Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show

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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A win's a win...

Matt Davies-Adams has got Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher alongside him as we reflect on the first competitive victory of the Enzo Maresca reign in their 2-0 win over Servette on Thursday night.

We take a closer look at some of the explosive comments in Enzo's pre-match press conference regarding the size of the squad and futures of Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell. Simon was in the room to witness the spiciness.

Then - it's all eyes on Sunday afternoon's trip to Wolves - a place that has NOT been a happy hunting ground for the Blues in recent years. The Athletic's Wolves expert Steve Madeley joins us to shine the spotlight on Gary O'Neil's side.

Oh - and it wouldn't be a Thursday (or Friday!) pod without a quiz...

We'll be back on Monday to reflect on the trip to Molineux and look ahead to the Conference League second leg out in Geneva.

HOST: Matt Davies-Adams

WITH: Simon Johnson, Luke Bosher & Steve Madeley

PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva

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Well... it could have been worse?!

Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's Chelsea experts Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson to look back on the 2-0 opening day defeat by Manchester City at Stamford Bridge.

We try and take the positives - including the performance of Romeo Lavia, discuss the Enzo Fernández conundrum after he was handed the armband - and shine the spotlight on the debutants thrown on to try and make their mark.

Build-up to the game was somewhat overshadowed by a bombshell statement released by Raheem Sterling's camp after he was left out of the matchday squad. We ponder what the wider ramifications could be going forward....

Then, it's all eyes on Thursday night - as the Blues begin their voyage to officially 'win it all' in their first appearance in the UEFA Conference League.

We'll be back on Friday to reflect on the play-off first leg against Servette - and look ahead to the tricky trip to Molineux!

HOST: Matt Davies-Adams

WITH: Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson

PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva

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Here we go again!

Matt Davies-Adams has got two of The Athletic's finest - Luke Bosher and Liam Twomey alongside him to build-up to the first game of the 2024-25 Premier League season.

We begin with the latest on the Conor Gallagher/ João Félix saga - and the news that Mauricio Pochettino is in line to become the new USMNT boss!

Then it's onto some brief predictions for the campaign ahead - before we turn out attention to Sunday's visitors Manchester City with the help of City correspondent Sam Lee.

Plus - after a big win in pre-season, can Liam carry that confidence into the first quiz of the new campaign?

We'll be back on Monday to reflect on the opening day shenanigans and look forward to midweek UEFA Conference League fun...

HOST: Matt Davies-Adams

WITH: Luke Bosher, Liam Twomey & Sam Lee

PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva

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It's nearly here...

Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher alongside him as the final preparations for the 2024-25 Premier League season begin.

We start with the latest transfer news - including the surprise signing of Pedro Neto and potential shock return of João Félix - which could have a big knock on effect for Conor Gallagher's departure...

There are brief reflections from Sunday's 1-1 draw against Inter Milan in the final pre-season fixture of the summer.

Then - we've got the unenviable task of trying to audit the entire extraordinarily large squad.

Plus - your questions and thoughts as Enzo Maresca's side prepare to get their campaign underway!

We'll be back on Thursday with comprehensive build-up to Sunday's Premier League opener against Manchester City at Stamford Bridge.

HOST: Matt Davies-Adams

WITH: Liam Twomey & Luke Bosher

PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva

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Have Chelsea ever heard of a quiet week?

Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Blues expert Liam Twomey alongside him to reflect on another chaotic week for CFC.

We begin with the Conference League draw - with Enzo Maresca's side set to face Braga or Servette in their play-off tie towards the end of the month.

Then - the Conor Gallagher transfer chaos continues - with a move to Atlético de Madrid potentially hanging in the balance... We touch base with the latest developments and the unsavouriness that could follow if the deal doesn't go through.

There's a look at the latest pre-season exploits over in the USA - including the humbling at the hands of Manchester City which followed signs of improvement against Club América.

We'll be back on Monday to begin the build-up to the 2024-25 season in earnest!

HOST: Matt Davies-Adams

WITH: Liam Twomey & Adam Crafton

PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva

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Did you miss us?!

Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's Chelsea experts Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher to recap all the latest in the world of CFC after almost two months away...

Plus, Simon Johnson drops by from Stateside to bring us up to speed with the pre-season tour - which hasn't *exactly* gone to plan so far results wise against Wrexham and Celtic.

Plus - a chance to hear from summer signing Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall about life under Enzo Maresca and why when the Blues came knocking there was no turning them down!

There's an update on the fallout from the Enzo Fernandez incident, transfer ins and outs (including a certain Napoli striker!), all change at the academy and a big departure for CFCW.

We'll be back next week with the latest from pre-season and any other Blues news which develops.

HOST: Matt Davies-Adams

WITH: Liam Twomey, Luke Bosher & Simon Johnson

PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva

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Hello... again...

A new Chelsea manager calls for yet another emergency podcast - which rather conveniently we were able to record at our end of season knees up!

Matt Davies-Adams has got *literally* the whole gang alongside him to bring you reaction to the appointment of Enzo Maresca as the new Blues boss.

So, what kind of manager is he? The Athletic's Leicester reporter Rob Tanner stops by to give us the lowdown on his time with the Foxes - and a word of warning if the owners are expecting a 'yes man'...

Plus - the worst kept secret in women's football is finally out there - following the appointment of Sonia Bompastor as the new CFCW boss! Jessy Parker Humphreys is on hand to give us a bit of an insight into what Chelsea fans can expect from Emma Hayes' successor.

Now that really is it until the start of the new season! No! More! Bonus! Pods! Or! Crazy! Chelsea! Announcements! (We hope!)

Have a lovely, restful summer and we'll see you in August...

HOST: Matt Davies-Adams

WITH: Simon Johnson, Luke Bosher, Liam Twomey, Dom Fifield, Rob Tanner & Jessy Parker Humphreys

PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva

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Our summer break lasted a whole 36 hours...

Matt Davies-Adams parachutes in The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey for an emergency pod following the departure of manager Mauricio Pochettino by mutual consent.

We bring you the inside story of how events transpired and led to the parting of ways - while taking your reaction and questions.

Why now? Who's in the frame to take over? What does it mean for the future of the club and players going forward?

It's just another day in the life of Chelsea Football Club.

We'll see you again... soon?!

HOST: Matt Davies-Adams

WITH: Simon Johnson & Liam Twomey

PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva

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And just like that, another rollercoaster, topsy turvy season is over...

Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Liam Twomey, Simon Johnson, Dom Fifield, Jessy Parker Humphreys AND Luke Bosher on his holidays to look back on another remarkable campaign at Chelsea Football Club.

We begin with events at an emotional Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon as the club said goodbye to Thiago Silva AND the 2023-24 season with a 2-1 win over Bournemouth to secure 6th spot and European football.

Then up to Old Trafford, and CFCW heroics as Emma Hayes signed off in style after overseeing a fifth straight WSL title following their 6-0 demolition of Manchester United.

There's reflections on the wider season as a whole and what the future could hold for the likes of Mauricio Pochettino and Conor Gallagher - before our customary end of season quiz with a difference...

We'll be back ~rejuvenated~ ahead of the 2024-25 campaign a little later in the summer - unless an emergency podcast is required in the meantime!

HOST: Matt Davies-Adams

WITH: Liam Twomey, Simon Johnson, Dom Fifield & Jessy Parker Humphreys

PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva

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