The Flag Stays Down

Chelsea eked out a 1-0 victory over Bournemouth in the dying minutes thanks to a goal from Christopher Nkunku, setup by debutant Jadon Sancho. Robert Sanchez kept a clean sheet, and new boy Renato Viega showed out. The boys are here to break it all down on this week's episode of the Flag Stays Down Podcast.

When Collins is away, Matt and Parker will play. Chelsea drew with Palace and barely scraped their way through to UEFA Conference League group stage. The boys are here to break it all down on this week's episode of the Flag Stays Down Podcast.

A 6-2 victory over Wolves with a hattrick by Noni Madueke have the boys buzzing this week. Add on a 2-0 victory for Chelsea over Servette in the UEFA Conference League and there is plenty to be happy about.

The Premier League season has begun! Chelsea lose at home to Manchester City on matchday one thanks to goals from Erling Haaland and Mateo Kovacic. While the club came into the match with low expectations, some fans are ready to blow up the project again already. Andy, Matt, and Parker break down performances, debuts, and give their first impressions of Maresca-ball.

News breaks once again on the Flag Stays Down Podcast. Samu is out, Joao Felix may be in. Andy, Matt, and Parker break down recent incomings and potential outgoings at Chelsea. They then close out the episode with their season predictions.

While podding, Fabrizio Romano confirmed the news that Conor Gallagher had agreed to terms with Atletico Madrid on a 5 year deal. Andy, Matt, and Parker break down what that means for a starting midfield at Chelsea and what the opening day starting eleven could look like.

THE BOYS ARE BACKKKKK. Andy and Parker are here to break down Chelsea FC's preseason thus far. We have some new faces in new places like Marc Guiu, Tosin, and Renato Veiga. How are they looking? We heard all off-season about Enzo Maresca's inverted wing backs, how are they faring? Are we worried about a leaky defense? Finally, how does the club address the soon-to-be elephant in the room?...

It is that time of year again. The season is over, we need to reinforce for a European campaign, and the transfer window is opening. Andy, Matt, and Parker go through the squad and determine if we should Keep, Sell, or Loan.

Chelsea have a new manager. Enzo Marseca joins the club after a promotion winning season at Leicester. Andy, Matt, and Parker break it all down and what it means for Chelsea on this week's episode of the Flag Stays Down Podcast.

Here we go again. We're good for at least one emergency pod per year and this is the one. Mauricio Pochettino and Chelsea have parted ways by "mutual consent". Andy is here to break it down and give his take on the situation.

Reece James is back! A game winning assist in his 10 minute cameo (after 5 months out with injury) has the boys buzzing this week. Join Andy, Matt, and Parker as they break down a come from behind, 3-2 victory over Nottingham Forrest. The boys are talking Nicolas Jackson, striker targets, Mudryk and more on this week's episode of the Flag Stays Down Podcast.

Chelsea have won consecutive matches in the league for the first time in months. Two London derby wins and the boys are buzzing. This one is nothing but vibes and positivity.

Thiago Silva announced his retirement this week, it hit Matt so hard that he couldn't make it on this week's pod. Andy and Parker break down Silva's legacy, as well as a matches against Arsenal and Aston Villa on this week's episode of the Flag Stays Down Podcast.

Chelsea have lost in the FA Cup Semifinal to Manchester City. In a shocking turn of events, Parker and Matt are angry; Andy is not. See how it all unfolds on this week's Flag Stays Down Podcast.

Well damn. Chelsea 6 - Everton 0. Cole Palmer scores the perfect hattrick and then a penalty on top of that. Nico Jackson and Alfie Gilchrist chip in, as well, as the Blues rout the Toffees. Andy and Parker break it all down on this week's episode of the Flag Stays Down Podcast.

The highs and lows of being a Chelsea fan were on display last week as Chelsea scored twice in stoppage time to beat Manchester United before dropping points to lowly Sheffield United. Andy, Matt, and Parker are here to break it down on this week's episode of the Flag Stays Down Podcast.

Two steps forward, 1.96 steps back according to friend of the pod, Scott. Chelsea take the lead against Burnley at home while being a man and a manager up, but Chelseaness ensues as the Blues drop points. Who is to blame? Why does this seem to happen on a regular basis? The boys try to get to the bottom of it on this week's episode of the Flag Stays Down Podcast.

Andy, Matt, and Parker are back to discuss Chelsea's 4-2 victory over Leicester City in the FA Cup. What is Cole Palmer's ceiling? What is the long term left back position looking like? Did we miss Enzo? All that and more in this week's episode of the Flag Stays Down Podcast.

Chelsea managed to best Newcastle at home on Monday evening. Andy and Parker are here to break it all down. Starting with Mauricio Pochettino's comments midweek and the buildup to the match, all the way through the next three years. The boys break down who on this team makes up the core.

That one hurts. Six straight defeats in domestic cup finals at Wembley. Andy, Matt, and Parker discuss who is to blame and breakdown a heartbreaking 1-0 loss to Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool. The question also re-arises, is Pochettino's job safe. All that and more on this week's episode of the Flag Stays Down Podcast.

Andy, Matt, and Parker are back following Chelsea 1-1 Manchester City at the Etihad. The boys defended like their lives depended on it and we are here for it. Axel Disasi is the new Toni Rudiger. Malo Gusto should be on the pitch every match. Colwill and Chilwell have redeemed poor performances with this one. Cheers all around on this week's new episode of the Flag Stays Down Podcast.

Thank you to Crystal Palace's DJ for giving us Bob Marley's Three Little Birds, because everything (for this week) is going to be alright. Andy, Matt, and Parker discuss the changes from a poor week to a successful week. Thiago Silva has been a rock for 3 years, but is it time to phase him out? Is Cole Palmer a good false nine? Can Nico Jackson solve our issues at left wing? All that and m...

Losses to Liverpool and Wolves by hefty margins have left the boys feeling blue this week. There were a few positives, but the big talking point is Andy's call to sack Pochettino.

Parker is back and joins Matt and Andy to discuss Chelsea 6-1 Middlesborough and 0-0 v Aston Villa. Armando Broja continues to not impress, do we appreciate Nicholas Jackson more now? Parker is low on Mudryk and Andy gives props to Levi Colwill. The boys then give their obituaries to Jurgen Klopp, who announced he will be leaving Liverpool at season's end.

Milwaukee Blues' own Scott joins Matt and Andy in an off-week for Chelsea Football Club. The guys talk keepers, transfer business, lineup issues and more in this episode of the Flag Stays Down Podcast.