The Flag Stays Down

The Flag Stays Down

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The Flag Stays Down episodes

  • Episode 10: A Disappointing Title for a Disappointing Match

    We head into the international break after dropping two points at home to Burnley in the Premier League.  After a season and a half, Andy is ready to call Kai Havertz a bust.  Matt says the same about Hakim Ziyech.  The three then try to figure out what is Chelsea's best attacking three, and is Timo Werner a part of it?  Where does Christian Pulisic fit in?  They then take a more a positive note as we discuss some players who have really done well to get into the side and make a difference: Callum Hudson-Odoi and Ross Barkley.  Finally, they take a listener question and answer, who is your favorite ever Chelsea player?

    1 hr 12 min
  • Episode 9: Reece James Park

    Following a win in the Carabao Cup and a 3-0 victory against Newcastle in the Premier League Andy, Matt, and Parker discuss how Chelsea fared on the week and going forward.  How sustainable is our attack without Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner?  After his Carabao Cup heroics are we going to be okay over the winter during AFCON with Kepa Arrizabalaga?  Billy Gilmour has struggled for playing time at Norwich City, despite being one of their best players and Connor Gallagher has been a bright spot for Crystal Palace.  How do you handle their loan deals in January?  Who had the better week in attack, Callum Hudson-Odoi or Hakim Ziyech?  Finally, should Gregg Berhalter call Christian Pulisic up to the USMNT or is the American better off staying at Chelsea and remaining healthy?  All this, and more, on the latest episode of The Flag Stays Down.

    1 hr 30 min
  • Episode 8: Seven's Heaven

    Andy, Matt, and Parker sit down after a fantastic week of football by Chelsea.  Four goals against Malmo and seven against Norwich have the boys buzzing.  Matt once again disagrees that Jorginho had a man of the match performance in the Champions League against Malmo.  He also wants to know, was Tuchel too aggressive in his lineup choice against the Swedish minnows?  They discuss Mason Mount's hattrick and whether he is "back" to usual self.  Cobham comes up quite a bit throughout the pod as the boys relish in the academy's products helping the side.  Andy thinks Kai Havertz needs to lose his spot in the lineup.   Join us this week for blues, bourbon, and banter!

    1 hr 3 min
  • Episode 7: Makeshift Defense
    The Flag Stays Down Boys are back! Following a thriller of a 1-0 victory at Brentford, Chelsea go top of the table. The boys discuss this "makeshift" defense of Malang Sarr, Trevoh Chalobah, and Andreas Christensen and how well they played. Andy asks where does Mendy sit in the world heirarchy of keepers. Matt wants to know if we are worried about Romelu Lukaku. Parker heaps some praise on Ruben Loftus-Cheek. They also preview Malmo and Norwich in the week ahead.
    1 hr 4 min
  • Episode 6: Hazardy Things
    Andy, Matt, and Parker finally sit down after a long international break to discuss the big news from the last 10 days. The US won against Costa Rica, but does it matter? Is Gregg Berhalter the right man for the job? Newcastle is now run by Saudi Arabia. Good news, bad news, or does it really affect Chelsea? The boys also get into a debate over whether a reunion at the Bridge with Eden Hazard is a good idea. Finally, they preview Brentford v Chelsea.
    1 hr 9 min
  • Episode 5: Andy Was Right?
    In this week's episode, Matt and Andy discuss a disappointing 1-0 loss to Juventus and a glorious 3-1 victory over Southampton.  They make a plea to Thomas Tuchel, praise Timo Werner, and anoint Ross Barkley as the English Andrea Pirlo.  Matt takes time out of his busy schedule to bash Jorginho (again) and we pose the question, was Andy right about Timo and offense?  Finally, Matt poses the question: is Christian Pulisic entering bust territory?
    1 hr 12 min
  • Episode 4: Are We Watching a Different Game?
    After a thriller against Aston Villa and a clunker against Manchester City, Andy, Matt, and Parker sit down to discuss the week in Chelsea football. Is RLC legit? Was Timo Werner good this week? Is Kai Havertz lazy? Should we be worried? We will also preview Juventus and Southampton.
    1 hr 4 min
  • Episode 3: Are we constipated?
    Andy and Matt break down a win over Zenit, as well as a London derby victory over Tottenham. What is going on with Mason Mount? How good is Romelu Lukaku? Is Tuchel is the best manager in the world? The boys then preview Manchester City and Aston Villa.
    1 hr 4 min
  • Episode 2: Matt Still Doesn't Like Jorginho
    Andy, Parker, and Matt are finally all together on the same pod! The boys breakdown a 3-0 Chelsea victory over Aston Villa. Was Saul to blame for a poor first half? Is CHO legit? Is Lukaku the next Drogba? How mind blowing has Mendy been? The boys also preview this week's matches against Zenit and Tottenham.
    1 hr 3 min

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Chelsea is more than a club, for us it is life. Join Andy, Matt, and Parker as they dive into everything from Cobham to Stamford Bridge, and beyond. If you love Chelsea, come along on this weekly…