Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show

Making Tottenham suffer even more... Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Liam Twomey and Sam Parkin to reflect on the comprehensive 2-0 Carabao Cup semi-final first leg win over Spurs at Stamford Bridge. We discuss the emergence of Saúl, the return of Lukaku - and Kai Havertz and his poor finger. Then attention turns to the FA Cup - with the Blues hosting National League leaders Chesterfield on Saturda...

If this is what 2022 has in store for us... Dom Fifield and Simon Johnson are back with a bang alongside Matt Davies-Adams to reflect on the thrilling 2-2 draw with Liverpool at Stamford Bridge - and the furore around Romelu Lukaku's off the pitch antics and subsequent dropping from the squad for the biggest game of the season so far. There's time for a quick round-up of the other festive fixtures...

The gift of a semi-final for Christmas... To round off 2021 in style the whole Straight Outta Cobham gang is along for some festive cheer as the Blues booked their place in the Carabao Cup semi-finals - and set up a showdown with Antonio Conte's Tottenham - thanks to a 2-0 victory at Brentford. As it's our last pod of the year, the chaps look ahead to the upcoming fixtures with Aston Villa, Bright...

This could all get very messy... Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Sam Parkin and Dom Fifield to look back on the goalless draw at Wolves - which wouldn't have even happened if Chelsea had had their way. We wrap up the latest fallout in terms of Covid-19 and the potential postponement of upcoming fixtures.  There's a brief look ahead to Wednesday's scheduled Carabao Cup quarter-final with Brentford -...

Not a good Thursday night by all accounts... Liam Twomey and Matt Davies-Adams mull over the frustrating 1-1 draw with Everton - with the help of a Simon Johnson match report - and question why Thomas Tuchel's side simply can't convert their chances and see out games. It was also an evening to forget for the women's side - knocked out of the Champions League in emphatic style after a 4-0 defeat by...

Well that was fun, wasn't it?! Matt Davies-Adams has got Simon Johnson and Sam Parkin alongside him to reflect on the Champions League draw LIVE...oh, wait. After hijinx of the highest order - it was confirmed that Chelsea WILL face Lille in the round of 16. Amid all the chaos there's reflections on the much needed 3-2 victory over Leeds - then it's all eyes on Everton and the return of Rafa Benít...

Oh Ozdoev... Liam Twomey and Sam Parkin are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to reflect on the 3-3 draw in Zenit which saw Chelsea pipped to the post for top spot in Group H. BBC Radio Leeds' Adam Pope joins us for a closer look at Saturday's opponents in the Premier League as Marcelo Bielsa's men come to town. There's a round up of the other Blues news - including a pitch invader feeling the wrath of...

In Kerrby we trust... Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Simon Johnson and Dom Fifield to reflect on mixed fortunes for the men's and women's teams this weekend. Thomas Tuchel's Blues suffered their first away defeat of the season after being stunned 3-2 by West Ham - while it was far better news for Emma Hayes' side who crushed WSL title rivals Arsenal 3-0 to complete the 2020-21 domestic treble. Flo...

The luck of future champions? Matt Davies-Adams has got Simon Johnson and Sam Parkin along for the ride to reflect on the very lucky three points picked up at Vicarage Road against Watford in the 2-1 win - looking closely at the narrative surrounding Andreas Christensen's future and the growing list injury concerns for Thomas Tuchel. Then it's onto Saturday's Premier League trip to West Ham - wher...

Curse those Stamford Bridge floodlights... The Athletic's Chelsea experts Dom Fifield and Liam Twomey join Matt Davies-Adams to look back on the 1-1 draw with Manchester United. We analyse the lack of attacking spark despite dominating possession and chances, what more Ruben Loftus-Cheek could do to fulfil his potential - and ponder whether Thomas Tuchel's post-match pleasantries are all they seem...

Not a bad way to ring in your 50th game in charge... Simon Johnson and Dom Fifield are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to look back on the commanding 4-0 win over Juventus as Chelsea confirmed their progression to the last 16 of the Champions League. Attention then turns to Sunday's visit of Manchester United - with The Athletic's Adam Crafton joining us with the latest on a tumultuous week for the cl...

Is there anything better than N'Golo Kanté doing N'Golo Kanté things? Matt Davies-Adams has got Sam Parkin and Liam Twomey in tow to reflect on the comprehensive 3-0 victory at Leicester. With Champions League matchday five just around the corner, The Athletic's Italian football expert James Horncastle joins us to look ahead to the visit of the Old Lady to Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night. Plus, w...

It's a BUMPER Straight Outta Cobham as the Premier League returns... Matt Davies-Adams has got Simon Johnson and Dom Fifield alongside him to catch up with some of the key Blues news as the international break draws to a close. The Athletic's Leicester correspondent Rob Tanner joins the team to give an insight into the Foxes ahead of Saturday's trip to the King Power. And there's another epic Thur...

The big wins keep coming for CFCW... Matt Davies-Adams has got Dom Fifield and Liam Twomey along for the ride to round up the performances of some of the Blues out and about on international duty. Flo Lloyd-Hughes drops in to discuss Chelsea Women's emphatic 4-0 victory over Manchester City as they close the gap at the top of the WSL table. Plus, we take a closer look at some of the potential tran...

Seven's the lucky number yet again... Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Sam Parkin and Liam Twomey to celebrate Chelsea Women's emphatic 7-0 victory over Servette in the Champions League as they took command of Group A.  Then the mailbox is open - as we answer some of your questions including goal of the season so far, what next for Terry & Lampard - and our ultimate 5-a-side teams with a twist....

70% possession, 25 shots - but forced to settle for a point... Dom Fifield and Sam Parkin are in the hot seat alongside Matt Davies-Adams to look back on the 1-1 draw with Burnley. We analyse the result, give Reece James his dues for another star performance - and discuss Callum Hudson-Odoi's decision NOT to accept the call up to England U21's. Plus, Flo Lloyd-Hughes is in the house to reflect on...

What's that? Another former Chelsea manager rocking up at Tottenham? Dom Fifield and Sam Parkin are alongside Matt-Davies Adams to reflect on the return of the one and only Antonio Conte to the capital... There's a look back at the 1-0 victory over Malmö, a look ahead to the visit of Burnley - and some Thursday quizzing action to get you in the mood for Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

St Reece James' Park has a pretty nice ring to it... The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson & Liam Twomey are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to look back on the 3-0 victory at Newcastle. Flo Lloyd-Hughes reports from the Academy Stadium as Emma Hayes' side booked their place at Wembley after a dominant 3-0 victory over holders Manchester City in their FA Cup semi-final. With Champions Leagu...

Anyone getting Carabao Cup déjà vu? Liam Twomey and Dom Fifield join Matt Davies-Adams to wrap up another penalty shootout success as the Blues progress to the quarter-final of the EFL Cup after eventually triumphing over Southampton. With a trip to St. James' Park on the cards next for Chelsea - we speak to The Athletic's Senior Writer and man in the know George Caulkin about what to expect from...

Chelsea 7 (SEVEN) Norwich 0. It's no strikers, no problem for Thomas Tuchel's side... Matt Davies-Adams is joined by two of The Athletic's Chelsea experts - Simon Johnson and Dom Fifield - to dissect the demolition of a sorry Norwich City side. Then it's onto the next round of the EFL Cup - with the Blues welcoming Southampton back to Stamford Bridge with a place in the quarterfinals at stake. The...

A comfortable Champions League win - but at what cost? Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey join Matt Davies-Adams to discuss the 4-0 victory over Malmö - which saw Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner both leave the pitch injured before half-time. We ponder what this could mean for Thomas Tuchel's side ahead of the visit of Norwich City Saturday lunchtime - and look ahead to that game with the help of BBC Radi...

So...Chelsea's goalkeeper is quite good isn't he? Matt Davies-Adams has got Dom Fifield and Liam Twomey in tow to reflect on the remarkable man of the match performance of Edouard Mendy who ensured the Blues came away from the Brentford Community Stadium with all three points. There's also some love for Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Malang Sarr who starred - and withstood the late onslaught. Focus then s...

The Brentford Community Stadium awaits... Matt Davies-Adams has got Liam Twomey and Sam Parkin alongside him to round up the last knockings of this international break. The it's back to Premier League duty as we look ahead to the trip to Brentford with the help of Jay Harris. There's also a word of Chelsea Women's triumph in Turin, an obligatory Thursday quiz - and some parting words from Olivier...

Is the Premier League back yet?! Simon Johnson and Dom Fifield join Matt Davies-Adams to pass the time as the international break continues... We take a look at how the Blues are faring on their travels, shine a spotlight on another win for Emma Hayes' side - and round off our mid-term reports by dishing out some grades for the Blues midfield and attack. Plus, after the Ballon d'Or nominees were a...

Parents evening is in session… The international break may be in full swing, but there’s still plenty of Blues-related chat to be had. Matt Davies-Adams has got Dom Fifield and Sam Parkin along for the ride as we dish out some mid-term grades to the Chelsea keepers and defenders. Anne-Marie Batson talks us through the thrilling 3-3 draw at Kingsmeadow as Emma Hayes’ side snatched a point in added...