

Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
The Athletic
The Athletic's Chelsea experts - Simon Johnson, Liam Twomey, Luke Bosher, Sam Parkin and Dom Fifield - are alongside host Matt Davies-Adams to bring you behind the scenes at Stamford Bridge. Expect unrivalled insight, honest opinion and stimulating debate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 15, 2021 • 38min
Half spaces
The big wins keep coming for CFCW...Matt Davies-Adams has got Dom Fifield and Liam Twomey along for the ride to round up the performances of some of the Blues out and about on international duty.Flo Lloyd-Hughes drops in to discuss Chelsea Women's emphatic 4-0 victory over Manchester City as they close the gap at the top of the WSL table.Plus, we take a closer look at some of the potential transfer ins and outs in the backline with January looming just around the corner... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 11, 2021 • 43min
Wisdom teeth, Wine Gums - and Ruud's boots
Seven's the lucky number yet again...Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Sam Parkin and Liam Twomey to celebrate Chelsea Women's emphatic 7-0 victory over Servette in the Champions League as they took command of Group A. Then the mailbox is open - as we answer some of your questions including goal of the season so far, what next for Terry & Lampard - and our ultimate 5-a-side teams with a twist.And as ever, Matt's fearsome Thursday quiz causes chaos and anguish... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 8, 2021 • 32min
Reece of the Rovers
70% possession, 25 shots - but forced to settle for a point...Dom Fifield and Sam Parkin are in the hot seat alongside Matt Davies-Adams to look back on the 1-1 draw with Burnley.We analyse the result, give Reece James his dues for another star performance - and discuss Callum Hudson-Odoi's decision NOT to accept the call up to England U21's.Plus, Flo Lloyd-Hughes is in the house to reflect on Chelsea Women's 1-0 win at Aston Villa - and look ahead to the trip to Servette on matchday three of the Champions League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 4, 2021 • 40min
Sloppy seconds
What's that? Another former Chelsea manager rocking up at Tottenham?Dom Fifield and Sam Parkin are alongside Matt-Davies Adams to reflect on the return of the one and only Antonio Conte to the capital...There's a look back at the 1-0 victory over Malmö, a look ahead to the visit of Burnley - and some Thursday quizzing action to get you in the mood for Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 1, 2021 • 35min
Horsing around
St Reece James' Park has a pretty nice ring to it...The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson & Liam Twomey are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to look back on the 3-0 victory at Newcastle.Flo Lloyd-Hughes reports from the Academy Stadium as Emma Hayes' side booked their place at Wembley after a dominant 3-0 victory over holders Manchester City in their FA Cup semi-final.With Champions League matchday four just around the corner we take a brief look ahead to what should be a routine trip to Malmö - and shine a light on the contrasting fortunes of two Blues out on loan - Conor Gallagher and Billy Gilmour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 28, 2021 • 37min
A cornet or a trumpet?
Anyone getting Carabao Cup déjà vu?Liam Twomey and Dom Fifield join Matt Davies-Adams to wrap up another penalty shootout success as the Blues progress to the quarter-final of the EFL Cup after eventually triumphing over Southampton.With a trip to St. James' Park on the cards next for Chelsea - we speak to The Athletic's Senior Writer and man in the know George Caulkin about what to expect from Newcastle United.And of course - the latest edition of Matt's quiz causes delight and despair... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 25, 2021 • 30min
Literally Straight Outta Cobham
Chelsea 7 (SEVEN) Norwich 0.It's no strikers, no problem for Thomas Tuchel's side...Matt Davies-Adams is joined by two of The Athletic's Chelsea experts - Simon Johnson and Dom Fifield - to dissect the demolition of a sorry Norwich City side.Then it's onto the next round of the EFL Cup - with the Blues welcoming Southampton back to Stamford Bridge with a place in the quarterfinals at stake.There's a round up of other Chelsea news, more press box food fodder - and a look at what the chaps have got in store for Athletic subscribers this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 21, 2021 • 40min
Injuries, Canaries and little men
A comfortable Champions League win - but at what cost?Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey join Matt Davies-Adams to discuss the 4-0 victory over Malmö - which saw Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner both leave the pitch injured before half-time.We ponder what this could mean for Thomas Tuchel's side ahead of the visit of Norwich City Saturday lunchtime - and look ahead to that game with the help of BBC Radio Norfolk's Chris Goreham.There's a customary quiz, very fond memories of Antonio Conte - and some love for the Stamford Bridge press box and its butter chicken! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 18, 2021 • 33min
Edouard Mendy
So...Chelsea's goalkeeper is quite good isn't he?Matt Davies-Adams has got Dom Fifield and Liam Twomey in tow to reflect on the remarkable man of the match performance of Edouard Mendy who ensured the Blues came away from the Brentford Community Stadium with all three points. There's also some love for Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Malang Sarr who starred - and withstood the late onslaught.Focus then shifts back to the Champions League, with the European champions welcoming Malmö to Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 14, 2021 • 42min
Potential to sting
The Brentford Community Stadium awaits...Matt Davies-Adams has got Liam Twomey and Sam Parkin alongside him to round up the last knockings of this international break.The it's back to Premier League duty as we look ahead to the trip to Brentford with the help of Jay Harris.There's also a word of Chelsea Women's triumph in Turin, an obligatory Thursday quiz - and some parting words from Olivier Giroud, who's been speaking to The Athletic's David Ornstein. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


