Stamford Chidge and Jonathan Kydd are joined by Martin Wickham and Tony Glover to look back at Chelsea's 2-0 win against Middlesbrough in the FA Cup quarter-final and catch up on all the latest news. On the show tonight, in part one, we look at Tuchel’s team selection. Ask whether Lukaku’s goals are covering up his deficiencies; applaud Ziyech delivering, and Silva shining and ask is Mason Mount back to his best? In part two we continue the review of the Middlesbrough v Chelsea match looking at ...
Mar 21, 2022•2 hr 45 min
Stamford Chidge and Jonathan Kydd are joined by Dean Mears to look back at Chelsea's defeat of Lille and ahead to Saturday's FA Cup 1/4 final against Middlesbrough. In part one we look back at Chelsea's 2-1 win against Lille. Was Tuchel's team selection over cautious or sensible? Jorginho conceding a penalty, a great goal from Pulisic and a great time to score and Mason Mount made the difference supplying a great Azpi goal. And Thomas Tuchel post-match antics – heart-warming and he always gets i...
Mar 17, 2022•1 hr 24 min
This week Dean and Dayne are joined by Kerrie Evans from the Chelsea Women's Supporters Group and Tracy Brown, co-chair of Chelsea Pride on what's been a rollercoaster week for Chelsea Football Club. We discuss how the current government sanctions on Roman Abramovich has affected the Chelsea Women's team, what are the potential side effects of reduced financial income, what we want from our new owners plus much more. You can follow Tracy on Twitter @ChelseaGirl78 and @ChelseaPride_ and Kerrie @K...
Mar 15, 2022•50 min
Stamford Chidge & Jonathan Kydd are joined by Marco Worrall and Mark Meehan to look back at a crazy week in the world of Chelsea sealed with a last gasp winner against Newcastle. On the show tonight, in part one, we look at Tuchel’s team selection. Ask were we bad, Newcastle good or did we cancel each other out? Should Havertz have been red-carded for elbowing Burn? Should the ref have given a penalty for Chalobah’s clumsy challenge? And talking of referee David Coote, is he another bad refe...
Mar 14, 2022•2 hr 6 min
Stamford Chidge & Jonathan Kydd are joined by Adam Newson from Football.London, Martin Wickham, Tony Glover and Mark Meehan for a Chelsea Fancast summit meeting on the existential threat facing Chelsea due to the Government sanctions. In part one, we recap on the 3-1 win away to Norwich on Wednesday night, only hours after the announcement that Chelsea were to be sanctioned by the Government. Havertz and Mount were in great form in a performance of great character given the circumstances, bu...
Mar 11, 2022•2 hr 6 min
This week Dean is joined by co-chair of Chelsea Pride Tracy Brown and Ollie Glanvill to look back on Chelsea's 3-1 defeat to Manchester City in the Conti Cup Final. We discuss the loss of key players to injury, lament a poor pitch and Chelsea's inability to adapt. Plus we look ahead to Thursday's WSL clash with West Ham. You can follow Tracy on Twitter @ChelseaGirl78 and @ChelseaPride_ and Ollie @OllieGlanvill You can find more information about the Women's Football Fan Collective on Twitter @wf...
Mar 08, 2022•40 min
Stamford Chidge and Jonathan Kydd are joined by Dan Silver and Dayne Whittle to look back at good old thrashing of Burnley on Saturday and discuss the ramifications of Roman Abramovich putting Chelsea up for sale. On the show tonight, in part one, we look at Tuchel’s team selection, explain why there is nothing like Reece James; discuss Tuchel’s tweak and Havertz - Chelsea’s No 9 In part two we discuss why Tuchel is playing a blinder at the moment. Ask if we should be worried about Mason Mount? ...
Mar 07, 2022•2 hr 27 min
Stamford Chidge, Jonathan Kydd and Tony Glover look ahead to Chelsea's match against Burnley on Saturday and look back at our win against Luton in the FA Cup last Wednesday. Liam Twomey from The Athletic joins us in part one to discuss the 3-2 win against Luton Town in the FA Cup on Wednesday. A shocking 1st half with Saar and Kenedy poor, but a better 2nd half where Lukaku and Werner both scored. We catch up on today's press conference where the press asked questions of Thomas Tuchel he couldn'...
Mar 04, 2022•1 hr 48 min
Stamford Chidge and Jonathan Kydd are joined by Clayton Beerman and Mark Meehan to look back at the narrowest of defeats to Liverpool in the Carabao Cup Final, and ahead to Wednesday nights FA Cup 5th round tie against Luton. On the show tonight, in part one, we look at Tuchel’s team selection, discuss a game of 2 Halves, of 2 halves and 2 halves. We ask why can’t Chelsea finish and bemoan our luck with decisions? In part two we ask did Tuchel and Chelsea pay the penalty by subbing Kepa on for M...
Feb 28, 2022•1 hr 53 min
Stamford Chidge, Jonathan Kydd and Alex Churchill look ahead to Chelsea's Carabao Cup Final against Liverpool on Sunday and recap the Champions League win against Lille this week. Adam Newson from Football.London joins us in part one to discuss the 2-0 win against Lille on Tuesday. A good win, good performance and the pressing and fluidity is back. Havertz v Lukaku is the case proven? Pulisic on the score sheet; Mendy and the defence imperious and Kante’s twin is back! Adam also reports back on ...
Feb 25, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Stamford Chidge & Jonathan Kydd are joined by 'The Smut Buddies', Alex Churchil and Tony Glover to look back at Chelsea's last gasp 1-0 win over Palace and ahead to the Champions' League match against Lille. On the show tonight, in part one, we look at Tuchel’s team selection, some below par performances at a windy Selhurst Park and Hakin Ziyech saving the day. In part two we look at the conundrum that is Romelu Lukaku. Is it poor service, Lukaku not being good enough or is it the wrong syst...
Feb 21, 2022•2 hr 11 min
Stamford Chidge, Jonathan Kydd and Alex Churchill look ahead to Chelsea's return to the Premier League as World Champions this weekend. Liam Twomey from The Athletic joins us in part one to report back on Thomas Tuchel's press confernece today where he answered questions on Azpilicueta, Kepa, Kai Havertz, Mount and James injuries and a settled front three. Cheis Hambling from Back of the Nest joins us in 'Opposition View' tonight talking Crystal Palace, Patrick Viera, Conor Gallagher and Wilfred...
Feb 18, 2022•1 hr 19 min
This week Dean and Dayne are joined by Ben (aka Medicine) to look back at Chelsea's 0-0 draw with Arsenal in the WSL this past Friday. We discuss a disjointed first half vs an invigorated second half, the impact of Ji, the challenge with fatigue and much more You can follow Ben on Twitter @EEmedicine You can find more information about the Women's Football Fan Collective on Twitter @wffancollective. To join our fantasy football league head to ShePlays | Fantasy Football Competition and enter the...
Feb 15, 2022•55 min
Stamford Chidge and Jonathan Kydd are joined by Dan Silver to look back at a history making evening as Chelsea are crowned World Champions. On the show tonight, in part one, we look at Tuchel’s team selection, the injury to Mason Mount, Lukaku’s goal and the soft penalty awarded to Palmeiras. In part two we look at the strange, but arguably match-winning subs by Tuchel, iceman Havertz, Azpi and his key role in the penalty and his status at the club having won it all. And we ask with Chelsea havi...
Feb 13, 2022•1 hr 56 min
Stamford Chidge, Jonathan Kydd and Dayne Whittle look back at the 1-0 win against Al-Hilal in the semi-final of the Club World Cup and look ahead to the final against Palmeiras. Liam Twomey from The Athletic joins us in part one to look back at the Club World Cup semi-final against Al-Hilal. A case of Deja Vu where Chelsea dominated, couldn't make it count and then let the opposition back in to the game. Kepa kept us in it again and at least Lukaku scored but...Looking ahead to the final, will K...
Feb 11, 2022•1 hr 31 min
This week Dean and Dayne are joined by Mia Eriksson to look back at Chelsea's huge 1-0 win over Manchester City in the WSL this past Sunday. We discuss a better 'team' performance and single out some individuals who deserved recongition for an outstanding game. We also have a quick look ahead to Friday's top of the table clash with Arsenal. Plus we declare Cadbury's as the better chocolate than any of it's American rivals. You can follow Mia on Twitter @Mia_Eriksson and her podcast Their Pitch @...
Feb 10, 2022•1 hr 10 min
Stamford Chidge and Jonathan Kydd are joined by Clayton Beerman and Marco 'Gate 17' Worrall to look back at a misfiring Chelsea performance against Plymouth Argyle in the FA Cup and ahead to the Club World Cup semi-final against Al-Hilal. On the show tonight, in part one, we look at the awful form of Lukaku and Chelsea’s strikers and try and make some sense of it and in part two we give thanks to the defenders for doing the strikers job and to Kepa for saving the day. In part three we have the r...
Feb 07, 2022•2 hr 28 min
Stamford Chidge, Jonathan Kydd & Mark Meehan preview the FA Cup 4th round tie between Chelsea and Plymouth Argyle. Adam Newson from Football.London joins us in part one to report back on today's press conference with Thomas Tuchel. What's the latest injury situation; will any of the Youth players feature; is Kenedy really an option and what's our view on Chelsea's transfer window. In part two, Chidge, JK and Mark preview the Chelsea v Plymouth Argyle FA Cup match. Chidge discusses his Team s...
Feb 04, 2022•1 hr 16 min
This week Jane is joined by Kerrie Evans from the Chelsea Women's Supporters Group and Tracy Brown, co-chair of Chelsea Pride, to reflect on Chelsea's Conti Cup semi-final win against Manchester United, resulting in a third consecutive Conti Cup final. Plus we look ahead to Sunday's visit of Manchester City in a huge WSL clash. Our all female panel is designed to give more women a voice in the football industry, if you'd like to contact us you can do so by using the channels below. You can find ...
Feb 04, 2022•31 min
The Chelsea FanCast looks back, season by season, to 50 Years of Chelsea history from 1970 to the present day. Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd and Mark Meehan to look back at the 1998-99 season. In part two, we pick up the season in January. Chelsea are 7th in the Premier League, their league form having suffered from rotation due to participation in the Champions' League. They faced Nottingham Forest in the 4th round of the FA Cup and were making good progress in the Champions League...
Feb 01, 2022•1 hr 41 min
The Chelsea FanCast looks back, season by season, to 50 Years of Chelsea history from 1970 to the present day. Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd and Mark Meehan to look back at the 1998-99 season. This season saw Chelsea compete in the Champions' League for the first time. With Gianluca Vialli retiring, Chris Sutton was bought from Blackburn Rovers for £10 million and it was hoped that he would provide the goals to mount a challenge on the elusive Premier League title and deep in to Eur...
Feb 01, 2022•1 hr 35 min
This week Dean, Jane and Dayne sit down to preview Chelsea's Conti Cup semi-final clash against Manchester United this Wednesday at Kingsmeadow. We discuss how Emma Hayes will set out her team, who gets a start and how we can stop the WSL's inform team. Plus we all dream of a Lauren James winner. You can find more information about the Women's Football Fan Collective on Twitter @wffancollective. To join our fantasy football league head to ShePlays | Fantasy Football Competition and enter the lea...
Feb 01, 2022•23 min
This week Dean, Jane and Dayne sit down to discuss Chelsea's 3-1 win over Aston Villa in the FA Cup 4th round. We discuss individual performances rather than a collective unit, the brilliance of Guro Reiten, the continued strength of Millie Bright and Aniek Nouwen, glimpses of Lauren James. Plus we've got a special message from Richard Claypole, dad to Aimee Claypole, who alongside Emma Thompson, made her Chelsea debut in this game! You can find more information about the Women's Football Fan Co...
Feb 01, 2022•36 min
In this episode, 'Redders' whose Twitter videos and new YouTube channel have taken Chelsea Football Twitter by storm, joins Stamford Chidge to talk about his support of Chelsea including his first game, the Full Members' Cup final in 1986, his favourite matches and players, all time Chelsea Hero, best and worst Chelsea moments as well as his favourite Chelsea songs! Follow Redders on Twitter: @ReddersCFC Subscribe to his YouTube channel: Redders CFC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...
Jan 28, 2022•1 hr 2 min
This week Dean, Jane and Dayne are joined by Kerrie Evans from the Chelsea Women's Supporters Group to look back at Chelsea's 2-0 win over West Ham. We look at the impact of Bethany England, the performance of Erin Cuthbert and Emma Hayes' revert to a back four formation, plus much more. Plus we look ahead to Saturday's FA Cup 4th round tie against Aston Villa. You can follow Kerrie on Twitter @KerrieEvans and @ChelseaWomenSG And you can find more information about the Women's Football Fan Colle...
Jan 27, 2022•54 min
This week Dean is joined by Mia Eriksson to discuss Chelsea's 0-0 draw with Brighton and Hove Albion. We discuss whether this was just an off day or a more systemic problem at Chelsea and ponder what Emma Hayes can do to turn things around. Plus we look ahead to Wednesday's WSL match against West Ham at Kingsmeadow You can follow Mia on Twitter @Mia_Eriksson and her podcast @TheirPitch And you can find more information about the Women's Football Fan Collective on Twitter @wffancollective. To joi...
Jan 25, 2022•48 min
Stamford Chidge & Jonathan Kydd are joined by Dan Silver and Mark Meehan to look back at another ritual beating of Spurs! On the show tonight, in part one, we look at Tuchel’s 4:1:4:1 system and ask does it solve the attacking issues. Has Ziyech achieved some redemption after his man of the match performance and a superb goal and while Lukaku was more involved was his performance still not good enough? In part two we applaud some good performances all round, discuss the disallowed goal, no r...
Jan 24, 2022•2 hr 17 min
This week Jane and Dayne are joined by Medicine to look back at Chelsea's progression to the semi-finals of the Conti Cup thanks to a 4-2 win over West Ham. Plus we look ahead to Sunday's WSL clash with Brighton and Hove Albion. You can follow Medicine on Twitter @EEMedicine To join our fantasy football league head to ShePlays | Fantasy Football Competition and enter the league code WTMKCFC To listen to our special series, My Daughter The Professional, sign up today at- https://www.patreon.com/w...
Jan 22, 2022•46 min
Stamford Chidge & Jonathan Kydd look back at the 1-1 draw against Brighton and look ahead to another crunch match against rivals Spurs. Adam Newson from Football.London joins us in part one to look back at the Brighton match. Was the lacklustre draw down to just a poor performance, or was it due to physical and mental fatigue as Tuchel claimed? After the spat between Lukaku and Ziyech are we talking bad apples or a serious rift in the camp? Has Tuchel exacerbated the problem re-enforcing to ...
Jan 21, 2022•1 hr 6 min
This week Dean is joined by Tracy Brown, Co-Chair of Chelsea Pride to look ahead to Wednesday's Conti Cup Quarter-Final clash with West Ham We discuss whether this long break will be a help or be a hinderance, talk Bethany England having the pressure off, whether Emma needs any forward thinking with her team selection plus much more. Plus Tracy gives us the latest from all the goings on at Chelsea Pride. You can follow Tracy on Twitter @Chelseagirl78 and @ChelseaPride_ To join our fantasy footba...
Jan 18, 2022•37 min
