Can Chelsea get the better of wounded Man City in FA Cup semi?
Straight Outta Cobham
by The Athletic
14h ago
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 ..read more
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Cole Palmer dazzles (again) as Chelsea hit Everton for six
Straight Outta Cobham
by The Athletic
3d ago
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 ..read more
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Have Chelsea wasted £1billion on transfers?
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by The Athletic
1w ago
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 snat ..read more
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Blades blunt Chelsea's fading European hopes after last-gasp 2-2 draw
Straight Outta Cobham
by The Athletic
1w ago
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 possib ..read more
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Cole Palmer stuns Man United in 4-3 Premier League classic
Straight Outta Cobham
by The Athletic
2w ago
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 ..read more
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Chelsea's weekend no joke after Burnley draw and League Cup final loss
Straight Outta Cobham
by The Athletic
2w ago
We wish this weekend's results were an April Fools... Simon Johnson and Dom Fifield are alongside Matt Davies Adams to look back on the pitiful 2-2 draw with 10-man Burnley at Stamford Bridge. Mason Mount and Manchester United are in town on Thursday evening in a battle of two clubs who are pining for former glories... we look ahead to that one and ponder what kind of reception the Cobham kid will get upon his return. The weekend just kept getting worse - with CFCW beaten in extra time by Arsenal in the final of the Conti Cup. Jessy Parker Humphreys was there and sent us their thoughts on the ..read more
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Burnley in town as CFCW contest first silverware at Molineux
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by The Athletic
3w ago
Good riddance, international break... Matt Davies Adams has got Luke Bosher and Liam Twomey in tow to look ahead to a busy weekend of action for Chelsea Football Club. We begin with your questions - including the fallout from the FAB statement, the always looming threat of PSR - and whether progress has indeed been made under Pochettino. Then attention turns to the return of the Premier League - with Burnley in town on Saturday afternoon. Plus it's a huge weekend for quadruple chasing CFCW - facing familiar foes Arsenal in Sunday's League Cup final at Molineux. We'll be back on Monday to refle ..read more
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Rollercoaster FA Cup victory captures Chelsea's chaos
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by The Athletic
1M ago
Is just one normal, straightforward victory too much to ask for? Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's Chelsea experts Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson to look back on the mayhem of the 4-2 FA Cup quarterfinal victory over Leicester at Stamford Bridge. We talk an afternoon to forget for Raheem Sterling, yet more Palmer brilliance and the unseriousness of this team. Plus, Jessy Parker Humphreys is with us to reflect on the potentially title-deciding victory over Arsenal on Friday night - and the fallout from some of the eye-raising comments made by Emma Hayes... We're taking a short intern ..read more
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Can Chelsea outfox Leicester in the FA Cup?
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by The Athletic
1M ago
To Wembley or not to Wembley? Matt Davies-Adams has got Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher in tow to preview Sunday afternoon's FA Cup quarterfinal tie with Leicester at Stamford Bridge. There's a huge Friday night in store for Chelsea Women - hosting Arsenal at Kingsmeadow in a match that could have major ramifications on the title race. Plus - who'll triumph in the latest Johnson v Bosher quiz battle? We'll be back on Monday to reflect on the Leicester cup tie AND that huge WSL clash for CFCW. Produced by Lucy Oliva. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more
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Monday night delight against the Magpies
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by The Athletic
1M ago
A five goal thriller under the lights, you say? Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Liam Twomey and Dom Fifield to look back on the 3-2 victory over Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge. There's praise for Nicholas Jackson, an analysis of the constant chaos around Chelsea's defending - and the obligatory love after yet another man of the match performance from Cole Palmer. Plus, our friend Jessy Parker Humphrey's swings by to tell us about a monumental few days for the women's team after progress in the League and FA Cup ahead of a tantalising meeting with Arsenal to come in the WSL... We'll be back ..read more
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