Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show

Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey to talk all things Chelsea as the season reaches its climax. There's a look back at the deserved victory over Manchester City at the Etihad, a preview of Wednesday night's tie with Arsenal - and we celebrate Chelsea Women as they wrapped up the WSL title in emphatic style. Your questions answered, we analyse the Blues chances of securing...

What does booking your spot in the Champions League final call for? A bonus episode! Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson, Dom Fifield and Liam Twomey to reflect on a night to remember for Thomas Tuchel's side as the Blues triumphed over the (not so) mighty Real Madrid. We give our analysis of the thoroughly impressive 3-1 aggregate victory, answer your quest...

Matt Davies-Adams has got Liam Twomey, Simon Johnson and Dom Fifield alongside him as The Athletic's Chelsea experts take a closer look at a defining week for the men's and women's teams. Women’s Football Correspondent Katie Whyatt is with us to reflect on Emma Hayes' history makers - as the Blues book their place in the Champions League final after a thriller against Bayern Munich at Kingsmeadow....

Matt Davies-Adams is joined as ever by The Athletic's Chelsea experts - Dom Fifield, Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson to give their verdict on a rainy night in Madrid. There's full analysis of the 1-1 draw with Real in the Champions League semi-final first leg, your questions answered - and Alvaro Romeo has the view from Spain ahead of next week's second leg showdown. In the Premier League, we look b...

Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Chelsea experts - Simon Johnson, Dom Fifield and Liam Twomey alongside him to *try* and sum up a extraordinary 72 hours in football. We discuss the who, what, where, when, why and how of the short-lived Super League - and take a closer look at the Blues' involvement, plus what the longer lasting ramifications could be. Amid all the drama off the pitch there...

Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Chelsea posse - Liam Twomey, Simon Johnson and Dom Fifield in tow to discuss progress to the Champions League semi-finals for Thomas Tuchel's side. Before the Blues worry about their next European showdown they've got the small matter of an FA Cup semi-final against a formidable Manchester City side to worry about. We preview the game - and quickly move on...

Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Chelsea experts Dom Fifield, Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson alongside him to dissect Saturday's horror showing against West Brom. It's off to the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán for the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final with Porto - as the Athletic's Jack Lang shines a spotlight on what the Blues should expect from their Portuguese opponents. Plus - th...

Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Chelsea experts alongside him as Dom Fifield, Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey take a closer look at how some of the Blues have faired on their travels as the international break continues. Women’s football correspondent Katie Whyatt joins us to look ahead to Wednesday's crucial Champions League quarter-final second leg with Wolfsburg. Plus - there's time for...

Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Chelsea aficionados alongside him as Liam Twomey, Dom Fifield and Simon Johnson reflect on success in the Champions League and FA Cup. Thomas Tuchel has *officially* made the best start of any Blues boss in the club's history thanks to those wins over Atlético Madrid and Sheffield United. We analyse those results, take a closer look at the performances of s...

Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Chelsea posse alongside him as Dom Fifield, Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey reflect on the stalemate and Elland Road. We preview Wednesday's crucial Champions League second leg against Atlético Madrid with the help of Alvaro Romeo - and look ahead to what *should* be a favourable draw as the Blues host beleaguered Sheffield United in the quarterfinals of the...

Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's three wise Chelsea men alongside him as Liam Twomey, Dom Fifield and Simon Johnson reflect on two big wins over Liverpool & Everton which put the Blues in the driving seat for a top four spot. Attention turns to Elland Road - and its dodgy pitch - for a preview of Saturday's clash with Leeds. Plus, your questions answered - including the rise of Andreas...

Matt Davies-Adams is joined by the full complement of Chelsea experts - Liam Twomey, Dom Fifield and Simon Johnson - to offer a (brief) analysis of the drab 0-0 draw with Manchester United. There's a chance to reflect on the midweek Champions League triumph thanks to *that* Olivier Giroud goal - the it's all eyes on Merseyside with consecutive Premier League crunch ties with Liverpool and Everton....

Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson & Dominic Fifield in tow to reflect on an underwhelming 1-1 draw with Southampton - and the fallout of the subbing of second half substitute Callum Hudson-Odoi after just 31 minutes. We take a closer look at the Champions League Round of 16 first leg tie against Atlético Madrid with the help of Alvaro Romeo - including what...

Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson, Liam Twomey & Dominic Fifield alongside him to react to the 2-0 victory over Newcastle which saw the Blues go back into the top four, preview the potential banana skin against a struggling Southampton - and take a first look at the return of the Champions League and a first leg trip to face Atlético Madrid...in Bucharest....

Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's Chelsea experts Liam Twomey, Simon Johnson & Dominic Fifield to reflect on a week that saw the Blues move to within one point of the top four as Thomas Tuchel’s unbeaten start at head coach continued. We analyse the victory at Bramall Lane, take a closer look at the team assembled behind Tuchel - and shine a light on some of the players who may get...

Host Matt Davies-Adams & The Athletic's Chelsea experts, Liam Twomey, Simon Johnson & Dominic Fifield, reconvene as a new era dawns for Thomas Tuchel at Stamford Bridge - but who are the early winners and losers in the squad?  Will Callum Hudson-Odoi continue to be deployed as a wing-back, why picking Marcos Alonso against Burnley paid off and if Thursday night's Spurs game is a "Top 4 Pla...

Host Matt Davies-Adams & The Athletic's Chelsea experts, Liam Twomey, Simon Johnson & Dominic Fifield, reconvene following Frank Lampard's sacking - with Thomas Tuchel poised to succeed him. What impact will the Chelsea icon's exit have on the club's youth policy, how much have Havertz and Werner's form contributed to Tuchel's selection and would it have unravelled so quickly if the stadiu...

Host Matt Davies-Adams & The Athletic's Chelsea experts, Liam Twomey, Simon Johnson & Dominic Fifield, reconvene after an ominous defeat to Leicester for manager Frank Lampard...  Find out why Chelsea are willing to break their club transfer record again, to bring in Dortmund sensation Erling Haaland. And why Chelsea's 'next' manager will speak German!  Plus a look ahead to Luton in the FA...

Host Matt Davies-Adams & The Athletic's Chelsea experts, Liam Twomey, Simon Johnson & Dominic Fifield, reconvene after Lampard fielded an unusually strong side to overcome Morecambe in the FA Cup third round...  What's Mason Mount got to do to get a rest? And how to explain what's happened to Fikayo Tomori's Chelsea career? Plus, the guys discuss the now-postponed Premier League meeting wi...

Host Matt Davies-Adams & The Athletic's Chelsea experts, Liam Twomey, Simon Johnson & Dominic Fifield, reconvene following the defeat to Man City and to discuss their breaking news story that manager Frank Lampard's position as manager is under serious threat...  How close is Roman Abramovich to pulling the plug on the club's all-time leading goalscorer and who could replace him -with form...

Host Matt Davies-Adams & The Athletic's Chelsea experts, Liam Twomey, Simon Johnson & Dominic Fifield, reconvene following a routine win against a historically tricky opponent, West Ham on Monday night...  Is there a new deal on the table for Thiago Silva, how far down the pecking order has Jorginho fallen and how brilliantly have deals for Ross Barkley and Willian worked out for Lampard? ...

Host Matt Davies-Adams & The Athletic's Chelsea experts, Liam Twomey, Simon Johnson & Dominic Fifield, reconvene following back-to-back defeats at Everton and Wolves in the Premier League...  Does a 4-3-3 formation work without Hakim Ziyech and are doubts over Lampard's managerial credentials starting to flare up again?  Plus the guys discuss an unusual u23s clash with Spurs, the prospect...

Host Matt Davies-Adams & The Athletic's Chelsea experts, Liam Twomey, Simon Johnson & Dominic Fifield, reconvene a breathless win over Leeds United...  Is Werner a 'natural' in front of goal, Havertz vs Kovacic, who will take creative responsibility after Hakim Ziyech's injury and are Chelsea nurturing a future captain in Reece James?  Plus, ANOTHER Giroud Renaissance and a big Everton pre...

Host Matt Davies-Adams & The Athletic's Chelsea experts, Liam Twomey, Simon Johnson & Dominic Fifield, reconvene after the Tottenham draw, unable to agree on what was more interesting - the game itself or the tension on the touchline between Frank and Jose... We'll also hear from Alan Shearer's exclusive sit-down with Lampard, his first impressions of Roman Abramovich and what their relati...

Host Matt Davies-Adams & The Athletic's Chelsea experts, Liam Twomey, Simon Johnson & Dominic Fifield, reconvene after Saturday's 2-0 win over Newcastle...  So, is the door 'ajar' for a title challenge this season, is Antonio Rudiger back in favour or back in the shop window and has time run out for both Fikayo Tomori and Olivier Giroud?  Plus, the guys preview another busy week of games a...