Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show

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The Athletic's Chelsea experts - Simon Johnson, Liam Twomey, Luke Bosher and Jessy Parker Humphreys - are alongside host Matt Davies-Adams to bring you behind the scenes at Stamford Bridge. Expect unrivalled insight, honest opinion and stimulating debate.

3 DAYS AGO

Trepidation ahead of trip to Villa, plus Glenn Hoddle gives his take on Maresca

The only way is up after Friday night... Matt Davies-Adams is back with The Athletic's Luke Bosher and Liam Twomey alongside him to preview Saturday evening's Premier League clash at Aston Villa. It's fair to say expectations are pretty low as we consider the tactical tweaks that could make a difference against Unai Emery's side, the lack of confidence across the squad and the need for leaders in yet another crucial match if Chelsea are to have any hopes of finishing inside the top four. Then, a chance to hear from the former Chelsea player and manager Glenn Hoddle, who sat down with Simon Johnson to talk getting the best out of Cole Palmer, the need for his teammates to step up - and how he sympathises with the pressure that Enzo’s under now after recalling parallels between his own difficult time during his first season in charge at Stamford Bridge back in 1993... Plus - the quiz turns into more of an Alexandre Pato tribute! We'll be back on Monday to give our assessment of the trip to Villa Park AND look ahead to Tuesday night's visit of Southampton. HOST: Matt Davies-Adams WITH: Luke Bosher and Liam Twomey PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

51 min
6 DAYS AGO

Chelsea's post-Christmas collapse continues in 3-0 Brighton horror show

We didn't think it was possible to get worse than last weekend... Matt Davies-Adams, Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher are back to run the rule over the shambolic 3-0 Premier League defeat at Brighton on Friday night. Sounding like a broken record comes to mind, but we try and get to the bottom of the complete lack of intensity or fight displayed by the side, the lack of leadership and quality on display - and why despite all this the ownership group still maintain their faith in Enzo Maresca and the project they've undertaken at Stamford Bridge. If we've said it once we'll say it a million times - thank goodness for the women's team! They left it late but Lauren James' stunning 93rd minute strike saw Chelsea come from behind to beat Everton 2-1 and further cement their domination in the WSL table. We'll be back on Thursday to look ahead to Saturday evening's slightly daunting trip to Villa Park. HOST: Matt Davies-Adams WITH: Luke Bosher and Simon Johnson PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 hr
13 FEB

Striker crisis hits with Jackson out until April ahead of Brighton rematch

False 9, anyone!? Matt Davies-Adams, Jessy Parker Humphreys and Liam Twomey are back for your second weekly dose of Chelsea chat. It's back to the seaside we go for the second game in a row as we preview the Premier League trip to the Amex. Our conversation is led by the big news that Nicholas Jackson has been ruled out for "around six to eight weeks" with a hamstring injury. Enzo Maresca says they will need to find 'different solutions' - but what are those solutions and how will Chelsea set up against Brighton and going forward?! We touch base with CFCW ahead of the visit of Everton in the WSL, having knocked them out of the FA Cup last weekend. Is the quadruple a serious possibility?! Plus - Sam Kerr has been found not guilty of causing racially aggravated harassment. And we bring you a quiz which features an inordinate amount of JFH chat... We'll be back on Monday to *hopefully* reflect on a happy Valentine's Day and weekend for all those of a Chelsea persuasion... HOST: Matt Davies-Adams WITH: Liam Twomey and Jessy Parker Humphreys PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

52 min
10 FEB

Is pressure mounting on Maresca after meek FA Cup exit?

Well, that didn't go very well... Matt Davies-Adams has got Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson alongside him to look back on the pretty abject 2-1 defeat by Brighton on Saturday night which saw Chelsea dumped out of the FA Cup. We take a deep dive into the lacklustre performance, the absence of any fight or desire from the players - and the growing feeling of discontent around the job that Enzo Maresca is doing following his post-match comments that they could now 'focus on the Premier League and Conference League' - which it's fair to save haven't gone down particularly well with the fanbase. No such problems for CFCW - who fought back from a goal down to beat Everton 4-1 and book their place in the quarterfinals of the Women's FA Cup. We'll be back on Friday to look ahead to the trip to... oh no, Brighton! HOST: Matt Davies-Adams WITH: Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

52 min
6 FEB

FA Cup 4th round clash kicks off Brighton double-header

Nothing says magic of the FA Cup like a trip to the seaside at 8pm on a Saturday night... Matt Davies-Adams has got Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher alongside him to look ahead to the first of two visits to take on Brighton in the space of less than a week. We're joined by The Athletic's football tactics writer - and Brighton fan - Liam Tharme to get an insight into the Seagulls AND a word on some of the standout tactical intricacies he's noticed from Chelsea so far this season. We give some final reflections now that transfer window is *finally* closed - including what it means for potential game time for Christopher Nkunku now that speculation about his future is on hold - and a sure improvement in Enzo Maresca's mood after a month of distraction. There's all the Blues news elsewhere, and a quiz! We'll be back on Monday to reflect on events at The Amex and find out how CFCW fare against Everton in the 5th round of the Women's FA Cup. HOST: Matt Davies-Adams WITH: Luke Bosher, Simon Johnson and Liam Tharme PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

48 min
4 FEB

A win's a win against West Ham amid a flurry of deadline day (loan) departures

We don't want your shorts, Enzo... Matt Davies-Adams has got Jessy Parker Humphreys and Liam Twomey alongside him run the rule over the *slamming shut* of the transfer window AND the crucial three points against the Hammers. We begin with events on the field, as Chelsea came from behind to win a Premier League game at Stamford Bridge in which they’ve trailed at half time for the first time since December 2013 (no, seriously!). We reflect on the 2-1 win over West Ham - with the help of Simon at the ground - which certainly wasn't pretty but was mightily important for Enzo Maresca. Then - we attempt to round up all the deadline day deals, including the loan departures of Disasi, Felix, Chilwell and Chukwuemeka - as well as a host of academy products. What does it all mean?! With Jessy in tow it would be rude not to check in with the latest news surrounding CFCW - still unbeaten after a scrappy 1-0 win at Aston Villa courtesy of a fortunate late own goal but with Keira Walsh already looking like she could be a key difference maker with the quadruple still on... We'll be back on Thursday to preview Saturday night's trip to the seaside to take on Brighton in the 4th round of the FA Cup! HOST: Matt Davies-Adams WITH: Liam Twomey, Jessy Parker Humphreys and Simon Johnson PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 hr
30 JAN

Is Monday night a must-win against Graham Potter's West Ham?

We're in for a very busy Monday... Matt Davies-Adams has got Luke Bosher and Liam Twomey in tow to look ahead to the impending Graham Potter reunion. But we begin with everyone's favourite transfer window rumour mill chat - including the ongoing interest in Mathys Tel, potential late approaches for a striker, the sorry Ben Chilwell situation, the peculiar case of Deivid Washington AND an audacious deadline day swoop for Keira Walsh! Then, we turn our attention to matters on the pitch and the visit of West Ham to Stamford Bridge under the lights on Monday night. We try and imagine a life at Stamford Bridge had Graham Potter not been sacked after just 31 games in charge... We've of course got all your other Blues news covered - and a quiz! We'll be back on Tuesday to reflect on the West Ham game and tell you how CFCW got on against Aston Villa... HOST: Matt Davies-Adams WITH: Luke Bosher and Liam Twomey PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 2m
27 JAN

Was sorry City defeat Chelsea's most worrying performance of the season?

Therapy's in session, buckle up... Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson to take a look back on the fairly disastrous 3-1 defeat at Manchester City. There's no hanging about as we dissect the tactical ineptitude, lack of accountability on the pitch and failings from the manager through to the sporting directors... One thing we can ALWAYS count on though are the mighty CFCW - who took an even firmer grip on the WSL title race thanks to the 1-0 win over Arsenal at a raucous Stamford Bridge. Jessy Parker Humphreys sent us their thoughts after another statement victory for Sonia Bompastor's side. Plus, Renato Veiga's in Turin, Kepa's not coming back - but are we expecting any last minute transfer business from the Blues? We'll be back on Thursday to preview the now even more significant Monday night meeting with Graham Potter's West Ham. HOST: Matt Davies-Adams WITH: Simon Johnson, Liam Twomey and Jessy Parker Humphreys PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Athletic's Chelsea experts - Simon Johnson, Liam Twomey, Luke Bosher and Jessy Parker Humphreys - are alongside host Matt Davies-Adams to bring you behind the scenes at Stamford Bridge. Expect unrivalled insight, honest opinion and stimulating debate.