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Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show

The Athletic
Chelsea FC
Premier League
Enzo Maresca
Chelsea Football Club
Cole Palmer
Chelsea
FA Cup
Manchester City
Champions League
Mauricio Pochettino
Arsenal FC
Aston Villa
Newcastle United
Crystal Palace
Enzo Fernandez
Nicholas Jackson
Club World Cup
Manchester United
Reece James
Bournemouth

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

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Latest Episodes

Todd Boehly’s four-year association with the club has come to an end, with Clearlake Capital taking full control of Chelsea FC. So what does the change mean for the club going forward?

Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic’s Liam Twomey and Sa... more

Chelsea throw away another lead as Hull City fight back to earn a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge. Is Xabi Alonso’s side becoming too reliant on outscoring opponents, and how big a problem is the defence?

Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic’s Si... more

Chelsea 6 - 3 Leeds United. Did you think that was going to be the final score when Brendan Aaronsen put Leeds 2-0 up just after the restart? Chelsea did end up thrilling in Leeds comeback, but are they too reliant on Xabi Alonso’s A team?

Matt Davi... more

It’s another defeat for Chelsea at the Emirates, but did Xabi Alonso’s side show they’re closer to Arsenal’s level than they have been in quite a while?

Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic’s Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher for company to look back on... more

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Recent Guests

Xabi Alonso
Chelsea manager and former player, interviewed on the episode
Chelsea
Episode: Mudryk returns as the squad gets bigger
David Ornstein
Athletic journalist
The Athletic
Episode: Morgan Rogers: How has it happened and what will he bring?
Luca Dal Monte
Author of The Gentleman, Gianluca Vialli and How He Changed English Football Forever
Bluesbury (publisher)
Episode: Gianluca Vialli: The Gentleman
Cerys Jones
Athletic Chelsea expert
The Athletic
Episode: The former head coach who shall not be named + striker audit
Sam Parkin
Chelsea Academy graduate, football broadcaster
The Athletic
Episode: The former head coach who shall not be named + striker audit
Petr Cech
Chelsea legend, former goalkeeper
Chelsea/Ex-Chelsea
Episode: Chelsea's season reaches new *unacceptable* low after Forest B team embarrassment
Charlotte Harpur
Women's Football Journalist of the Year
The Athletic
Episode: Forest (H), manager latest, Mudryk's appeal & Bright's retirement
Calum McFarlane
Chelsea interim head coach
Chelsea FC
Episode: Could FA Cup glory salvage the season? And who's in the running to be the next manager?
Chris Weatherspoon
Finance writer for The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: Will an unacceptably dire night in Brighton spell the end for Rosenior at Chelsea?

Hosts

Matt Davies-Adams
Host of the show with a close connection to Chelsea coverage and the Athletic Chelsea team
Sam Parkin
Chelsea expert contributor, academy and striker analysis

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 3.4k ratings
  • Good

    Bring back 2 episodes

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    aellis1798
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Always a great listen

    Love listening to this pod, insightful and fun.

    Keep up the good work

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nedspics
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Red

    Coyg

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    AmyLankyMaynard
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • A show about Chelsea fc

    Elevates my love of the club while keeping a foot on the ground. So grateful for all involved!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Riccardo Triccolo
    United States2 months ago
  • Great pod

    Keep up the good work

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eb chels
    United Kingdom3 months ago

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Listeners praise depth and honesty of analysis.
Some listeners feel the tone can be overly negative at times.
Two weekly episodes are highly valued for consistency and breadth.

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#151
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Apple Podcasts
#242
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Apple Podcasts
#61
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#146
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#152
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#163
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Talking Points

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Gianluca Vialli: The Gentleman
Q: What motivated Luca Dal Monte to write the book?
Luca describes a personal connection to Gianluca and a long-standing fascination with his life, which he turned into a deeply personal biography that also covers his Chelsea years.
Forest (H), manager latest, Mudryk's appeal & Bright's retirement
Q: Is Morgan Gibbs-White the player in the best form in this game, do you think?
The panel agreed Gibbs-White is in standout form for Forrest coming into the fixture, highlighting his goal threat and influence both in build-up and finishing.
Chelsea put seven past Port Vale - plus the Enzo debacle and Mudryk in Uxbridge!
Q: What did you think about Chelsea's captaincy decision for this match?
We discussed how Palmer's leadership role was presented as a natural continuation of his influence on and off the pitch, and considered whether there was a broader tactical reason behind giving him more responsibility.
SOC Extra: Atalanta 2-1 Chelsea reaction
Q: Is two wins out of the next two games a must if there's any hope to finish in the top eight now?
Yes, probably with two wins, probably with 16 points you can be in the top eight.
Barca and Arsenal offer Chelsea their biggest test yet after Burnley win
Q: Do we need to lavish further praise on Andrey Santos, Sam, or do we need to temper it with the fact that it was against Burnley?
Santos had a solid performance against Burnley, showcasing his defensive capabilities despite the team's overall need for improvement in attack.

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A Chelsea-focused football podcast featuring sharp hosts and a rotating roster of expert guests who dissect matches, transfers, and club strategy with insider access and candid debate. Episodes consistently cover tactical setups, player development, and the financial and governance context around Chelsea, often weaving in listener interactions and timely transfer news. Notable strengths include long-form analysis from recognized Athletic Chelsea writers, a strong banter plus informed perspective, and a cadence that doubled to two weekly shows, keeping conversations timely and lively for dedicated fans and industry watchers alike.

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1. Xabi Alonso
2. David Ornstein
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4. Cerys Jones
5. Sam Parkin
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7. Charlotte Harpur
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