Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show

1. New Contracts - 00:01 2. Hudson-Odoi Latest - 21:353. Cult Hero - George Weah - 23:09 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1. Project Restart & Expiring Contracts - 00:012. Pjanic & Italian transfer targets - 10:283. The Adrian Mutu Story - 19:054. Our Greatest Italian Manager - 28:05 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, host Matt Davies-Adams and The Athletic's resident Chelsea experts; Liam Twomey, Simon Johnson & Dom Fifield revisit Mourinho's infamous pursuit of Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard... How close was the deal, why it fell through and whether or not him and Lampard could have forged a better partnership at Stamford Bridge than for England? And, ahead of the anniversary of the '97 FA Cup Final the guys debate its impact on Chelsea history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1. Willian on Project Restart - 00:012. Mailbag: Youth Football & Transfers - 12:403. The Battle of the Bridge - 24:10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1. Coutinho to Chelsea? - 00:01 2. Player Wage-Cuts - 4:303. Giroud U-Turn - 10:464. Drogba The Legend - 16:00 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1. Why Chelsea Sacked Mourinho - 17:00 ‘It sounds crazy but I’d do it all again’ – Michael Hector on life after ChelseaBy Dominic Fifield Steve Sidwell: ‘Mourinho told me I’d wear No 9 – I wasn’t sure if he was joking’By Simon Johnson Grown-up Gallagher gives Lampard freedom to ignore midfield in Chelsea rebuildBy Liam Twomey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, our Chelsea panel are flanked by former winger Clive Walker, as they pay tribute to legendary goalkeeper Peter Bonetti. And Liam reveals why the transfer window (whenever it actually opens) may allow the club to really flex their financial muscles again...Plus some good news regarding Gianluca Vialli prompts a discussion about his time at the Bridge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, host Matt Davies-Adams and our resident Chelsea trio of Liam Twomey, Simon Johnson & Dom Fifield, reflect on the most significant moment in Chelsea's recent history: When Roman Abramovich bought the club back in 2003.Mark Taylor, corporate lawyer and one of the key players involved in the deal, reveals his first impressions of Roman, how Ken Bates really felt about the sale, how close Abramovich came to actually buying Spurs and the importance of *that* game against Liverpool... Unsurprisingly, Jesper Grønkjær is also revealed as this week's Cult Hero! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's Chelsea experts, Liam Twomey & Dom Fifield to revisit the start of John Terry's Chelsea career... They'll discuss first impressions, the early influences of teammates like Dennis Wise and Marcel Desailly and how those early experiences helped to shape him as a player.Plus, your questions, about how the pandemic might affect Chelsea's summer transfer window, answered, and the guys discuss the repercussions of the hiatus on youngsters like Ruben Loftus-Cheek. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, host Matt Davies-Adams is alongside The Athletic's resident Chelsea experts, Liam Twomey, Simon Johnson & Dom Fifield to take you back to 1998/99 - a season in which Zola flourished, Casiraghi floundered and Chelsea were just 4 points from their first Premier League trophy! Plus, Simon tells all about his extraordinary interview with John Obi Mikel, who has terminated his own contract in Turkey amid the global pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1. Irresponsible Mason Mount - 00:012. Injuries beyond COVID-19 - 11:303. Mailbag (Bellingham & short-term contracts) - 17:404. Cult Hero - Arjen Robben - 24:00 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gilmour pulling the strings - 00:01Villa Preview - 13:45Mailbag (Tammy, Kepa, RLC & more) - 19:05Cult Hero - Carlton Cole - 33:40 Sign up to The Athletic now for more from our resident Chelsea experts and get a 40% discount at theathletic.com/chelseapod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For more great content on Chelsea make sure you subscribe to The Athletic. Get a 40% discount on a subscription right now by going to theathletic.com and using the promo code 'chelseapod' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1. Marcos Alonso to the rescue - 00:012. A Beating from Bayern - 15:20 3. Emma Hayes & Chelsea Women - League Cup Champs - 20:004. Chelsea beat Millwall... u18s - 27:10 5. Cult Hero - Raul Meireles - 33:20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For more great content on Chelsea FC make sure you subscribe to The Athletic. Get a 40% discount on a subscription right now by going to theathletic.com and using the promo code 'chelseapod' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For more great content on Chelsea make sure you subscribe to The Athletic. Get 40% off a subscription right now by going to theathletic.com and using the promo code 'chelseapod' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1. RLC on the comeback trail - 1:302. Who is Andy Myers? - 8:143. Battle for 4th - Man Utd preview - 19:004. Your questions ANSWERED! - 25:205. Cult Hero - Mark Hughes - 30:00 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Liam Twomey and Dom Fifield join Matt Davies-Adams to dissect a worrying draw against Leicester, as well as, the transfer-less window...Was signing no-one better than Odion Ighalo? The guys also discuss Eddie Newton's new job and pay tribute to the passing of Cult Hero Dale Jasper. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1. FA Cup win over Hull - 2:102. The Arsenal game - 7:503. Leicester preview - 14:304. Mailbag (& transfer latest) - 22:205. Cult Hero - Dennis Wise - 33:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week The Athletic's Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson join Matt Davies-Adams to conduct a post mortem on the Newcastle defeat. They look ahead to the mid-week game against Arsenal and discuss a controversial cult-hero with a link to both clubs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andreas Christensen - 9:05Questions from the listeners - 16:10Tammy Abraham - 25:10Cult Hero - 35:10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The second string - 1:50 Inconsistency and fatigue - 6:35Pulisic chat - 14:00The Mailbag - 18:40Cult Hero - Frank Sinclair interview - 25:55 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Liam Twomey and Dom Fifield join Matt Davies-Adams for a special xmas edition of the podcast, where the guys pick their Top 5 trophy wins, managers and signings of the last decade! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1.Champions League draw reaction1:15 -2.Defeat to Bournemouth8:16 -3.Spurs preview16:55 -4.Cult Hero23:40 - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The definitive word on Chelsea's defeat to Everton with the Athletic's Liam Twomey, Simon Johnson and Dom Fifield. The latest on Frank's January transfer targets and a look back on the career of blues 'cult hero' Jose Bosingwa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Liam Twomey, Dom Fifield and Simon Johnson join Matt Davies-Adams to pick the bones out of Chelsea's shock home defeat to West Ham. They also reveal their blues team of the decade Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Liam Twomey, Simon Johnson and Dominic Fifield join Matt Davies-Adams to look back on Frank Lampard's unhappy return to Manchester City. Plus a preview of the Valencia tie in the Champions LeagueSubscribe to The Athletic using the special promo code UKPOD and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes.SIGN UP NOW: http://theathletic.com/ukpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.