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Updated 3 Feb

3 DAYS AGO

A red card? Conceding from corners?! Welcome to the Chelsea experience

We've seen this movie far too many times now... Matt Davies-Adams has got Luke Bosher and Simon Johnson in tow to look back on the hugely frustrating and in many ways avoidable 2-1 defeat by Arsenal at The Emirates. We begin with a pretty dismayed Liam Twomey and his thoughts from the press box - before reflecting on Robert Sanchez's disastrous afternoon, the unfortunate gulf in class between Arsenal and Chelsea in this current iteration - and the latest red card in a shocking string of inexcusable dismissals which have cost the Blues so dearly. There's no time to sulk though - with a trip to Birmingham and a faltering Aston Villa on Wednesday night. The hosts have only won two of their last seven in the league - and Rosenior's side could close the gap on them to three points if they could come away with a win. Plus, our thoughts on a meeting with Club World Cup friends PSG in the Champions League which is just around the corner... We're back in your ears on Thursday with reaction from the trip to Villa - and a look ahead to the visit to Wrexham in the 5th round of the FA Cup! HOST: Matt Davies-Adams WITH: Luke Bosher and Simon Johnson PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 days ago

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57 min
2 DAYS AGO

Coaching Carousel 2030

Ralph Russo took on the impossible: predicting every Power Four head coach in 2030. The guys unpack the logic (and chaos) behind the projections. Could Lane Kiffin actually stay put? And what does it say about today’s pressure cooker that even blue bloods feel unstable five years out? And the guys open with a lively discussion about President Trump’s planned “Save College Sports” roundtable, including who is — and isn’t —on the guest list. Check out Ralph's story in The Athletic here: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7067868/2026/02/27/college-football-power-4-coach-predictions-2030/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 days ago

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39 min
24 FEB

Targeting, Short Shorts, and Carousel Takeaways with Chris Vannini

Joey Aguilar's bid for an eighth college year is denied by a Tennessee judge — a rare NCAA court win. Curt Cignetti becomes college football's highest-paid coach at $13.2 million per year. UCLA weighs leaving the Rose Bowl for SoFi Stadium amid financial pressures. Then, The Athletic's Chris Vannini joins to discuss the NCAA rules committee's targeting proposals, the short shorts epidemic, and lessons from a record-breaking coaching carousel — including the Cignetti Effect, and why massive buyouts are here to stay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

24 Feb

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51 min
26 FEB

Will the Arsenal hoodoo end?! Can Chelsea rise to the challenge against the league leaders?

Ninth time lucky in the Premier League against Arsenal?! Matt Davies-Adams has got Luke Bosher and Sam Parkin for company as we look ahead to the trip across London to take on the league leaders of Sunday afternoon. We discuss the remaining fixture list which the infamous Opta Supercomputer has deemed the hardest in the league - but could it actually work to their advantage? Plus, who's going to come into the back-line?! And which approach will come out on top in the balance between caution and proactiveness? Then - Simon Johnson pops by to talk us through his interview with Omari Kellyman - who is flourishing on loan at high-flying Cardiff City after a difficult start to his life at Chelsea plagued by injury. We hear from the man himself about the support he received from the likes of Reece James - who's proved that a comeback from serious setbacks is possible. Plus - who takes the ill-discipline crown in our latest Chelsea Top 10's? We'll be back on Monday to reflect on event at The Emirates - and look ahead to the midweek trip to Birmingham to take on top five rivals Aston Villa! Join the Straight Outta Cobham fantasy league HOST: Matt Davies-Adams WITH: Luke Bosher, Sam Parkin & Simon Johnson PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

26 Feb

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53 min
19 FEB

Draft Insights and Combine Preview with Dane Brugler

The Athletic's Dane Brugler joins to preview combine week: why the event matters more than people think, Fernando Mendoza's rise to projected No. 1 pick, Indiana's loaded draft class, Diego Pavia's limited NFL ceiling, and the historically thin QB and RB classes. Also, Dane's table-pounding pick and next year's quarterback outlook. Plus the coaching carousel strikes again as Northern Illinois's Thomas Hammock leaves for the Seahawks, highlighting the growing G6-to-NFL pipeline. And do fans who taunt players during court stormings deserve what's coming? Ralph thinks so. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

19 Feb

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53 min
12 FEB

Buy, Sell, Hold Revisited: Big 12 + Notre Dame

Texas Tech's spending spree paid off with a conference title, while BYU defied expectations after losing Jake Retzlaff. Can other programs keep pace with the oil money and private equity backing the Big 12's new elite? And what defines the Big 12's identity in the revenue sharing era? Plus, Notre Dame's playoff snub revisited, Colorado's downfall, and Bill Moos's book excerpts about Nebraska and Scott Frost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12 Feb

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57 min
3 FEB

Buy, Sell, Hold Revisited: SEC + Cooper Manning on Arch's First Year

It’s tough business making preseason predictions. Revisit Bruce and Stew’s SEC Buy, Sell, Hold picks and look ahead to next season. The crew digs into what went wrong at LSU (and why they both missed it), Tennessee's identity crisis under Heupel, Alabama's frustrating (but technically better) season under DeBoer, and whether Vanderbilt can survive life after Diego Pavia. Plus, your questions on the SEC's fading physicality and how to define success at Ole Miss moving forward. Then, Bruce's conversation with Cooper Manning on Arch's growth, the media circus, and what surprised him most. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 Feb

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1h 7m
11 FEB

Why can't Chelsea put together a complete performance? And what's going on at CFCW?

Oh Cole, it was harder to miss... Matt Davies-Adams has Luke Bosher and Liam Twomey for company to look back on Tuesday night's 2-2 draw with Leeds and Stamford Bridge. The scoreline certainly doesn't tell the whole story - with the Blues throwing away a two-goal lead in farcical fashion to be held by Daniel Farke's side - and Cole Palmer missing an open goal! Simon Johnson sends in his thoughts from the press box on a frustrating evening and what feels like an opportunity missed. Attention then turns to the FA Cup and the long trip to face Championship promotion hopefuls Hull City on Friday night. We look ahead to that game as Liam Rosenior makes his return to the side he played for and managed. Elsewhere - there was big breaking news out of Chelsea Women on Monday evening, when it was announced that head of women's football Paul Green is leaving the club after 13 years. You can read the deep-dive on The Athletic - but women's football writer Megan Feringa joins us for the inside scoop on how the news has been received - and what it means for the club going forward. We'll be back on Monday to look back on the visit to Hull - and rejoice in a free midweek without any football to hopefully rest the weary bodies! Read - Chelsea Women in crisis: A critical exit, player confusion and the role of the men’s sporting directorsJoin our SOC fantasy league! League Code: 7lntvq HOST: Matt Davies-Adams WITH: Luke Bosher, Liam Twomey and Megan Feringa PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11 Feb

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55 min
10 FEB

Transfer Portal Deep Dive with Sam Khan

North Dakota State is moving up to the Mountain West, ending years of FCS dominance. Did the Pac-12 miss an opportunity? What does this mean for the G5 landscape? Then, The Athletic's Sam Khan Jr. breaks down the first rev share portal cycle, LSU's spending spree, and why retention is cheaper than recruiting. Plus, Indiana's continued success, Penn State's Iowa State transplants, and Oklahoma State's roster overhaul. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10 Feb

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50 min
29 JAN

Buy, Sell, Hold Revisited: Big Ten

Ralph puts Bruce and Stew on trial for their preseason Big Ten Buy, Sell, Hold rankings. The guys debate how they fared over the course of 2025, and look ahead to 2026: Arthur Smith's unconventional hire at Ohio State, Gary Patterson working with (or for?) Lincoln Riley at USC, Matt Rhule's Groundhog Day at Nebraska, whether P.J. Fleck has taken Minnesota to their ceiling, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29 Jan

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58 min

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