Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show

Off to the Emirates we go... Sam Parkin and Liam Twomey join Matt Davies-Adams to look ahead to the Blues' trip to Arsenal as they try to end a run of three straight defeats to Mikel Arteta's side - with Romelu Lukaku leading the charge?There's a round-up of the latest transfer news - with Tammy Abraham's departure to Roma confirmed, Michy Batshuayi out on yet another loan - plus a focus on some of the fringe players Chelsea just can't seem to shift... We answer your questions - and embarrass Liam and Sam after some *very* glaring omissions in our latest quiz...  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chelsea's 2021-22 league campaign is off to the perfect start...Matt Davies-Adams has got Liam Twomey and Sam Parkin alongside him for a closer look at the emphatic 3-0 opening day victory over Crystal Palace - and that dream Premier League debut for Trevoh Chalobah.Plenty of your questions answered, the return of 'elsewhere in Chelsea news' - and a trip down memory lane for some of the best and worst Blues debuts... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Super Cup? In the bag.Dom Fifield and Sam Parkin are alongside Matt Davies-Adams as shootout hero Kepa Arrizabalaga brings Chelsea their first bit of silverware for the 2021-22 season.Then it's all eyes on the Premier League as we look ahead to Saturday's London derby with Crystal Palace.Plus - a striker's view on Romelu Lukaku - and how many of the 15 Blues players to wear the number 9 shirt can you name in 90 seconds?! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2021-22 Premier League season beckons - but not before a quick trip over to Belfast...Matt Davies-Adams has got Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey along for the ride as we take a closer look at the finer details of the impending return of Romelu Lukaku.There's a preview of Wednesday night's Super Cup - which sees Chelsea take on Europa League winners Villarreal - and your questions answered as anticipation builds ahead of the new campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we prepare to raise the curtain on a new Premier League season - and just 68 days after Chelsea's Champions League triumph - The Athletic's Blues Brothers are back.Matt Davies-Adams has got Liam Twomey, Dom Fifield and Simon Johnson alongside him to talk Euros fallout, pre-season showings and transfer to and fro.We take a closer look at the departure of some of the academy's brightest prospects - and get the latest on the seemingly imminent return of a certain striker... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's that? You're still basking in the glory of Chelsea's Champions League triumph and want a bonus Straight Outta Cobham with Blues legend Pat Nevin?Oh, go on then...Pat joins Matt Davies-Adams to reflect on his remarkable career on and off the pitch following the release of his autobiography - The Accidental Footballer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So...how does two-time winners of the Champions League sound?!With the celebrations ongoing after the Blues reigned supreme in Porto, Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Chelsea experts Liam Twomey, Dom Fifield and Simon Johnson alongside him for the ride as we toast to their dominant and deserved victory over Manchester City.There's full analysis of the final, a toast to the superhuman that is N'golo Kante - and a closer look at how Thomas Tuchel has taken this team from mid-table mediocrity to bring the biggest prize of all back home to West London.We sign off for the 2020-21 season in style with a look at what the summer could have in store for the boys from SW6 - and how this most prestigious of victories could play its part in the transfer window. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apparently there's a big match happening in Porto on Saturday night?Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Chelsea experts Dom Fifield, Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey alongside him for a comprehensive build-up to Chelsea v Manchester City in the Champions League final.We get the view from Manchester with the help of 'Why Always Us?' host David Mooney - and of course answer your questions ahead of the showpiece final in Portugal.On the agenda - Injury updates? Team selection? Penalty takers? Mind games with Guardiola? Lessons from past encounters? We've got it covered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the dust settles on the end of the Premier League season - and with Chelsea somehow qualifying for the Champions League by the skin of their teeth - our Blues experts Liam Twomey, Dom Fifield and Simon Johnson are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to pick the bones from a crazy final day.We analyse the 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa, ponder team selection ahead of the small matter of the Champions League final, wonder if there's any chance Harry Kane will show up at Stamford Bridge next year - and answer your questions as we say farewell to the 20-21 league season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The final day of the Premier League season is upon us - and our Chelsea experts Simon Johnson, Liam Twomey and Dom Fifield have assembled alongside Matt Davies-Adams to bring you all the build up to Sunday's game at Villa Park.There's full reaction to Tuesday night's pivotal 2-1 win over Leicester which put the Blues in the driving seat for a top four spot - then we get the inside line on Aston Villa with The Athletic's Gregg Evans.Your questions answered, a word on the John Terry effect for the Villans - and early thoughts on how team selection could be shaping up ahead of the Champions League final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.