Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show

It's awards season after all... Matt Davies-Adams has got Simon Johnson and Sam Parkin alongside him to talk all things Chelsea as we prepare for the return to action for Thomas Tuchel's side. We start at Kingsmeadow though, where Emma Hayes' women maintained their challenge for a third successive Continental Cup title with a 3-1 win over Manchester United to book their spot in March's final. Then...

How's THAT for a comeback?! Matt Davies-Adams has got Dom Fifield and Liam Twomey alongside him to talk all things Chelsea. We start with the #scenes in the FA Youth Cup as Chelsea's U18's fought back from 3-0 down to beat Liverpool 4-3. Our very own Sam Parkin was on co-commentary duty and joins us to reflect on the remarkable victory - while Chelsea women's FA Cup defence is on track after a 3-1...

A year sure does fly by when you're (mostly) having fun... Matt Davies-Adams has got Dom Fifield and Sam Parkin alongside him to pass the time as the Premier League's winter break kicks in. There's no stopping Chelsea's women - who picked up an important 2-0 win over West Ham on Wednesday night to cut the gap to Arsenal at the top of the WSL table to just a point. Flo Lloyd Hughes joins us to refl...

Thank you Tottenham, the pleasure has been all ours... Matt Davies-Adams has got Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey alongside him to deliver your Monday dose of Blues news. There's a round up of the third victory over Spurs in the space of just 19 days - with a closer look at THAT Ziyech strike, the emergence of Malang Sarr and whether top four is all but guaranteed. With a rare midweek without any act...

Ah, more dropped points... The Athletic's Chelsea experts Dom Fifield and Simon Johnson are with Matt Davies-Adams to dissect (another) frustrating evening for the Blues in the 1-1 draw with Brighton. It's then time to focus on Chelsea v Tottenham 3.0 with Thomas Tuchel's side facing Antonio Conte's Spurs for the third and final time this month... The Athletic's Tottenham correspondent Charlie Ecc...

So long title race... Matt Davies-Adams has Liam Twomey and Sam Parkin alongside him to look back on the 1-0 defeat by Manchester City at the Etihad which leaves Thomas Tuchel's side 3rd in the Premier League table and 13 points behind Pep Guardiola's side. There's an examination of the ongoing attacking issues, team selection dilemmas and whether they're now looking over their shoulder in the top...

Thomas Tuchel just loves a final... Sam Parkin and Dom Fifield join Matt Davies-Adams to look back on Wednesday night's 1-0 victory at Tottenham - meaning Chelsea cruise to Wembley thanks to a 3-0 aggregate win over sorry Spurs - despite the officials best efforts... No time to enjoy that success though - as the Blues prepare for a must-win Premier League tie at Manchester City on Saturday. BBC Ra...

How about that for a debut? The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey join Matt Davies-Adams to reflect on the 5-1 FA Cup third round victory over Chesterfield - setting up the visit of Plymouth Argyle. The chaps talk man of the match Lewis Hall, important goals for Lukaku and Werner and what the future holds for Lewis Baker - after just his second appearance for the club in eig...

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...