Balanced Blues Brothers Podcast

Travis, the Score, Ola, and Jordan react to the Cole Palmer signing and what it means for Chelsea's setup this season. They also break down why Chelsea lost to Nottingham Forest, what it means for the remainder of the season, and what Chelsea will learn from this loss.

Jordan and the Score break down the Luton match. They each discuss three positive takeaways, the good vibes, and why the right side of Chelsea's buildup play has been so dominant.

The Balanced Blues Brothers break down the West Ham match, why Chelsea lost, the positives from the match, why Chelsea need more shooters, and how they think that Chelsea's season will go given what they learned from the West Ham match.

Jordan, Ola, Score, and Travis give their thoughts on the opening 1-1 draw to the season against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge. The Poch era had its ups and downs in the match and the hosts break those down, as well as the standout performers and tactical analysis. Finally, the massive transfers of Caicedo and Lavia to Chelsea being finalized are brought up and thoughts are given on how these two will change the squad.

Travis, Ola, the Score, and Jordan predict how Chelsea's 2023-24 season will look. They discuss their predictions, the positives, and the negatives for the upcoming season.

The Score continues a trip down memory lane with the 2nd part of our history series, this time covering the robust 1990s era of the club. The contrast between the two halves of the 90s are discussed, highlighting the midtable to winning nature of the club. The 90s also contained the highly significant signing of Ruud Gullit, player managers, Matthew Harding's and Ken Bates's battles for the direction of the club, the tragic death of Matthew Harding, the Italian Revolution, and the momentum of trophies the 90s brought to Chelsea, setting the stage for the 2000s.

The Balanced Blues Brothers are proud to present the first part of our Chelsea History Series being led by The Score. This part covers the chaotic and tumultuous 1980s, spanning all of the managerial eras and their relative success (or lack thereof). The significance of Paul Canoville, Neal's playing style, and key transfers are highlighted, as well as the foundations being laid for the entire club atmosphere improving before the close of the 80's. And, yes, the lowlights of the 80's are covered, discussing the unsafe match day experience, racial abuse, and organized crime.

The full crew of hosts discuss the myriad of outgoing transfers from Chelsea, the impact that has on the squad, and the future prospects for the players ending their tenures at Stamford Bridge.

The hosts continue their endeavor to complete keep, loan, or sell and finish it off with the stagnant attackers at the club. This part of the squad drew a lot of unanimous decisions across the board, and should leave plenty of room for recruitment!

The hosts continue their discussion of keep, loan, and sell for the squad, and work their way through the midfielders at the club.