Stamford Chidge & Jonathan Kydd are joined by Tony Glover to look back at a frustrating 0-0 draw against noisy neighbours Fulham. In part one we discuss. We bemoan poor finishing again and ask are we one striker short of a picnic and if Havertz can't score then who canscore the goals? Fulham looked a team and Chelsea didn't. Did the new arrivals make this difficult and what is the on-pitch plan now? Meanwhile Enzo Fernandes looks a player and the defence is shaping up well with Silva and Bad...
Feb 06, 2023•1 hr 47 min
Stamford Chidge & Jonathan Kydd are joined by Clayton Beerman and Football.London's Chelsea correspondent, Adam Newson, to reflect on Chelsea's stunning transfer window and preview the Chelsea v Fulham match. Chelsea are back. Boiling piss since 2003. We assess the new signings and ask has Potter got everything he needs? Is there now more pressure for top 4? How will Potter manage such a big squad and what are the risks? With Jorginho the only significant departure, we reflect on his up an d...
Feb 02, 2023•1 hr 22 min
This week Dean and Dayne are joined by Chelsea Fancast Favourite Clayton Beerman as they reflect on Chelsea's 3-2 win over Liverpool in the FA Cup. We chat about Emma Hayes' team selection, get Clayton's expert opinion on Zecira Musovic, chat Sam Kerr's hat trick and celebrate the return of Melanie Leupolz! You can follow Clayton on Twitter @Goalie59 We now broadcast LIVE every Tuesday at 8pm UK time. You can listen by heading to www.mixlr.com and searching 'Went To Mow Kingsmeadow' To join our ...
Feb 01, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Stamford Chige and Mark Meehan host a Q&A for our Patreon and Discord group members on all things Chelsea. No football this weekend? No problem. The break provides us with an opportunity to hear from our listeners and to discuss the latest on Chelsea. With Mark Meehan, Chair of Chelsea Supporters' Trust, the brains behind our 50 Years of Chelsea series and author of many Chelsea books including the forthcoming 'Come Along and Sing This Song', it was also a chance to ask Mark questions on tho...
Jan 28, 2023•2 hr 33 min
Stamford Chidge and Jonathan Kydd are joined by Dan Silver to look back at the 0-0 against Liverpool at Anfield. On the show tonight, we discuss a better performance and an ok result. Chelsea shwoing signs of life, enhanced by a lovely cameo from new signing Mudryk. And with Chelsea looking better going forward is this down to increased confidence or are Potter's ideas beginning to sink in? In part two, we praise Silva AGAIN! Especially in helping out new signing Badashiale who has impressed on ...
Jan 23, 2023•2 hr 3 min
Stamford Chidge and Jonathan Kydd are joined by Alex Churchill and Adam Newson from Football.London to catch up on Chelsea's transfer news and look ahead to Liverpool v Chelsea. In part one we take a look at Chelsea's transfer business this month with the signings of Mudryk, Felix, Santos, Badiashile, Fofana and Madueke agreed. But what about a right back, defensive midfielder and an out and out goalscorer? Plus does this mean Boehly's plan is coming together? What about FFP and when will we be ...
Jan 20, 2023•1 hr 13 min
This week Dean and Dayne are joined by Sophie Spittle to reflect on Chelsea's 1-1 draw with Arsenal in the WSL. We discuss the hot topics of away ends and if Chelsea could learn anything from Arsenal. In Part One we talk through Chelsea's slow start and heap praise on the two bright sparks, Zecira Musovic and Lauren James. In Part Two we bemoan another dodgy refereeing decision and hail the impact of the substitutes as Sam Kerr rescues a point for Chelsea with a late equaliser. You can follow So...
Jan 19, 2023•1 hr 17 min
Stamford Chidge, Jonathan Kydd and Dan Silver sift through this week's Chelsea Fancast mail bag. Some superb emails sent in by our listeners from all over the world, this week focussing on Chelsea's recent poor performances and the uncertainty around Graham Potter's future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 17, 2023•1 hr 19 min
Stamford Chidge and Jonathan Kydd are joined by Dan Silver to look back at a much needed win against Crystal Palace. On the show tonight, in part one and two, we look back at Chelsea’s 1-0 win against Palace and the improved mentality and the performances of the defence, midfield and attack in particular. In part two we draw on some positives in spite of the same issues remaining; discuss how stressful the last 10 minutes was and the palpable relief at the end. And we wrap up by discussing the V...
Jan 16, 2023•1 hr 20 min
Stamford Chidge and Jonathan Kydd are joined by Tony Glover and Adam Newson, Chelsea correspondent from Football.London to look back at the defeat to Fulham and ahead to Sunday's match against Crystal Palace. In part one we discuss Chelsea's disappointing defeat away to neighbours Fulham. We ask is Graham Potter an 'unlucky General' given yet another injury, this time to the promising Zakaria and Joao Felix seeing red after a promising debut. In spite of the defeat, did Chelsea put in a better p...
Jan 13, 2023•1 hr 33 min
Stamford Chidge returns after his holiday and is joined by Jonathan Kydd and Clayton Beerman to look back at a dismal 4-0 defeat in the FA Cup to Man City and ahead to Thursday night's match against Fulham. On the show tonight, in part one, we look at Potter’s team selection for City; why Chelsea’s heads drop in adversity; the senior players being disgraceful; the team being clueless tactically and why the stats don’t lie. In part two, we continue the City review asking is there mitigation for P...
Jan 09, 2023•2 hr 13 min
A celebration of the imitable legend Gian Luca Vialli on the day of the news of his passing . Dean Mears, Tony Glover., Martin Wickham and Jonathan Kydd pay their respects and discuss one of the true Chelsea greats Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 06, 2023•1 hr 25 min
Dean Mears, Dayne Whittle and Jonathan Kydd discuss another feeble performance this time versus 18th placed Forest at the 'World Famous City Ground' as the announcer called it where CFC threw away a one goal lead with a bizarre second half performance where they only had one shot and rarely entered the oppo's half of the field. They then discussed whether it was the players' fault or the manager or a combination of the two. Dean believed we'd beat Citeh on Thursday! But JK and Deano foresaw emba...
Jan 03, 2023•2 hr 15 min
Stamford Chidge, Jonathan Kydd and Mark Meehan take a look back at the 2005-06 Chelsea season. In part two the boys pick up the season in January with Chelsea top of the league and 11 points clear of Man Utd. Confidence for a back-to-back Premier League title was understandably high together with the chance of a first 'double' for the club, adding an FA Cup and another tilt on the Champions' League having made the semi-finals in the previous two seasons. Chelsea made hard work of dispatching Hud...
Dec 30, 2022•2 hr 31 min
Stamford Chidge and Jonathan Kydd are joined by Martin Wickham and Football.London’s Chelsea correspondent, Adam Newson to look back at Chelsea’s 2-0 win against Bournemouth and ahead to Sunday’s match away to Nottingham Forest. In part one we discuss the short-lived return of Reece James and whether his importance to the side makes Chelsea a one-man team. Also, Zakaria doing a job for the team, is 4:3:3 the way forward and more shit refereeing. In part two we discuss the forthcoming transfer wi...
Dec 30, 2022•1 hr 55 min
Stamford Chidge, Jonathan Kydd and Mark Meehan take a look back at the 2005-06 Chelsea season. Chelsea entered their centenery season as Premier League Champions with a new kit and a new badge to celebrate it. Hopes were high that more trophies would be won this season with the 'Special One' at the helm, but could we be become back-to-back Champions? Chelsea secured their first trophy of the season in a 2-1 win against nemesis Arsenal in the Community Shield; notable mainly for Drogba scoring ag...
Dec 23, 2022•2 hr 26 min
Stamford Chidge & Jonathan Kydd are joined by Chelsea author Mark Meehan to look back at Chelsea's 2004-05 season. In part two, we pick up the story in January 2005. Under the management of Jose Mourinho, Chelsea were top of the league, 7 points clear with 55 points, the largest points tally at this stage in the PL ever, and were fighting for trophies on all fronts with qualification for the Champions' League round of 16 achieved with 13 points and a Carling Cup semi-final against Man Utd to...
Dec 15, 2022•2 hr 35 min
This week Dean and Dayne are joined by Sophie Spittle to reflect on a weather affected week for Chelsea FC Women. In Part One we hear from Sophie about her Madrid experience and review the 1-1 draw. In Part Two we discuss Chelsea's 3-2 win over Reading in the WSL in snowy conditions. And in Part Three we look ahead to Friday's Champions League game with Vllanzia. You can follow Sophie on Twitter @Traveller74 We now broadcast LIVE every Tuesday at 8pm UK time. You can listen by heading to www.mix...
Dec 14, 2022•1 hr 15 min
Stamford Chidge & Jonathan Kydd are joined by Chelsea author Mark Meehan to look back at Chelsea's 2004-05 season. On the 2nd June 2004, something very special happened at Chelsea. Jose Mourinho arrived proclaiming himself the 'Special One' and things at Chelsea would arguably never quite be the same again. Bolstered by the transfers of Petr Cech, Paulo Ferreira, Arjen Robben, Didier Drogba and Ricardo Carvalho hopes were high that Chelsea might go one better than the 2nd place in the league...
Dec 11, 2022•2 hr 7 min
This week Dean and Jane reflect on Chelsea's 8-0 victory over Leicester City. In Part One we discuss our key performers and celebrate the form of Guro Reiten. In Part Two we ask if these wins are good for the game and question if Leicester City's decision to play at the King Power Stadium is a masterclass in doing it the wrong way. And in Part Three we look ahead to Thursday's Champions League game with Real Madrid. We now broadcast LIVE every Tuesday at 8pm UK time. You can listen by heading to...
Dec 07, 2022•1 hr
This week Dean and Jane take the opportunity to take a closer look at our on loan superstars after a weekend with no Chelsea. In Part One we look at the performances of Emma Thompson, on loan at Championship side Lewes, and Jorja Fox, currently in Brighton. In Part Two we talk to Fiona Church from the Everton Women's Supporters Group about Aggie Beever Jones and in Part Three we talk all things Charlotte Wardlaw with Stephen from the Liverpool Fan Collective 2gethertuneless. You can follow Fiona...
Dec 03, 2022•55 min
In a typically forthright and up front interview Kerry talks to Martin King & Stamford Chidge about his career at Chelsea; his relationship with Ken Bates; playing for England; his best goals and what it was like to hear 40,000 Chelsea supporters chanting “One Kerry Dixon” at Wembley when he was playing for Luton! With 193 goals to his name, Kerry Dixon is Chelsea’s third highest goal scorer of all time, behind only Bobby Tambling and Frank Lampard. Over nine seasons between 1983 and 1992, K...
Nov 25, 2022•51 min
This week Dean and Dayne are joined by Football Journalist Mia Eriksson to look back at Chelsea's 3-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur. We talk about Chelsea's disappointing turn out, asking what more can Chelsea do and what does the future look like for women's football. In Part One we discuss that Chelsea win, focusing on the new look centre back partnership, the brilliance of Guro Reiten and ask if it's ok to ask for more. And in Part Two we look ahead to our Champions League clash with Real Madrid...
Nov 24, 2022•1 hr 38 min
This week Dean is joined by Ben, otherwise known as Medicine, for the first time this season to talk tactics. In Part One we discuss Chelsea's new look defensive set up, questioning the role of the full back and the partnership of Millie Bright and Kadeisha Buchanan. Then in Part Two we move on to the midfield, debate the lone six vs the double pivot, ponder the roles of Jessie Fleming and Jelena Cankovic and wonder what moves might be made in January. Plus we discuss the performances and roles ...
Nov 16, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Stamford Chidge & Jonathan Kydd are joined by Mark Meehan to look back at Chelsea's third Premier League defeat in a row away to Newcastle. On the show tonight, in part one, we discuss Potter’s team selection, which I thought was ok; albeit the wrong formation. We also muse over Chelsea again stuck on the back foot, stuck in their own half, creating nothing. In a clueless performance with seemingly no confidence, understanding, tactical plan or ambition, we ask is this on Potter or the playe...
Nov 15, 2022•2 hr 33 min
Stamford Chidge & Jonathan Kydd are joined by Dayne Whittle to look back at Chelsea's 2-0 defeat away to Man City in the Carabao Cup and ahead to another tough match against Newcastle on Saturday. In part one we discuss a better performance against City but a poor result featuring Chelsea’s hardy perennials – profligacy & sloppiness, but the shining light was a super performance from 18 year old Lewis Hall. Is there a case for more academy players get a game and with one more game before...
Nov 11, 2022•1 hr 37 min
This week Dean, Jane and Dayne sit down and discuss Chelsea's fantastic 3-1 away win at Manchester United. In Part One we discuss Chelsea's team selection, formation and changes to the back line. In Part Two we discuss Chelsea's Sam Kerr's goal, the inevitability of Lauren James and the redemption of Erin Cuthbert. And in Part Three we've got your emails. We now broadcast LIVE every Tuesday at 8pm UK time. You can listen by heading to www.mixlr.com and searching 'Went To Mow Kingsmeadow' Subscri...
Nov 11, 2022•1 hr 9 min
In the second of our series of live shows from the Troubadour in London, Stamford Chidge and Jonathan Kydd are joined by Chelsea legend and arguably one of Chelsea's greatest creative players...Pat Nevin. Pat Nevin discusses Chelsea's disappointing defeat at home to Arsenal and gives his views on Graham Potter, the Boehly regime; Chelsea's players and style of play and gives us some insight on what might be going on behind the scenes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 11, 2022•53 min
Stamford Chidge & Jonathan Kydd are joined by Tony Glover to look back at the defeat to Arsenal and ahead to wednesday night's Carabao Cup tie against Man City. On the show tonight, in part one, we discuss the Chelsea v Arsenal match; Chelsea still not being able to beat the press; the midfield being bullied by a much nastier Arsenal side than we’ve seen for years and the air of resignation hanging around. Was this match a fair reflection of where the two teams are at the moment? In part two...
Nov 07, 2022•2 hr 37 min
Stamford Chidge and Jonathan Kydd are joined by Clayton 'The Houswives Choice' Beerman to look back at Chelsea's 2-1 win against Dinamo Zagreb and ahead to Sunday's clash against Arsenal. In part one we look back at wednesday night's 2-1 win against Zagreb and ask Denis Zakaria – who knew?; and Ben Chilwell and the curse of Chelsea's injured wing backs continues. Chelsea continued to be profilgate albeit in a fairly comfortable win but who should Graham Potter be starting and who shouldn't and i...
Nov 04, 2022•1 hr 32 min
