309 episodes

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

Straight Outta Cobham - A show about Chelsea The Athletic

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    • 4.8 • 227 Ratings

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

    Chelsea's Wembley curse continues while Emma Hayes' side stun Barcelona

    Chelsea's Wembley curse continues while Emma Hayes' side stun Barcelona

    They really, really, really, really, really don't like winning at Wembley...
    Matt Davies-Adams has got Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher along for the ride as we reflect on the latest cup disappointment following the narrow 1-0 defeat by Man City on Saturday. There's a mega full-time voice note from Liam and Simon Johnson live from the ground - before our more considered reflections and thoughts on where the Blues managed to fall just short once again...
    There's no time to dwell with a big trip to Arsenal on Tuesday night. We preview that game and ponder how Mauricio Pochettino will be able to get a tune out of the squad with a run of tricky fixtures to come before the end of this topsy turvy campaign.
    We repeat - thank goodness for CFCW! Jessy Parker Humphrey's sends us a dispatch after their glorious 1-0 UWCL semi-final first leg victory out in Barcelona.
    We'll be back on Thursday to look back on events at the Emirates and look ahead to the women's HUGE Champions League second leg at the Bridge and the trip to Villa Park in the Premier League.
    HOST: Matt Davies-Adams
    WITH: Luke Bosher & Liam Twomey
    PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva
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    • 45 min
    Can Chelsea get the better of wounded Man City in FA Cup semi?

    Can Chelsea get the better of wounded Man City in FA Cup semi?

    Double trouble semi-final Saturday...
    Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's Chelsea experts Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson to tease ahead to Saturday evening's FA Cup semi-final showdown with Manchester City at Wembley.
    We ponder whether now's the perfect time to play Pep's side after their dramatic UCL defeat by Real Madrid, how we see the team lining up - and the realistic chances of progressing to another final.
    There's also a potentially season defining semi-final for CFCW to look forward to - heading out to Barcelona on Saturday afternoon in the first leg of their Champions League tie. The Athletic's women's football writer Charlotte Harpur joins us to look back on the important 3-0 win over Aston Villa in the WSL on Wednesday night and how that sets things up for this unenviably tricky tie against the Spanish giants.
    There's our obligatory Thursday quiz - and a bonus bit of audio as we hear a snippet from Simon's interview with Chelsea loanee Alex Matos - currently plying his trade at Huddersfield and relishing the challenge of keeping Town in the Championship amid a feisty relegation battle.
    We'll be back on Monday to reflect on the weekend's SF showdowns AND look ahead to Tuesday night's trip to The Emirates...
    HOST: Matt Davies-Adams
    WITH: Liam Twomey & Simon Johnson
    PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva
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    • 43 min
    Cole Palmer dazzles (again) as Chelsea hit Everton for six

    Cole Palmer dazzles (again) as Chelsea hit Everton for six

    He's quite good at football, isn't he?
    Matt Davies-Adams has got two of The Athletic's finest - Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher - alongside him to look back on Monday night's rout of Everton at Stamford Bridge in yet another Cole Palmer masterclass... which threatened to be overshadowed by hijinx of the penalty variety!
    Away from the game there was more chaos off the pitch as the club's latest financial accounts caused more than a few eyebrows to be raised... we try and get to the bottom of what it all means for the now and the future...
    It was a weekend to forget for CFCW and Emma Hayes - knocked out of the FA Cup after defeat by Manchester United leading to questions over the end of Emma Hayes' time at the helm. We check in with the Full Time Europe gang to get a better understanding of the mood around the team at the moment.
    We'll be back on Thursday to look ahead to Saturday's FA Cup semi-final at Wembley against Manchester City - and the small matter of a Champions League semi-final first leg against Barcelona!
    HOST: Matt Davies-Adams
    WITH: Liam Twomey, Luke Bosher
    PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva
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    • 54 min
    Have Chelsea wasted £1billion on transfers?

    Have Chelsea wasted £1billion on transfers?

    Money, money, money...
    The Athletic's Chelsea experts Liam Twomey and Dom Fifield are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to round up the latest Blues news and look ahead to Monday night's visit of Everton.
    We start with a deep dive into Liam's latest piece looking at the finer details of the £1 billion outlay of Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital over the last three transfer windows. Was anyone worth the money that was paid for them?!
    There's an update on the acquisition of Stoll Mansions before taking a closer look at the Toffees showdown - which is *surely* must win if there's to be any hope of snatching a European spot.
    Plus, CFCW are back in action after the international break - travelling to Manchester to take on United in the semi-final of the FA Cup.
    We'll be back at the slightly later time of Tuesday to mop up all the fallout from the visit of Everton on Monday evening!
    HOST: Matt Davies-Adams
    WITH: Dom Fifield, Liam Twomey
    PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva
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    • 52 min
    Blades blunt Chelsea's fading European hopes after last-gasp 2-2 draw

    Blades blunt Chelsea's fading European hopes after last-gasp 2-2 draw

    Chelsea just don't want nice things, do they?
    Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Luke Bosher and Dom Fifield with a sense of serious déjà vu as the Blues conspired to draw 2-2 with yet another relegation threatened side on a sorry Sunday in Sheffield.
    We reflect on the result with the help of a full-time match report from Liam Twomey - and ponder whether it's an irretrievable situation for Mauricio Pochettino irrespective of potential FA Cup success or where they finish in the table this season.
    We'll be back with you on Thursday to look ahead to Monday night's visit of Everton - what could possibly go wrong!
    HOST: Matt Davies-Adams
    WITH: Dom Fifield, Luke Bosher
    PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva
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    • 38 min
    Cole Palmer stuns Man United in 4-3 Premier League classic

    Cole Palmer stuns Man United in 4-3 Premier League classic

    100:39... have you recovered yet, Blues fans?!
    Matt Davies-Adams is joined by two of The Athletic's finest - Luke Bosher and Liam Twomey - to try and recap the utterly bonkers last-gasp 4-3 victory over Manchester United.
    Next up - Chelsea make the trip to Bramall Lane to take on relegation fodder Sheffield United... so will Thursday night really prove to be a turning point?!!
    The last thing Liam and Luke needed after the drama of the night before was an MDA quiz...
    We'll be back on Monday to reflect on what's surely a must win game for Poch and co!
    HOST: Matt Davies-Adams
    WITH: Liam Twomey, Luke Bosher
    PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva
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    • 49 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
227 Ratings

227 Ratings

ReviewMan2920 ,

Great Chelsea podcast

Clever hosts, interesting insight, and deliver all news regarding Chelsea

Ashtrip ,

Honestly, absolutely amazing.

As a Chelsea fan born and bred in West London I always knew a lot about what was happening and with gossip I got a pretty conclusive new story about Chelsea. Ever since I moved to to New York City though, I haven’t had a good handle on the news, so I went searching on my IPhone for a good podcast. I already have subscribed to the The Athletic’s sports news for NFL and the Premier League so I thought I should try one of their podcasts. After searching for a while I found this gem of a podcast on Apple Podcasts/News and it is very informative and tidy, I also love this podcast because of the direct update of episodes right after CFCW and CFCM games so I always have something to listen to. Also if you like this podcast you should try The Athletic’s “Athletic’s Football” podcast for informative and exciting news from professionals.

RatherB4gotten ,

Great Chelsea Listen

Good show, very informative and clean. Listen to every one. Get Lucy on air more.

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