Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show

Thursday night under the lights...

Matt Davies-Adams has got Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher in tow to look back on the 4-2 victory over Gent in Matchday 1 of the Conference League at Stamford Bridge.

Then - it's all eyes on the MDA Derby with Nottingham Forest in town on Sunday afternoon!

Plus, CFCW may have the weekend off after the botched scheduling drama - BUT congratulations are in order for Millie Bright...

We'll be back on Monday to reflect on Sunday's visit of Forest before pausing for the second international break of the season.

HOST: Matt Davies-Adams

WITH: Simon Johnson & Luke Bosher

PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva

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It's Cole's world and we're all just living in it...

Matt Davies-Adams has got Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher alongside him to go full fanboy after a truly remarkable showing from Cole Palmer in the crazy 4-2 victory over Brighton on Saturday afternoon.

After revelling in that glory it's all eyes on Thursday night's first UEFA Conference League 'League Stage' match - with Belgian side Gent in town. Listener Stephane - who's got a foot in both camps - give us an insight into what Chelsea can expect from the visitors.

Plus, CFCW continued their perfect start to the season with a whopping 7-0 win at Crystal Palace. Jessy Parker Humphrey's drops in to give us the lowdown - and the latest on some scheduling shenanigans...

We'll be back on Friday to reflect on the Blues' Conference League exploits the night before - and look ahead to Sunday's visit of Nottingham Forest!

HOST: Matt Davies-Adams

WITH: Luke Bosher, Simon Johnson, Liam Twomey & Jessy Parker Humphreys

PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva

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Not a bad whole new starting XI...

Matt Davies-Adams has got Luke Bosher and Liam Twomey with him for your second weekly dose of Chelsea chat.

The Blues cruised into the fourth round of the League Cup following their 5-0 victory over League Two Barrow... we look back on the game and hear from Pedro Neto in conversation with our very own Simon Johnson, who scored his first goal for the club.

Then it's all eyes on Saturday's game against unbeaten Brighton at Stamford Bridge. We weigh up the chances of Christopher Nkunku starting - and rate the overall prospects against Fabian Hürzeler's side.

There's a word on CFCW's second Friday night game in succession as they prepare to face newly promoted Crystal Palace, plus all the other Blues news AND the latest quiz match up between Bosher and Twomey...

We'll be back on Monday to round up the visit of the Seagulls - and look ahead to the start of the Europa Conference League proper - with Belgian outfit Gent in town on Thursday night.

HOST: Matt Davies-Adams

WITH: Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher

PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva

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10 goals in 12 London derbies already?

Matt Davies-Adams has got two of The Athletic's finest - Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey - alongside him to look back on the impressive 3-0 win over West Ham at London Stadium on Saturday.

We heap praise on Nicholas Jackson and Moisés Caicedo for their stellar performances - hear from Tosin in the mixed zone with Simon - and reflect on the presence of Todd Boehly AND Behdad Eghbali in the posh seats...

Plus, there were a big three points to kick off their WSL campaign and title defence for Sonia Bompastor's CFCW - 1-0 winners against Aston Villa on Friday night.

We'll be back on Thursday to reflect on the League Cup third round tie against Barrow AND look ahead to Saturday's visit of Brighton.

HOST: Matt Davies-Adams

WITH: Liam Twomey & Simon Johnson

PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva (who apologises for the late publication of the podcast due to flight chaos on the way back from New York!)

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Matt Davies Adams is back with Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson alongside him to assess a relatively relaxing week by recent Chelsea standards.  

We talk changes up top for the game against West Ham, who would get your nod between Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku?

And a listener asks who’s the right choice for right back with both Malo Gusto and Reece James out injured? 

Plus, who'll triumph in the latest quiz?!

We'll be back next Thursday to reflect on the trip to the London stadium - and look ahead to hosting Brighton at the Bridge.

HOST: Matt Davies-Adams

WITH: Liam Twomey & Simon Johnson

PRODUCER: Steve Hankey

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Has anyone got a spare yellow card?

Matt Davies-Adams is joined by two of The Athletic's finest - Luke Bosher and Liam Twomey - to look back on the scrappy 1-0 win at Bournemouth on Saturday night.

We talk big stops from Robert Sánchez, a 45 minute debut to remember for Jadon Sancho - love for Renato Veiga and eye catching headlines...

Then, it's all eyes on the WSL as the Sonia Bompastor era officially begins on Friday evening. We draft in our friend Jessy Parker Humphreys to preview the opening day clash against Aston Villa - and hopes for the upcoming season.

We'll be back on Thursday to look ahead to Saturday's visit to West Ham - and take another look at Friday night's WSL opener against Villa.

HOST: Matt Davies-Adams

WITH: Luke Bosher, Liam Twomey & Jessy Parker Humphreys

PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva

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Fun fact: it's never, ever, ever, EVER dull at Chelsea Football Club.

Matt Davies Adams is back with Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson alongside him to reflect on all the latest Blues news we've missed during the international break. Spoiler alert... quite a lot has happened!

We talk ownership crisis and stadium moves - before turning our attention to Saturday night's visit to Bournemouth.

Plus, who'll triumph in the latest quiz?!

We'll be back on Monday to reflect on the trip to the seaside - and look ahead to the start of the WSL season!

HOST: Matt Davies-Adams

WITH: Liam Twomey & Simon Johnson

PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva

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The streak is over...

Matt Davies-Adams has got Liam Twomey and Dom Fifield in tow to reflect on the 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge. Simon Johnson was in place and sent us his match report - plus we speculate about the role that Christopher Nkunku will have in this team going forward.

There's a chance to round up some of the deadline day antics we missed on Friday - including the late arrival of Jadon Sancho and departure of Raheem Sterling and Trevoh Chalobah...

Plus - pack your bags for Kazakhstan! We're all going on a Conference League adventure!

We're taking our own international break - but we'll be back on Thursday 12th September to look ahead to the trip to Bournemouth and round up any of the Blues news we might have missed.

HOST: Matt Davies-Adams

WITH: Dom Fifield & Liam Twomey

PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva

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They made very hard work of it...

Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's Simon Johnson and Dom Fifield to look back on their slightly perilous progress in the Conference League despite the 2-1 defeat by Servette out in Geneva. Liam Twomey was there and sent us an on the whistle report.

Our slightly dicey time of recording - Friday morning - means there may have been *plenty* of Deadline Day fun in the meantime - BUT we discuss the latest ins and outs anyway!

Then - it's all eyes on the Dom Derby as we preview the visit of Crystal Palace to Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon.

Plus - a round up of the latest Blues news elsewhere and an alternative quiz...

We'll be back on Monday to reflect on events against the Eagles ahead of the first international break of the season.

HOST: Matt Davies-Adams

WITH: Simon Johnson, Dom Fifield & Liam Twomey

PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva

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That's one way to end the Molineux hoodoo!

It's a jubilant Bank Holiday pod record as Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher to look back on the 6-2 thrashing of Wolverhampton Wanderers.

We salute Noni and his Instagram antics, laud goal and assist machine Cole Palmer - and wonder whether the signs are there that this team could be gelling after a long and tumultuous summer.

There's the latest transfer gossip with less than a week to go until the window *slams* shut - including the latest on Armando Broja's departure - and rumours of an approach for Jadon Sancho?!

The Blues are back in action on Thursday night as they head out to Switzerland to take on Servette - with a two-goal advantage in their UEFA Conference League play-off tie.

Plus - CFCW continued their winning start under Sonia Bompastor with a 1-0 win over Arsenal Stateside.

We'll be back on Friday to hopefully report on a smooth-sailing victory in Geneva AND a serene transfer deadline day...

HOST: Matt Davies-Adams

WITH: Luke Bosher & Liam Twomey

PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva

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