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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
Aston Villa
Arsenal FC
Crystal Palace
Enzo Fernandez
Newcastle United
Nicholas Jackson
Club World Cup
Manchester United
Carabao Cup
Moises Caicedo

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

Morgan Rogers is going to Chelsea instead of Arsenal and the Straight Outta Cobham team are here to lap it all up.

Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey as the Blues set a new British transfer record of £117m to sign the Engla... more

It’s three years since a Chelsea great passed away which means it’s only right for a Straight Outta Cobham special.

Gianluca Vialli joined Chelsea as a player in 1996 and went on to become one of the club’s most significant figures of the pre-Abramo... more

Xabi Alonso has made his first official signing as Chelsea manager and Real Madrid have got the Straight Outta Cobham team scratching their heads again.

Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Liam Twomey and Cerys Jones to discuss Marco Palestra’s arrival f... more

Enzo Maresca is officially the new Manchester City manager and, while the rest of the football community pretends to be shocked, Chelsea release a blistering statement about how disappointed they are in their “former head coach”.

Matt Davies-Adams, ... more

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Recent Guests

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
Sam Parkin
Chelsea Academy graduate, football broadcaster
The Athletic
Episode: The former head coach who shall not be named + striker audit
Cerys Jones
Chelsea financials journalist
The Athletic
Episode: Good riddance, 2025-26: End of Season Review
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?
Liam Twomey
The Athletic Chelsea correspondent
The Athletic
Episode: Chelsea collapse at PSG as the goalkeeping situation reaches its nadir

Host

Matt Davies-Adams
Host of the show; long-running Chelsea commentator with The Athletic FC

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 3.3k ratings
  • Great pod

    Keep up the good work

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eb chels
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • SOC - Best Chelsea Pod

    This is really good. Hosted by Matt Davis-Adams who deserves a national platform and with good pundits like Liam Twomey, Simon Johnson (but please stop laughing at your own jokes), Sam Parkin, Cerys Jones. Only weak spot is Luke Bosher who rambles on and on …. and on! Otherwise it’s a great pod, well delivered and very honest about the club

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gggfyffyf
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Terrific podcast

    Only the phenomenal SOC pod kept me going this season. Our owners and SDs wanted to replicate the success of Brighton and they succeeded. Won 14, lost 14. Mission accomplished. Well done.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bølshavn
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Thank you

    As a true blue but also a fan of the sport who reads alot of football in general is this one of the must for me.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    soulman78
    Sweden2 months ago
  • Keep it at 2 shows a week

    Simon Johnson has kept me sane for last 9 months. Great show, best one for Chelsea for sure and we need more Simon

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maxwellcfc
    United Kingdom2 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise depth and accessibility, though some note bias in tone.
Guest experts add credibility and fresh context for Chelsea fans.
Two weekly episodes are highly valued for timely Chelsea coverage.
Engaging, balanced analysis with insightful guest perspectives.

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#139
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Apple Podcasts
#54
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Apple Podcasts
#65
Ukraine/Sports
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#76
India/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#147
South Africa/Sports
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#170
Finland/Sports

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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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This show consistently leans into deep Chelsea-focused analysis, blending tactical debate with behind-the-scenes context from The Athletic's Chelsea coverage. Episodes frequently dissect form, lineups, and management decisions while unpacking the ownership era, fan sentiment, and long-term strategy. Guests range from club insiders and top Chelsea reporters to high-profile former players and Women's football voices, offering a broad spectrum of expert perspectives. The tone balances sharp analysis with accessible banter, making it a go-to for supporters who crave both detailed critique and candid, day-to-day club insights. Noteworthy is the regular linkage between on-pitch performance and off-pitch dynamics—ownership, recruitment, and stadiu... more

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2. Luca Dal Monte
3. Sam Parkin
4. Cerys Jones
5. Petr Cech
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8. Chris Weatherspoon

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