Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show

It might be the international break, but there's never a dull day for CFC...Matt Davies-Adams has got Dom Fifield and Sam Parkin alongside him to round up the latest with the takeover of the club as we wait for news of new owners - plus the latest on the updated ticketing guidance after the UK government made alterations to the club's special licence.Friend of the show Flo Lloyd-Hughes is in the house to bring us up to speed with how the women's team has fared through all the uncertainty - as Wednesday night's WSL game was called off at late notice due to a covid outbreak amongst the Spurs squad.There's a round up of how some of the international Blues are getting on - and of course, a Thursday quiz to keep you going through this Premier League-free fortnight... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, the Blues quite like an FA Cup run...The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey join Matt Davies-Adams to reflect on another busy weekend in the life of CFC.We begin with the latest on the takeover after bids were formally submitted on Friday - with a word on the 'True Blues' consortium which has backing from a certain John Terry...On the pitch it was triumph on Teesside as Thomas Tuchel's men comfortably cruised through to the semi-finals of the FA Cup after 2-0 win over Middlesbrough, setting up a date at Wembley with Crystal Palace.Chelsea Women also booked their place in the final four after an emphatic 5-0 win over Birmingham.There's a round-up of all the Blues news, a look ahead to the Champions League showdown with Real Madrid following Friday's draw, plus a special nod to a former player who's quickly becoming a cult hero over in Italy... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Très bien on the pitch, not so bien off it...Matt Davies-Adams has got Liam Twomey and Sam Parkin along for the ride to round up the latest Blues news.We start with a closer look at the potential new owners of the club as Friday's deadline for bidders looms - and the sticky situation surrounding sponsorship continues...There's reflections on the 2-1 win over Lille which sealed progression to the quarterfinals of the Champions League thanks to a 4-1 aggregate success, plus a look ahead to Saturday's FA Cup trip to Boro - and the behind closed doors fiasco which prompted yet more ridicule.Most importantly, the Thursday quiz makes a triumphant return - but who'll come out on top? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

King Kai strikes again...Simon Johnson and Dom Fifield are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to look back on the victory over Newcastle at Stamford Bridge. We also hear from The Athletic's George Caulkin, who was joined by our very own Liam Twomey to soak up the atmosphere at a game which was largely overshadowed by greater geo-political issues.There's a round up of the latest news off the pitch - including the pre-match interview that technical director Petr Cech gave - and where we stand on potential takeovers with Nick Candy continuing to be vocal about his desire to become new owner.On Wednesday night Chelsea are back in Champions League action - taking a 2-0 advantage into their round of 16 second leg tie with Lille. We look ahead to that game and touch upon the other Blues news - which features a focus on the state of the academy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The good news just keeps on coming for Chelsea Football Club...Matt Davies-Adams has got a full complement of The Athletic's Blues experts alongside him once more as Simon Johnson, Liam Twomey and Dom Fifield try and unpick the latest twist in a tumultuous fortnight for the Blues.With the British government imposing sanctions on Roman Abramovich as part of its response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine - but Chelsea granted a 'special license' to allow the club to keep operating - we try and get to the crux of what this means going forward.There's a round up of events on the pitch - and in the stands - at Carrow Road, a look ahead to what the future holds - and a word for the people this news will hit hardest within the club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sorry, Jordan North...Matt Davies-Adams has Sam Parkin and Dom Fifield alongside him to get the lowdown on the 4-0 win over Burnley at Turf Moor - with special praise for 'Reecey' James and Kai Havertz.The Blues are in action in the Premier League again on Thursday night as they travel to bottom of the table Norwich City - we look ahead to that game - and ponder whether Romelu Lukaku might get some gametime...Plus, there's discussion of the latest news surrounding the sale of the club - and disappointment for Chelsea Women as they come unstuck in a 3-1 defeat by Manchester City in the Conti Cup final at Plough Lane. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We were all meant to be enjoying the magic of the cup at Kenilworth Road...Owner Roman Abramovich has confirmed he's put Chelsea up for sale - and written off the £1.5 billion of loans he's made to the club.Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson, Dom Fifield and Liam Twomey alongside him for a full debrief as we reflect on the news that broke less than an hour before Thomas Tuchel's side faced Luton Town.Adam Crafton has been at the centre of the story for The Athletic and joins the chaps to detail how we reached this point after a tumultuous week, what the future could hold for the club after 19 years under Abramovich - and rumoured candidates to purchase the Blues.On the pitch we try and focus on the 3-2 win over the Hatters, look ahead to Turf Moor on Saturday - and hear from Pernille Harder as Chelsea Women look to defend their Conti Cup title against Man City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A pretty seismic couple of days by all accounts...The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey join Matt Davies-Adams to reflect on events on and off the pitch following news of owner Roman Abramovich's intention to give the 'stewardship and care' of the club over to the trustees of Chelsea's charitable foundation.We try and get to the bottom of what this means for the club, why the announcement was made and what the future could hold - before turning our attention to the extraordinary League Cup final, with penalty specialist Kepa Arrizabalaga missing the decisive spot kick as Liverpool won 11-10 on penalties after an enthralling 0-0 draw at Wembley.There's a look ahead to Wednesday night's trip to Luton, a round up of the other Blues news - including a crushing 7-0 win for Chelsea women on their quest to retain the FA Cup - and a look at what's on the agenda for the chaps this week... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

That'll do nicely...Simon Johnson and Sam Parkin join Matt Davies-Adams to look back on the 2-0 win over Lille in the Champions League round of 16 first leg at Stamford Bridge. Perhaps unsurprisingly, much of the conversation revolves around one player who wasn't on the pitch...Next stop - Wembley - as Thomas Tuchel's side gear up for a League Cup Final showdown with Liverpool. We look ahead to that game and get the inside scoop on Jürgen Klopp's Reds with the help of The Athletic's Liverpool writer Caoimhe O'Neill.And it wouldn't be a Thursday if there wasn't a quiz... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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