London Is Blue - Chelsea FC Podcast

London Is Blue

We're a Chelsea FC podcast born in the USA. Hosted by @bbbusbee, @dandormer, and @nickverlaney. We cover all things Chelsea FC from the English Premier League, UEFA Champions League to any other cup competition the Blues add to their trophy collection! #CFC #KTBFFH Support this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/londonbluepod

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    #1593 | Liverpool Match Preview! A Collective Doom and Gloom! ft. CFC Central

    In this episode of the London is Blue podcast, Dan and Sam discuss how Chelsea is currently in a state of "free fall," "inching" and "crawling" toward the end of a season marked by a descent down the league table. They describe the upcoming match against a similarly struggling Liverpool side as a "very movable object meets a very stoppable force". While the club mathematically clings to hope for a top-six finish, the hosts view the upcoming FA Cup final as the only realistic path to European football. The conversation highlights a "collective doom and gloom" driven by a massive injury list and the alarming form of key players, specifically Cole Palmer, who has recorded only five non-penalty goals in his last 39 Premier League games. Join our Discord community! 🔗 https://discord.com/invite/londonbluepod Subscribe to the London is Blue Dispatch! 📩 https://londonisblue.beehiiv.com/ Follow London Is Blue on Socials! 📧 Contact: contact@londonisbluepodcast.com 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LondonBluePod 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/londonbluepod/ @  Threads: https://www.threads.com/@londonbluepod ❌ X (Twitter): https://x.com/londonbluepod Listen to the Podcast: 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/london-is-blue-chelsea-fc-soccer-podcast/id914691565 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5799vIisS96U6908l6XvH6 ⚽️ Player Interviews: http://bit.ly/2ZrP05n Support the Pod on Patreon: 🏆 https://www.patreon.com/londonbluepod Until next time Chelsea fans, Keep The Blue Flag Flyin’ High! LONDON IS BLUE PODCAST Created By: Dan Dormer, Nick Verlaney, and Brandon Busbee Episode Hosted By: Dan Dormer and Sam (CFC Central) Edited By: Jorel Corpus #CFC #ChelseaFC #Chelsea #KTBFFH #PrideOfLondon #LondonIsBlue #StamfordBridge #BlueIsTheColour #CFCFamily #TheBlues #ChampionsOfEurope #Cobham #CFCW #ChelseaWomen #PremierLeague #PL #Football #Soccer #CFCFans #ChelseaFans #CFCNews #UpTheChels #Carefree #Chels #LondonIsChelsea #CFCU21 #CFCU18 #CobhamGrads #Matchday #TransferNews #ColePalmer #ReeceJames #EnzoFernandez #MoisesCaicedo #LeviColwill #Estevao #PedroNeto #MaloGusto #RomeoLavia #RobertSanchez #JorrelHato #MarcCucurella #WesleyFofana #JoaoPedro #LiamDelap #JamieGittens #DarioEssugo #AndreySantos #SamKerr #LaurenJames #KeiraWalsh #LucyBronze #MillieBright #ErinCuthbert #AlyssaThompson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    35 min
  2. 3 DAYS AGO

    #1592 | Matt Law Special! A Messy and Dysfunctional Season #CFC

    In this episode of the London Is Blue Podcast, Nick facilitates a discussion with Matt Law as he describes Chelsea FC as a club in "full-scale mess" following a series of unprofessional performances and a perceived lack of effort from key players. The discussion highlights the severe financial repercussions for the squad, as failing to qualify for the Champions League will trigger contract clauses slashing salaries by approximately 20%. Looking ahead, Law suggests the club must shift its strategy toward signing "ready now" players and offloading the right characters to fix a broken squad culture that is currently years away from competing for major titles. Join our Discord community! 🔗 https://discord.com/invite/londonbluepod Subscribe to the London is Blue Dispatch! 📩 https://londonisblue.beehiiv.com/ Follow London Is Blue on Socials! 📧 Contact: contact@londonisbluepodcast.com 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LondonBluePod 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/londonbluepod/ @  Threads: https://www.threads.com/@londonbluepod ❌ X (Twitter): https://x.com/londonbluepod Listen to the Podcast: 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/london-is-blue-chelsea-fc-soccer-podcast/id914691565 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5799vIisS96U6908l6XvH6 ⚽️ Player Interviews: http://bit.ly/2ZrP05n Support the Pod on Patreon: 🏆 https://www.patreon.com/londonbluepod Until next time Chelsea fans, Keep The Blue Flag Flyin’ High! LONDON IS BLUE PODCAST Created By: Dan Dormer, Nick Verlaney, and Brandon Busbee Episode Hosted By: Nick Verlaney and Matt Law Edited By: Jorel Corpus #CFC #ChelseaFC #Chelsea #KTBFFH #PrideOfLondon #LondonIsBlue #StamfordBridge #BlueIsTheColour #CFCFamily #TheBlues #ChampionsOfEurope #Cobham #CFCW #ChelseaWomen #PremierLeague #PL #Football #Soccer #CFCFans #ChelseaFans #CFCNews #UpTheChels #Carefree #Chels #LondonIsChelsea #CFCU21 #CFCU18 #CobhamGrads #Matchday #TransferNews #ColePalmer #ReeceJames #EnzoFernandez #MoisesCaicedo #LeviColwill #Estevao #PedroNeto #MaloGusto #RomeoLavia #RobertSanchez #JorrelHato #MarcCucurella #WesleyFofana #JoaoPedro #LiamDelap #JamieGittens #DarioEssugo #AndreySantos #SamKerr #LaurenJames #KeiraWalsh #LucyBronze #MillieBright #ErinCuthbert #AlyssaThompson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1hr 10min
  3. 5 DAYS AGO

    #1591 | Forest Match Review! A Dead End! Unacceptable 1-3 Result! #CFC

    Dan and Nath highlight a period of significant turmoil for the club following a 1-3 loss to Nottingham Forest in this episode of the London Is Blue podcast. They describe the team’s current state as "abysmal" and effectively "relegation form," noting that the club is now officially blocked out of a top-five Premier League finish. Join our Discord community! 🔗 https://discord.com/invite/londonbluepod Subscribe to the London is Blue Dispatch! 📩 https://londonisblue.beehiiv.com/ Follow London Is Blue on Socials! 📧 Contact: contact@londonisbluepodcast.com 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LondonBluePod 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/londonbluepod/ @  Threads: https://www.threads.com/@londonbluepod ❌ X (Twitter): https://x.com/londonbluepod Listen to the Podcast: 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/london-is-blue-chelsea-fc-soccer-podcast/id914691565 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5799vIisS96U6908l6XvH6 ⚽️ Player Interviews: http://bit.ly/2ZrP05n Support the Pod on Patreon: 🏆 https://www.patreon.com/londonbluepod Until next time Chelsea fans, Keep The Blue Flag Flyin’ High! LONDON IS BLUE PODCAST Created By: Dan Dormer, Nick Verlaney, and Brandon Busbee Episode Hosted By: Dan Dormer and Nath Tavares Edited By: Jorel Corpus #CFC #ChelseaFC #Chelsea #KTBFFH #PrideOfLondon #LondonIsBlue #StamfordBridge #BlueIsTheColour #CFCFamily #TheBlues #ChampionsOfEurope #Cobham #CFCW #ChelseaWomen #PremierLeague #PL #Football #Soccer #CFCFans #ChelseaFans #CFCNews #UpTheChels #Carefree #Chels #LondonIsChelsea #CFCU21 #CFCU18 #CobhamGrads #Matchday #TransferNews #ColePalmer #ReeceJames #EnzoFernandez #MoisesCaicedo #LeviColwill #Estevao #PedroNeto #MaloGusto #RomeoLavia #RobertSanchez #JorrelHato #MarcCucurella #WesleyFofana #JoaoPedro #LiamDelap #JamieGittens #DarioEssugo #AndreySantos #SamKerr #LaurenJames #KeiraWalsh #LucyBronze #MillieBright #ErinCuthbert #AlyssaThompson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    36 min
  4. 2 MAY

    #1590 | Forest Match Preview! A Tale of Two Priorities ft. CFC Central! #CFC

    In this episode of the London Is Blue podcast, Dan and Sam preview Chelsea’s upcoming Premier League clash against an in-form Nottingham Forest. While Chelsea is currently struggling with a five-game losing streak in the league, the conversation highlights a season defined by cup priorities, as both clubs have their sights set on silverware and European qualification. Join our Discord community! 🔗 https://discord.com/invite/londonbluepod Subscribe to the London is Blue Dispatch! 📩 https://londonisblue.beehiiv.com/ Follow London Is Blue on Socials! 📧 Contact: contact@londonisbluepodcast.com 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LondonBluePod 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/londonbluepod/ @  Threads: https://www.threads.com/@londonbluepod ❌ X (Twitter): https://x.com/londonbluepod Listen to the Podcast: 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/london-is-blue-chelsea-fc-soccer-podcast/id914691565 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5799vIisS96U6908l6XvH6 ⚽️ Player Interviews: http://bit.ly/2ZrP05n Support the Pod on Patreon: 🏆 https://www.patreon.com/londonbluepod Until next time Chelsea fans, Keep The Blue Flag Flyin’ High! LONDON IS BLUE PODCAST Created By: Dan Dormer, Nick Verlaney, and Brandon Busbee Episode Hosted By:  Dan Dormer and Sam (CFC Central) Edited By: Jorel Corpus #CFC #ChelseaFC #Chelsea #KTBFFH #PrideOfLondon #LondonIsBlue #StamfordBridge #BlueIsTheColour #CFCFamily #TheBlues #ChampionsOfEurope #Cobham #CFCW #ChelseaWomen #PremierLeague #PL #Football #Soccer #CFCFans #ChelseaFans #CFCNews #UpTheChels #Carefree #Chels #LondonIsChelsea #CFCU21 #CFCU18 #CobhamGrads #Matchday #TransferNews #ColePalmer #ReeceJames #EnzoFernandez #MoisesCaicedo #LeviColwill #Estevao #PedroNeto #MaloGusto #RomeoLavia #RobertSanchez #JorrelHato #MarcCucurella #WesleyFofana #JoaoPedro #LiamDelap #JamieGittens #DarioEssugo #AndreySantos #SamKerr #LaurenJames #KeiraWalsh #LucyBronze #MillieBright #ErinCuthbert #AlyssaThompson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    47 min
  5. 29 APR

    #1589 | Matt Law Special! A Search for Gravitas! Crybabies? Washing Machine of Managers? #CFC

    This episode of London Is Blue features Nick and Matt Law analyzing the "insane" managerial instability at Chelsea following the sacking of Liam Rosenior, the club's sixth managerial change under current ownership. Law evaluates potential successors—highlighting Xabi Alonso, Andoni Iraola, and Marco Silva—while emphasizing that the next hire needs the "gravitas" to manage a fragile locker room that has recently "downed tools." Despite the current "bin fire" reputation and a structure that makes Roman Abramovich look "soft" by comparison, Law argues the job remains highly attractive because the squad possesses high-level talent that could be transformed by a successful summer transfer window. Join our Discord community! 🔗 https://discord.com/invite/londonbluepod Subscribe to the London is Blue Dispatch! 📩 https://londonisblue.beehiiv.com/ Follow London Is Blue on Socials! 📧 Contact: contact@londonisbluepodcast.com 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LondonBluePod 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/londonbluepod/ @ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@londonbluepod ❌ X (Twitter): https://x.com/londonbluepod Listen to the Podcast: 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/london-is-blue-chelsea-fc-soccer-podcast/id914691565 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5799vIisS96U6908l6XvH6 ⚽️ Player Interviews: http://bit.ly/2ZrP05n Support the Pod on Patreon: 🏆 https://www.patreon.com/londonbluepod Until next time Chelsea fans, Keep The Blue Flag Flyin’ High! LONDON IS BLUE PODCAST Created By: Dan Dormer, Nick Verlaney, and Brandon Busbee Episode Hosted By: Nick Verlaney and Matt Law Edited By: Jorel Corpus #CFC #ChelseaFC #Chelsea #KTBFFH #PrideOfLondon #LondonIsBlue #StamfordBridge #BlueIsTheColour #CFCFamily #TheBlues #ChampionsOfEurope #Cobham #CFCW #ChelseaWomen #PremierLeague #PL #Football #Soccer #CFCFans #ChelseaFans #CFCNews #UpTheChels #Carefree #Chels #LondonIsChelsea #CFCU21 #CFCU18 #CobhamGrads #Matchday #TransferNews #ColePalmer #ReeceJames #EnzoFernandez #MoisesCaicedo #LeviColwill #Estevao #PedroNeto #MaloGusto #RomeoLavia #RobertSanchez #JorrelHato #MarcCucurella #WesleyFofana #JoaoPedro #LiamDelap #JamieGittens #DarioEssugo #AndreySantos #SamKerr #LaurenJames #KeiraWalsh #LucyBronze #MillieBright #ErinCuthbert #AlyssaThompson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1hr 12min
  6. 27 APR

    #1588 | McFarlane Masterclass! 1-0! Leeds FA Cup Semifinal Review! #CFC

    Chelsea advanced to the FA Cup final following a 23rd-minute header by Enzo Fernandez, assisted by Pedro Neto. Dan and Nick credited interim manager Calum McFarlane for simplifying the game plan, moving away from crazy man-to-man marking toward a more controlled, direct style that maximized the squad's strengths. While Chelsea’s Premier League campaign remains a struggle, the FA Cup remains a vital "rescue line" for European qualification. Join our Discord community! 🔗 https://discord.com/invite/londonbluepod Subscribe to the London is Blue Dispatch! 📩 https://londonisblue.beehiiv.com/ Follow London Is Blue on Socials! 📧 Contact: contact@londonisbluepodcast.com 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LondonBluePod 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/londonbluepod/ @ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@londonbluepod ❌ X (Twitter): https://x.com/londonbluepod Listen to the Podcast: 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/london-is-blue-chelsea-fc-soccer-podcast/id914691565 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5799vIisS96U6908l6XvH6 ⚽️ Player Interviews: http://bit.ly/2ZrP05n Support the Pod on Patreon: 🏆 https://www.patreon.com/londonbluepod Until next time Chelsea fans, Keep The Calum Flag Flyin’ High! LONDON IS BLUE PODCAST Created By: Dan Dormer, Nick Verlaney, and Brandon Busbee Episode Hosted By: Dan Dormer and Nick Verlaney Edited By: Jorel Corpus #CFC #ChelseaFC #Chelsea #KTBFFH #PrideOfLondon #LondonIsBlue #StamfordBridge #BlueIsTheColour #CFCFamily #TheBlues #ChampionsOfEurope #Cobham #CFCW #ChelseaWomen #PremierLeague #PL #Football #Soccer #CFCFans #ChelseaFans #CFCNews #UpTheChels #Carefree #Chels #LondonIsChelsea #CFCU21 #CFCU18 #CobhamGrads #Matchday #TransferNews #ColePalmer #ReeceJames #EnzoFernandez #MoisesCaicedo #LeviColwill #Estevao #PedroNeto #MaloGusto #RomeoLavia #RobertSanchez #JorrelHato #MarcCucurella #WesleyFofana #JoaoPedro #LiamDelap #JamieGittens #DarioEssugo #AndreySantos #SamKerr #LaurenJames #KeiraWalsh #LucyBronze #MillieBright #ErinCuthbert #AlyssaThompson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    43 min
  7. 25 APR

    #1587 | New (Old) Manager Bounce? Leeds FA Cup Preview with CFC Central! #CFC

    Dan and Sam (CFC Central) do a somber preview of Chelsea’s FA Cup semifinal against Leeds United in this episode of the London is Blue podcast . They reflect on a club in deep crisis following the sacking of manager Liam Rosenior and a string of poor performances. The discussion highlights a significant disconnect between the players and the club's identity, with Sam criticizing the current squad's lack of "battle-hardened" leadership compared to past legends. While Chelsea enters the match with an interim management team led by Calum McFarlane, Leeds arrives in high spirits, having transitioned from relegation contenders to an unbeaten side in six matches under Daniel Farke. The hosts express deep frustration with the ownership and the "compounding problems" of the sporting infrastructure, which features an unprecedented five sporting directors. Despite the "dreadful" recent form, the hosts hope for a redemptive win to secure a final date at Wembley, likely against Manchester City. Join our Discord community! 🔗 https://discord.com/invite/londonbluepod Subscribe to the London is Blue Dispatch! 📩 https://londonisblue.beehiiv.com/ Follow London Is Blue on Socials! 📧 Contact: contact@londonisbluepodcast.com 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LondonBluePod 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/londonbluepod/ @  Threads: https://www.threads.com/@londonbluepod ❌ X (Twitter): https://x.com/londonbluepod Listen to the Podcast: 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/london-is-blue-chelsea-fc-soccer-podcast/id914691565 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5799vIisS96U6908l6XvH6 ⚽️ Player Interviews: http://bit.ly/2ZrP05n Support the Pod on Patreon: 🏆 https://www.patreon.com/londonbluepod Until next time Chelsea fans, Keep The Blue Flag Flyin’ High! LONDON IS BLUE PODCAST Created By: Dan Dormer, Nick Verlaney, and Brandon Busbee Episode Hosted By: Dan Dormer and Sam (CFC Central) Edited By: Jorel Corpus #CFC #ChelseaFC #Chelsea #KTBFFH #PrideOfLondon #LondonIsBlue #StamfordBridge #BlueIsTheColour #CFCFamily #TheBlues #ChampionsOfEurope #Cobham #CFCW #ChelseaWomen #PremierLeague #PL #Football #Soccer #CFCFans #ChelseaFans #CFCNews #UpTheChels #Carefree #Chels #LondonIsChelsea #CFCU21 #CFCU18 #CobhamGrads #Matchday #TransferNews #ColePalmer #ReeceJames #EnzoFernandez #MoisesCaicedo #LeviColwill #Estevao #PedroNeto #MaloGusto #RomeoLavia #RobertSanchez #JorrelHato #MarcCucurella #WesleyFofana #JoaoPedro #LiamDelap #JamieGittens #DarioEssugo #AndreySantos #SamKerr #LaurenJames #KeiraWalsh #LucyBronze #MillieBright #ErinCuthbert #AlyssaThompson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    39 min
  8. 23 APR

    #1586 | Emergency Pod: Rosenior Sacked while Chelsea’s latest self-manufactured crisis leaves the fans in limbo! #CFC

    Chelsea has dismissed manager Liam Rosenior after a disastrous run of five consecutive losses without scoring a single goal. This marks the club's second managerial sacking of the 2025/26 season, following Enzo Maresca’s departure on January 1st. Rosenior, who was pulled from a stable position at Strasbourg, served only 3.5 months of a massive seven-year contract. Nick and Nath describe a club in "calamity," citing a fractured dressing room where the manager lost authority, tactical failures, and a total collapse of the sporting structure. With five games remaining, academy coach Callum McFarlane has been named interim manager for a second time this season, starting with an FA Cup semi-final at Wembley. Join our Discord community! 🔗 https://discord.com/invite/londonbluepod Subscribe to the London is Blue Dispatch! 📩 https://londonisblue.beehiiv.com/ Follow London Is Blue on Socials! 📧 Contact: contact@londonisbluepodcast.com 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LondonBluePod 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/londonbluepod/ @  Threads: https://www.threads.com/@londonbluepod ❌ X (Twitter): https://x.com/londonbluepod Listen to the Podcast: 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/london-is-blue-chelsea-fc-soccer-podcast/id914691565 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5799vIisS96U6908l6XvH6 ⚽️ Player Interviews: http://bit.ly/2ZrP05n Support the Pod on Patreon: 🏆 https://www.patreon.com/londonbluepod Until next time Chelsea fans, Keep The Blue Flag Flyin’ High! LONDON IS BLUE PODCAST Created By: Dan Dormer, Nick Verlaney, and Brandon Busbee Episode Hosted By: Nick Verlaney and Nath Tavares Edited By: Jorel Corpus #CFC #ChelseaFC #Chelsea #KTBFFH #PrideOfLondon #LondonIsBlue #StamfordBridge #BlueIsTheColour #CFCFamily #TheBlues #ChampionsOfEurope #Cobham #CFCW #ChelseaWomen #PremierLeague #PL #Football #Soccer #CFCFans #ChelseaFans #CFCNews #UpTheChels #Carefree #Chels #LondonIsChelsea #CFCU21 #CFCU18 #CobhamGrads #Matchday #TransferNews #ColePalmer #ReeceJames #EnzoFernandez #MoisesCaicedo #LeviColwill #Estevao #PedroNeto #MaloGusto #RomeoLavia #RobertSanchez #JorrelHato #MarcCucurella #WesleyFofana #JoaoPedro #LiamDelap #JamieGittens #DarioEssugo #AndreySantos #SamKerr #LaurenJames #KeiraWalsh #LucyBronze #MillieBright #ErinCuthbert #AlyssaThompson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    50 min
4.8
out of 5
83 Ratings

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We're a Chelsea FC podcast born in the USA. Hosted by @bbbusbee, @dandormer, and @nickverlaney. We cover all things Chelsea FC from the English Premier League, UEFA Champions League to any other cup competition the Blues add to their trophy collection! #CFC #KTBFFH Support this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/londonbluepod

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