1905: The Chelsea FC Podcast

Wasn’t pretty, wasn’t thrilling, but it’s exactly the kind of win you want straight after an international break. We chat through the 2–0 at Burnley: slow start, odd-looking XI, then two real moments of quality to get it done. Santos running the game, Pedro Neto everywhere, Delap doing all the hard bits and none of the easy ones, and Tosin still giving everyone mild palpitations. There’s talk on t...

International break and no Chelsea to make or break your weekend. In this episode, we dive into your listener questions: who should Chelsea buy in January, and who is the most underrated and most overrated player to ever play for us. We look ahead to the mad run of fixtures to end 2025, try to guess how many points this team has in it, and preview a potentially tough trip to Burnley with a few fam...

That’s more like it. A sharp start, a bit of huffing and puffing, then a proper grown-up win. Gusto got his first-ever goal, Estevão lit up the Bridge again, and Garnacho ran the show — direct, fearless, electric. We get into his performance, the Enzo–Caicedo partnership, and what a settled back four could mean for this team. Plus: a word on Delap, some love for Trev, and how far this side could a...

Another bipolar Chelsea night in Europe. Chris and Joe get into the tinkering: too many changes, no rhythm, and a centre-back carousel that keeps inviting trouble. Big-picture chat on the Champions League league phase and how this result ramps up the pressure for Barcelona, Atalanta and Napoli. Plus the case for a settled pairing at the back, why Estevão has to start, and how much this team misses...

A proper derby job. Chelsea went to Three Point Lane and looked… mature. Controlled, compact, and nasty in all the right ways. Could’ve been four or five, but one was enough. Chris and Joe get into the game plan: the set-piece tweaks, Sanchez owning his box, and a back four that finally looked like a unit. Caicedo hunted the opener like a man possessed, Enzo ran the tempo, and João Pedro delivered...

Pure carnage at Molineux — all swagger, then squeaky bums. Chelsea blitz to a 3–0 lead with Andrey Santos running the show, Gittens electric with two assists and an outrageous Estevão chip — then spend the second half surviving the storm. Set pieces, long throws, panic in the box… and discipline out the window again with Delap’s double yellow. Jorgensen jittery, game management missing, but the Bl...

Chelsea somehow manage to lose at home to Sunderland. Garnacho scores early, but it’s the same old story: no control, no ideas against the low block, and then a joke of a goal to throw it away late. Chris and Joe get into the defending on the winner, the lack of urgency after going ahead, and why Stamford Bridge never feels safe at 1–0. There’s talk on Neto not squaring it, João Pedro going missin...

About as close to a perfect Champions League night as you’re going to get. Chelsea smash Ajax 5–1, three different teenagers on the scoresheet, and plenty of players rested up too. Chris and Joe take it all in: the early red card and instant opener, Enzo and Estêvão sharing pens like it’s five-a-side, Mark G getting off the mark. We get into Estêvão’s swagger, Gittens growing in confidence, and wh...

Chelsea win 3–0 at the City Ground with a big second half performance. This one belonged to Cobham. Reece James, on his 200th appearance, led by example - bombing on, scoring, and setting the tone. And 19-year-old Josh Acheampong marked his first Chelsea goal with a header right in front of the away end. Two of our own, both massive. We get into the injuries, why Josh should keep his place, and th...

International break but no let-up: Chris and Joe are in the studio asking the big one - what actually makes football fun? We get into pragmatism vs purity, Mourinho’s Anfield masterclass, sterile possession, and why a bit of sh*thousery can be glorious when it wins you points. There’s a loan watch, too. Strasbourg’s youngsters catching the eye, Anselmino’s stop-start, the Jackson question, and a l...

Bedlam at the Bridge. A last-gasp winner from Estevão and the limbs in the Matthew Harding were pure, unfiltered joy. Chris and Joe talk through the dread at that patched-up back line to praise for a front-foot Chelsea who pressed, believed and went again. Maresca’s touchline sprint felt like a line in the sand; the manager out-thought Liverpool and wore it. We get into Enzo’s orchestration, Reece...

It wasn't pretty, but Chelsea have their first Champions League win in two and a half years. Chris and Joe break down the Benfica grind: Caicedo’s near-perfect passing, Neto’s menace, and why Garnacho looked ready while Gittens… didn’t. We get into Badiashile’s mixed bag, Gusto being targeted, and how Reece settled the chaos when he came on. Then it’s Liverpool on Saturday: selection headaches at...

Chris and Joe break down a deflating afternoon at Stamford Bridge as Brighton extend their bogey-team status with a 3–1 win. After yet another red card collapse, they pick apart the tactical decisions, defensive chaos, and worrying lack of leadership that defined the defeat. There’s Roland’s take on why Chelsea’s captaincy problem is bigger than just Reece James, plus reflections on the growing pr...

A win, but not much else to shout about. Chris and Joe look back on a cup tie that felt more like survival than progress, with Chelsea scraping past Lincoln after another chaotic start. They talk Jørgensen’s horror show in goal, Fofana’s worrying rustiness, and Enzo’s heavy-legged display. Plus, early verdicts on Hato, Gittens, and Garnacho as the new boys get their chance. There’s also reflection...

Well, it was fun for 5 minutes wasn't it... In this episode, we try to make sense of a sodden Old Trafford night that started with a rash Sanchez red and spiralled from there. We talk Maresca’s call to go ultra-defensive, the subs that sucked out our outlet, and the set-piece chaos that gifted United control. We also zoom out: what this says about Chelsea’s game management, why a top goalkeeper an...

Chris and Joe break down Chelsea’s 3–1 defeat in Munich - from defensive lapses and schoolboy errors to Palmer’s swagger and Sanchez keeping the score respectable. They talk Gusto’s bright performance, Enzo’s tired legs, and why Tosin is running out of excuses. There’s praise for Andrey Santos off the bench, a debate on squad rotation, and plenty of referee rage. And with Manchester United up next...

Well, that was frustrating. Chris and Joe relive the late sting of Brentford away, where Caicedo and Palmer’s brilliance should’ve sealed it… until the 94th-minute lapse in concentration. They dig into defensive worries, questionable selections, and why Brentford have become a bogey side. There’s discussion on Tosin, Trev, and Sánchez, plus the strange striker situation. And then - attention turns...

What does the future hold for Stamford Bridge? In this special two-part episode, Chris and Joe kick off with their final verdict on Chelsea’s transfer window - the upgrades, the misses, and why squad harmony might matter more than one more big signing. Then they’re joined by Mark Meehan, Chair of the Chelsea Supporters’ Trust, for a wide-ranging conversation on supporter engagement, the role of th...

VAR gave us the rub of the green again as the Blues edged Fulham 2–0 at the Bridge. Chris and Joe break down a frustrating but ultimately winning performance: Enzo’s rollercoaster from worst-on-pitch to goal-and-assist, João Pedro’s all-action display capped with a goal-line clearance, and a backline that still leaves plenty of questions unanswered. There’s chat on the VAR calls, the Delap injury...

Chelsea hit West Ham for five under the lights at the London Stadium - and it could’ve been more. Chris and Joe share instant reactions to a wild 5-1 win: the shaky start, the flood of goals, and the players who stole the show. They also dig into the Cole Palmer injury scare, whether Chelsea need another centre-back, and what the latest transfer noise means for Jackson, Nkunku and the rest of the...

Chelsea’s season opener didn’t exactly go to script. In this episode, Chris and Joe share their raw reactions from Stamford Bridge after a flat 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace. From sluggish passing to missed chances, it felt more like pre-season than Premier League. They talk Palace’s disallowed goal, why Chelsea looked leggy, and the few bright sparks – including Delap’s impact off the bench and Es...

Chris and Joe are joined by Daniel Childs (Son of Chelsea) to talk Palace on Sunday, the buzz around the Bridge, and which of our summer signings excite them most. They debate the one position Chelsea still need to strengthen, realistic expectations for the season, and why we might be heading for a 2013/14-style campaign. There’s also chat on the club’s future stadium plans, Daniel’s best and wors...

Chelsea are back - and this season feels different. Chris and Joe preview the 2025/26 campaign with a position-by-position look at the squad, from Rob Sanchez’s revival to Reece James looking fitter and sharper than he has in years. They talk Estevão’s electric start, the return of Cold Palmer's swagger, and the fresh edge brought by new strikers João Pedro and Liam Delap. There’s debate on whethe...

Chelsea. Champions of the World. Let that sink in. In this end-of-season episode, Chris and Joe react to one of the most astonishing performances in Chelsea history: a 3-0 demolition of PSG to win the Club World Cup. Was it the best Chelsea performance in recent memory? They break down every goal, every player, and every moment - including the wild pre-match show, Donald Trump in the stands, and w...

Chelsea are in another final - and this one could make history. In this episode, Chris and Joe react to a statement semi-final win that showcased everything fans have been desperate to see: intensity, identity, and a squad playing like they believe. They talk Joao Pedro magic, Enzo leadership, and the rising swagger of a team growing together. There’s praise for Gusto, concerns over Caicedo, and a...