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Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show

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Mar 7, 2024 • 54min

Mailbag open as Newcastle test looms

We asked for your questions and delivered suitably depressing answers...Matt Davies-Adams has got two of The Athletic's finest - Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey - alongside him for your second dose of Chelsea chatter.With no midweek game to look back on we open the mailbag - including the future of Pochettino, the root of the cause of the problems - and whether the tactical plan is working.Then we preview Monday night's visit of Newcastle to Stamford Bridge in the Premier League.There's reflections on the news that Sam Kerr has been charged with the alleged racially aggravated harassment of a police officer - and a look ahead to their involvement in the League and FA Cup.And of course - an obligatory quiz!We'll be back at the later time of Tuesday to reflect on the match against the Magpies - and hopefully news of progress in both cups for CFCW!Produced by Lucy Oliva.*** Take part in our survey about you and your podcast habits at theathletic.com/survey24 With over 1,000 therapists in the UK already, BetterHelp can provide access to mental health professionals with a wide variety of expertise in mental health. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/cobham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 4, 2024 • 50min

Were Brentford boos the beginning of the end for Pochettino?

Another doom and gloom Monday...Matt Davies-Adams has got Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher alongside him to reflect on the 2-2 draw at Brentford - which has led to plenty of questions about the future of Mauricio Pochettino.Liam Twomey brings us the story of the game on the full-time whistle before we poll your thoughts to gauge the mood around the manager, state of the performance against the Bees and whether the current feeling around the club has turned for good.We repeat (again), THANK GOD for CFCW - who cruised to a 4-0 win at Leicester to get their title charge back on track.We'll be back on Thursday to preview Monday night's match against Newcastle at Stamford Bridge.Produced by Lucy Oliva.*** Take part in our survey about you and your podcast habits at theathletic.com/survey24 With over 1,000 therapists in the UK already, BetterHelp can provide access to mental health professionals with a wide variety of expertise in mental health. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/cobham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 29, 2024 • 57min

Last gasp Leeds win eases pain ahead of Bees trip

You can't beat the feeling of a late winner...Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Dom Fifield and Luke Bosher to look back on the 3-2 FA Cup win over Leeds United to set up a quarterfinal showdown with Leicester City.There's a mega voicenote from Matt and Simon Johnson at the Bridge just after the final whistle - before we talk through the importance of the result and the importance of this competition for the rest of the season...Then, there's a preview of Saturday afternoon's trip to the Gtech to face a Brentford side who's form and defensive frailties *should* give Chelsea hope of a positive result just down the road in West London.Plus, shots are fired in the quiz as the two foes go head-to-head...We'll be back on Monday to reflect on events in TW8!Produced by Lucy Oliva. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 26, 2024 • 43min

Are Chelsea bottle jobs? Spursy? Or just unlucky?

Sixth time unlucky...Matt Davies-Adams, Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey are in place to reflect on another devastating Wembley defeat following the 1-0 extra time League Cup loss at the hands of Liverpool.There's on the whistle reaction from the gang inside the stadium, before more considered reflections and your thoughts on where it all went wrong for Chelsea and what this means going forward.No time to feel sorry for themselves - with another season defining game against Leeds in the FA Cup to look ahead to on Wednesday night.We'll be back on Thursday to reflect on that game and look ahead to Saturday's trip to Brentford.Produced by Lucy Oliva. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 22, 2024 • 51min

Chelsea v Liverpool: League Cup Final preview

All eyes on Wembley...Matt Davies-Adams has two of The Atheltic's finest alongside him - Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher - to look ahead to Sunday's showpiece final as Chelsea face Liverpool in the League Cup.There's a comprehensive preview of the game including team selection, Liverpool's injury woes, the importance of this competition for the Blues and what it would mean if they were able to come away victorious.Meanwhile - big news off the pitch after it was revealed that Brighton & Hove Albion head of recruitment Sam Jewell has accepted an offer to join Chelsea... yes, really, another one!Plus, another huge blow for CFCW with the news that summer signing Mia Fishel has picked up an ACL injury.We of course finish with a quiz... and a potential omen for Sunday's final?We'll be back on Monday to reflect on events at Wembley (COME ON CHELSEA!)Produced by Lucy Oliva. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 19, 2024 • 42min

Huge point at City gives renewed hope ahead of League Cup final

Well that was rather good...Matt Davies-Adams is joined by two of The Athletic's finest - Dom Fifield and Simon Johnson - to reflect on the hugely impressive 1-1 draw with Manchester City at The Etihad. There's a glowing on-the-whistle report from Liam Twomey as Poch's men put in a performance to remember to take another point off the title favourites.Not such good news for CFCW though - beaten for the first time at home in almost three years in the WSL as the title race was blown wide open following their 1-0 defeat by Man City.We'll be back on Thursday to take a deep dive into Sunday's League Cup final showdown with Liverpool at Wembley.Produced by Lucy Oliva. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 15, 2024 • 42min

Trepidation heading into Man City double-header

What a weekend for a double dose of Manchester City, hey...Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher to look ahead to Saturday evening's visit to the Etihad to take on the Premier League champions - currently on an 11 game winning streak in all competitions!Meanwhile on Friday night, CFC welcome nearest title rivals City to Kingsmeadow in a game that could go a long way to deciding who takes home the WSL title. A game of such magnitude means we must draft in Jessy Parker Humphrey's to help us look ahead.There's a round up of the Blues news elsewhere before Liam tries his best to regain some respectability in the quiz...We'll be back on Monday to reflect in events - whatever the outcome!Produced by Lucy Oliva. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 13, 2024 • 43min

Gallagher comes back to haunt Palace again in weekend of wins over the Eagles

Thirteen certainly isn't unlucky for some...Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey to reflect on the dramatic late 3-1 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.There was also FA Cup joy for the women's team against Palace - narrowly beating the Championship side 1-0 thanks to a glorious, audacious finish from Mayra Ramirez.And you guessed it - a hat-trick of success against the Eagles as the under 18s booked their place in the quarter finals of the FA Youth cup with a 2-1 victory! Sorry Dom...We'll be back on Thursday to look ahead to the completely undaunting prospect of a trip to the Etihad - and the potentially season-defining WSL clash between CFCW and Man City on Friday night.Produced by Lucy Oliva. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 8, 2024 • 50min

Defiant Chelsea produce their best in vital Villa win

A pretty monumental win...Matt Davies Adams is joined by two of The Athletic's finest - Liam Twomey and Dom Fifield - to reflect on the hugely impressive and important 3-1 win over Aston Villa.Simon Johnson sends in perhaps his most positive post-match report of the season, before we dive into the performance, its significance, team selection and what it means for Pochettino.Now - can they take that momentum into the Dom Derby? We look ahead to Monday night's visit to Selhurst Park to take on a severely depleted Crystal Palace side.It was also a very good Wednesday night at the office for CFCW - who cruised through to the Conti Cup semi-finals with a resounding 5-0 win over Sunderland. Next up, Crystal Palace in the FA Cup on Sunday!We'll be back at the later time of Tuesday to reflect on events in SE25.Produced by Lucy Oliva. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 5, 2024 • 44min

Wolves walloping causes worry ahead of Villa replay

Normal service resumed...Matt Davies Adams is joined by Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher to pick through the bones of a pretty miserable 4-2 defeat by Wolves at Stamford Bridge.We try and get to the bottom of where it all went wrong after another hugely disappointing result which left a sour atmosphere come the final whistle.No time to feel sorry for themselves - with the unenviable task of a trip to Villa Park in the FA Cup fourth round replay.As ever, at least CFCW know what they're doing - with an impressive 3-0 win over Everton at Kingsmeadow to keep their momentum and advantage at the top of the table.We'll be back on Thursday to see whether Chelsea have booked their place in the next round of the FA Cup - and look ahead to the visit to Crystal Palace on Monday night.Produced by Lucy Oliva. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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