Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show

Thomas Tuchel just loves a final...Sam Parkin and Dom Fifield join Matt Davies-Adams to look back on Wednesday night's 1-0 victory at Tottenham - meaning Chelsea cruise to Wembley thanks to a 3-0 aggregate win over sorry Spurs - despite the officials best efforts...No time to enjoy that success though - as the Blues prepare for a must-win Premier League tie at Manchester City on Saturday.BBC Radio Manchester's City commentator Mike Minay gives us the lowdown on the Citizens and what to expect at the Etihad.And as ever, there's a Thursday quiz to get everyone in the mood... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How about that for a debut?The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey join Matt Davies-Adams to reflect on the 5-1 FA Cup third round victory over Chesterfield - setting up the visit of Plymouth Argyle.The chaps talk man of the match Lewis Hall, important goals for Lukaku and Werner and what the future holds for Lewis Baker - after just his second appearance for the club in eight years.Focus then switches to the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final - with the Blues in the driver's seat for a spot at Wembley after last week's 2-0 first leg win over Spurs.We look ahead to Wednesday evening's trip to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium - and go behind enemy lines to hear how the Tottenham contingent from The View From The Lane are feeling ahead of this one... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Making Tottenham suffer even more...Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Liam Twomey and Sam Parkin to reflect on the comprehensive 2-0 Carabao Cup semi-final first leg win over Spurs at Stamford Bridge.We discuss the emergence of Saúl, the return of Lukaku - and Kai Havertz and his poor finger.Then attention turns to the FA Cup - with the Blues hosting National League leaders Chesterfield on Saturday evening. There's starting XI speculation - before the return of the much-loved (or loathed) Thursday quiz... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If this is what 2022 has in store for us...Dom Fifield and Simon Johnson are back with a bang alongside Matt Davies-Adams to reflect on the thrilling 2-2 draw with Liverpool at Stamford Bridge - and the furore around Romelu Lukaku's off the pitch antics and subsequent dropping from the squad for the biggest game of the season so far.There's time for a quick round-up of the other festive fixtures against Aston Villa and Brighton - before a look ahead to Wednesday's Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg against Antonio Conte's Tottenham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The gift of a semi-final for Christmas...To round off 2021 in style the whole Straight Outta Cobham gang is along for some festive cheer as the Blues booked their place in the Carabao Cup semi-finals - and set up a showdown with Antonio Conte's Tottenham - thanks to a 2-0 victory at Brentford.As it's our last pod of the year, the chaps look ahead to the upcoming fixtures with Aston Villa, Brighton and Liverpool - before picking their moment of what's been a very eventful and successful calendar year.Plus the tables are turned on Quizmaster Matt - and he and Producer Lucy go head-to-head as Dom, Liam, Simon and Sam seek revenge with a special end of year grilling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This could all get very messy...Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Sam Parkin and Dom Fifield to look back on the goalless draw at Wolves - which wouldn't have even happened if Chelsea had had their way.We wrap up the latest fallout in terms of Covid-19 and the potential postponement of upcoming fixtures. There's a brief look ahead to Wednesday's scheduled Carabao Cup quarter-final with Brentford - who themselves have seen their squad decimated by positive coronavirus tests.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Not a good Thursday night by all accounts...Liam Twomey and Matt Davies-Adams mull over the frustrating 1-1 draw with Everton - with the help of a Simon Johnson match report - and question why Thomas Tuchel's side simply can't convert their chances and see out games.It was also an evening to forget for the women's side - knocked out of the Champions League in emphatic style after a 4-0 defeat by Wolfsburg. Flo Lloyd-Hughes gives her verdict on the loss - and the struggles Emma Hayes' side have faced in the last couple of weeks.With upcoming fixtures up in their air due to ongoing Covid-19 issues throughout football - the Athletic's Wolves reporter Tim Spiers looks ahead to Sunday's match which will *hopefully* go ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well that was fun, wasn't it?!Matt Davies-Adams has got Simon Johnson and Sam Parkin alongside him to reflect on the Champions League draw LIVE...oh, wait.After hijinx of the highest order - it was confirmed that Chelsea WILL face Lille in the round of 16.Amid all the chaos there's reflections on the much needed 3-2 victory over Leeds - then it's all eyes on Everton and the return of Rafa Benítez to Stamford Bridge - with the Toffees finding themselves in a very sticky position after a miserable run of recent form. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oh Ozdoev...Liam Twomey and Sam Parkin are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to reflect on the 3-3 draw in Zenit which saw Chelsea pipped to the post for top spot in Group H.BBC Radio Leeds' Adam Pope joins us for a closer look at Saturday's opponents in the Premier League as Marcelo Bielsa's men come to town.There's a round up of the other Blues news - including a pitch invader feeling the wrath of Sam Kerr in their goalless draw with Juventus in the Champions League - and of course, the obligatory Thursday quiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Kerrby we trust...Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Simon Johnson and Dom Fifield to reflect on mixed fortunes for the men's and women's teams this weekend.Thomas Tuchel's Blues suffered their first away defeat of the season after being stunned 3-2 by West Ham - while it was far better news for Emma Hayes' side who crushed WSL title rivals Arsenal 3-0 to complete the 2020-21 domestic treble.Flo Lloyd-Hughes pops in to discuss events at Wembley and what this result could mean for the rest of the season - plus a big Champions League tie against Juventus to manoeuvre in midweek.Meanwhile, it's a long trip to Russia for the men - who wrap up their group stage campaign at Zenit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.