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Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
The Athletic's Chelsea experts - Simon Johnson, Liam Twomey, Luke Bosher, Sam Parkin and Dom Fifield - are alongside host Matt Davies-Adams to bring you behind the scenes at Stamford Bridge. Expect unrivalled insight, honest opinion and stimulating debate.
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Episodes
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Why can't Chelsea put together a complete performance? And what's going on at CFCW?
Oh Cole, it was harder to miss... Matt Davies-Adams has Luke Bosher and Liam Twomey for company to look back on Tuesday night's 2-2 draw with Leeds and…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Palmer gets some of his swagger back with Molineux hat-trick
We've missed singing 'Palmer again ole, ole'... Matt Davies-Adams is joined by two of The Athletic's finest - Cerys Jones and Simon Johnson - for a Monday dose…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
What do Rosenior's tactics against Arsenal say about *this* Chelsea?
That elusive goal... Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Luke Bosher and Liam Twomey with him after the Blues were knocked out of the League Cup by…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
A historic comeback against the Hammers - now can they do it at Arsenal?
At the 57th time of asking... Matt Davies-Adams and Sam Parkin team up to look back on the dramatic 3-2 victory over West Ham at Stamford Bridge on Saturday…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
João Pedro at the double as Chelsea seal last 16 place after night of drama in Naples
Come on, it was never in doubt (!) Matt Davies-Adams, Liam Twomey and Sam Parkin assemble to revel in the glory of Wednesday night's triumphant 3-2, comeback…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Can Chelsea secure a precious top eight spot against Conte, Lukaku & Co?
To Naples we go... Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's Luke Bosher and Simon Johnson to run the rule over Sunday's 3-1 win over Crystal Palace at…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Chelsea into UCL top eight after Pafos toil with trip to crisis club Palace up next
In the race for eighth place... Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Liam Twomey and Cerys Jones alongside him for a recap of the extremely dull but…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Chelsea win 'ugly' - but is it a good sign heading into Pafos?
Not quite sure how that happened but... Matt Davies-Adams has got Sam Parkin and Simon Johnson for company to pass judgement on the beating of the Bees and a…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Chelsea keep League Cup hopes alive ahead of Brentford visit
It's been real, Facundo... Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Luke Bosher and Liam Twomey with eyes on Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night and the 3-2 defeat by…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Charlton dispatched in the FA Cup - but how will Rosenior's CFC fare against Arsenal?
A big win to kick-off the Rosenior reign... Matt Davies-Adams has got Sam Parkin and Simon Johnson alongside him to look back on the 5-1 win at Charlton in the…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Liam Rosenior interview: Chelsea's new boss on his ambitions and nurturing young players (from The Athletic FC Podcast)
Back in October 2025, Liam Rosenior sat down with The Athletic FC Podcast's Ayo Akinwolere and Carl Anka - with RC Strasbourg flying high in Ligue 1. Now…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Is fixing Chelsea's ill-discipline at the top of Rosenior's priority list?
We are SO back, baby... not a red card in sight... Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Chelsea experts Cerys Jones and Liam Twomey (!) alongside him for…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
McFarlane's Blues pick up impressive point at City ahead of Fulham & Charlton games
Not bad for your first senior game in charge... Matt Davies-Adams has Cerys Jones and Sam Parkin along for the ride as we look back on the hugely creditable…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Happy New Year, CFC style: Maresca out! Rosenior in?!
Happy New Year... Matt Davies-Adams, Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher assemble for an emergency pod following the news that dropped at lunchtime on Thursday 1st…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Are Chelsea running out of excuses for their Jekyll and Hyde form?
Well, that wasn't very festive Chelsea. Matt Davies-Adams has got Luke Bosher and Simon Johnson for company as we unpick the collapse in the 2-1 defeat by…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Blues battle back for point at Newcastle ahead of tricky festive fixtures
A minor Christmas miracle in the circumstances... Matt Davies-Adams has got Sam Parkin and Cerys Jones alongside him for a look back on the quintessential game…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Ornstein exclusive: City target Maresca to replace Guardiola (from The Athletic FC Podcast)
David Ornstein reports that Chelsea's Enzo Maresca is high on the list to replace Pep Guardiola - with the anticipation of this being his last season at…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Two wins, another semi-final - but what's got Maresca so upset?
How was your last 48 hours?!! Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Cerys Jones, Luke Bosher and Simon Johnson (through the medium of extensive voice notes) as we…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
SOC Extra: Atalanta 2-1 Chelsea reaction
Non bene... Producer Lucy's joined by The Athletic's Simon Johnson out in Bergamo for some quickfire reaction to the 2-1 defeat by Atalanta - which leaves…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Have Chelsea shown exactly why they're not title challengers?
One of the dullest games in recent memory? Matt Davies-Adams has got Luke Bosher and Sam Parkin alongside him with the unenviable task of having to look back…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Reece James sensational as 10-man Chelsea impress in Arsenal draw
It feels like more than just a point... Matt Davies-Adams has got an OG SOC crew of The Athletic's Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey alongside him to look back on…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
SOC Extra: Chelsea 3-0 Barcelona reaction
Yamal who??????? Producer Lucy's joined by Simon Johnson to look back on a great European night under the lights at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea dispatched…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Barca and Arsenal offer Chelsea their biggest test yet after Burnley win
Some week ahead... Matt Davies-Adams has got Cerys Jones and Sam Parkin alongside him for all the fallout from Saturday's ultimately comfortable 2-0 win over…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Turf Moor trip kicks off decisive set of fixtures for inconsistent Chelsea
No more international breaks until March!? Hallelujah! Matt Davies-Adams has got Cerys Jones and Luke Bosher along for the ride as we relish the return of the…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Malo Gusto scores! Should Estêvão start?! Chelsea are third!
165 games later... Matt Davies-Adams has got Cerys Jones and Liam Twomey alongside him for the seismic fallout from Malo Gusto scoring his first ever senior…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
SOC Extra: Qarabağ 2-2 Chelsea reaction
Qarabag had lost all seven of their previous matches against English opposition, but that's fine... Producer Lucy's got reaction from the 2-2 draw with the…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Lads, it's Tottenham... Chelsea get their customary win at Spurs
0.05 xG?!? Matt Davies-Adams is accompanied by two of The Athletic's finest - Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher - to look back on the 1-0 victory over Tottenham…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Chelsea's frailties exposed again in late Sunderland defeat
Five wins in a row is a myth... Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Sam Parkin and full debutant Cerys Jones to look back on the late 2-1 defeat by Sunderland at…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
SOC Extra: Chelsea 5-1 Ajax reaction
Don't they know Chelsea are the ones who get the red cards?! Producer Lucy's got reaction to the 5-1 rout of Ajax at a rainy Stamford Bridge with analysis from…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Red Card FC end Forest's Ange experiment ahead of Ajax visit
Oh, mate... Matt Davies-Adams, Simon Johnson and Sam Parkin assemble on a gloomy Monday morning to look back on the game of two halves at the City Ground as…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Can Chelsea prove Liverpool heroics weren't a fluke at struggling Forest?
MDA Derby pending... Matt's got a vintage combo of Sam Parkin and Dom Fifield alongside him as we gear up for the return of the Premier League and a trip to…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Caicedo, Estevao & co shine to beat Liverpool on great Stamford Bridge night
EsteWOW hasn't been used yet, has it?! Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher to revel in the glorious 2-1 victory over…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Unconvincing against Jose's Benfica - but (perhaps misguided) hope ahead of Liverpool
The Jose show was back in town for one night only... Matt Davies-Adams has got Luke Bosher and a sleep-deprived Liam Twomey back alongside him to reflect on…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Old Trafford curse continues after calamitous first half collapse
13 games without a league win at Old Trafford... THIRTEEN!!! Matt Davies-Adams has got Luke Bosher and Simon Johnson along for our post-Man United pity party…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
SOC Extra: Bayern 3-1 Chelsea reaction
Not *quite* the return to Europe's top table we were looking for... Producer Lucy's got The Athletic's Chelsea reporter Simon Johnson on hand to bring his…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Can Chelsea show they're ready to be back at Europe's top table against Bayern?
A draw?! At Brentford?! Never... Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Simon Johnson and Thom Harris alongside him to look back on the frenetic 2-2 draw…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Early season takeaways, the Brentford test - and a bright start for CFCW
Let's not get stung by any Bees... Matt Davies-Adams has got Thom Harris and Sam Parkin alongside him as we prepare for the return of the Premier League after…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Jackson and Nkunku out, Garnacho in, Sterling stays - and so does George
It's not physically possible for deadline day to be dull, this is Chelsea lads... Matt Davies-Adams has got a slightly delirious and sleep deprived Simon…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Estêvão shines in Palmer's absence as Blues rout West Ham
No Palmer? No problem (on this specific occasion at least...) Matt Davies-Adams have got Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher alongside him to look back on the…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Law 13 to the rescue in Palace draw as a trip to Potter's sorry West Ham awaits
Failing to score at home for the first time since the opening day of last season!? Matt Davies-Adams has got Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher along for the ride as…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
A successful pre-season weekender, big Palace preview - and ACL heartbreak for Colwill
The countdown to Sunday, 2pm is on... Matt Davies-Adams gears up for the brand spanking new 2025-26 Premier League season with the help of The Athletic's Luke…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Chelsea transfer latest: Hato, Simons, Garnacho, Dewsbury-Hall, Ugochukwu & more
2025-26 season coming in hot... Matt Davies-Adams, Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson are BACK as we round up a rather extensive list of transfer incomings and…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Champions of the world! Chelsea stun PSG to bring home Club World Cup
We've really, really, REALLY won it all now... Matt Davies-Adams has got a bumper crew of Simon Johnson, Liam Twomey and Sam Parkin alongside him to look back…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
How will Chelsea fare in 'ultimate test' against PSG?
So... this PSG lot are quite good, ey? Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher with him to run the rule over the 2-0 win over…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Estêvão scores but Cole does too as Blues set up Thiago Silva reunion
28 games later... Matt Davies-Adams has got Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey with him to look back on Friday night's 2-1 victory over Palmeiras. The Athletic's…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Palmeiras preview, hello João Pedro & goodbye Kepa
The Estêvão Derby is upon us... Matt Davies-Adams has got Liam Twomey and Sam Parkin back with him to look ahead to Friday night's Club World Cup quarter-final…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Chelsea storm into quarter-finals after dramatic delay & flurry of extra-time goals
We hope no one had any plans on Sunday morning... Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Luke Bosher and Simon Johnson alongside him to look back on the…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Delap's delightful first goal and a last 16 date with Benfica
The Bank of America Stadium awaits... Matt Davies-Adams has got Liam Twomey and Sam Parkin in tow for your latest dose of Club World Cup chatter! We start with…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Jackson sees red (again) as CWC progress hangs in the balance
We didn't want to go to Miami anyway... Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Chelsea experts Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson alongside him to look back on…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Beating LAFC, empty seats (loads of them), Conference League vibes & Delap's debut
22,137... Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher alongside him to look back on Chelsea's opening Club World Cup victory, beating…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
2024-25 review, CWC preview - and Sancho's a no-go with transfer chat aplenty
Who's hyped for the Club World Cup then...anyone...anyone!? Matt Davies-Adams has got Liam Twomey and Sam Parkin alongside him as we take a considered look…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Chelsea Champions! Cole Palmer & co complete Conference League comeback
We've won it all... Matt Davies-Adams, Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher assemble to celebrate Chelsea's Europa Conference League triumph as they came from a goal…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Chelsea beat Forest to finish fourth - now can they add another trophy to the cabinet?
It was never, ever in doubt... Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Luke Bosher and Liam Twomey alongside him to wrap up the 1-0 final day victory over…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Can Chelsea banish away woes at Forest to seal Champions League football?
It all comes down to this... Matt Davies-Adams has got Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher alongside him to look ahead to the final day of the Premier League season…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Nervy United victory sets up grandstand finish at the City Ground as CFCW complete the treble!
It was never going to be pretty, was it?! Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Chelsea experts Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson alongside him to look back on…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Huge Man United double-header with UCL football & FA Cup glory on the line
Surely they have to beat *this* Man United team?! Matt Davies-Adams, Liam Twomey and Sam Parkin assemble to look ahead to a huge Friday night and Sunday…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Will Nicolas Jackson's red cost Chelsea a Champions League place?
Oh, Nicolas... Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher to run the rule over Sunday's 2-0 defeat at Newcastle. There's only…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Chelsea cruise into Conference League final ahead of St. James' showdown
The most low-key semi-final second leg ever?! Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher alongside him to run the rule over…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Chelsea UCL's chances boosted by Liverpool win as Palmer's magic returns
Where would Chelsea be in the table if Romeo Lavia had been fit all season?! Matt Davies-Adams has The Athletic's Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey alongside him…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
4-1 vs Djurgården, a 6th straight WSL title and time to spoil Liverpool's party
First came Didier, then came Romelu, then came... Matt Davies-Adams has got Dom Fifield and the returning Super Sammy Parkin alongside him to look back on the…