Archive over the summer break and dig up some classic Chelsea FanCast’s from the past.Chelsea FanCast #43On this week’s Classic Chelsea FanCast we repeat the show originally recorded in September 2008 where Jason Cundy was our guest and tells us about his days as a player and fan!Chidge, Martin, Stu and ChelTel are joined by Chelsea Legend – Jason Cundy. Jason completes the longest ever “60 second fan” describing his best goal as the one he scored by leaping like a salmon (a tin of salmon!). We also cast our opinions on the Stoke and Pompey games, welcoming the tactical ability of Big Phil Scolari and Chelsea’s stylish play so far this season. Jason explains why Stevie Clarke had to leave Chelsea, whose hat was in the ring to replace him, and why Ray Wilkins was the ideal appointment.Chel Tel finally gets the inside story on why Jason left Chelsea for Sp*rs in 1992, without admitting that it was he who wrote “Bring Back Cundy!” on the East Stand wall. Jason gives us the low down on what it was like rising from the massed ranks of the Shed End as a supporter to being a fans favourite on the pitch.In “Tales from the Shed”, Chel Tel springs a surprise on Jason by producing a programme from the pre-season game against the mighty Somersham Town in 1987. After 21 years, Jason finally signs the programme!In “You’re on CFFC”, we hear from Chris Larwood who tells us about the struggle to watch Chelsea down under, aided by looking for the Celery nailed to a mates front door!!Banter, biased opinion, beer and Jason Cundy – what else could a true blue wish for?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chelsea FanCast on Love Sport Radio – the only 100% Chelsea show on the radio! Clayton Beerman and Dan Silver join Johnny Burrow to discuss the departure of Maurizio Sarri and the much mooted arrival of Sir Frank Lampard. Do the boys have anything good to say about Sarri, who after all did guide Chelsea to a top four finish and secured a European trophy? Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron:Become a Patron!And what of Frank Lampard: Are the club seriously considering appointing him manager after only one season at Derby County? Is he the right man for the job? What if it all ends in tears? Is there anyone else to take the helm if not Frank?With the Transfer Ban continuing, where and how can Chelsea bolster the squad for the new season?Chelsea FanCast is broadcast on Love Sport Radio every Friday from 7.00-9.00 pm. LOVE SPORT is a London radio station and is broadcast on 558 AM and on London DAB along with numerous digital channels. You can listen from anywhere in the world. You can visit lovesportradio.com to listen live to the station and of course you can download LOVE SPORT apps in the android and IOS app stores. You can also listen to LOVESPORT radio through Radioplayer and TuneIn.The best thing is that you can phone in and join in the show and the debate with us, live. The number to call is 0208 70 20 558 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We delve in to the Chelsea FanCast Archive over the summer break and dig up some classic Chelsea FanCast's from the past.Tonight's show has not seen the light of day since it was recorded on 28th April 2008. It's the very first Chelsea FanCast hosted by Stamford Chidge, a few months after the shows had been presented by several well known Chelsea supporters (names with held to protect the innocent!).Chidge chose his local bar, Putney Station, to set up shop and he and the boys were to record the FanCast there for another 5 years before they went up town to the Sports Tonight Live studios.Joining Chidge on the first show were Martin Levy (yet to be named Dr Mart) and an old mate of Chidge's Sheridan Bird who is now an accomplished football broadcaster for Italian TV.The show was recorded at, as ever, an interesting time for Chelsea. Avram Grant was the manager having replaced Jose Mourinho in the autumn. Having just beaten Man Utd in the league that weekend to keep a slim chance of a Premier league title alive, he was now about to take Chelsea to Moscow for their first Champions' League final. But a second leg against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge had to be negotiated first... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chelsea FanCast on Love Sport Radio - the only 100% Chelsea show on the radio! Stamford Chidge and Jonathan Kydd join Johnny Burrow to discuss the latest on Chelsea's Transfer Ban; Eden Hazard's departure for Real Madrid and who should replace Maurizio Sarri if the Italian really is off to join Serie A giants Juventus.With the news breaking that Chelsea has appealed their FIFA transfer ban with CAS, we have Football.London's Chelsea correspondent, Oliver Harbord, on the line to explain what it all means.With Maurizio Sarri rumoured to be leaving Chelsea for Juventus, what's holding things up? Will he still go and is haggling with Juventus for £5 million compensation merely repeating last summer’s mistake of disrupting the preparations for next season? Would a quick exit and a quick hire be better for Chelsea?Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron:Become a Patron!If he does leave, who will replace Sarri and will it depend on the situation with the transfer ban? Allegri is rumoured to be interested and would signal a return to pragmatic winning at all costs football, but would Frank Lampard and Jody Morris be a more shrewd appointment if Chelsea had to resort to blooding the youth?With the news that the deal for Eden Hazard to leave Chelsea has been done with Real Madrid, has Marina Granovskaia played a blinder in getting £88 million which could rise to £130 million with add ons? And have Chelsea managed to persuade Callum Hudson-Odoi to commit to Chelsea on a 5-year deal, worth £100k per week?Finally, we discuss the extraordinary comments in the press from Alvaro Morata which seem to confirm most Chelsea supporter's opinion that he's just not cut out to be a Chelsea striker.Chelsea FanCast is broadcast on Love Sport Radio every Friday from 7.00-9.00 pm. LOVE SPORT is a London radio station and is broadcast on 558 AM and on London DAB along with numerous digital channels. You can listen from anywhere in the world. You can visit lovesportradio.com to listen live to the station and of course you can download LOVE SPORT apps in the android and IOS app stores. You can also listen to LOVESPORT radio through Radioplayer and TuneIn.The best thing is that you can phone in and join in the show and the debate with us, live. The number to call is 0208 70 20 558 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd and Liam Twomey, ESPN's Chelsea correspondent for the last live Monday night show of the season as we look back at a victorious night in Baku to win the Europa Cup and reflect back at a season of high points and low points.On the show tonight we ask, what is it about Chelsea’s winning mentality – is winning trophies the club’s football identity? And what of Eden Hazard without whom winning trophies for the last 7 years may just have been a lot more difficult. By his own admission, almost certainly off to Real Madrid, we praise one of Chelsea’s greatest and say thank you and goodbye. With Chelsea’s 4-1 win over Arsenal in the final, did we finally see Sarriball in full effect?In part two, we discuss the irony of Sarri possibly earning a reprieve at Chelsea by finally winning a trophy only to walk out on the club with a tempting offer to join Juventus. And if he does go, who will replace him – already the potential list rumoured by the press goes from the sublime to the ridiculous.Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron:Become a Patron!In part three, we ask does beating Arsenal 4-1 in a European final make up for a difficult season on and off the pitch for Chelsea supporters? And we look back at the highs and lows of this season.In part four we have your emails to read out for the final time this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chelsea FanCast on Love Sport Radio - the only 100% Chelsea show on the radio! Stamford Chidge and Jonathan Kydd join Johnny Burrow to discuss Chelsea's fantastic victory in the Europa League Cup Final against Arsenal last week.In beating Arsenal in the Europa League Cup final, Chelsea picked up their 16th trophy in 16 years, proving that they still have the 'Winning Mentality' and the club specialises in turning chaos in to trophies, but how does Chelsea do it time and time again?If the truth is to be told, very few of us expected such a superb performance by Chelsea in the destruction of Arsenal in the final, but were we finally witnessing Sarriball and what prompted the stunning second half turn around? While Chelsea showed pace, passing and ruthless finishing did Arsenal crumble at the first sign of trouble?Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron:Become a Patron!As we all hoped, Eden Hazard bowed out in a blaze of glory but with his post-match comments of “I think it’s goodbye” it really does look like he has played his last match for Chelsea. It's been a superb and trophy filled 7 years at the club, but what will his Chelsea legacy be?All's well that ends well for Maurizio Sarri and it was great to see him so clearly happy at finally picking up a winner's medal, but does this mean he has earned a reprieve at the club or will he be tempted to leave for Juventus? Finally, does winning a trophy make up for the off and on-pitch problems this season?All this plus calls from Ray, Wolf and Chidge getting rather angry with Marcus in the process! Chelsea winning trophies and Chidge shouting at people. Sounds like we've got our Chelsea FanCast back :)Chelsea FanCast is broadcast on Love Sport Radio every Friday from 7.00-9.00 pm. LOVE SPORT is a London radio station and is broadcast on 558 AM and on London DAB along with numerous digital channels. You can listen from anywhere in the world. You can visit lovesportradio.com to listen live to the station and of course you can download LOVE SPORT apps in the android and IOS app stores. You can also listen to LOVESPORT radio through Radioplayer and TuneIn.The best thing is that you can phone in and join in the show and the debate with us, live. The number to call is 0208 70 20 558 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd, Joe Tweedie and making his FanCast debut, Dean Mears to preview Wednesday night's Europa League Cup Final between Chelsea and Arsenal.On the show tonight we ask, having heard his indignant press conference last week and heard the rumours about Juventus this week, is Sarri in or Sarri out? And if he is, is Frank Lampard really a viable alternative?In part two, we look ahead to the Europa League Cup final against Arsenal. Will Chelsea’s injury crisis cost us? What will the likely starting 11 be? Will it be a last hoorah for Eden Hazard? Will Jorginho be pivotal? How do we see it all going and just how important is winning the Europa Cup for Chelsea?Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron:Become a Patron!In part three, we discuss Petr Cech being rumoured to become Sporting Director at Chelsea; and are Chelsea banned from making transfers or not – what’s happening with the appeal to CAS? And with Derby losing to Villa in the Championship play off, what now for Chelsea’s youth stars?In part four we have loads of your emails to read out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chelsea FanCast on Love Sport Radio - the only 100% Chelsea show on the radio! Stamford Chidge and Jonathan Kydd join Johnny Burrow to digest the week's Chelsea news and look ahead to the Europa League Cup Final against Arsenal next week.Liam Twomey, Chelsea correspondent for ESPN joins us on the phone to discuss whether Maurizio Sarri will get the boot if Chelsea lose to Arsenal the Europa League Cup Final or will Sarri walk out and join Juventus? But has the treatment of Sarri been fair or unfair by both the fans and the club? And looking ahead to next week's final, Liam picks up on the Chelsea Supporters' Trusts statement criticising UEFA and Chelsea for not doing more to help supporters make the trip out to Baku to support the team.With Petr Cech set to join Chelsea as Sporting Direcor and Frank Lampard rumoured to be in the frame for the manager's job should Sarri leave, are we seeing a 'Return of the legends'? Are they ready to return and are they right for the role or is it more important that they have a connection with the club and the supporters?Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron:Become a Patron!With Olivier Giroud and Willy Caballero following David Luiz in extending their contracts, what does this say about the impending Transfer ban and why haven't Chelsea appealed the decision with CAS yet? And with the arrival of the young American Pulisic, can he really be the replacement for Eden Hazard?With Chelsea fans facing a nightmare trip to Baku to watch the Europa League Cup final, we discuss how UEFA and the Club have failed the supporters.Previewing next week's final, we look back at Chelsea's illustrious history in European competitions and check out their recent form against Arsenal; ponder whether Arsenal have extra motivation; will Hazard bow out in style; and will Kante be fit enough? In the 'Opposition View' we talk to Chris Howard from Gunners Town and ask him is winning the Europa Cup more important for Arsenal? With many Chelsea fans unhappy with this season, are Arsenal fans happy with theirs? And how does Chris see the final going and what is his prediction?We wrap up by discussing will Sarri pick Giroud or Higuain? Will injuries to Rudiger, Loftus-Cheek and Hudson-Odoi cost us? Will Emery do a job on Chelsea like he did at the Emirates? And finally, how do we see the match going? Chelsea FanCast is broadcast on Love Sport Radio every Friday from 7.00-9.00 pm. LOVE SPORT is a London radio station and is broadcast on 558 AM and on London DAB along with numerous digital channels. You can listen from anywhere in the world. You can visit lovesportradio.com to listen live to the station and of course you can download LOVE SPORT apps in the android and IOS app stores. You can also listen to LOVESPORT radio through Radioplayer and TuneIn.The best thing is that you can phone in and join in the show and the debate with us, live. The number to call is 0208 70 20 558 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd and Clayton Beerman to round up this week's Chelsea news including the match in Boston and Ruben Loftus-Cheek's season ending injury.On the show tonight we ask was Chelsea’s trip to Boston last week necessary and given Loftus-Cheek’s injury should it have been played at all? And was Sarri’s absence from any media appearances a message to Roman Abramovich?In part two, with Ruben’s injury adding to a long list of key players currently side-lined with injury, is it just bad luck and coincidence or should Sarri’s training and playing methods be questioned? The transfer window has now opened, but with uncertainty due to the CAS appeal what’s going on? We discuss the likely ins and outs. Uefa’s stupid decision to have the Europa League final in Baku is making it very difficult for Chelsea fans to make the trip, but over and above that, how important is it for Chelsea to bring the trophy back home and will it make a difference as to whether Sarri survives as manager or not?Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron:Become a Patron!In part three, we have the usual parish notices, we put you in the picture regarding the Chelsea FanCast summer schedule and with yesterday being the 19th May we recall some memories of the day, 7 years ago, when Chelsea lifted the European Cup. But can Chelsea win it again?In part four we have loads of your emails to read out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chelsea FanCast on Love Sport Radio - the only 100% Chelsea show on the radio! Stamford Chidge and Clayton Beerman join Johnny Burrow to look back at Chelsea's week, including a trip to Boston to support Roman Abramovich's 'Final Whistle on Hate'. Chelsea played a match in America against New England Revolution last week in support of Roman Abramovich's campaign against anti-semitism, but with a European Final a matter of week's away should the team have been playing this match at all? It seems that Sarri thought as much given his public absences but was he sending the club a message?The foolishness of the match was put in to sharp focus with a season ending injury to Ruben Loftus-Cheek, but what does this say about Chelsea's current injury crisis with injuries to Ruben, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Rudiger, Kante and Ampadu? Is it just bad luck or is there a pattern emerging that may have something to do with Sarri's training regimen and lack of squad rotation.With the transfer window officially opening this week, we enter the annual period of rumour and madness. With Hazard looking very likely to leave and Luiz signing a contract extension, what are the other likely in and outs for Chelsea and will it all depend on whether the Transfer Ban is imposed.We say bollocks to UEFA for staging the Europa League final in Baku! It means an expensive and logistical nightmare for many fans wanting to go and many who follow the team loyally, home and away, at every match are unable to go. How can the clubs help? How many fans will make it to the match? How important is to win the Final?And finally, with conflicting rumours circulating about the future of Maurizio Sarri, should he be given credit for Chelsea finishing 3rd in the league and reaching a domestic and a European final? Has it actually been a successful first season for Sarri? Will his relationship with the fans & club count against him? Will Sarri go back to Italy and will Frank Lampard & Jody Morris replace him? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd and Liam Twomey, Chelsea correspondent for ESPN, to look back at the last match of the Premier League season against Leicester and the nail biting Europa League semi against Eintracht Frankfurt.On the show tonight we ask was Chelsea’s dull draw against Leicester a foretaste of what life will be like without Hazard and with our diminutive Belgian looking very likely to be on his way to Real Madrid, we ask just how big has his contribution to Chelsea been this season and for the last 7 years. We also wonder what competition Chelsea won to end up with Gonzalo Higuain as the prize, as the big Argentinian missed a sitter against the Foxes and can we get a refund?In part two, while Chelsea have hilariously shithoused their way to 3rd in the Premier League to be the top team in London, we ask how much credit does Sarri deserve or was it more down to the failings of Arsenal, Spurs and Utd? Has there really been any improvement on last season? We look back at the good, the bad and the ugly from this season and ask will the club stick with Sarri or twist?Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron:Become a Patron!In part three, we look back to a bum squeakingly tense night at the Bridge last Thursday where Chelsea did everything not to reach their 6th European final, but somehow managed to knock Eintracht Frankfurt out. A final now awaits against Arsenal, but why on earth is it in Baku?In part four we have this week’s parish notices plus your emails to read out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chelsea FanCast on Love Sport Radio - the only 100% Chelsea show on the radio! Jonathan Kydd and Dan Silver join Johnny Burrow to look back at Chelsea's nerve jangling 2nd leg of the Europa league semi-final against Eintracht Frankfurt which saw Chelsea reach their 6th European final after a penalty shoot-out. We also look ahead to the final Premier League match of the season away to Leicester City on Sunday. Liam Twomey, Chelsea correspondent for ESPN joins us on the phone to discuss another final for Chelsea, but how much praise do Chelsea & Sarri deserve? With Blue eyes now focused on how to get to Baku, Liam reports on the travel & ticket allocation nightmare the fans now face.Kepa & Hazard were the penalty shoot-out heroes as Chelsea reached their 6th European final (that's now 19 finals in 19 years), Chelsea made very hard work of it, but found a way. But why was Ruben Loftus-Cheek subbed? Why was Cahill snubbed when Christensen went off? With some poor 2nd half performances is it Sarri or the players that are getting Chelsea over the line?With Frankfurt fans were all over Stamford Bridge, questions need to be asked about how they got tickets and talking of tickets, Chelsea and Arsenal have a pitiful ticket allocation, while Baku itself is a ridiculous location which will be very expensive to get to. But can Chelsea & Sarri win the final and will it be Hazard’s last hurrah?No Stamford Chidge on the show this week, he was at the Football Blogging Awards in Manchester, but we get him on the phone to report back on whether or not Chelsea Fancast wonthe Best Podcast award. Was it close but no cigar?In a week of mixed emotions as well as performances for Chelsea, we discuss the horror for Chelsea fans of Liverpool v Spurs Champions' League final. And in other news we discuss the Transfer Ban being upheld – what happens now? And what of the rumours that Sarri might go to Roma? Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron:Become a Patron!Looking ahead to Chelsea final Premier League match of the season against Leicester, can we win and come 3rd & how important is it that we do?What will Sarri’s team for Leicester be?In the 'Opposition View' we talk to Richard Cusack from Leicester Live and discuss how Brendan Rogers has galvanized Leicester; can they push for top 4 next season. Having given Man City a good game this week, are Leicester the PL form team at the moment? And finally how does Richard see the match going; what is his match prediction?We wrap up by discussing how we see Leicester v Chelsea going, discuss our score predictions and reveal the answer to our Chelsea Fancast quiz: 'Chidge & Chad's Chelsea Challenge' (courtesy of @ChelseaChadder) which this week is “Since December 2015, Cesar Azpilicueta has only missed one Premier League game. Who were the opponents?” Chelsea FanCast is broadcast on Love Sport Radio every Friday from 7.00-9.00 pm. LOVE SPORT is a London radio station and is broadcast on 558 AM and on London DAB along with numerous digital channels. You can listen from anywhere in the world. You can visit lovesportradio.com to listen live to the station and of course you can download LOVE SPORT apps in the android and IOS app stores. You can also listen to LOVESPORT radio through Radioplayer and TuneIn.The best thing is that you can phone in and join in the show and the debate with us, live. The number to call is 0208 70 20 558 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd, Tony Glover and Joe Tweedie to discuss Chelsea's wins against Watford and Eintracht Frankfurt and try to figure out how they are 3rd in the Premier League.On the show tonight we look at Chelsea’s Jeckyll and Hyde performance; Kepa’s world class save; Kante’s injury; Jorginho’s improved performance and Ruben Loftus-Cheek increasingly looking the part.In part two we ask how on earth have Chelsea ended up in the Top 4 and does Sarri deserve some credit for this? We give thanks to Gary Cahill as he bows out and ponder the future without Eden Hazard. With the last home game of the season representing something of an end of term, we discuss the real meaning of following Chelsea week in week out and how it differs from the echo chamber of following Chelsea via social media.In part three we look back at last Thursday’s Europa League semi-final 1st leg away to Eintracht Frankfurt and ahead to the 2nd leg this Thursday. With Rudiger and now Kante out, and Frankfurt expecting two of their best players back they could be a very different challenge for Chelsea. Is 1-0 enough or will we have our work cut out to make it to the Final?In part four we have this week’s parish notices plus your emails to read out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chelsea FanCast on Love Sport Radio - the only 100% Chelsea show on the radio! Stamford Chidge, Jonathan Kydd and Alex 'The Girl Who Likes Balls' Churchill join Johnny Burrow to look back at Chelsea's promising draw away to Eintracht Frankfurt in the 1st leg of the Europa league semi-final and look ahead to this weekend's Premier League match at home to Watford.Dom Fifield, London Football correspondent for The Guardian joins us on the phone to talk about Chelsea's performance against Frankfurt. Was Sarri's decision to rest Hazard too much of a risk and did it pay off? With Loftus-Cheek imposing himself on the match, will his back condition need to be managed carefully? With only 2 fit central defenders currently how will this impact Chelsea's remaining matches and will Luiz be offered a contract extension?We discuss the Eintracht Frankfurt v Chelsea match and the 'Hazard Gamble', did it pay off for Sarri and is 1-1 a good result or not? Are Frankfurt as good as we feared and why did they run out of gas? Great to see Ruben Loftus-Cheek impressing again, but why does Chelsea fail to finish teams off when they're on top? Will the injury crisis in defence be an issue in the 2nd leg and will Chelsea get to the final and a possible match against Arsenal?With the 'Race for the Top Four' going down to the wire, while it appears to be in Chelsea's hands, who has the hardest two games? Chelsea, Utd or Arsenal? Chelsea face Watford on Sunday but will the Hornets have one eye on the Cup Final? With Deeney back and Deulofeu on fire, they’ll be a threat, With Giroud playing in the Europa League it seems that Sarri will pick misfiring Higuain and we ask ow big a miss will Rudiger be in defence?This week's 'Opposition View' comes from Jacob of WD18 and we ask him how he feels about Watford’s form being been patchy since the semi-final and do they have one eye on the final? How pleased are Watford fans with the season? How will Watford beat Chelsea? Which Chelsea player worries them most and what is his match prediction.We wrap up by discussing how we see Chelsea v Watford going, discuss our score predictions and reveal the answer to our Chelsea Fancast quiz: 'Chidge & Chad's Chelsea Challenge' (courtesy of @ChelseaChadder) which this week is "Which former Chelsea record signing was bought from Watford?"Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron:Become a Patron!Chelsea FanCast is broadcast on Love Sport Radio every Friday from 7.00-9.00 pm. LOVE SPORT is a London radio station and is broadcast on 558 AM and on London DAB along with numerous digital channels. You can listen from anywhere in the world. You can visit lovesportradio.com to listen live to the station and of course you can download LOVE SPORT apps in the android and IOS app stores. You can also listen to LOVESPORT radio through Radioplayer and TuneIn.The best thing is that you can phone in and join in the show and the debate with us, live. The number to call is 0208 70 20 558 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Stamford Chidge, Jonathan Kydd, Dan Silver and Clayton Beerman as we look back at Chelsea's first point away to a top six side this season in the 1-1 draw against Man Utd.On the show tonight we look at the positives and the negatives from the draw with Man Utd, before concluding that it was indeed a poor game from two poor sides.In part two with one of the most inept performances I have seen from a Chelsea striker in recent times, and let’s face it there’s been plenty of choice recently, we ask where does Higuain rank in rank Chelsea strikers and what on earth is Sarri smoking if he thinks he should lead the line at Chelsea next season? We also question Martin Atkinson’s questionable refereeing and assess Chelsea’s chances of finishing in the top four.Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron:Become a Patron!In part three we look ahead to Thursday’s Europa League semi-final 1st leg away to Eintracht Frankfurt – who will Sarri pick and what would be a good result in what promises to be a very tough test. And we celebrate 11 years of the Chelsea FanCast whose birthday it was yesterday with a few memories of 11 years of podcasting.In part four we have this week’s parish notices plus your emails to read out and questions to answer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chelsea FanCast on Love Sport Radio - the only 100% Chelsea show on the radio! Stamford Chidge and Jonathan Kydd join Johnny Burrow to look back at Chelsea's frustrating draw against Burnley and look ahead to Sunday's crunch match against Man Utd.Liam Twomey, Chelsea correspondent for ESPN joins us on the phone to report on the Press Conference with Maurizio Sarri. We discuss the importance of the Man Utd v Chelsea match; get an injury update and discuss what Sarri had to say about Liam's question to him on Chelsea's poor away results against the top six this season. Also, what did Sarri think about Eden Hazard not being selected for the PFA's Team of the Season.The 2-2 draw at home to Burnley was undoubtedly a 'Game of Two Halves' with two great goals by Chelsea interspersed with some terrible defending to concede two poor goals. Burnley’s dark arts made life difficult for Chelsea but is it a valid excuse and should the referee take action? Why can’t Sarri make effective in-game changes? Is Chelsea’s squad good enough? Can Sarri improve them?Hudson-Odoi ruptures his achilles and is out for maybe 6 months. What will the impact be on Chelsea's run in? Will the Bayern move be in doubt? How will it impact Hazard’s move to Real Madrid and will Hudson-Odoi come back the same player?In the race for the top four, Chelsea, Arsenal & Utd are all looking bad as each other but can Chelsea still make the top 4? Chidge's spreadsheet and prediction skills provide the answers.Previewing Man Utd v Chelsea does the season all boil down to this match? Do we really see Utd losing three in a row? Do we really see Chelsea getting a result when they need to? Will Sarri bottle it and play Hazard as false 9 again?We get 'The Opposition View' from Jack Ronson from BBC Manchester and ask him if Utd jumped the gun in making Ole Gunnar Solksjaer permanent Utd manager? Is Utd’s squad not good enough or is their attitude to blame for their poor recent performances? Are their similarities in both Chelsea & Utd’s decline? And finally how does Jack see the match going and what's his score prediction?We wrap up by discussing how we see Utd v Chelsea going and reveal our score predictions and reveal the answer to our new Chelsea Fancast quiz: 'Chidge & Chad's Chelsea Challenge' (courtesy of @ChelseaChadder) which this week is "Who are the last 10 Chelsea players to score against Man Utd?"Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron:Become a Patron!Chelsea FanCast is broadcast on Love Sport Radio every Friday from 7.00-9.00 pm. LOVE SPORT is a London radio station and is broadcast on 558 AM and on London DAB along with numerous digital channels. You can listen from anywhere in the world. You can visit lovesportradio.com to listen live to the station and of course you can download LOVE SPORT apps in the android and IOS app stores. You can also listen to LOVESPORT radio through Radioplayer and TuneIn.The best thing is that you can phone in and join in the show and the debate with us, live. The number to call is 0208 70 20 558 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stamford Chidge is joined by Tony Glover and Joe Tweedie to grimace and gurn over Chelsea's latest monument to frustration as they fail to capitalise on their top four rivals mishaps by dropping points at home to Burnley. Plus a look back at the Slavia Prague match and a look ahead to Man Utd this weekend.On the show tonight; another match, another game of two halves but how much did the injuries to Hudson-Odoi and Kante; the woeful refereeing from Kevin Friend and Burnley’s overall shithousery cost Chelsea?In part two we ask why Sarri can’t make innovative changes during the match and confirm what Tony has been saying for months. Chelsea have become Arsenal. After dropping points at home to Burnley we revisit Chelsea’s chances of finishing in the top four; take an objective view on whether or not Sarri has improved Chelsea and take a look at which Chelsea players are actually good enough.Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron:Become a Patron!In part three we look back at last Thursday’s squeaky bum Europa League 2nd leg quarter final against Slavia Prague and have a look ahead to next weekend’s match against Man Utd. Does the season really boil down to the result against Utd next Sunday?In part four we have this week’s parish notices plus your emails to read out and questions to answer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chelsea FanCast on Love Sport Radio - the only 100% Chelsea show on the radio! Stamford Chidge and Jonathan Kydd join Jake Watson to look back at Chelsea's win against Slavia Prague and look ahead to Monday's match against Burnley.Oliver Harbord, Chelsea correspondent of Football.London joins us on the phone to look back at the 4-3 win against Slavia Prague which sees Chelsea reach the semi-final of the Europa League. Having roared in to a 4-1 lead, Chelsea let Slavia back in to the match with two second half goals giving rise to a tense last 20 minutes. Was it a case of from the sublime to the ridiculous and what on earth does Sarri say to the team at half-time? Given Chelsea's proclivity to switch off in the second half this season, it begs the question.Vote for Chelsea FanCast as Best Podcast in the Football Blogging Awards! Voting ends midnight on Sunday April 21st. Vote here: https://footballbloggingawards.co.uk/vote-now/ We discuss Chelsea's apparent complacency and ask whether it is more evidence of a lack of leadership in the team and on that point who should be the leader of the team?Chelsea now face Eintracht Frankfurt in the semi-final and arguably the dark horses of the competition. An attacking and free-scoring side with sought after striker Luka Jovic and World Cup finalist Anton Rebic they will be no push over for Chelsea. but can Chelsea overcome then and go all the way to win the trophy or will they fall at the final hurdle. Will Sarri be a Chelsea nearly man or an he break his trophy winning duck?Looking ahead to the Burnley match on Monday, Chelea arguably need to win every match to be sure of a top four finish, but with Burnley probably safe from relegation will they now be 'on the beach' or will they be typically robust opponents?We get the Burnley perspective from Robbie Coppack of the No Nay Never podcast and ask him how difficult Burnley’s struggles have been this season? How underrated is Sean Dyche as a manager and are Burnley now safe and perhaps 'on the beach'?We wrap up by discussing how we see Chelsea v Burnley going and give our match predictions as well as revealing the answers to the Chelsea FanCast quiz: How many Chelsea players have played for Burnley?Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron:Become a Patron!Chelsea FanCast is broadcast on Love Sport Radio every Friday from 7.00-9.00 pm. LOVE SPORT is a London radio station and is broadcast on 558 AM and on London DAB along with numerous digital channels. You can listen from anywhere in the world. You can visit lovesportradio.com to listen live to the station and of course you can download LOVE SPORT apps in the android and IOS app stores. You can also listen to LOVESPORT radio through Radioplayer and TuneIn.The best thing is that you can phone in and join in the show and the debate with us, live. The number to call is 0208 70 20 558 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd, Dan Silver and Tony Glover to digest a a very unpalatable defeat to Liverpool at Anfield which may have helped Liverpool's quest for their first title in 29 years.On the show tonight we look at Sarri’s tactics, inept refereeing, Salah cheating, Rudiger going off, Chelsea perennially leaking goals between the 45th and 60th minute to try and explain what went wrong and could it have all been very different.In part two its operation ‘get the vote out’ for the FBAs and we announce the next Hyundai Extra Mile winner and have an interview with him, before asking are Chelsea simply not good enough; have we become too entitled or does it just hurt like hell losing to Liverpool and can we still make the top 4 in spite of yesterday’s defeat? We also look at some foul behaviour by both Liverpool players and their fans.Vote for Chelsea FanCast as Best Podcast in the Football Blogging Awards! Vote here: https://footballbloggingawards.co.uk/vote-now/ In part three we look ahead to Thursday’s Europa League 2nd leg quarter final against Slavia Prague where Chelsea have a slender 1-0 lead but can they beat Slavia and go on to win the cup? All this plus this week’s parish notices.In part four we have loads of your emails to read out and questions to answer.Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron:Become a Patron! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chelsea FanCast on Love Sport Radio - the only 100% Chelsea show on the radio! Stamford Chidge, Jonathan Kydd and Mark Worrall join Johnny Burrow to look back at Chelsea's wins against Slavia Prague and West Ham last week and ahead to Sunday's crucial match against Liverpool up at Anfield.We kick off discussing Eden Hazard and announce this week's Chelsea quiz: which players played for both Chelsea and Liverpool - we found 18! Plus a plug to vote for us as Best Podcast in the Football Blogging Awards.Vote for Chelsea FanCast as Best Podcast in the Football Blogging Awards! Vote here: https://footballbloggingawards.co.uk/vote-now/ Jan Pikous, Football Writer for EuroFotbal.cz joins us on the phone to talk about the Slavia Prague match from a Czech perspective, as Jan was at the game. Slavia played well just as Jan predicted this week but are Slavia feeling confident for the 2nd leg? Sarri felt that Chelsea showed some fight, but was it more down to bringing on Hazard and Kante? And while it was a disappointing performance from Chelsea 1-0 away win is not a bad result in Europe.Discussing the Europa League match, Chelsea's ‘b’ team is not as good as the A Team and Chelsea still seem susceptible to pressing, physicality and sloppiness. Will Sarri rue having to bring Hazard, Kante & RLC on? And what about the joy of the ultimate ‘troll’ goal created by Willian and scored by Alonso.Looking back at the win against West Ham we discuss Hazard's performance and possibly the goal of the season? But is Hazard on his way to Real Madrid and does he go with our blessing?Chelsea face Liverpool this weekend, with Jurgen Klopp's team hunting down a first league title in 29 years. Some might say that the fate of the civilised football world rests on Chelsea's shoulders this weekend! However, are Liverpool having a wobble in recent form?Can Chelsea be party poopers again? Will Sarri pick the right side and how can Chelsea beat Liverpool on Sunday?We get the Liverpool perspective from Daniel Moxon from The Kopite in 'Opposition View and ask him how desperate are Liverpool to win the title? Are the fans worried that they might choke again? Does Chelsea's good record at Anfield recently worry Liverpool fans? If Liverpool beat Chelsea, is the title in the bag and who will the key players for Chelsea and Liverpool be? Finally how does Daniel see it going and what's his score prediction?We wrap up by discussing how we see Liverpool v Chelsea going and give our match predictions as well as the answers to the Chelsea FanCast quiz: How many Chelsea players have played for Liverpool?Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron:Become a Patron!Chelsea FanCast is broadcast on Love Sport Radio every Friday from 7.00-9.00 pm. LOVE SPORT is a London radio station and is broadcast on 558 AM and on London DAB along with numerous digital channels. You can listen from anywhere in the world. You can visit lovesportradio.com to listen live to the station and of course you can download LOVE SPORT apps in the android and IOS app stores. You can also listen to LOVESPORT radio through Radioplayer and TuneIn.The best thing is that you can phone in and join in the show and the debate with us, live. The number to call is 0208 70 20 558 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.