Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show

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

We've won it all...Matt Davies-Adams has Liam Twomey and Sam Parkin alongside him to bask in the glory of the Club World Cup triumph courtesy of an 117th-minute penalty from Kai Havertz.There's an on the whistle report from our man on the ground Simon Johnson - plus a closer look at the legend of Dave, the significance of this final piece of silverware in the cabinet - and whether Romelu Lukaku has turned a corner...Back on home soil, Flo Lloyd Hughes is with us to reflect on the goalless draw between Chelsea and Arsenal in the WSL on Friday night - and what it means for the remainder of the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

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

It's awards season after all...Matt Davies-Adams has got Simon Johnson and Sam Parkin alongside him to talk all things Chelsea as we prepare for the return to action for Thomas Tuchel's side.We start at Kingsmeadow though, where Emma Hayes' women maintained their challenge for a third successive Continental Cup title with a 3-1 win over Manchester United to book their spot in March's final.Then attention turns to the men's FA Cup - with Chelsea welcoming League One Plymouth Argyle to Stamford Bridge on Saturday. We look ahead to that game - with a special word on the return of Jordan Houghton - then send Simon on his travels as he prepares to head to Abu Dhabi to follow the Blues' fortunes in the FIFA Club World Cup.And as is tradition - the Thursday quiz goes all FA Cup fourth round on us... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

A year sure does fly by when you're (mostly) having fun...Matt Davies-Adams has got Dom Fifield and Sam Parkin alongside him to pass the time as the Premier League's winter break kicks in.There's no stopping Chelsea's women - who picked up an important 2-0 win over West Ham on Wednesday night to cut the gap to Arsenal at the top of the WSL table to just a point. Flo Lloyd Hughes joins us to reflect on that result and how the season is shaping up as we enter the business end of the 2021-22 campaign.With Thomas Tuchel ringing in his one year anniversary at Stamford Bridge, we take a closer look at his time in charge - and what the future holds for his predecessor Frank Lampard.And of course - it's Thursday, which can only mean one thing...QUIZ!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thank you Tottenham, the pleasure has been all ours...Matt Davies-Adams has got Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey alongside him to deliver your Monday dose of Blues news.There's a round up of the third victory over Spurs in the space of just 19 days - with a closer look at THAT Ziyech strike, the emergence of Malang Sarr and whether top four is all but guaranteed.With a rare midweek without any action - there's a round up of the rest of the Chelsea headlines - including a frustrating 0-0 draw for Emma Hayes' side at Brighton.And with the January transfer window coming to a close - we check in on any potential deals to be done in the last week of the month - and some * slightly less realistic* dream incomings... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

So long title race...Matt Davies-Adams has Liam Twomey and Sam Parkin alongside him to look back on the 1-0 defeat by Manchester City at the Etihad which leaves Thomas Tuchel's side 3rd in the Premier League table and 13 points behind Pep Guardiola's side.There's an examination of the ongoing attacking issues, team selection dilemmas and whether they're now looking over their shoulder in the top four race. The Blues must bounce back immediately as they travel to Brighton on Tuesday night...We look ahead to that game and round up the other Blues news - including the departure of Lewis Baker after 17 years at the club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.