Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show

Is the Premier League back yet?!Simon Johnson and Dom Fifield join Matt Davies-Adams to pass the time as the international break continues...We take a look at how the Blues are faring on their travels, shine a spotlight on another win for Emma Hayes' side - and round off our mid-term reports by dishing out some grades for the Blues midfield and attack.Plus, after the Ballon d'Or nominees were announced last Friday - with plenty of Chelsea representation - we discuss what the odds are of the coveted trophies making their way to SW6. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Parents evening is in session…The international break may be in full swing, but there’s still plenty of Blues-related chat to be had.Matt Davies-Adams has got Dom Fifield and Sam Parkin along for the ride as we dish out some mid-term grades to the Chelsea keepers and defenders.Anne-Marie Batson talks us through the thrilling 3-3 draw at Kingsmeadow as Emma Hayes’ side snatched a point in added time of their Champions League group stage opener against Wolfsburg.And it wouldn’t be a Thursday without a quiz to put our panel to shame…  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chelsea are back to winning ways...Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's Chelsea experts Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson to look back on the 3-1 victory over Southampton at Stamford Bridge.There's a focus on redemption for Loftus-Cheek and Barkley, VAR shenanigans - and the correlation between Liam's baby-induced absence and the lack of form of a certain Mr. Havertz...Plus, Michael Cox is on board to tell us about his double dose of Blues action after watching the women's AND men's teams both win on Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chelsea have had better weeks...Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Simon Johnson and Sam Parkin to reflect on a frustrating night in the Champions League after a 1-0 defeat by Juventus in Turin. We get an on the whistle report from our man on the ground Dom Fifield, question the lack of support for Romelu Lukaku up top - and analyse the players who have (or haven't) taken their chance with absentees across the pitch.Thomas Tuchel's side have to refocus with the imminent visit of Southampton at Stamford Bridge - there's a preview of that clash, plus a Saints related quiz to get you in the mood ahead of kick-off come Saturday afternoon... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's fourth time unlucky for Thomas Tuchel against Pep Guardiola...We've got a short but sweet Straight Outta Cobham as Matt Davies-Adams and Sam Parkin chew the fat after the underwhelming 1-0 defeat by Manchester City on Saturday.The Blues will need to bounce straight back as they prepare to head out to Turin to face Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday night.We've answer your questions - and celebrate Chelsea Women's emphatic 6-1 victory at Manchester United. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cup shootout won, now the unbeaten start in the league is on the line...Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Dom Fifield and Sam Parkin to look back on Wednesday night's Carabao Cup victory over Aston Villa - with a focus on some of the fringe players who got their chance.With the visit of Manchester City in the Premier League just around the corner - we take a closer look at how the two title rivals will face up at Stamford Bridge come Saturday lunchtime.And - in honour of the 100th episode of Straight Outta Cobham - Matt has concocted a special quiz fitting of the occasion... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chelsea just love playing at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium...Sam Parkin and Dom Fifield are in the hot seat alongside Matt Davies-Adams to round up the comprehensive 3-0 victory over Spurs - analysing the tactical half-time tweak that changed their fortunes...otherwise known as N'Golo Kanté!Following the death of the great Jimmy Greaves we pay our tributes to the legendary goalscorer and his extraordinary records.Attention then turns to Wednesday night as the Blues begin their Carabao Cup campaign. We predict who Thomas Tuchel will include in his starting XI as Aston Villa return to Stamford Bridge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chelsea are up and running in the Champions League!Dom Fifield and Simon Johnson join Matt Davies-Adams to reflect on the fairly unremarkable events at Stamford Bridge as the Blues recorded a 1-0 victory over Zenit - thanks to who else but Romelu Lukaku.Attention then turns to the small matter of Sunday's derby with Tottenham - with a look ahead to that clash and the all important potential team news.Plus - this week's quiz sees some casual trolling of a certain José Mourinho and his Instagram prowess... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's another three points in the bag for Chelsea as they continued their unbeaten start to the 2020-21 season.Matt Davies-Adams has got Sam Parkin and Simon Johnson alongside him to look back on the 3-0 victory over Aston Villa.Then it's onto the small matter of the Champions League - with Russian champions Zenit Saint Petersburg on their way to the Bridge on Tuesday night. Sasha Goryunov tells exactly what Thomas Tuchel's side should expect from the visitors as the group stages get underway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's get back to business...Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Sam Parkin and Simon Johnson to talk all things Chelsea as the Premier League returns.We round up the international break - including the unexpected issues surrounding Thiago Silva NOT going on his travels - before attention turns to the visit of Aston Villa at The Bridge on Saturday.And as is now tradition, Matt's Thursday quiz causes anger and despair for the lads... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.