At The Bridge Pod: A Chelsea FC Podcast

The team are debating who Chelsea should sign this summer, Dortmund's Erling Haaland or Inter Milan's Romelu Lukaku? They analyse the pair's play styles, break down the stats and give their verdict. (This episode was recorded on 1st April 2021) _______________________________________________

The team are analysing a true Cult Hero from the 1990's of Chelsea FC history, the Ballon d'Or winner Ruud Gullit, they look back at his whole career from his time at PSV & AC Milan and discuss how his signing changed Chelsea forever. They also review our FA Cup victory against Sheffield United which sends us to Wembley to play Manchester City in the Semi Finals. (This episode was recorde...

The team are discussing Chelsea's incredible Champions League performance against Atletico Madrid which sends the Blues into the Quarter Finals for the first time since 2013/14, we analyse the immaculate performances by Kante, Ziyech, Havertz & Werner. (This episode was recorded on 18th March 2021) _______________________________________________

The team are discussing the career resurrection of Andreas Christensen under Thomas Tuchel, what has the German manager done to transform a player once heading for the door into one of Chelsea's key players this year. They also review the game against Everton, where Kai Havertz showcased why Chelsea spent the money they did in the Summer on him. (This episode was recorded on 11th March 2021)...

The team are discussing the situation surrounding Tammy Abraham at Chelsea, does he have a future under Tuchel or will it be a parting of the ways come the summer transfer window? They also review the games against Manchester United and Liverpool, where Chelsea took advantage in the race for the Top Four. (This episode was recorded on 5th March 2021) __________________________________________...

The team are sharing their love for Olivier Giroud after another magical Champions League night against Atletico Madrid, they also analyse Kenedy's incredible season so far on loan at Granada, could his future be at Stamford Bridge under Thomas Tuchel or should he remain in La Liga? (This episode was recorded on 25th February 2021) _______________________________________________

The team are analysing Timo Werner's season so far and the differences between how he has played under Frank Lampard and now Thomas Tuchel, whilst providing the key facts as to why Timo has been no flop during the first 6 months of his Chelsea career. (This episode was recorded on 18th February 2021) _______________________________________________

The team are looking at Thiago Silva's season so far at Chelsea, what impact has he had on the team and club? They also look at the incredible performances in recent games from Mason Mount, Timo Werner & Antonio Rudiger. (This episode was recorded on 11th February 2021) _______________________________________________

The team are looking back at the win against Spurs and the impact Hudson-Odoi & Marcos Alonso are having under Thomas Tuchel, before asking who are the players to watch going into the second half of the season? (This episode was recorded on 5th February 2021) _______________________________________________

The team react to the sacking of Frank Lampard and the appointment of Thomas Tuchel, where did it all go so wrong for Frank and what will Tuchel bring to Chelsea FC with the incredible squad at his disposal? (This episode was recorded on 28th January 2021) _______________________________________________

The team take a look at the managerial future of Frank Lampard at Chelsea, after two poor performances against Fulham and Leicester has he lost the dressing room and if his tenure is coming to an end who is the perfect candidate for the role? (This episode was recorded on 21st January 2021) _______________________________________________

The team take a look at the career so far of the quite lovely Spanish maestro Juan Mata, a player sold far to soon by Chelsea and still loved at the Bridge to this day, but could he have become a club legend if he had stayed? They also review our FA Cup Third Round win against Morecombe, where Timo Werner and Kai Havertz scored important goals.     (This episode was recorded on 14th Janu...

The team ask the question "Who do Chelsea need to sign this January window?", Declan Rice, Gianluigi Donnarumma or is there another hidden gem out there we should be keeping an eye on. They also review our game against Manchester City and analyse where it went so wrong. (This episode was recorded on 7th January 2021) _______________________________________________

The team review the year of 2020 for Chelsea, the ups and downs, their favourite moments, which players had a year to remember and was our Transfer Business a success or total failure? They also review our games against Arsenal and Aston Villa as well as ask the question, what next for Frank Lampard?     (This episode was recorded on 30th December 2020) __________________________________...

In this festive episode The team take a Christmas themed look back and talk iconic Boxing Day games, Best January Transfers, Chelsea merchandise and who makes their Naughty or Nice list for 2020, this episode was truly one of the most enjoyable ones we have recorded and we all had a good laugh! They also review our game against West Ham.     (This episode was recorded on 23rd December 20...

The team are taking a look at the Chelsea Academy Class of 2008 and asking where are they all now? This side contained the likes of Reece James, Marc Guehi and Rhian Brewster, but how did their careers develop and who has been the most successful of the 2008 team? They also react to drawing to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League draw and review our games against Everton & Wolves.   &n...

The team are taking a look back at the career of Gianfranco Zola, our original magician who wore the number 25, what made Zola so loved by the fans and how did playing under Diego Maradona change his game? They also review our games against Leeds United & FC Krasnodar.     (This episode was recorded on 10th December 2020) _______________________________________________

The team kick off their Christmas themed episodes with a look at Chelsea's Pantomime Villain Diego Costa, his highs, lows and the reason fans just love to hate him. They also review our games against Spurs and Sevilla, where Olivier Giroud was perfect. _______________________________________________

The team are joined by Rob of SW6 Daily to discuss the question "Who is Chelsea's Greatest Unsung Hero of the Roman Era?", Damien Duff, Paulo Ferreira or someone else?, they also pose the question if Olivier Giroud could ever have been like Robert Lewandowski. They also review our games against Newcastle and Rennes.   (This episode was recorded on 25th November 2020) _________________________...

The team take a look at the Chelsea prodigy Reece James and his journey so far, from the academy, his loan spell at Wigan, if he is destined to play Right Back or perhaps CDM and ask the question if he could become the Cobham Cafu. They also talk which celebrity they would like to takeover at Stamford Bridge and their thoughts on Olivier Giroud leaving Chelsea in the January window. (This episode...

The team take a look at the 08/09 Champions League campaign, including that infamous Semi Final against Barcelona, was the game actually fixed? Listen and find out! They also review our game against Sheffield United where Hakim Ziyech showcased his talent and why he could be the signing of the season.   (This episode was recorded on 12th November 2020) ________________________________________...

The team take a look at the impact that Social Media abuse has on young upcoming players and the devastating consequences it can have, before asking the question if we should be concerned about Christian Pulisic's recent injuries. They also review our games against Burnley and Rennes.   (This episode was recorded on 5th November 2020) _______________________________________________

The team take a look back at the 2003/04 season, our first under Roman Abramovich's ownership, from the signings of Hernan Crespo, Damien Duff and Adrian Mutu, Stunning Goals and Ranieri's Champions League Semi Final Capitulation. They also review our games against Manchester United and Krasnodar.   (This episode was recorded on 29th October 2020) _____________________________________________...

The team take a look back at the career of Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, Chelsea's prolific number 9, from his youth career in the Netherlands, that incredible single season at Atletico Madrid and his 4 years at Chelsea where he would become one of the Premier League's most feared forwards, before rounding off by looking at his time coaching and what he is up to now. (This episode was recorded on 22nd...

The team take a look at the woman who won Chelsea the Summer Transfer Window, Marina Granovskaia, from her first encounter with Roman Abramovich, to her rise through the ranks at Chelsea and also how she conducts Transfer Business. They also give their thoughts on the controversial Project Big Picture. (This episode was recorded on 15th October 2020) _______________________________________________