Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show

Halloween came early for CFC...Matt Davies-Adams has got Jessy Parker-Humphreys and Simon Johnson alongside him for a post-mortem following the shock 4-1 defeat at Brighton.We try to get to the bottom of where it all went wrong, why Raheem Sterling has looked so poor, and whether there's any reason to panic.It's Matchday 6 in the Champions League and a dead rubber against Matchday 1 foes Dinamo Zagreb. We pick our starting XI's and have everything crossed that no one gets injured!There's a look at CFCW's 3-1 win over Aston Villa, spotlight on the academy sides - and an unexpected look at the benefits of Ayurvedic rejuvenation therapy!We'll be back on Thursday to round up the final group game and look ahead to the visit of table-toppers Arsenal in the Premier League.Produced by Lucy Oliva. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was never, ever in doubt...Jessy Parker-Humphrey's and Sam Parkin are with Matt Davies-Adams for your second weekly dose of SOC as Chelsea book their place in the last 16 of the Champions League AND top Group E after a 2-1 win at RB Salzburg.Next up for Graham Potter's side is a trip to his old stomping ground - and a meeting with Brighton at the Amex on Saturday afternoon.There's EIGHT goals for Chelsea Women in their WUCL tie against Vllaznia, a disappointing exit from the UEFA Youth League, a quiz - and a chance to hear from Callum Hudson-Odoi, doing great things on loan at Bayer Leverkusen.We'll be back on Monday to reflect on the game against the Seagulls - and look ahead to the final UCL group game with Dinamo Zagreb in town.Produced by Lucy Oliva. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rumour has it Chelsea and Manchester United quite like draws?Matt Davies-Adams has got Jessy Parker-Humphreys and Sam Parkin alongside him to reflect on the seemingly inevitable 1-1 scoreline at Stamford Bridge. We've got a whole lotta love for Trevoh Chalobah, concerns about Raheem Sterling's form - and find out what it's like to be hooked before HT.It's Matchday Five in the Champions League as Graham Potter's side make the trip out to Austria to take on RB Salzburg - knowing a win will see they guaranteed a place in the last 16.Plus - there's plenty of WSL and UWCL action to round up - following the big win out in Paris last Thursday and crucial 2-0 victory over Brighton at a sodden Broadfield Stadium on Sunday evening.We'll be back on Thursday to look back on the UCL action - and preview Saturday's trip to Brighton in the Premier League.Produced by Lucy Oliva. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Not much sting in that one...The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to look back on the goalless draw with Brentford. There's bafflement over Kai Havertz, praise for the impact subs, and a word on Broja's first start - with no Sam in sight!We've then got eyes on events at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening - with Manchester United in town for an early top four battle, with the visitors just a point behind the Blues in the table. United expert Carl Anka drops by to give us the inside steer on Erik ten Hag's side.There's a round up of the Blues news elsewhere - including another injury blow for N'golo Kante, growing excitement around Omari Hutchinson - and a quiz to get you in the mood for Saturday's game - all as we celebrate our 200th episode of Straight Outta Cobham!Produced by Lucy Oliva. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a Kepa Arrizabalaga appreciation pod...Jessy Parker-Humphreys and Dom Fifield join Matt Davies-Adams to reflect on a fifth straight win for Graham Potter's side courtesy of a 2-0 victory over Aston Villa. We chat Kepa heroics, the loss of Reece James and two long overdue goals for Mason Mount.There's a quick turnaround with a trip to Brentford on Wednesday night - we preview that game, question whether Chelsea would ever go for a player like Ivan Toney - and give some predictions of what to expect as the hectic October schedule rumbles on.Plus - we recap Chelsea Women's 3-1 win over Everton - and the news that Emma Hayes will be missing from the sidelines following emergency surgery.We'll be back on Thursday to give you the lowdown on the midweek trip to the Gtech Community Stadium - and look ahead to the visit of Manchester United...Produced by Lucy Oliva. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just a bit *too much* Big Fik Energy...Simon Johnson and Sam Parkin are in the hot seat alongside Matt Davies-Adams to reflect on the 2-0 win over AC Milan - as Graham Potter's men surged to the top of Group E after an eventful evening at the San Siro.The Blues are back in Premier League action on Sunday afternoon as they make the trip to Villa Park - we look ahead to that game - round up the news elsewhere...and quiz!We'll be back on Monday to look back on the Aston Villa game - and look ahead to the midweek trip to Brentford.Produced by Lucy Oliva. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wolves... tamed.Liam Twomey and Jessy Parker Humphrey's are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to look back on the 3-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge - as Graham Potter's side capped off a week with three straight wins in style. There's love for Diego, special praise for Azpi and Gallagher - and whether Kai Havertz is *finally* really hitting his stride.Next up - it's a trip to the San Siro as matchday four of the Champions League rolls around - and the Blues will be looking to get the better of AC Milan once again.There's a quick 'Elsewhere in Chelsea news' - and a word on what Athletic subscribers can enjoy...We'll be back on Thursday night to reflect on the trip to Italy - and look ahead to the trip to Aston Villa.Produced by Lucy Oliva. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A big step forward?Simon Johnson and Sam Parkin join Matt Davies-Adams to look back on the big 3-0 win over AC Milan at Stamford Bridge to reinvigorate the Blues' Champions League campaign. There's praise for Aubameyang and James, fingers crossed for Fofana - and whether this is a sign of a real turning point for the squad with a chaotic month of fixtures to come.Next up in the Premier League - Wolves and a certain Diego Costa are in town. We look ahead to that one, share some favourite Costa memories - and cap things off with a quiz...We'll be back on Monday to reflect on that game - and look ahead to the trip out to Italy to take on the Rossoneri at the San Siro. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's nothing quite like a last minute winner...The Athletic's Chelsea experts Dom Fifield and Liam Twomey are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to look back on the dramatic 2-1 win over Crystal Palace - courtesy of a last-gasp screamer from Conor Gallagher.With the Premier League points in the bag - attention turns to the crucial visit of AC Milan in the Champions League - with three points looking vital if Graham Potter's side are to make it out of the group stages. Plus - a certain former player drops by to help us look ahead to Wednesday night!There's a brief look at the other Blues news - and a word on the rumoured agreement to bring Christopher Nkunku to Stamford Bridge next season...We'll be back on Thursday to reflect on that game - and look ahead to the meeting with Wolves on Saturday afternoon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Until the World Cup, international break...Sam Parkin and Dom Fifield are alongside Matt Davies-Adams as we gear up for the return of the men's domestic football.We begin with memories of Ramires and John Obi Mikel - who both announced their retirement from the game in midweek - with iconic goals, bags of appearances and plenty of medals between them.Chelsea Women made it two wins from three after a 3-1 victory over West Ham - Jessy Parker-Humphreys sends in their post-match thoughts before a break in domestic play for Emma Hayes' side.We've got a round up of how some of the Blues fared on international duty - before looking ahead to the Dom Derby as Graham Potter's side make the trip to Selhurst Park on Saturday afternoon in the long-awaited return to Premier League action.And a quiz on the Eagles would just be far to easy wouldn't it?!We'll be back on Monday to reflect on that match - and look ahead to the crucial visit of AC Milan in the Champions League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's good genes, and then there's James genes...Jessy Parker-Humphreys and Liam Twomey are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to look back on Chelsea Women's 2-0 win over Manchester City as they registered their first three points of the WSL season.As the international break rumbles on for the men's team - Matt opens his mailbag to take your questions - including priorities for Potter, players who might get more of a look in, and whether Thomas Tuchel could make an audacious swoop in as England boss...We'll be back on Thursday to look ahead to the Dom Derby as Chelsea make the trip to Crystal Palace as the Premier League returns! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You've (not) got a Freund in me...Matt Davies-Adams has got Simon Johnson and Sam Parkin in tow to mull over the latest Blues news.We begin with the ongoing search for a sporting director, with target Christoph Freund seemingly committing his future to RB Salzburg. There's the latest on the search to fill the role - plus the unpleasant business surrounding the sacking of commercial director Damian Willoughby.Chelsea Women are looking to get back on track after their shock defeat by Liverpool when they face Manchester City on Sunday in the WSL - we take a look at that game.Plus, Matt devises a fiendish five-round quiz to beat the international break blues...to varying degrees of success!We'll be back on Monday to round up the weekend's action and to take a look at how the men's international players have got on across the globe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Not quite the start we were expecting...Jessy Parker Humphreys and Dom Fifiield join Matt Davies-Adams to reflect on the clash between Chelsea and Liverpool which *did* go ahead - as Emma Hayes' side were shocked courtesy of two penalties in the 2-1 defeat to begin their WSL campaign.The international break may now be underway - but there's plenty of other Blues news to round up including the rumoured impending arrival of a new sporting director - plus a behind doors friendly, an under 21's Dom Derby - and Conor Gallagher's 'demotion' from the senior England squad.We'll be back on Thursday to look ahead to Chelsea v Manchester City in the WSL - and check in on any other headlines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Not-so-all-star...The Athletic's Chelsea experts Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to look back on the 1-1 draw with RB Salzburg in Graham Potter's first game in charge of the Blues. We chat team selection, xG and same old problems as the position in Group E looks increasingly precarious after picking up just one point from the opening two games.Todd Boehly's comments at the SALT conference have caused quite a stir - with discussion of a Premier League All-Star Game and feeder clubs catching the headlines.Plus - with no men's match to look forward to this weekend following the postponement of Sunday's visit of Liverpool - you'll have to settle for the quiz to keep you going...We'll be back on Monday to reflect on the belated start of the WSL season - plus a round up of the other Blues news as the international break kicks in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Graham Stephen Potter...Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Dom Fifield and Sam Parkin to take a closer look at the arrival of the new man at the helm at Stamford Bridge. The Athletic's Brighton expert Andy Naylor give us an insight to the man himself, his coaching staff - and what he'll bring to the club. Then, we highlight five key areas that will sit top of Potter's in tray as he gets his feet under the table. Plus, there's a look ahead to matchday two in the Champions League - with RB Salzburg in town on Wednesday evening as the Blues look to bounce back immediately from that shock defeat in Zagreb last week which saw Thomas Tuchel's time at the club come to an end.We'll be back on Thursday to reflect on that game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Full title credit goes to Simon Johnson...The Athletic's Chelsea expert Simon and Dom Fifield are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to reflect on the sacking of Thomas Tuchel - and the arrival of Graham Potter.Recorded on Thursday morning - before the appointment was officially confirmed - we take a forensic look at how the Blues reached this point, why the decision was made to part company with Tuchel - and what made Potter the right man in the eyes of the new owners.Away from the big breaking news - there's the small matter of the start of the WSL season this weekend - with defending champs Chelsea looking to make it four straight titles. The Athletic's women's football writer Charlotte Harpur joins us to look ahead to the new campaign and what it has in store for Emma Hayes' side.We'll be back on Monday to reflect on Saturday's match with Fulham - look ahead to the visit of RB Salzburg, and discuss the new man at the helm at Stamford Bridge... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One normal day of Chelsea...Thomas Tuchel has been sacked by the Blues just a month into the new season. Join Mark Chapman, David Ornstein and Liam Twomey on an emergency episode of The Athletic Football Podcast as they discuss how the club came to the decision and where they might go next.The usual Straight Outta Cobham episode will be back later this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Absolutely *nothing* to see here...Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Liam Twomey and Sam Parkin to reflect on the incredibly controversial yet incredibly needed 2-1 win over West Ham and Stamford Bridge.We hail super subs Ben Chilwell and Kai Havertz, question another suspect and uninspiring performance - and give our verdict on *that* VAR decision.Then it's all eyes on the Champions League - with Thomas Tuchel's side making the trip to Croatia to face Dinamo Zagreb in matchday 1. Plus, a mega 'elsewhere in Chelsea news' segment touches on some big new contracts, more departures behind the scenes - and history-making siblings.We'll be back on Thursday to pick the bones from that game - and look ahead to Saturday's visit just down the road to Craven Cottage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

And just like that, the transfer window slams shut...Simon Johnson and Sam Parkin are in the hot seat alongside Matt Davies-Adams to rejoice as the summer transfer window FINALLY ends. We round up the last minute deals - including the arrival of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang - which had looked unlikely just a couple of days earlier. There's outgoings too - with bright prospect Billy Gilmour off to Brighton - plus plenty of loan moves to round off a recording breaking window for the Blues.We can't avoid discussing Tuesday night's 2-1 defeat at Southampton - with a classic Simon voice note from St Mary's, Thomas Tuchel questioning his side's metal and yet more misfiring up top. It's then straight onto the visit of West Ham on Saturday afternoon - as we question who'll be given their chance to make a mark in this match - and just how important the return of Reece James from illness will be.Plus - after last week's quizzing fiasco for Mr Parkin - how will he fare against formidable opposition this time round? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Not to be outfoxed...Matt Davies-Adams has got all the latest Blues news covered with the help of Simon Johnson and Jessy Parker Humphreys.We begin with the hard-fought 2-1 win over Leicester - which saw Sterling get off the mark - and Gallagher get dismissed. The Premier League action keeps coming, with a look ahead to Tuesday night's trip to Southampton and some of the key selection questions coming into the 5th game of the season.Just days away from the transfer window slamming shut - we've got the latest on the last knockings in terms of ingoings and outgoings - plus the deals that now look like they *aren't* happening.There's a word on Chelsea Women's 2-0 pre-season win over Spurs - and a favourable Champions League draw for Thomas Tuchel's men.We'll be back on Friday to wrap up the summer deals, reflect on the trip to St Mary's and look ahead to the visit of West Ham... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the negotiating table to the pitch...Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Dom Fifield and Sam Parkin to look ahead to the visit of Leicester City. We begin with a look at the Foxes - and the ongoing Wesley Fofana transfer saga - with the help of The Athletic's Leicester expert Rob Tanner. There's also talk of selection conundrums, the potential return of a key midfielder - and whether Thomas Tuchel will give his misfiring front three time...With under a week of the transfer window remaining - there's a round up of the latest gossip - including the motives behind bringing in Anthony Gordon and whether the Bundesliga is the right move for Callum Hudson-Odoi.Plus, our Thursday quiz sees one contestant driven to despair!We'll be back on Monday to reflect on the Leicester match, look ahead to the trip to Southampton - and react to the Champions League draw... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back down to earth with a bang...Jessy Parker-Humphreys and Liam Twomey are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to unpick the nightmarish 3-0 defeat at Elland Road. We question Édouard Mendy's decision making, the struggles of some of the senior players - and why Chelsea's attackers seem incapable of scoring goals.Away from the doom and gloom of the match - there's an eye on the transfer window and what business could and should still be done with the countdown on to deadline day. Is the arrival of Fofana just a matter of time? Where will the likes of Ampadu and Gilmour end up? Is a loan move for Chalobah inevitable?!We take a look at the women's team who've been in action on their US tour - plus a mixed bag in terms of results for the men's development and under 18 sides.The gang will be back on Thursday to look ahead to the visit of Leicester City... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To Elland Road we go...Dom Fifield and Sam Parkin are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to look ahead to Chelsea's trip to Leeds on Sunday. The Athletic's Leeds writer Phil Hay pops along to give us the insight into Jesse Marsch's side and what the Blues can expect from their trip to Yorkshire.We've got the latest transfer chit chat handled - with a closer look at the potential deal to bring Anthony Gordon to Stamford Bridge - plus where Callum Hudson-Odoi may end up come the end of August.Plus - after the star-studded U21's were beaten comfortably by Fulham - there's reminiscing on appearances in the youth team gone by - and an interesting quiz with a Leeds flavour... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The handshake that shook the world...Matt Davies-Adams has Liam Twomey and Sam Parkin alongside him to *try* and sum up the fiery, feisty and controversy-filled 2-2 draw with Tottenham at Stamford Bridge. There's an examination of the officiating, praise for the extraordinary Reece James - and a look at what Chelsea could and should have done (within their control) to take all three points.We have a round up of some of the lingering transfer news - with emerging links to Anthony Gordon and the ongoing pursuit of Wesley Fofana. Plus, we discuss the news that Michael Edwards has reportedly removed himself from the running to become the club's new sporting director.We'll be back on Wednesday to look ahead to the trip to Elland Road. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will the unbeaten streak continue...Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Liam Twomey and Jessy Parker Humphreys with the visit of rivals Tottenham just around the corner. The Athletic's Spurs correspondent Charlie Eccleshare drops in to let us know what we can expect from Antonio Conte's side after their flying start to the new season.But we begin with a transfer round-up - with plenty of movement since we last spoke including the confirmed departure of Timo Werner, loan moves for the likes of Malang Sarr, what the future holds for Billy Gilmour - and the ongoing pursuit of Wesley Fofana.Plus, we salute Mark Robinson's development squad who put SEVEN past Wolves in their first game of the campaign - and the SOC crew warm up for Sunday's festivities with a Tottenham-themed quiz... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THE GOODISON HEX IS NO MORE!Sam Parkin and Simon Johnson are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to reflect on the 1-0 win over Everton - Chelsea's first triumph at Goodison Park since 2017. Not a glittering performance by any stretch of the imagination - but we take the positives from some of the new boys, bow down to the continued brilliance of Thiago Silva, and touch upon a new contract for Édouard Mendy.There's also a comprehensive round up of the latest transfer chatter - with Cucarella in, Alonso (and potentially others) out - and Mr. Chelsea César Azpilicueta extending his stay at Stamford Bridge.We'll be back on Wednesday with a look ahead to the small matter of Sunday's showdown with Tottenham... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2022-23 Premier League season, here we come...Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Simon Johnson and Sam Parkin on the eve of the brand new season.We begin with the latest transfer news - and the surprise arrival of Carney Chukwuemeka from Aston Villa. There's discussion of that deal and some of the other key rumoured ingoings and outgoings including Cucurella, de Jong and Fofana.There's a quick look ahead to what this campaign could hold for the Blues as a whole - before The Athletic's Everton experts Greg O'Keeffe joins us to look ahead to Saturday's trip to Goodison.And - as ever - our weekly quiz - with a Toffee flavour - has got Sam and Simon scratching their heads... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Take a bow, Lionesses!Matt Davies-Adams has got Jessy Parker-Humphreys and Liam Twomey alongside him to reflect on the glory for Chelsea's England stars in the Euro 2022 final.There's a round up of the Blues' double header in Italy - with two wins over Udinese to round off pre-season on a positive note.And with the new season just days away - we speculate about the latest transfer rumours... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The less said about that night in Florida the better...Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson and Dom Fifield alongside him to take a deep-dive into the current state of the squad with the new season just a week away.Who's integral to Thomas Tuchel's plans? Who's on borrowed time? Who is destined to be sent out on loan? We aim to answer some of your questions in this bumper episode with the transfer window kicking into high gear.There's a closer look at some of the latest news, a round up of the Blues' exploits in the USA, a celebration of the mighty Lionesses - and some quizzing that leaves much to be desired... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two down, one to go...Matt Davies-Adams has got Dom Fifield and Sam Parkin alongside him to round up all the latest Blues news as their pre-season tour in the USA continues.We round up the defeat on penalties to Charlotte FC - while Simon Johnson checks in from poolside in Las Vegas to give his impressions of the west coast leg of the tour.There's the weekly transfer gossip, a word on the club's new 'President of Business' - and a quiz which baffles and entertains in equal measure... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's get this show on the road then...Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Chelsea expert Liam Twomey with him to chat transfer incomings and outgoings and all the latest news with the Blues preparing to kick-off their pre-season tour in the USA.Simon Johnson checks in from California to give us a flavour of how Thomas Tuchel's side are faring on the west coast.Plus, Jessy Parker Humphreys is with us to round up how some of the Chelsea women are getting on in the Euros. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The transfer rumour mill just keeps on turning...Matt Davies-Adams has got the Athletic's Chelsea experts Dom Fifield and Simon Johnson alongside him to round up the latest potential ingoings and outgoings at Stamford Bridge.With Raheem Sterling's move all but complete - and gossip surrounding a potential bid for one Cristiano Ronaldo - we take a closer look at the positives and negatives of some of the names being linked with Thomas Tuchel's side.As the 2022 Women's Euros are underway - there's a word on the Blues in action - with the remarkable Fran Kirby already playing a starring role...And the latest quiz leaves Matt (and his contestants) wanting to tear his hair out... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Straight Outta Cobham, straight from the pub...Matt Davies-Adams has got the pints in alongside The Athletic's Chelsea experts Liam Twomey and Dom Fifield for our summer social - with rather a lot on the agenda!We begin with the departures of Bruce Buck, Marina Granovskaia and Petr Cech - discussing their contribution to the club and football in this country - before a closer look at some of the new faces on the board.The transfer window is in full swing - there's a spotlight on some of the potential incomings and outgoings (with lots of mentions of Barcelona!) - as well as the confirmed news of Romelu Lukaku's return to Inter Milan on loan after a 'catastrophic' season at Stamford Bridge.And of course, it would be rude not to indulge in a pub quiz! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the absence of the usual SOC gang (on holiday) why not check out Monday's Athletic Football Podcast... Host Ian Irving details Chelsea's growing interest in Raheem Sterling, in the company of our Football Correspondent David Ornstein, Manchester City writer Sam Lee & Chelsea writer Simon Johnson...We learn how Chelsea's confidence in capturing Sterling has grown, why City are open to letting Sterling leave this summer & consider whether this could see a new trend in the Premier League's top clubs selling players to domestic rivals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Sam Parkin and The Athletic's Liam Twomey to discuss Romelu Lukaku's increasingly likely return to Italy, interest in both Jules Kounde and Ousmane Dembele and how the new owners are likely to let Thomas Tuchel build the team he wants...After the new Premier League fixture lists were released this morning, the guys also consider Chelsea's start to the season and how they'll be affected by the winter World Cup break.Plus, Fran Kirby's selection for the Women's European Championships and why sponsors 'Three' will still be on Chelsea shirts next season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another quiet, uneventful season for Chelsea Football Club in the bag...Matt Davies-Adams has got the full complement of Blues experts alongside him for the final time as Dom Fifield, Liam Twomey, Simon Johnson and Sam Parkin round up the news of the approval of the takeover of the club by the Todd Boehly led consortium. Your questions are answered as we look at what this means for next season - and many seasons to come.Back in August the team made some pretty bold - and sometimes disastrous predictions - we go through those and round up some of the other news including changes to the academy, more awards for Chelsea's Women, and success in Europe for another former Cobham kid.There's one final quiz before we bid farewell to 2021-22 - ahead of a short break before the summer fun and game kick in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So long, 2021-22...Matt Davies-Adams has got Sam Parkin and Simon Johnson alongside him for the penultimate time this season as Chelsea finished the season in...style?!...with a last-gasp 2-1 win over Watford at Stamford Bridge.There's a full prognosis of the final Premier League game of the campaign - and the subsequent lap of honour - including farewells to Antonio Rüdiger (and how many others?), Mason Mount's player of the year award - and the very welcome return of Ben Chilwell.We've got the usual takeover update before popping over to Italy, with Liam Twomey on assignment as AC Milan won the Serie A title for the first time in 11 years with Fikayo Tomori, Olivier Giroud and Tiémoué Bakayoko in their ranks! Liam spoke to Tomori just moments after their scudetto triumph was confirmed in style after a 3-0 win at Sassuolo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Almost there listener, almost there...Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey alongside him to wrap up the 1-1 draw with Leicester which all but mathematically secured third spot for Thomas Tuchel's side.But we begin with takeover talk amid reports on Monday that the deal was at risk of "falling apart" due to a lack of consensus with the club and government over the proceeds of any sale. Liam also gives an insight into his piece which focuses on Clearlake Capital.The final match of the season is just around the corner as the Blues get ready to host the hapless Hornets at Stamford Bridge. We look ahead to the visit of Watford, and question which players could be bidding farewell to the crowd for the final time...And of course, it wouldn't be complete without a quiz! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At least we've got CFCW...Simon Johnson and Sam Parkin join Matt Davies-Adams to reflect on yet another day of Wembley disappointment for Chelsea's men after the 6-5 defeat on penalties to Liverpool. Liam Twomey and Simon send in their on-the-whistle post mortem, before we take a closer look at why the Blues fell just short once again.It wasn't all doom and gloom this weekend though - with Emma Hayes' women wrapping up the league and cup double after a 3-2 extra-time win over Manchester City. Flo Lloyd-Hughes pops in for one last time this season to analyse yet another domestic triumph - and ponder whether the Champions League could be within their grasp anytime soon...It's back to Premier League action for Thomas Tuchel's side - with Leicester City visiting Stamford Bridge in the penultimate game of this long and punishing season. We preview that match - and round up the rest of the Blues news as the season draws to a close. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mason did say he likes playing at Leeds...Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's Chelsea experts Liam Twomey and Dom Fifield for your second weekly dose of all things CFC.We begin with the comfortable 3-0 win at Elland Road - including a Mount masterclass, another goal for a resurgent Romelu Lukaku and a horror challenge on Mateo Kovačić which could rule him out of the FA Cup final.That's our next stop - with the game against Liverpool on Saturday just on the horizon. We look ahead to that tie, try and find some weaknesses in Jürgen Klopp's side - and discuss the all important team selection up top...are you Team Rom or Team Kai?It's not just the men in FA Cup action - Emma Hayes' WSL champions go head to head with Manchester City at Wembley on Sunday in a rematch of the Continental Cup final which they lost. We preview that game ahead of a quiz with a difference... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just another quiet weekend in the life of CFC hey listener?Simon Johnson and Sam Parkin join Matt Davies-Adams to try and round up a pretty bonkers few days on and off the field for Chelsea.We start with the takeover - after it was confirmed in the early hours of Saturday morning that they'd agreed terms on the £4.25bn sale of the club to a consortium led by Todd Boehly.Here's hoping Todd wasn't put off by what he saw on the pitch at Stamford Bridge - as Thomas Tuchel's side conspired to squander a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Wolves. We talk redemption for Romelu - before tactical tweaks and yet more poor defending cost the Blues yet again at home.No such problems for the women though - who thanks to a Sam Kerr masterclass in a 4-2 victory over Manchester United at Kingsmeadow wrapped up their third straight WSL title. Flo Lloyd-Hughes joins us to round up the significance of this latest success for Emma Hayes' side.Then it's over to Cobham, where the U23's came from behind in dramatic circumstances to beat Tottenham and secure their PL2 status on the final day.Amid all that chaos there's also a lookahead to Wednesday evening's trip to Leeds - and what Athletic subscribers can enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It just rumbles on and on and on and on...The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to discuss another tumultuous week off the pitch for the Blues as the takeover drama continues.On the pitch, there's the visit of Wolves on Saturday afternoon to look ahead to - as well as a quiz (of course!) as Chelsea look to get back on track after last weekend's defeat at Goodison Park,We also look ahead to the final weekend of the WSL season, as Emma Hayes' Chelsea Women look to wrap up their third consecutive title when they host Manchester United - and highlight a defining weekend for the U23's as they fight for their lives in PL2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's just call time on this season, shall we?Matt Davies-Adams has got Sam Parkin and Dom Fifield alongside him to reflect on another disappointing afternoon for Chelsea after a 1-0 defeat against relegation threatened 'Frank Lampard's Everton',But we start with the takeover latest - which took various unexpected twists and turns on Friday afternoon as Todd Boelhy was confirmed as the preferred bidder and an audacious late offer arrived from British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe...There's a round up of the rest of the Blues news - including a massive 1-0 win on the road at Birmingham for Emma Hayes' Chelsea Women with the WSL title now within touching distance - but danger for the U23's as they look to stave off relegation with a showdown against Tottenham to come. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How it finished 1-1 we'll never know...Matt Davies-Adams is here with your second weekly dose of Cobham - and he's got Simon Johnson and Sam Parkin alongside him to reflect on the draw at Old Trafford - trying to figure out how an utterly dominant Chelsea conspired to throw away two points.Away from the game we take a look at the latest takeover wise - before a look ahead to Sunday afternoon's trip to Goodison Park to take on Frank Lampard's Everton.Flo Lloyd-Hughes drops in to talk all things Chelsea Women - with a crucial 2-1 win over Spurs on Thursday night which means the WSL title is still very much in their hands with two games to play.And it wouldn't be a Thursday without an obligatory quiz - with Toffee on the menu - and a pretty extraordinary clash of the titans... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Consider your blushes spared, Jorginho...The Athletic's Chelsea experts Liam Twomey and Dom Fifield are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to mull over the narrow 1-0 win over a depleted West Ham which ensured Chelsea stay in the drivers seat for a third place finish in the Premier League.We pick through the bones of that game - before discussing the news that defender Antonio Rüdiger will be leaving the club at the end of the season, despite Thomas Tuchel's best efforts...There's a trip to Old Trafford to look forward to, the takeover latest and a round up of the other Blues news - including a dramatic comeback 3-1 win for Chelsea Women, who had goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger sent off after just 33 minutes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's raining goals...at the wrong end!Liam Twomey and Sam Parkin are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to reflect on the shocking 4-2 defeat by Arsenal at Stamford Bridge - littered with individual errors and poor performances. We try and get to the bottom of why it went so wrong - and why Lukaku's season seems to be going from bad to worse.The Blues must bounce back immediately with another London derby to contend with - and the visit of West Ham to SW6 on Sunday afternoon. There's a look ahead to that one and a Hammers related quiz to whet the appetite! We've got the latest on the takeover and an overview of the rest of the Blues news after another hectic week in the life of CFC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chelsea REALLY like FA Cup finals...Matt Davies-Adams has got Dom Fifield and Simon Johnson in tow to reflect on the uninspiring yet successful FA Cup semi-final clash with Crystal Palace which saw Thomas Tuchel's side progress to their third straight final thanks to a 2-0 win with the Cobham kids coming good yet again...But we begin with the takeover latest, as it was revealed on Saturday that the Ricketts family-led group had pulled out of running to buy club.There's a word on Chelsea Women's 2-0 victory over WSL title rivals Arsenal to set up their own FA Cup final showdown with Manchester City, before a look ahead to the visit of Arsenal for the men in the Premier League on Wednesday night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One more month of being Champions of Europe...Matt Davies-Adams teams up with Dom Fifield and Liam Twomey to reflect on the dramatic and ultimately devastating night in Madrid as Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea fell just short, knocked out of the Champions League 5-4 on aggregate despite a 3-2 win on the night at the Santiago Bernabéu. There's the voice note to end all voice notes as Liam and Simon send their full on-the-whistle diagnosis after an extraordinary evening in the Spanish capital.The Blues must pick themselves up with another trip to Wembley - and an FA Cup semi-final clash with Crystal Palace - to prepare for on Sunday. Chelsea Women are also in action as they face Arsenal in their semi - Flo Lloyd-Hughes joins the party to look ahead to that one.There's a quick word on the takeover latest with the deadline for bids upon us - plus a FA Cup semi-themed Thursday quiz to test our esteemed panel to the max... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More of the same on Tuesday night please...Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Dom Fifield to reflect on the extraordinary 6-0 stroll at St Mary's on Saturday afternoon - which showcased everything from the sublime to the bizarre from cult hero Timo Werner.Alvaro Romeo returns to preview Chelsea's trip to the Santiago Bernabéu as the current Champions of Europe look to turn around a 3-1 deficit and progress to the semi-finals of the Champions League. Plus, Liam Twomey drops in from a cafe Madrid to give us a flavour of the atmosphere in the Spanish capital...There's a round up of the Blues news elsewhere - including the transfer latest and a look at how some of Chelsea's women have got on on international duty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Not exactly what we had in mind...Matt Davies-Adams holds court with The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey alongside him to reflect on the damaging 3-1 quarterfinal first leg defeat by Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge.We analyse the Benzema masterclass, defensive deficiencies and questionable team selection - before wondering whether the Blues have any hope when they make the trip to the Bernabéu next week.Thomas Tuchel's side must refocus quickly ahead of Saturday's trip to Southampton in the Premier League - there's a look ahead that one.Elsewhere, the chaps touch base with the latest takeover talk, other Blues news - and go head-to-head as the quiz returns! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.