Went To Mow Kingsmeadow

Gina Michaelas arrived at Chelsea Football Club aged just 11-years-old. Her time at the club coincided with legends like Fara Williams and Siobhan Chamberlain. Gina began playing in tournaments with the first team aged just 14, and made her "official" debut aged 16 in 2001. Sadly, in March 2002 she suffered an ACL injury, but having made her comeback in the December that year, her career seemed to...

Chelsea FC W are back are so are Went To Mow Kingsmeadow!  Dean Mears and Dayne Whittle are joined by Rich Bates to discuss Chelsea's 3-1 friendly win over NWSL Champions Gotham FC. In Part One, we discuss positive signs from Aggie Beaver-Jones and Johanna Rytting-Kaneryd, and in Part Two we look at how our new signings got on in their first apperances. You can follow the show on Twitter @Mow...

Dean Mears is joined by Sophie Spittle and Simon Kingman to discuss the new Chelsea FC Women manager Sonia Bompastor. We give our immediate reaction, ask what players will thrive under the new coach and give our expectations for the coming season. Plus we're joined by special guest Coralie Soyer to give us the inside scoop on what Chelsea fans can expect from our new coach. You can follow the show...

Dean Mears and Dayne Whittle are joined by Simon Kingman, Clayton Beerman, Rich Bates and Matt Ball to reflect on another title winning season for Chelsea FC Women. In Part One we give our player ratings for every player in the Chelsea squad, plus reveal our player of the season, and in Part Two we give our winners for best match, best result, worst match, worst result, goal of the season, high po...

Dean Mears and Dayne Whittle are joined by Simon Kingman, Clayton Beerman, Rich Bates and Matt Ball to reflect on another title winning season for Chelsea FC Women. In Part One we give our player ratings for every player in the Chelsea squad, plus reveal our player of the season, and in Part Two we give our winners for best match, best result, worst match, worst result, goal of the season, high po...

Dean Mears and Dayne Whittle are joined by Ruch Bates and Matt Ball to discuss Chelsea's annihilation of Manchester United to secure a 5th consecutive WSL title.  In Part One we talk through Chelsea's 6-0 win that secured the title and in Part Two, we discuss Chelsea's title celebrations, share our favourite moments and discuss the perfect farewell for Emma Hayes. You can follow the show on T...

Dean Mears and Dayne Whittle are joined by Simon Kingman, Matt Ball and Johnny Hourigan to discuss Chelsea taking one more step closer to a 5th consecutive WSL title. In Part One we talk through Chelsea's 1-0 win away at Spurs, and in Part Two we look ahead to Saturday's title decider against Manchester United. You can follow the show on Twitter @MowKingsmeadow. Dean @DeanMears, Dayne @DWhitt9, Si...

In the summer of 2022, Chelsea FC Women celebrated 30 years since their inception back in 1992. For our patreon members, we recorded interviews with Tony Farmer, the man who created the team. George Michaelas, who was manager between 2002-2005, and Matt Beard, manager from 2009-2012. This snippet comes from an 1 hour 45 minute interview we had with Tony Farmer, giving you some insight into some th...

Dean Mears is joined by Sophie Spittle and Rich Bates to talk through Sunday's rollercoaster of emotions. In Part One we talk through Chelsea's 8 goal demolition of Bristol City, which puts the control of the title back in our hands. And in Part Two we pay tribute to Maren Mjelde, Fran Kirby and Emma Hayes. You can follow the show on Twitter @MowKingsmeadow. Dean @DeanMears, Sophie @Traveller74 an...

Dean Mears and Dayne Whittle are joined by Matt Ball to discuss the robbery at Stamford Bridge.  In Part One we reflect on all the major incidents of Saturday's corruption and in Part Two we look ahead to Chelsea's midweek WSL clash away at Liverpool. You can follow the show on Twitter @MowKingsmeadow. Dean @DeanMears, Dayne @DWhitt9 and Matt @MattJBall98. We're also on Instagram @WentToMowKi...

Dean Mears is joined by Sophie Spittle and Rich Bates to discuss Chelsea's historic win away in Barcelona.  In Part One we reflect on Emma Hayes' tactical masterclass and praise the many Chelsea players who produced superb performances and in Part Two we look ahead to the second leg this coming Saturday at Stamford Bridge. You can follow the show on Twitter @MowKingsmeadow. Dean @DeanMears, @...

Dean Mears is joined by Matt Ball to review Chelsea's 3-0 win over Aston Villa in the WSL. In Part One, we discuss Chelsea actually getting a correct refereeing decision in their favour and if they might come to regret not scoring more past 10 player Villa. And in Part Two we pay tribute to Ann-Katrin Berger and look ahead to our UEFA Women's Champions League Semi-Final first leg against Barcelona...

Dean Mears and Dayne Whittle are joined by Rich Bates and Simon Kingman to reflect on Chelsea's FA Cup Semi-Final defeat to Manchester United In Part One, we discuss Chelsea's bad start, brief hope, shocking refereeing decisions and the fall out from Lauren James and Millie Turner's Instagram post. And in Part Two we look ahead to Aston Villa in the WSL. You can follow the show on Twitter @MowKing...

Dean Mears is joined by Sophie Spittle and Simon Kingman to pick the bones out of Chelsea's 1-0 Conti Cup Final defeat to Arsenal. In Part One, we discuss Emma Hayes' team selection, VAR's travesty and tiring legs And in Part Two we ask questions around Emma Hayes' use of subsitutions and that 'shove'. You can follow the show on Twitter @MowKingsmeadow. Dean @DeanMears, Sophie @Traveller74 and Sim...

Dean Mears, Dayne Whittle and Jane Chappell are joined by Rich Bates and Matt Ball to relive all the action from Chelsea's Champions League Quarter-Final 2nd Leg 1-1 draw with Ajax. In Part One, we discuss Emma Hayes' team selection, Zecira Musovic's mixed bag and Erin Cuthbert's ability to keep on running And in Part Two we look ahead to Sunday's Conti Cup Final clash with Arsenal. There's also s...

Dean Mears and Dayne Whittle are joined by Sophie Spittle and Rich Bates to relive all the action from Chelsea's derby day win over West Ham. In Part One, we discuss Chelsea's bright start, how the Hammers took control and how Chelsea's subs saved the day And in Part Two we look ahead to tonight's UWCL Quarter-Final 2nd leg vs Ajax. There's also talk on 200 appearances for Fran Kirby and 150 for J...

Dean Mears, Jane Chappell and Dayne Whittle are joined by Matt Ball to relive all the action from Chelsea's first leg demolition of Ajax in the UWCL quarter-final first leg. In Part One, we discuss a mature and clinical Chelsea performance. And in Part Two we look ahead to Sunday's WSL clash away at West Ham United. You can follow the show on Twitter @MowKingsmeadow. Dean @DeanMears, Jane @JaneCha...

Dean Mears and Dayne Whittle are joined by Simon Kingman and Rich Bates to relive all the action from Chelsea's victory over Arsenal in the WSL. In Part One, we discuss 'sock gate', the Stamford Bridge atmosphere and Chelsea's excellence. And in Part Two we look ahead to Tuesday's UEFA Women's Champions League Quarter-Final clash with Ajax. You can follow the show on Twitter @MowKingsmeadow. Dean...

Dean Mears is joined by Sophie Spittle and Rich Bates to relive all the action from Chelsea's FA Cup success over Everton. In Part One, we question what was wrong with Chelsea's first half performance, what changed and the Macario Impact. And in Part Two we look ahead to Friday's huge WSL clash against Arsenal.  You can follow the show on Twitter @MowKingsmeadow. Dean @DeanMears, Sophie @Trav...

Dean Mears and Dayne Whittle are joined by Simon Kingman and Matt Ball to celebrate Chelsea's progression to the Conti Cup final. In Part One we reflect on all the action from that 1-0 away win at City and In Part Two we look ahead to Sunday's FA Cup clash with Everton! You can follow Simon on Twitter @KingmanSimon and Matt @MattJBalll98 Please consider joining our Patreon and support the show! He...

Dean Mears and Dayne Whittle are joined by Rich Bates and Clayton Beerman to reflect on a happy Sunday evening for Chelsea FC Women. In Part One we look back at the 4-0 win over Leicester and the return to competitive football for Catarina Macario and in Part Two we look ahead to Thursday's Conti Cup semi-final clash with Manchester City. You can follow the show on Twitter @MowKingsmeadow or Insta...

Dean Mears is joined by Simon Kingman and Matt Ball to reflect on Chelsea's 1-0 defeat to Manchester City in the WSL. In Part One, we discuss Chelsea's failing midfield and Emma Hayes' decision not to change things and in Part Two we ask what this defeat means for the WSL title and discuss Mia Fishel's ACL injury. Follow Simon @KingmanSimon and Matt @MattJBall98 on Twitter. You can follow the show...

Dean Mears and Dayne Whittle are joined by Sophie Spittle and Rich Bates to reflect on Mayra Ramirez's wonder goal that sealed their FA Cup 5th Round win over Crystal Palace. In Part One, we review all the action, or lack of it, from that 1-0 win over Palace and in Part Two, we look ahead to a monster WSL clash with Manchester City this Friday night at Kingsmeadow. You can follow our guests on Twi...

The gang are back together as Dean Mears, Jane Chappell and Dayne Whittle to review Chelsea's 5-0 win over Sunderland in the Conti Cup semi-final. In Part One, we ask if Chelsea now operate with an A Team and a B Team, the importance of Fran Kirby and react to our Semi-Final away trip to Manchester City. And in Part Two, we look ahead to Chelsea's FA Cup 5th Round clash with Crystal Palace this co...

Dean Mears is joined by Sophie Spittle and Simon Kingman to review Chelsea's comfortable 3-0 win over Everton in WSL. In Part One, we delve into all the action from that 3-0 win including the "controversial" penalty decisions by referee Emily Heaslip. And in Part Two we discuss the UEFA Women's Champions League Quarter-Final and Semi-Final draw and discuss the new Chelsea FC W fans forum. Follow t...