Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show

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.

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.