So We Can Attack AND Defend... But Can We Challenge?

Reality Check: The Athletic's Liam Twomey, Dom Fifield and Simon Johnson join Matt Davies-Adams to pick the bones out of Chelsea's shock home defeat to West Ham. They also reveal their blues team of the decade by Straight Outta Cobham - A show about Chelsea

38 min listen

An Inconsistent New Year: Special guest Frank Sinclair joins The Athletic's Liam Twomey, Dom Fifield and Matt Davies-Adams, following Chelsea's win over Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup. The guys delve into the reasons behind some wildly inconsistent performances of late, before looking ahead to the Premier League clash against Burnley this weekend. Plus, Christian Pulisic is under the microscope and Frank is awarded SOC Cult Hero status. by Straight Outta Cobham - A show about Chelsea

40 min listen

Lukaku, Chelsea & Where It All Went Wrong: As the club searches for yet ANOTHER No.9 this summer, host Matt Davies-Adams & our trio of The Athletic's Chelsea experts, investigate why it never worked out for a young Romelu Lukaku at The Bridge? Plus, the guys commemorate the one-year anniversary of an altogether WEIRD Europa League Final in Baku & discuss whether how the Chelsea squad is shaping up for the big restart! by Straight Outta Cobham - A show about Chelsea

43 min listen

Boo Barkley At Your PERIL!: Matt Davies-Adams is joined by a trio of The Atheltic's Chelsea commentators - Liam Twomey, Simon Johnson & Dom Fifield - following another convincing home win AND another dazzling performance from young Billy Gilmour... coincidence? The guys also debate what Chelsea's 'best midfield' could soon look like, whether or not Ross Barkley still has a future at the club... and they induct a rather curious cult hero too. by Straight Outta Cobham - A show about Chelsea

43 min listen

Why Mourinho Got The Sack: Vol 1: Host Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's Chelsea experts; Liam Twomey, Simon Johnson & Dom Fifield, to revisit the first Jose Mourinho sacking! ... How it all unravelled for 'The Special One' at Stamford Bridge, through the prism of two notorious signings - Andriy Shevchenko and Steve Sidwell. Plus, the quartet discuss loaning out talented youngsters to varying degrees of success, the latest on player wage-cuts & which Chelsea starlet would deserve a 'Young Player of the Year' Award. by Straight Outta Cobham - A show about Chelsea

41 min listen

A Dennis Wise Cliffhanger: The full cast of The Athletic's Chelsea experts join host Matt Davies-Adams to explain why Chelsea found it so difficult to beat 10-man-Arsenal... and ahead of the Leicester game, they debate who they'd rather have in charge of Chelsea; Lampard or Rodgers! Plus, YOUR transfer questions answered and another 'Cult Hero' recalled (clue in the title) by Straight Outta Cobham - A show about Chelsea

43 min listen

'The Lampard Derby' - Reaction: The Athletic's Liam Twomey, Simon Johnson and Dominic Fifield join Matt Davies-Adams to look back on Frank Lampard's unhappy return to Manchester City. Plus a preview of the Valencia tie in the Champions League by Straight Outta Cobham - A show about Chelsea

33 min listen

Loftus-Cheek on EURO 2020 comeback trail?: He's well on the road to recovery but could Ruben Loftus-Cheek still make it into Gareth Southgate's England squad for the European Championships this summer... and would Chelsea even want him to? Host Matt Davies-Adams is alongside The Athletic's Chelsea experts, Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson to discuss this and more, including; a MASSIVE game in their pursuit of a Top 4 finish... Plus, find out why Academy Coach Andy Myers is 'one to watch' and why Mark Hughes deserves Cult Hero status! by Straight Outta Cobham - A show about Chelsea

42 min listen

Is it the end of Frank's Honeymoon period?: The definitive word on Chelsea's defeat to Everton with the Athletic's Liam Twomey, Simon Johnson and Dom Fifield. The latest on Frank's January transfer targets and a look back on the career of blues 'cult hero' Jose Bosingwa by Straight Outta Cobham - A show about Chelsea

36 min listen

Is Jose still worried?: The Athletic's Liam Twomey and Dom Fifield join Matt Davies-Adams as Chelsea discover their opponents for the last 16 of the Champions League. They'll also assess the defeat to Bournemouth and look ahead to this Sunday's mouth-watering clash against Spurs, where Frank Lampard and Jose Mourinho will be reunited. Plus another former Blue receives cult-hero status! by Straight Outta Cobham - A show about Chelsea

31 min listen

Marvellous Marcos Alonso: This week, host Matt Davies-Adams is alongside The Athletic's Chelsea expert Liam Twomey and Senior Writer Dom Fifield to assess how well Lampard's learning on the job, how far off Bayern Munich this young Blues side are, AND just how on earth Marcos Alonso rescued a point against Bournemouth over the weekend! Plus, Emma Hayes and shades of Clough, as well as this week's Cult Hero and a 'critically-acclaimed' Lip Sync Battle! by Straight Outta Cobham - A show about Chelsea

43 min listen

The Abramovich Takeover Story: This week, host Matt Davies-Adams and our resident Chelsea trio of Liam Twomey, Simon Johnson & Dom Fifield, reflect on the most significant moment in Chelsea's recent history: When Roman Abramovich bought the club back in 2003. Mark Taylor, corporate lawyer and one of the key players involved in the deal, reveals his first impressions of Roman, how Ken Bates really felt about the sale, how close Abramovich came to actually buying Spurs and the importance of *that* game against Liverpool... Unsurprisingly, Jesper Grønkjær is also revealed as this week's Cult Hero! by Straight Outta Cobham - A show about Chelsea

31 min listen

United Defeat - REACTION: The Athletic's Liam Twomey, Simon Johnson and Dom Fifield look back on Chelsea's defeat at home to Manchester United. How much was VAR to blame? And is now the time for Frank Lampard to put his faith in Olivier Giroud? Plus we react to the signing of Hakim Ziyech and look ahead to the game against Spurs by Straight Outta Cobham - A show about Chelsea

40 min listen

Giroud - At Last!: This week The Athletic's Simon Johnson, Liam Twomey and Dom Fifield join Matt Davies-Adams to react to Chelsea's impressive victory over Spurs. Olivier Giroud justifies his return to the team, but why did it take Frank Lampard so long to pick him? They also preview the Champions League tie against Bayern Munich and reflect on the career of cult-hero Michael Ballack by Straight Outta Cobham - A show about Chelsea

47 min listen

Chelsea's Dry January: The Athletic's Liam Twomey and Dom Fifield join Matt Davies-Adams to dissect a worrying draw against Leicester, as well as, the transfer-less window...Was signing no-one better than Odion Ighalo? The guys also discuss Eddie Newton's new job and pay tribute to the passing of Cult Hero Dale Jasper. by Straight Outta Cobham - A show about Chelsea

32 min listen

Tammy is REBORN!: The Athletic's Liam Twomey and Dom Fifield join Matt Davies-Adams to reflect on the victory over Burnley... Is Christensen back in Frank's good graces? Is Tammy the rightful understudy to Harry Kane? Plus a certain fleet-footed winger receives cult hero status! by Straight Outta Cobham - A show about Chelsea

43 min listen

Mikel's Morals & Gianfranco's Genius: This week, host Matt Davies-Adams is alongside The Athletic's resident Chelsea experts, Liam Twomey, Simon Johnson & Dom Fifield to take you back to 1998/99 - a season in which Zola flourished, Casiraghi floundered and Chelsea were just 4 points from their first Premier League trophy! Plus, Simon tells all about his extraordinary interview with John Obi Mikel, who has terminated his own contract in Turkey amid the global pandemic. by Straight Outta Cobham - A show about Chelsea

38 min listen

John Terry's Chelsea Debut: Host Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's Chelsea experts, Liam Twomey & Dom Fifield to revisit the start of John Terry's Chelsea career... They'll discuss first impressions, the early influences of teammates like Dennis Wise and Marcel Desailly and how those early experiences helped to shape him as a player. Plus, your questions, about how the pandemic might affect Chelsea's summer transfer window, answered, and the guys discuss the repercussions of the hiatus on youngsters like Ruben Loftus-Cheek. by Straight Outta Cobham - A show about Chelsea

42 min listen

Abramovich To Pounce in Transfer Market + A Tribute To Peter 'The Cat' Bonetti: This week, our Chelsea panel are flanked by former winger Clive Walker, as they pay tribute to legendary goalkeeper Peter Bonetti. And Liam reveals why the transfer window (whenever it actually opens) may allow the club to really flex their financial muscles again... Plus some good news regarding Gianluca Vialli prompts a discussion about his time at the Bridge. by Straight Outta Cobham - A show about Chelsea

39 min listen

The Legend of Didier Drogba: This week, host Matt Davies-Adams and The Athletic's resident Chelsea experts; Liam Twomey, Simon Johnson & Dom Fifield reflect on Drogba's Chelsea career - from being booed by his own fans for diving, to destiny fulfilled in Munich in 2012. Plus, the guys discuss the on-going internal dispute over player wage-cuts, Coutinho to Chelsea rumours and Olivier Giroud's future. by Straight Outta Cobham - A show about Chelsea

39 min listen

A Very Cobham Christmas: The Athletic's Liam Twomey and Dom Fifield join Matt Davies-Adams for a special xmas edition of the podcast, where the guys pick their Top 5 trophy wins, managers and signings of the last decade! by Straight Outta Cobham - A show about Chelsea

51 min listen

Life after Kante: This week The Athletic's Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson join Matt Davies-Adams to conduct a post mortem on the Newcastle defeat. They look ahead to the mid-week game against Arsenal and discuss a controversial cult-hero with a link to both clubs by Straight Outta Cobham - A show about Chelsea

45 min listen

Bonus Pod - How Chelsea Got Werner: The Athletic's Liam Twomey joined a panel of writers on a bonus episode of The Ornstein & Chapman podcast to reveal the inside story of how Chelsea landed Timo Werner. Details include how calls with Frank Lampard helped convince Werner to choose Chelsea, how Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was an option and who they will go for next. by Straight Outta Cobham - A show about Chelsea

32 min listen

Re-Injuries & A Losing Battle For Bellingham: Plenty of new still coming 'Straight Outta Cobham' as Matt Davies-Adams and The Athletic's Chelsea experts reconvene to discuss the injury concerns beyond the Coronavirus, the losing battle to sign teenage sensation Jude Bellingham & Jorginho's future... Plus, Liam Twomey, Simon Johnson and Dominic Fifield also reminisce about this week's cult hero: The Flying Dutchman, Arjen Robben! by Straight Outta Cobham - A show about Chelsea

35 min listen

Can We Restart Without Kante?: Host Matt Davies-Adams and The Athletic's Chelsea experts; Liam Twomey, Simon Johnson & Dom Fifield, discuss N'Golo Kante's concerns over Project Restart and what that means for the 'sporting integrity' of the competition... Also, new contracts and more fall-out from Callum Hudson-Odoi's arrest, PLUS, the guys reminisce about George Weah's brief spell at the Bridge! by Straight Outta Cobham - A show about Chelsea

36 min listen

The Battle Of The Bridge: Host Matt Davies-Adams and The Athletic's Chelsea experts; Liam Twomey, Simon Johnson & Dom Fifield, reconvene to reflect on FOUR YEARS since Chelsea won the league... for Leicester! Could Hazard's legacy have hinged on that equaliser? And who would win in a fight between Guus Hiddink and Simon? The guys also bring you the latest on 'Project Restart' and how the idea has been received by the Chelsea players, plus, repercussions for the youth academy and for the summer transfer window! by Straight Outta Cobham - A show about Chelsea

39 min listen

Is Kepa Finished? + Heading To Wembley Full Of Confidence!: Host Matt Davies-Adams & The Athletic's Chelsea experts, Liam Twomey & Simon Johnson, reconvene following a surprisingly comfortable win over Wolves on the final day of the season to confirm their place in next season's Champions League... How much did Lampard's team selection say about Kepa's Chelsea future + could Ajax's Andre Onana replace him? Has Mount been Chelsea's best player OR has Giroud been our unlikely hero? Plus, the trio look ahead to the FA Cup final against Arsenal and what a first managerial trophy would mean for Super Frank. by Straight Outta Cobham - A show about Chelsea

32 min listen

When Gerrard Almost Joined Chelsea: This week, host Matt Davies-Adams and The Athletic's resident Chelsea experts; Liam Twomey, Simon Johnson & Dom Fifield revisit Mourinho's infamous pursuit of Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard... How close was the deal, why it fell through and whether or not him and Lampard could have forged a better partnership at Stamford Bridge than for England? And, ahead of the anniversary of the '97 FA Cup Final the guys debate its impact on Chelsea history. by Straight Outta Cobham - A show about Chelsea

42 min listen

How Chelsea signed Havertz. And who's next?: The Athletic's Simon Johnson, Liam Twomey and Dom Fifield join Matt Davies-Adams to discuss Chelsea's signing of Kai Havertz. They explain how Chelsea secured the German international, why they turned out to be the only serious bidders, and how he will fit into Frank Lampard's midfield. Will Chelsea continue to make moves in the market? Do we expect them to sign a new keeper before the transfer window closes. They also discuss Thiago Silva, and when the Brazilian is likely to make his debut. And could a lack of pre-season friendlies turn out to be a problem for Frank Lampard's side? by Straight Outta Cobham - A show about Chelsea

39 min listen

All Eyes On 3rd + Man City Preview & an FA Cup Quarter Final: Host Matt Davies-Adams and The Athletic's Chelsea experts, Liam Twomey, Simon Johnson & Dom Fifield, discuss whether Lampard now has his sights set on 3rd in the Premier League despite a growing acceptance they'll need to sign another central defender this summer... With 'Deadline Day' for contract extensions upon us, do Willian and Pedro still have a future at the Bridge? Plus, previews ahead of games against Manchester City and an FA Cup Quarter-Final vs Leicester. by Straight Outta Cobham - A show about Chelsea

37 min listen

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