Chelsea FanCast

Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd, Alex Churchill and Martin Wickham to look back at Chelsea's 2-0 victory over Sheffield Utd for a place in the semi-finals of the FA Cup. On the show tonight, we discuss Chelsea getting away with it and how lucky is Tommy Tuchel? And another poor refereeing performance as Pulisic and Mount were rotationally fouled. Was tiredness a valid reason for the second half performance and the continuing problem of putting chances away whilst doffing our hat to Ziyech’s excellent goal in added time. In part two we ask is Pulisic finding his feet with an encouraging performance? Chilwell did well but is he still behind Alonso in the pecking order and it was good to see Gilmour getting a game, but how is he progressing? And can Chelsea’s defensive solidity bring us trophies this season, especially considering we have Man City in the semi-final. In part three we have questions from our Discord group; we have the nominations for this month’s Fannies – Man of the Month; Celery and Guinness moments and this week’s emails from the listeners to read out.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd and Clayton Beerman to discuss the brilliant victory over Atletico Madrid, the Champions' League draw and a look ahead to Sunday's FA Cup quarter-final match against Sheffield United. Adam Newson from Football.London joins us to discuss this week's Chelsea news including the impressive victory against Atletico Madrid in midweek, the Champions' League draw pitting us against Porto and a possible semi-final against either Liverpool or Real Madrid. Ben, the Travelling Blade joins us in the 'Opposition View' for the third time this season as Chelsea take on Sheffield United in the FA Cup Quarter-Final on Sunday. We ask Ben what happened with Chris Wilder and what next for Sheffield United? How has Ethan Ampadu been playing and how does Ben see the Cup tie going? Finally, we have our own preview of Chelsea v Sheffield United. What team selection will Tuchel go for? We look at the history of FA Cup ties between Chelsea and United and discuss how we see it going.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Dean and Jane are joined by Rob Pratley, senior editor of The Chelsea Social, to discuss Chelsea's progression in the Champions League thanks to an impressive away performance against Atletico Madrid plus Chelsea's first major trophy of the season with the Conti Cup success over Bristol City.   In Part 2 there's a news round up from Kingsmeadow, including details on Fran Kirby's new contract and our next fixtures in the Champions League.    In Part 3 we preview the midweek WSL game against Everton and in Part 4 we've got your emails which include a mention of this YouTube video- https://youtu.be/veQDTnHMkGk    You can now find us on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK8K2nPoZlH0xqVP_W1I-DQ Join our brand new Discord channel via this link https://discord.gg/jVbHw2dJzK Follow us on Twitter @MowKingsmeadow, Dean @DeanMears, Jane @JaneChappellx and Rob @RJPJournalism / @TheCFCWSocial You can follow us on Instagram @wenttomowkingsmeadow  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd, Tony Glover & Dean Mears to look back at the 0-0 draw away at Leeds and look ahead to the crunch tie against Atletico Madrid this week. On the show tonight, we discuss Chelsea’s poor finishing, ask is Havertz a nein at number 9, why did Tommy T change formation and what does he do about square pegs in round holes. In part two we applaud the bendy Mendy worldy saves and another clean sheet. With Rudiger and Christensen in such good form in wither a three or four at the back, how does Thiago Silva get back in and what about Chelsea’s top four prospects? We have some Discord group questions to contribute to the debate. In part three we look ahead to the massive match against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League round of 16 second leg with a place in the quarter finals at stake.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd and Dayne Whittle to discuss the week's Chelsea news and look ahead to Saturday's match against Leeds United. Liam Twomey from The Athletic joins us to discuss this week's Chelsea news including Havertz best position, Christensen being back to his best and Chelsea's defender conundrum and what's happening with Chelsea's 'unchosen' men? Jon Mackenzie from 'All Stats Aren't We' joins us for the 'Opposition View' to discuss Leeds United v Chelsea from the Leed's perspective. Are Leeds falling apart again? Does Jon still have faith in Bielsa? Has Bamford been a revelation this season? And how does he see Saturday's match going. Finally, we have our own preview of Leeds United v Chelsea. Does Christian Pulisic deserve a start? Will Tuchel's selection have one eye on the Atletico match? How do we see it going and what's our prediction.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Dean and Jane are joined by Tracy Brown, Co-Chair of Chelsea Pride, to discuss Chelsea's victory in the Champions League over Atletico Madrid thanks to penalty heroics from Ann-Katrin Berger plus a winning return to WSL matches over West Ham United.  There's a news round up from Kingsmeadow, including details on the Chelsea Women's Supporters Group charity fundraiser for the Conti Cup final and a discussion on new television rights for the WSL. In Part 3 we preview the upcoming second leg of our Champions League tie with Atletico and the Conti Cup final this Sunday against Bristol City  And in Part 4 we've got emails leading to a discussion on the disparity between FA Cup prize money. Details of the CWSG charity fundraiser can be found here- https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/chelsea-womens-supporters-group-conti-cup-ticket You can now find us on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK8K2nPoZlH0xqVP_W1I-DQ Join our brand new Discord channel via this link https://discord.gg/jVbHw2dJzK Follow us on Twitter @MowKingsmeadow, Dean @DeanMears, Jane @JaneChappellx and Tracy @ChelseaGirl78 You can follow us on Instagram @wenttomowkingsmeadow  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd, Mark Worrall and Mark Meehan to look back at the 2-0 win against Everton. On the show tonight, we discuss Tommy Tuchel rolling the bones and getting his selection spot on; we ask how much credit does he deserve; what’s he got right and what’s he got wrong and can he take us higher than top four? In part two we delight in Kai Havertz finding his feet and despair in Werner having two left feet. And with Callum Hudson-Odoi impressing as one the two 10’s is he a better option there or as a wing back? In part three JK and Chidge answer your Discord questions and read out the emails sent in by our faithful listeners this week.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd and Mark Worrall to discuss a superb win against Liverpool and look ahead to Monday's match against Everton. Adam Newson from Football.London joins us report back on Chelsea's 1-0 win away to Liverpool. Unbeaten since his arrival is it time to take Tuchel seriously? We also discuss the re-emergence of Andreas Christensen; ask whether balls over the top to Werner is the key to scoring more goals and bemoan VAR ruining football. Everton's Official Statistician, Gavin Buckland, joins us for the 'Opposition View' to discuss Chelsea v Everton from the Toffee's perspective. What does Gavin think about Everton's abysmal record at Stamford Bridge? How is Everton's form compared to Chelsea? Is this another 6 pointer with a top place at stake? How does Gavin see the match going? Finally, we have our own preview of Chelsea v Everton. Is this another must win match for Tommy Tuchel? Will it be more of the same or will Everton present a different tactical challenge? How do we find our goal scoring boots and how do we see the match going?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stamford Chidge and Jonathan Kydd reconvene to go through the bulging Chelsea FanCast mail bag. On the show tonight we have emails from all over the world discussing how you became Chelsea fans; Tommy Tuchel; how to solve Chelsea's midfield and floundering attack and a eulogy on how to deal with boredom at the football.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd, Clayton Beerman and Dan Silver to look back at frustrating 0-0 draw against a tetchy Man Utd and ahead to this week's big match against Liverpool. On the show tonight, we discuss Tuchel’s risk free football and ask whether we are currently watching a hybrid of possession based Sarri-ball and Mourinho-eque dare not lose football? We also ask is the lack of creativity due more to a loss of form of Chelsea’s creative players or is it systemic? In part two we applaud the improvements in Rudiger and Christensen in making Chelsea more defensively solid as well as praising Kante and Kovacic for tigerish displays in midfield. We ask could Mount be the solution to the midfield problem and with a run of tough matches coming up how much pressure is on Tuchel to start winning and winning well. In part three we preview Thursday night’s big Premier League match where Chelsea goes to Anfield to play a wounded Liverpool.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd and Martin Wickham to round up the week's Chelsea news and look ahead to Sunday's match against Man Utd. Sam Inkersole from Football.London joins us to round up this week's news including a superb away win in the Champions League against Atletico Madrid. Also Tammy Abraham stalling on a contract; Roman's war chest and Haaland. BBC Match Day reporter and Man Utd fan, Aaron Paul joins us for 'The Opposition View' on Man Utd, our next opponents. Has sticking with OGS been vindicated? Has Fernandes been the difference for Utd? Is De Gea a liability and how does Maguire keep getting away with it? Aaron discusses how he sees Sunday's match going. Finally, we have our own preview of Chelsea v Man Utd. Given Utd's attacking nature, does Tuchel start Jorginho? How do Chelsea stop Utd's counter-attacks and nullify Fernandes? With Chelsea's recent wastefulness up front, does Tuchel start Giroud or Tammy up front? We wrap up by explaining how we see the match going and give our predictions.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Dean and Jane are joined by lots of special guests to talk all things Emma Hayes, including; On the field success Desire to win  Managing in the men's game  Buying supporters beer  And much much more. Big thank you to Dayne Whittle, Kerrie Evans, Louise Bradshaw, David Demilade, Sonja Begley, Rob Pratley and Kate Price for joining us.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd, Tony Glover and Alex Churchill to look back at a controversial and disappointing 1-1 draw against Southampton and ahead to the Champions' League match against Atletico Madrid. On the show tonight, we give sainthood to Mount and Kante for their high-quality performances and debate whether Callum Hudson-Odoi was the sinner or the sinned against. In Part two we discuss Tuchel’s need for ‘Vorsprung Durch Prazision’; ask whether we are currently watching Sarriball without Hazard and never mind the quality feel the deadwood. In part three JK and myself read out the emails sent in by our faithful listeners this week. And in part four we preview Tuesday night’s big Champions’ League match where Chelsea face La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd and Clayton Beerman to round up the week's Chelsea news and look ahead to Saturday's match against Southampton. Adam Newson from Football.London joins us to round up this week's news including Thomas Tuchel's pre-match press conference. Will Tuchel have one eye on Madrid? Will Havertz return? Tomori and Kepa's interviews to the media and some interesting transfer rumours. Steve Grant from the Total Saints podcast joins us to give 'The Opposition View' on Southampton, our next opponents. With 6 defeats in their last 6 Premier League matches, what has happened to Saints after a good start this season? With injuries to Walker-Peters, Walcott and Diallo how does Steve see Saints overturning Chelsea's record of 5 matches unbeaten at St Mary's? Finally, we have our own preview of Southampton v Chelsea. Should we be worried by Southampton's high press? With a massive improvement in goals conceded since Tuchel's arrival how do we increase the goals scored. Would staring Kai Havertz up-front be a solution? We wrap up by explaining how we see the match going and give our predictions.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Dean and Jane are joined by Rob Pratley, Senior Editor of The Chels Social, to discuss Chelsea's return to winning ways against Arsenal and Bristol City.  There's a news round up from Kingsmeadow and a discussion on Magda Eriksson and Pernille Harder opening their DMs to help support those struggling to come out as gay. Plus we hold a special Q&A ahead of the international break.  You can now find us on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK8K2nPoZlH0xqVP_W1I-DQ Join our brand new Discord channel via this link https://discord.gg/jVbHw2dJzK Follow us on Twitter @MowKingsmeadow, Dean @DeanMears, Jane @JaneChappellx and Rob @RJPJournalism You can follow us on Instagram @wenttomowkingsmeadow  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.