Chelsea FanCast

Chelsea FanCast on Love Sport Radio - the only 100% Chelsea show on the radio! Jonathan Kydd and Clayton Beerman join Aaron Paul to look back at Chelsea's horrible 5-0 win against Huddersfield Town and look ahead to this weekend's big match against Man City. Ollie Harbord, Chelsea correspondent for Football.London, joins us on the phone to report back on Maurizio Sarri's press conference, where Sarri was asked about Chelsea's chances in the title race, Higuain's impact, Hazard's comments on his future and Chelsea's need for consistency. Looking back at the win against Huddersfieldto we discuss Chelsea being consistently inconsistent; is Higuain the solution to Sarriball and will this be Eden Hazard's last season with Chelsea? Chelsea has a tough month ahead with matches against Man City, Man Utd and Spurs. How will this affect their chances of a top four finish and with City first up, will Chelsea's big match players turn up? Will Chelsea play defensively like they did in the 2-0 win against City at home? Former Man City striker Dennis Tuert joins us for 'The Opposition View' to give us the low down on City; are they over their blip? What has been the secret of Pep's success and how does Dennis see the match going? To wrap up we answer this week's Quiz on which players played for both Chelsea and Man City. 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.

After an extended break, Chelsea legend Kerry Dixon joins Stamford Chidge to talk all things Chelsea. Stamford Chidge and Kerry Dixon discuss Chelsea's inconsistency and whether or not the Club will have patience in Maurizio Sarri and what Kerry thinks of the manager. Having scored two goals on his home Premier League debut, Kerry tells us what he thinks of Gonzalo Higuain and the potential of his partnership with Eden Hazard. Talking of Hazard, Kerry discusses whether or not he thinks Hazard will leave Chelsea at the end of this season and what Hazard's impact on the club has been. Alvaro Morata has already left and Kerry, never really convinced by the Spaniard, reflects on his time with Chelsea Kerry also gives his view on the Callum Hudson-Odoi situation. To wrap up Chidge and Kerry discuss Chelsea's prospects against Man City this Sunday. What would be a good result against City and can we get it? Who are the main City threats and who will be key for Chelsea.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd and Tony Glover to report back on a topsy turvey week for Chelsea with a 4-0 defeat away to Bournemouth followed by a 5-0 thumping of Huddersfield. On the show tonight we discuss the seeds of another potentially great Chelsea partnership up front with Hazard and Higuain scoring two goals each in the 5-0 defeat of Huddersfield. In part two we discuss Kante and Barkley catching the eye as well as Hazard and Higuain, but with Chelsea so inconsistent at the moment, are we just becoming flat track bullies? Will a very testing February be too much for Sarri? In part three we look back at the 4-0 defeat to Bournemouth. Have Sarri’s criticisms of the players mentality and motivation been misconstrued? In spite of bouncing back against Huddersfield do many of the current issues with Sarri, the players and the Board remain? And will it ultimately boil down to whether or not Sarri can get Chelsea in to the top four. Finally, Jonathan has some great emails to read out this week and I wrap up with the usual Parish notices.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chelsea FanCast on Love Sport Radio - the only 100% Chelsea show on the radio! Stamford Chidge and Jonathan Kydd join Aaron Paul to look back at Chelsea's horrible 4-0 defeat away to Bournemouth and discuss whether they can reprieve themselves against Huddersfield on Saturday. Liam Twomey, Chelsea correspondent for ESPN, joins us on the phone to report back on Maurizio Sarri's press conference, where Sarri was asked about his management style; is he able to motivate the players; does he have a Plan B; what does he think about the disgruntlement of the supporters and will he get the time he needs to see his 'football dream' come to fruition? Looking back at the defeat to Bournemouth, Chelsea worst defeat since 1996, we discuss how bad is it really? Is it the players, Sarri or both? Should the Board shoulder some of the blame? Where is it going wrong and where do we go from here? Will the Club stick or twist and if Sarri gets the sack will it mean going back to square one again? With the Huddersfield match on Saturday we ask which Chelsea will turn up and while something clearly needs to change, do we see Sarri making any changes? Former Huddersfield Town striker Iain Dunn joins us for 'The Opposition View' to give us the low down on the Terriers; how disappointing has the season been; why did David Wagner leave; what does Iain think of Jan Siewart; can Huddersfield Town get a result and how does Iain see the match going? To wrap up we answer this week's Quiz on which players played for both Chelsea and Huddersfield Town. Plus, of course, your calls to the show and questions answered. 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 at quite a week for Chelsea with two Cup wins against Spurs and Sheffield Wednesday. On the show tonight we discuss Callum Hudson-Odoi’s performance and goal against Sheffield Wednesday and attempt to answer the question; should he stay or should he go? In part two we discuss Higuain’s debut for Chelsea; Willian turning up with a couple of goals; Ampadu and VAR and who we face in the 5th round of the FA Cup. In part three we look back at the Carabao Cup semi-final against Spurs last Thursday night. Was it one of the best performances of the season? Was referee Martin Atkinson’s performance one of the worst of the season and what are our chances of beating Man City in the final? Plus a quick plug for the Hyundai for the Extra Mile competition which gives UK supporters a chance to win match tickets and merch. To enter, just share how you have gone the Extra Mile following Chelsea on their blog page – the link can be found on our Twitter and Facebook pages. Finally, Jonathan has more of your emails to read out and I wrap up with the usual Parish notices.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chelsea FanCast on Love Sport Radio - the only 100% Chelsea show on the radio! Stamford Chidge and Jonathan Kydd join Aaron Paul to look ahead to Chelsea's match against Sheffield Wednesday in the FA Cup and the glorious Carabao Cup semi-final victory against Spurs this week. Oliver Harbord from Football.London joins us to report back on the press conference at Chelsea today where Gianfranco Zola talked about the player's reaction after Sarri's criticism last week; the signing of Higuain and what it will mean for Chelsea and who is fit and available for the Sheffield Wednesday match. We look back at a superb Carabao Cup semi-final victory over Spurs where the players bounced back from defeat against Arsenal with a a top notch performance and bang on mentality to give Chelsea their 15th final in 16 years. Paul Canoville joins us on the phone to talk about the win against Spurs and looks ahead to Sunday's match against Sheffield Wednesday as well as recalling the 4-4 against them in 1985 - Canners' finest hour! Looking ahead to the FA Cup match we discuss guarding against complacency on and off the pitch and Nancy Frostick from the Sheffield Star joins us for 'The Opposition View' to give us the low down on Wednesday. To wrap up we answer this week's Quiz on which players played for both Chelsea and Sheffield Wednesday. Plus, of course your calls to the show. 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, Tony Glover and Liam Twomey to look back at a miserable defeat to Arsenal and Sarri's post match outburst. On the show tonight we look back at a sour defeat to Arsenal which revealed the same old weaknesses in the players and Sarri’s tactics. In part two we ask whether Sarri’s public criticism of the players will end in his departure. Should he take some of the responsibility? Is it all down to the players? In part three we continue the discussion and ask is it a question of square pegs and round holes and whose fault it that? Will Higuain solve all of the problems or are they deeper than that. How important is Thursday’s match against Spurs to Sarri’s future and is Champions’ League football next season now in jeopardy after defeat to Arsenal. Finally, Jonathan has a couple of emails to read out and I wrap up with the usual Parish notices including a quick plug for the Hyundai for the Extra Mile competition which gives UK supporters a chance to win match tickets and merch. To enter, just share how you have gone the Extra Mile following Chelsea on their blog page – the link can be found on our Twitter and Facebook pages.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chelsea FanCast on Love Sport Radio - the only 100% Chelsea show on the radio! Stamford Chidge, Jonathan Kydd and Clayton Beerman join Aaron Paul to look ahead to Chelsea's match against Arsenal and the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Spurs. Dom Fifield, The Guardian's London Football Correspondent joins us on the phone to discuss Maurizio Sarri's press conference and provides some great insight in to the mixed messages and confusion with Chelsea’s transfer strategy. We also delve in to the transfer rumours around Higuain, Morata and Hudons-Odoi. We pay tribute to Petr Cech who announced that he'll be retiring at the end of the season and ask is he Chelsea's and the Premier Leagues greatest ever 'keeper? We take a quick look ahead to the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Spurs and in the 'Opposition View' we talk to Harry Symeou from 'The Chronicles of a Gooner' and preview the Arsenal v Chelsea match. To wrap up we answer this week's Quiz on which players played for both Chelsea and Arsenal, before giving our predictions for the Arsenal v Chelsea match. Plus, of course your calls to the show. 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.

Join Stamford Chidge, Jonathan Kydd and Dan Silver to look back at the 2-1 win against Newcastle on Saturday and at last weeks Carabao Cup semi-final 1st leg against Spurs. On the show tonight we ask is playing Hazard in the False 9 really false logic and is Sarri making some sort of a statement to the club by doing so? In part two we marvel at the marvelous N’Golo Kante who is increasingly adapting to his new role. The other 9 players would do well to follow his example. What’s happened to Jorginho whose early season form seems to have deserted him. And thanks to our mate Stewart Harrington we’ll discuss whether we go to football to see Chelsea win or be entertained. Oh and we’ll have a quick recap of the Carabao Cup semi with Spurs. In part three we announce the first winner of the Hyundai Extra Mile competition, Adam Walczak or Valky to his mates. I spoke to him yesterday and talked about his experiences following Chelsea since the 1980’s – the interview is well worth a listen. Massive thanks to Hyundai for the Extra Mile competition which gives UK supporters a chance to win match tickets and merch. To enter, just share how you have gone the Extra Mile following Chelsea on their blog page – the link can be found on our Twitter and Facebook pages. Finally, Jonathan has some emails to read out and I wrap up with the usual Parish notices.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chelsea FanCast on Love Sport Radio - the only 100% Chelsea show on the radio! Jonathan Kydd and Clayton Beerman join Aaron Paul to look back at Chelsea's Carabao Cup defeat to Spurs and the FA Cup win against Nottingham Forest and look forward to this weekend's Premier League match against Newcastle. Liam Twomey, Chelsea correspondent for ESPN joins us by phone to report on Friday's Press Conference with Maurizio Sarri and discusses the latest transfer window rumours. Chelsea's performance against Spurs in the first leg of the Carabao Cup Semi was much improved but the lack of an effective striker hampered us yet again. But was Kane offside and is VAR questionable? How is the tie poised; can we overturn the 1-0? Hudson-Odoi impressed in Chelsea's 2-0 victory against Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup 3rd round tie. Morata scores 2 goals but he’s not happy and we said farewell to Fabregas. Looking at the Transfer Window we have so many questions but few answers; is Hudson-Odoi off? Is Morata off? Is Willian off? Why is Batshuayi returning? Are we signing Higuain, Icardi, or Wilson??? And what about Barello or Paredes? More to the point what do we really need and will we get it. Will/can the Board deliver and is there an issue between Marina & Sarri? Looking ahead to Chelsea v Newcastle given our poor goal scoring form will this be tough match? Will they aim to kick Hazard out of the match and do we still hate Rafa. In this week's 'Opposition View' we have former Newcastle player, Mick Martin, joining us on the phone. We discuss with Newcastle unlucky in August, will Rafa park the bus & hope to mug Chelsea? With Newcastle flirting with relegation again, will they survive?Are Rondon & Perez the main threat to Chelsea? How is the Ashley v Rafa saga panning out – will Rafa stay; will Ashley sell? To wrap up we answer this week's Quiz on which players played for both Chelsea and Newcastle, before giving our predictions for the Chelsea v Newcastle match. Plus, of course your calls to the show. 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 Dan Silver to look back at Chelsea's 2-0 FA Cup 3rd round win against Nottingham Forest and discuss transfers, injuries and the Carabao Cup semi-final against Spurs. On the show tonight we’ll be assessing Callum Hudson-Odoi’s performance on asking should he stay or should he go? In part two we say adios Fabregas and thanks for the memories; ask Morata to smile like he means it; sympathise with injury struck Loftus-Cheek and ask who do we want in the Cup next? In part three we look at the current transfer rumours and ask do we need a replacement for Fabregas and Morata? We also look at the current list of injuries and preview the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Spurs on Tuesday. Finally, Jonathan has plenty of New Year emails to read out including an homage to JT; the Americanization of Chelsea, or not and a review of Sarriball. Don’t forget you can listen to the show live every Monday at 7.00 pm by going to mixlr, where you can join in the chat by posting on the live chat page. You can also follow us on twitter @ChelseaFanCast and tell us what you think about the games and anything else on Chelsea.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chelsea FanCast on Love Sport Radio - the only 100% Chelsea show on the radio! Stamford Chidge and Jonathan Kydd join Aaron Paul to look back at Chelsea's Premier League fixtures against Southampton, Watford and Leicester and look forward to the FA Cup 3rd round match against Nottingham Forest. Liam Twomey, Chelsea correspondent for ESPN joins us by phone to report on the Press Conference with Gianfranco Zola and discusses the latest transfer window rumour. We discuss is Sarriball failing to deliver? Do we have an injury crisis? Will Sarri get the support he needs and should we be worried about making the top 4? Looking at the Transfer Window we discuss the signing of Pulisic, Bayern Munich trying to sign Hudson-Odoi plus Cahill moving to Fulham and Fabregas to Monaco Chelsea loves the FA Cup and we ask is this special weekend still relevant? Is 'The Magic of the Cup' still alive and kicking? What is the likely team selection for Chelsea v Nottingham Forest and will it be Fabregas' last stand or will Sarri play the youth? Baz Cooper from the Nottingham Post joins us for 'The Opposition View' and we discuss: How close to PL football are Forest? Despite beating Leeds last week how close is Karanka to the sack? Which Forest players are the main threat and will Forest take it seriously? To wrap up we answer this week's Quiz on which players played for both Chelsea and Forest, before giving our predictions for the Chelsea v Nottingham match. Plus, of course your calls to the show. 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.

Our mates from across the pond, the London is Blue podcast are on their annual pilgrimage to Stamford Bridge together with their tour group. We thought it would be fun to join them for a live podcast, so we did! Held at the Classic Football Shirts shop in the Old Truman Brewery in Brick Lane, Stamford Chidge, Jonathan Kydd, Dan Silver and Clayton Beerman joined Brandon Busbee, Nick Verlaney, Dan Dormer and Mike aka @RainierBlues to discuss the challenges of Supporting the Club Locally and from overseas. How do we deal with the cost, travel, balancing midweek matches with work and family life and how difficult is it following Chelsea across different time zones, thousands of miles away?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our mates from across the pond, the London is Blue podcast are on their annual pilgrimage to Stamford Bridge together with their tour group. We thought it would be fun to join them for a live podcast, so we did! Held at the Classic Football Shirts shop in the Old Truman Brewery in Brick Lane, Stamford Chidge, Jonathan Kydd, Dan Silver and Clayton Beerman joined Brandon Busbee, Nick Verlaney, Dan Dormer and Mike aka @RainierBlues to discuss, appropriately enough, Chelsea shirts past and present. The boys talked about the history of Chelsea’s kit and discuss some that are still fresh as the year they were crafted and others that were stale from day one in the design room. What was everyone’s favorite kit? What is the worst Chelsea kit of all time?What’s your dream kit scenario? All was revealed!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chelsea FanCast on Love Sport Radio - the only 100% Chelsea show on the radio! Stamford Chidge, Dan Silver and Jonathan Kydd join Aaron Paul to look back at the Carabao cup match against Bournemouth and the Premier League win against Brighton & Hove Albion and look forward to Chelsea v Leicester match. In a pulsating Carabao Cup quarter-final against Bournemouth, Ruben Loftus-Cheek continued his improvement with a Man of the Match performance while Eden Hazard came to the rescue once again. And while Chelsea lacked a cutting edge, did Callum Wilson fail his audition? With Chelsea reaching their 34th semi final since 1994 and with Sarri taking the Carabao Cup seriously is a semi-final revenge v Spurs in the air?  In the win against Brighton, Hazard again proved how indispensable & vital he is for Chelsea but will he be kicked out of the PL? Will Sarri keep the False 9 and what’s the future for Giroud and Morata? Are replacements such as Isco, Icardi, Wilson on their way?? As the year draws to a close we look back at some of the best and worst moments for Chelsea this year and discuss our hopes for 2019. Leicester are Chelsea's next opponents and have a solid defence conceding over 2 goals only twice this season while Vardy always poses a threat up front. Will their counter attacks and balls over the top cause problems for Chelsea and will Sarri make changes? Former Leicester Captain, Steve Walsh, joins us for the 'Opposition View' and we ask him if 12th in the league is disappointing or is it where he expects Leicester to be? Are the fans happy with Claude Puel? How is the club & fans recovering from tragedy of the owner’s death? We discuss where ‘And Leicester comes from in the "We all follow the Chelsea" song and answer this week's Quiz on which players played for both Chelsea and Leicester, before giving our predictions for the Chelsea v Leicester match. Plus, of course your calls to the show. 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.