Chelsea FanCast

Chelsea FanCast on Love Sport Radio – the only 100% Chelsea show on the radio! Stamford Chidge, Jonathan Kydd, Dean Mears and Charlie Hawkins look ahead to Saturday's Premier League fixture against Wolves and to Tuesday night's Champions' League tie against Valencia. We round up this week's Chelsea news and chat to Dean about his debut book, 'Cult Fiction' which recounts the divisive season under Maurizio Sarri. Looking ahead to the match against Wolves we ask who will replace Emerson and what are the likely return dates for Chelsea's walking wounded of Rudiger, Kante, Kovacic, Pedro, Hudson-Odoi and James? How much of a threat will Wolves pose and what are our predictions for the match. Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron: Become a Patron! We speak to Sam from the Wolves 77 Club Podcast in 'Opposition View' and ask him is the Europa League affecting Wolves form or is it 2nd season syndrome? How optimistic is he of Wolves getting a result? What worries him about Chelsea and what is his match prediction? Looking ahead to Valencia we discuss the strange case of Valencia's Bat logo, the surprising similarities between the two clubs, Valencia's current form and how we see the match going including our prediction. Chelsea FanCast is broadcast on Love Sport Radio every Friday from 7.00-9.00 pm. LOVE SPORT is a London radio station and is broadcast on 558 AM and on London DAB along with numerous digital channels. You can listen from anywhere in the world. You can visit lovesportradio.com to listen live to the station and of course you can download LOVE SPORT apps in the android and IOS app stores. You can also listen to LOVESPORT radio through Radioplayer and TuneIn. The best thing is that you can phone in and join in the show and the debate with us, live. The number to call is 0208 70 20 558  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stamford Chidge & Jonathan Kydd round up the Chelsea news from the International Break and have a ponder about Chelsea's season thus far. On the show tonight we have a look at how Chelsea players on international duty are doing as well as reflecting on how the players have done for Chelsea thus far this season and what Frank needs to do when they return. In part two, we indulge JK and you the audience as the international break gives us a chance to reflect on some past seasons and JK’s idiosyncratic memories of them. Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron: Become a Patron! In part three, we throw the show open to you, the listeners, for a Q&A session where you can ask JK or myself anything you like, Chelsea or non-Chelsea related. And in part four we have a couple of emails to read out from John Marshall from Florida and Rob D’Elsini from Melbourne, Australia.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chelsea FanCast on Love Sport Radio – the only 100% Chelsea show on the radio! Matt Beadle, Jonathan Kydd and Mark Worrall. With the International Break upon us, we look back to last weekend's draw against Sheffield United where Tammy was on target again; Tomori & Gilmour debuted and Lampard possibly made some naive subs. But, should we be worried yet or it is just growing pains? We discuss Chidge's 'half-term report' where Gold Stars are awarded to Mount; Abraham; Emerson; Jorginho and Kovacic. Kepa; Pulisic and Christensen could do better and Azpi; Zouma and Barkley find themselves in detention. Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron: Become a Patron! With the international break affording some time to reflect we ask whether the following should be on Lampard's to do list: - Get Kante, Rudiger, RLC, CHO, Kovacic & James fit. - Get the centre back partnership right. - Sort out the lack of leadership – Rudiger as Captain? - Get a tune out of Berkley. - Get the balance between attack & defence right With Mason Mount lined up to be Chelsea's 48th England international, we look at Chelsea's England players now and then; discuss Chelsea fans history with England and how its changed and take a look at Chelsea players on international duty this week. Chelsea FanCast is broadcast on Love Sport Radio every Friday from 7.00-9.00 pm. LOVE SPORT is a London radio station and is broadcast on 558 AM and on London DAB along with numerous digital channels. You can listen from anywhere in the world. You can visit lovesportradio.com to listen live to the station and of course you can download LOVE SPORT apps in the android and IOS app stores. You can also listen to LOVESPORT radio through Radioplayer and TuneIn. The best thing is that you can phone in and join in the show and the debate with us, live. The number to call is 0208 70 20 558  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd and Clayton Beerman to look back on a frustrating draw against Sheffield United and dissect the Champions' League draw from last week.   On the show tonight we discuss the positives of Chelsea getting on the front foot with Tammy Abraham impressing up front and Tomori at the back. In part two, we look at Chelsea’s vulnerabilities when on the back foot, switching off again; ask is Azpi on the decline? Should we be worried about Barkley? Did the subs reveal Frank’s lack of managerial experience and why there are promising signs that Chelsea will eventually get on the good foot, not least with some talented youngsters at last getting a chance. Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron: Become a Patron! In part three, we look Chelsea’s Champions’ League group and ask who are the main threats, can we get out of the group and what would constitute success in the Champions’ league this season?   And in part four we have some superb emails to read out from Alex Woodhams on the Captaincy; Bryce Winchester on supporting from Australia; Lloyd Torry on VAR; Jack Vassau on where to go on a match day and Greg Droney checking in from Aus!    See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chelsea FanCast on Love Sport Radio – the only 100% Chelsea show on the radio! Matt Beadle, Jonathan Kydd and Dan Silver. The lads look back at Chelsea's 3-2 win away at Norwich where Frank Lampard and Tammy Abraham got off the mark and discuss this week's Champions' league draw and Chelsea's home match against Sheffield United on Saturday. With Chelsea getting their first win of the season against Norwich, how important was it for Frank to get off the mark last weekend? How important was it for Tammy to get off the mark with 2 goals? Mason Mount continues to impress & gets England call up and Kovacic impresses too but is the defence still a concern? With the Champions' League draw pitting us against Ajax, Valencia and Lille; what do we think? Can we get out of the group? Who are the biggest threats? What would be a successful Champions League campaign? Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron: Become a Patron! In this week's 'Opposition View' we ask James Shield from the Sheffield Star, Chris Wilder – good manager & tactician and not be underestimated? With United playing on the front foot, tactically flexible with overlapping centre-back, how much of a threat will they be? With 24 goals last season, Billy Sharp is the main goal threat but United gave the ball away a lot in their defeat to Leicester last weekend; is that promoted sides Achilles heel? Chelsea still have injury issues with Kante, Pedro and Rudiger all non-starters. Will Willian to feature in the Starting XI? Can Abraham and Mount do it again? What are out match predictions? Chelsea FanCast is broadcast on Love Sport Radio every Friday from 7.00-9.00 pm. LOVE SPORT is a London radio station and is broadcast on 558 AM and on London DAB along with numerous digital channels. You can listen from anywhere in the world. You can visit lovesportradio.com to listen live to the station and of course you can download LOVE SPORT apps in the android and IOS app stores. You can also listen to LOVESPORT radio through Radioplayer and TuneIn. The best thing is that you can phone in and join in the show and the debate with us, live. The number to call is 0208 70 20 558  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd and Alex 'The Girl Who Likes Balls' Churchill to look back at Chelsea's away win at Norwich this weekend. On the show tonight we discuss Frank and Tammy getting off the mark, Mason Mount looking the real deal and Kovacic putting in a mature and impressive performance. In part two, we discuss VAR – a clear and obvious farce; Christensen v Zouma - who will partner Rudiger when he returns and will the supporters back Frank irrespective of the results? We have the view from the posh seats v the view from the cheap seats. Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron: Become a Patron! In part three, we look at Chelsea’s current injury crisis with Kante and Pedro struggling and Rudiger, CHO, Loftus-Cheek and James set for returns soon and we look ahead to the Champions League draw this Friday plus a few parish notices. And in part four we have some superb emails to read out from Cheyne on zonal marking; John on VAR; Yarin on Chelsea womens’ trip to Israel; Paul’s delight in how Chelsea are progressing and Brendan’s tales from Aus.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chelsea FanCast on Love Sport Radio – the only 100% Chelsea show on the radio! Matt Beadle, Jonathan Kydd and Clayton Beerman. The lads look back at Chelsea's 1-1 draw at home against Leicester City and ask how good can Mason Mount be? How does he differ from other Chelsea youngsters and how do we address the concerns up front and in defence? We also look ahead to the match this weekend against Norwich City and get this week's 'Opposition View' and we hear from former Chelsea player turned pundit, Pat Nevin speaking about Frank Lampard. Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron: Become a Patron! Chelsea FanCast is broadcast on Love Sport Radio every Friday from 7.00-9.00 pm. LOVE SPORT is a London radio station and is broadcast on 558 AM and on London DAB along with numerous digital channels. You can listen from anywhere in the world. You can visit lovesportradio.com to listen live to the station and of course you can download LOVE SPORT apps in the android and IOS app stores. You can also listen to LOVESPORT radio through Radioplayer and TuneIn. The best thing is that you can phone in and join in the show and the debate with us, live. The number to call is 0208 70 20 558  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd, Joe Tweedie and Lee Scott from TotalFootballAnalysis.com to look back at a frustrating draw with Leicester City. On the show tonight we discuss a very good 25 minutes and a second rate 65 minutes, but was it down to a state of exhaustion after extra time in the super cup final? And we’ll be hearing from Lee Scott from TotalFootballAnalysis.com who explains to me the pros and cons of Zonal Marking. You can follow Lee on twitter @FMAnalysis and Total Football Analysis @TotalAnalysis In part two, we take a step back and look at some of the good and less good performances and ask was Willian shocking or rusty? And where are we on the Frank Lampard evolutionary curve. Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron: Become a Patron! In part three, we ask what are the media up to with their agenda against Lampard and what is really going on with social media when the match going support seems to be resolute? We also say well done to Ashley Cole who has announced his retirement. In part four we have lots of parish notices and lots of your emails to read out.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chelsea FanCast on Love Sport Radio – the only 100% Chelsea show on the radio! Matt Beadle, Stamford Chidge, Jonathan Kydd and very special guest, Chelsea legend Kerry Dixon! We look back at the European Super Cup final against Liverpool where Chelsea went toe to toe with the European Champions only to lose on penalties. Tammy Abraham wins the equalising penalty but misses the crucial 5th in the shoot out but can he and will he bounce back? While there was no trophy, it was another good performance showing that Chelsea can compete and can only get better under Frank Lampard. Kerry gives us his view. Lampard made the right changes after the defeat to Utd and the players improved with impressive performances from Kepa, Pulasic and Mount but the star of the show was the indomitable N'Golo Kante, but does Kerry think he can strike up an effective partnership with Jorginho and what does he think of the man scapegoated under Sarri? In this weeks 'Legend of the week' sponsored by Classic Football Shirts, we choose Pat Nevin, one of the most skilful and well loved Chelsea players of all time. Who better to talk about 'Wee Pat' than Kerry Dixon, a man who profited massively from Nevin's assists. Kerry also discusses some of his favourite moments from his illustrious career; his best Chelsea players; best Chelsea managers; most difficult opponents and his hopes for Chelsea this season. Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron: Become a Patron! Looking back at last weekend's opening fixture against Man Utd, should Lampard have selected older heads above eager youngsters? Should Chelsea have been more cautious? How do we address the implosions and is a lack of physicality an issue? Leicester fan, Jake Watson, joins us on the phone for 'Opposition View' to discuss Chelsea's opponents in the Premier League this Sunday. Are Leicester genuine contenders for a top 6 finish this season under Brendan Rogers? Will they regret selling Harry Maguire to Man Utd and what are their prospects against Chelsea this weekend. Finally, we discuss the excitement of the first home match of the season; the abuse of Tammy Abraham on social media and Chelsea v Leicester this Sunday with our predictions. Chelsea FanCast is broadcast on Love Sport Radio every Friday from 7.00-9.00 pm. LOVE SPORT is a London radio station and is broadcast on 558 AM and on London DAB along with numerous digital channels. You can listen from anywhere in the world. You can visit lovesportradio.com to listen live to the station and of course you can download LOVE SPORT apps in the android and IOS app stores. You can also listen to LOVESPORT radio through Radioplayer and TuneIn. The best thing is that you can phone in and join in the show and the debate with us, live. The number to call is 0208 70 20 558  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd and Tony Glover as the Chelsea FanCast returns to look back at Chelsea's first Premier League match of the season, a 4-0 defeat away to Man Utd. On the show tonight we look at the negatives and the positives from the 4-0 defeat away to Utd and ask were we unlucky or naïve? In part two, we get down to brass tacks and ask was the defeat a timely reminder of where we are this season? How much do we need the likes of Kante, Willian and Rudiger back? Is Chelsea’s proclivity to implode a concern and why we think there is no need to panic. In part three, we look ahead to Wednesday night’s European Super Cup final against Liverpool in Istanbul. We ask How important is the Super Cup? Will Frank take it seriously? Who will he start with? Can we beat Liverpool and how damaging would another heavy defeat be? And is Istanbul a trip too far? In part four we have your emails to read out for the first time this season.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chelsea FanCast on Love Sport Radio – the only 100% Chelsea show on the radio! Matt Beadle, Stamford Chidge & Jonathan Kydd on David Luiz's departure to Arsenal and looking ahead to Chelsea's opening Premier League fixture away to Man Utd. Plus this week's 'Legend of the Week' sponsored by classicfootballshirts.com. As the transfer window closed, Chelsea supporters were shocked to hear that David 'Geezer' Luiz was on his way to Arsenal, or Geezer to Gooner if you prefer. Has Luiz been disloyal going to Arsenal? If Lampard has exerted his authority has player power ended? Will Chelsea be weaker or stronger without Luiz? Looking ahead to Chelsea's eagerly anticipated opening Premier League match away to old rivals Man Utd we ask what will the starting eleven be? How do we beat Utd and do we have any concerns about them? We also discuss Chelsea's superb record at Old Trafford before giving our predictions. Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron: Become a Patron! In this weeks 'Legend of the week' sponsored by Classic Football Shirts, we choose former Chelsea and Utd player, Mark Hughes. Was Mark Hughes the right player at the right time for Chelsea? Chelsea FanCast is broadcast on Love Sport Radio every Friday from 7.00-9.00 pm. LOVE SPORT is a London radio station and is broadcast on 558 AM and on London DAB along with numerous digital channels. You can listen from anywhere in the world. You can visit lovesportradio.com to listen live to the station and of course you can download LOVE SPORT apps in the android and IOS app stores. You can also listen to LOVESPORT radio through Radioplayer and TuneIn. The best thing is that you can phone in and join in the show and the debate with us, live. The number to call is 0208 70 20 558  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chelsea FanCast on Love Sport Radio – the only 100% Chelsea show on the radio! Matt Beadle, Stamford Chidge & Jonathan Kydd. As Chelsea's pre-season draws to a close we ask has it revealed some concerns up front and at the back and are Chelsea ready for the season ahead? Plus this week's 'Legend of the Week' sponsored by classicfootballshirts.com. With Chelsea beating Reading 4:3 and Salzburg 5:3 is it a case of "We’ll score 1 more than you!" We discuss Pedro’s wonder goal and Ross Barkley coming in to his own. But while Chelsea are scoring goals is the front line still a weakness and who will replace Hazard’s goals? While Chelsea are scoring for fun, they are also leaking goals – is this a concern? Will we be happy to win every game 3-2 this season? Is Luiz still vulnerable in a 4:2:3:1? Which is the best Central defensive out of combo Luiz, Zouma, Christensen, Rudiger? And what of the Full backs? Who'll get the nod: Azpi, Alonso, Emerson, Kenedy or eventually Reece James? Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron: Become a Patron! Chelsea have a number of walking wounded - with Willian & Kante the biggest concerns due back for the Utd match but are we happy with the squad? We also look at BT Sport's crazy computer predictions. Is it all a bit of fun or complete madness? In this weeks 'Legend of the week' sponsored by Classic Football Shirts, we choose Chidge's all time favourite Chelsea player and now Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard. Frank Lampard is Chelsea’s greatest goal scorer but is he Chelsea’s greatest ever player? Chelsea FanCast is broadcast on Love Sport Radio every Friday from 7.00-9.00 pm. LOVE SPORT is a London radio station and is broadcast on 558 AM and on London DAB along with numerous digital channels. You can listen from anywhere in the world. You can visit lovesportradio.com to listen live to the station and of course you can download LOVE SPORT apps in the android and IOS app stores. You can also listen to LOVESPORT radio through Radioplayer and TuneIn. The best thing is that you can phone in and join in the show and the debate with us, live. The number to call is 0208 70 20 558  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We delve in to the Chelsea FanCast Archive over the summer break and dig up some classic Chelsea FanCast’s from the past. This week's episodes are Chelsea FanCast #31 which features the first guest appearance on the show by Mark Worrall, Chelsea author and publisher with Gate 17 Publishing. The show was originally recorded on 23rd June 2008 and Mark has been a firm friend of the show ever since, becoming one of the regular Chelsea FanCaster's over the years. In fact Mark was on the most recent Love Sport Radio edition of the Chelsea Fancast last Friday with Stamford Chidge. Stamford Chidge is joined by Chelsea FanCast regular Stu 'Rasputin' Norman and Gate 17 legend and author of 'One Man Went to Mow' and 'Over Land and Sea', Mark Worrall. They discuss the hilarious away trips and characters from Marks books and discover the true meaning of following the Chels over land and sea. What Mark likes to call 'Glorious Unpredictability'. In part two! Chidge, Stu and Mark discuss what it means to be a real Chelsea fan and some of Marks favourite things Chelsea speaking.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chelsea FanCast on Love Sport Radio – the only 100% Chelsea show on the radio! Matt Beadle, Stamford Chidge & Mark Worrall look back at Chelsea's pre-season win against Barcelona and discuss the pre-season so far plus this week's 'Legend of the Week' sponsored by classicfootballshirts.com. How important was the win against Barcelona (Rakuten Trophy You’ll Never Sing That”)? Chelsea look to have depth in midfield with Jorginho, Kante, Kovacic, Barkley, Mount, Drinkwater, Bakayo all featuring, but who will get the nod come the season opener against Utd? Who will lead Chelsea's front line - Tammy, Michy or Giroud? And with Chelsea playing Reading on Sunday, is this more of an Old Skool pre-season game? Continuing the pre-season discussion is Azpilicueta a man in decline or still in his prime? Can Jorginho go from whipping boy to top boy? And does Willian deserve to be Chelsea’s number 10? Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron: Become a Patron! With the new season a matter of week's away will expectations be too great? What are the realistic targets this season? Who do we expect to shine? Will we get more glorious unpredictability? How’s it shaping up for the starting 11 against Utd? Chidge and Marco nail their starting 11 against Utd to the mast! In this weeks 'Legend of the week' sponsored by Classic Football Shirts, we choose Chidge's hero, Kerry Dixon, Chelsea’s 3rd highest goal scorer (193), a proper No. 9 and a hero for anyone who went in the ‘80’s but why the lingering affection for the ‘80’s players? Chelsea FanCast is broadcast on Love Sport Radio every Friday from 7.00-9.00 pm. LOVE SPORT is a London radio station and is broadcast on 558 AM and on London DAB along with numerous digital channels. You can listen from anywhere in the world. You can visit lovesportradio.com to listen live to the station and of course you can download LOVE SPORT apps in the android and IOS app stores. You can also listen to LOVESPORT radio through Radioplayer and TuneIn. The best thing is that you can phone in and join in the show and the debate with us, live. The number to call is 0208 70 20 558  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chelsea FanCast on Love Sport Radio – the only 100% Chelsea show on the radio! Johnny Burrow, Jonathan Kydd and Clayton Beerman. The lads look back at the 1-0 defeat to Kawasaki Frontale in Japan and ahead to the match against Barcelona on Tuesday. In addition they discuss Chelsea's pre-season so far; Chelsea marketing overtures to the supporters and this week's 'Legend of the Week' sponsored by classicfootballshirts.com. Is a trip to Japan prioritizing shirt sales or pre-season prep for the team? What do the fans want to get out of the two matches in Japan? Which players are staking a claim for the first team?  Lampard seems keen on tactical flexibility; which system do the lads think think he’ll go with? How confident are they for the new season? Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron: Become a Patron! With the new away shirt launched modelled on the mod look & an on message video, a free day watching the players train at Stamford Bridge and free tickets to watch the Chelsea Ladies team, has the penny dropped for the Chelsea marketing department? Have they genuinely got it right or do they still have a long way to go? Why do clubs find it so hard to be in tune with supporters? In this weeks 'Legend of the week' sponsored by Classic Football Shirts, we choose Clayton’s hero, Peter Bonetti, but is he Chelsea’s greatest keeper? Does he embody the affection held for the ‘Kings of the Kings Road’ players? Chelsea FanCast is broadcast on Love Sport Radio every Friday from 7.00-9.00 pm. LOVE SPORT is a London radio station and is broadcast on 558 AM and on London DAB along with numerous digital channels. You can listen from anywhere in the world. You can visit lovesportradio.com to listen live to the station and of course you can download LOVE SPORT apps in the android and IOS app stores. You can also listen to LOVESPORT radio through Radioplayer and TuneIn. The best thing is that you can phone in and join in the show and the debate with us, live. The number to call is 0208 70 20 558  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.