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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
Is a top five finish back on the cards after crucial Everton win?
Does your Djurgården need watering? Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher for your Monday dose of Chelsea chat. We begin with a look…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
A big Toffees test, searching for a UWCL miracle and good vibes in the Shed End
Now is not the time to get stuck in a spot of bother... Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey alongside him to…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
George & Neto inspire late comeback to resurrect top five hopes
Just returning the favour after Boxing Day... Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher to reflect on the unlikely Easter Sunday comeback…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Chelsea hit 'rock bottom' but progress despite woeful Legia defeat
Has a team ever reached a European semi-final but been booed off the pitch? Asking for a friend... Matt Davies-Adams, Luke Bosher and Dom Fifield unite BEFORE…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Have Chelsea blown their chances of Champions League football?
What is it about Ipswich?! Matt Davies-Adams has got Luke Bosher and Simon Johnson alongside him to mull over the pretty disastrous 2-2 draw with the Tractor…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
George & Acheampong shine in Poland - so is Sunday an audition for Liam Delap?
Tyrique George... you love to see it! Matt Davies-Adams has got Jessy Parker Humphreys and Luke Bosher with him to give their verdict as Chelsea cruised to a…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Away woes continue after drab goalless draw at Brentford
What much better things could we have been doing with those two hours of our lives? Matt Davies-Adams, Luke Bosher and Liam Twomey have the unfortunate task of…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Spurs battered 1-0 - can Chelsea's away fortunes change at Brentford?
Poor old Ange... Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher in tow to look back on the fiery and thoroughly deserved 1-0 victory…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
An axed day off, stadiums, Spurs - and John Terry on *that* historic 04-05 defence
Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher to get back up to speed with all things Chelsea Football Club after the international break. We…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
120 years of Chelsea: the new-look Blues
On the 10th of March, Chelsea Football Club celebrated its 120th anniversary. It’s fair to say from 1905 to 2025 there’s been chaos, controversy, jubilation…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
120 years of Chelsea: the Roman Empire
On the 10th of March, Chelsea Football Club celebrated its 120th anniversary. It’s fair to say from 1905 to 2025 there’s been chaos, controversy, jubilation…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
120 years of Chelsea: the early(ish) days
On the 10th of March, Chelsea Football Club celebrated its 120th anniversary. It’s fair to say from 1905 to 2025 there’s been chaos, controversy, jubilation…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Palmerless and toothless in Arsenal defeat - while CFCW lift the League Cup
An afternoon of complete nothingness... Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's Chelsea experts Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson to look back on the drab…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Can Chelsea upset Arsenal? And will the League Cup curse be broken?
That was a fun night of football, said no one... ever... Matt Davies-Adams has got Jessy Parker Humphreys and Simon Johnson in tow for a bumper look at all…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Cucurella saves the day after penalty 13 proved unlucky for Palmer
Not PlayStation football, eh? Matt Davies-Adams, Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher are on duty to look back on the narrow and thoroughly unconvincing 1-0 win over…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Chelsea unconvincing in Copenhagen ahead of Foxes visit
Well, it certainly wasn't a classic European night... Matt Davies-Adams and Luke Bosher team up for a closer look at the 2-1 victory over Copenhagen in the…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Copenhagen around the corner as Girma's debut proves eventful
Off to Denmark we go… Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic’s Chelsea experts Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey alongside him to look ahead to the return of the…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Nkunku's goal, Neto's new role, Palmer's frustrations and punchy pre-match protests
Back in the top four... for 24 hours at least! Matt Davies-Adams, Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher are back to reflect on the much-needed 4-0 victory over a sorry…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Squandered leads, goalkeeping errors - what happens if Chelsea don't beat Southampton?
Two wins in 10 Premier League games, 15 points dropped from winning positions this season... Matt Davies-Adams, Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher are back to run the…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Trepidation ahead of trip to Villa, plus Glenn Hoddle gives his take on Maresca
The only way is up after Friday night... Matt Davies-Adams is back with The Athletic's Luke Bosher and Liam Twomey alongside him to preview Saturday evening's…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Chelsea's post-Christmas collapse continues in 3-0 Brighton horror show
We didn't think it was possible to get worse than last weekend... Matt Davies-Adams, Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher are back to run the rule over the shambolic…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Striker crisis hits with Jackson out until April ahead of Brighton rematch
False 9, anyone!? Matt Davies-Adams, Jessy Parker Humphreys and Liam Twomey are back for your second weekly dose of Chelsea chat. It's back to the seaside we…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Is pressure mounting on Maresca after meek FA Cup exit?
Well, that didn't go very well... Matt Davies-Adams has got Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson alongside him to look back on the pretty abject 2-1 defeat by…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
FA Cup 4th round clash kicks off Brighton double-header
Nothing says magic of the FA Cup like a trip to the seaside at 8pm on a Saturday night... Matt Davies-Adams has got Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher alongside him…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
A win's a win against West Ham amid a flurry of deadline day (loan) departures
We don't want your shorts, Enzo... Matt Davies-Adams has got Jessy Parker Humphreys and Liam Twomey alongside him run the rule over the *slamming shut* of the…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Is Monday night a must-win against Graham Potter's West Ham?
We're in for a very busy Monday... Matt Davies-Adams has got Luke Bosher and Liam Twomey in tow to look ahead to the impending Graham Potter reunion. But we…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Was sorry City defeat Chelsea's most worrying performance of the season?
Therapy's in session, buckle up... Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson to take a look back on the fairly disastrous 3-1…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Top four all to play for as trip to flawed Man City awaits
Be more PSG, Chelsea... Matt Davies-Adams has got two of The Athletic's finest, Luke Bosher and Simon Johnson alongside him for your second weekly dose of…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Super Trev shines on his return - but are we in the midst of a midfield injury crisis?
Welcome back, Trevoh... Matt Davies-Adams has got Liam Twomey and Jessy Parker Humphrey's alongside him to look back on the much-needed 3-1 victory over Wolves…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Returning Reece rescues a point - but why are Chelsea so bad in the second half of games?
We've missed you, Reece (and Trevoh...)... The Athletic's Chelsea writers Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to look back on the 2-2…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Morecambe dispatched with a tricky Bournemouth test next - but is Veiga really on his way out?
Say it ain't so, Renato... Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Chelsea experts Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson alongside him to analyse the 5-0 victory over…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Morecambe FA Cup tie offers Chelsea chance to find their form
No 'cupsets' welcome round here... The Athletic's Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to preview Saturday's FA Cup third round tie…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Yet more points dropped as the Blues are pegged back by Palace
The winless run extends to four games... Matt Davies-Adams has got Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher alongside him to run the rule over Saturday's 1-1 draw with…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Festive woes highlight fragilities ahead of trip to Selhurst Park
A not so Merry Christmas after all... Matt Davies-Adams is back for the first time in 2025 and joined by The Athletic's Chelsea experts Liam Twomey and Simon…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Goalless at Goodison, 2024 reflections and a look ahead to Fulham and Ipswich
It's a point they haven't managed to get in the past... Matt Davies-Adams has got Liam Twomey in tow to look back on the blustery and attritional goalless draw…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Guiu's in the goals, a final trip to Goodison and the latest on Mudryk
26 goals in six games... don't you just love Thursday nights? Matt Davies-Adams in joined by two of The Athletic’s finest - Luke Bosher and Simon Johnson to…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Bees curse ended as Chelsea close the gap at the top
They just can't stop winning... Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher to reflect on the frantic 2-1 victory over Brentford at Stamford…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Astana (A) adventures, -12 temperatures - and a whole load of Tottenham haters
Turns out it *really* is really, really cold in Kazakhstan... Matt Davies-Adams has got Jessy Parker Humphreys, Liam Twomey and a whole load of special guests…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Palmer's Panenka seals stellar Chelsea comeback over Spurs
Another thoroughly entertaining and rewarding trip to Three Point Lane... Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Chelsea finest - Simon Johnson and Liam…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Saints sent marching home - are Chelsea really 'back'?
That did the old goal difference no harm at all... Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Luke Bosher and Liam Twomey to look back on the 5-1 thumping of a sorry…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Title talk played down after resounding Villa victory
So... should we be talking about Chelsea as serious contenders?! Matt Davies-Adams has got two of the Athletic's finest - Luke Bosher and Simon Johnson…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Chelsea stay perfect in the Conference League ahead of Villa visit
Climbing that hill was worth it... Matt Davies-Adams has got Jessy Parker Humphreys and Dom Fifield with him to look back on the 2-0 Conference League victory…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Leicester outfoxed as the Blues prepare for trip to Heidenheim
Anyone else fancy kicking lumps out of Cole Palmer? Matt Davies-Adams has got Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson along for the ride to look back on the 2-1 victory…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Enzo heads back to Leicester as Reece James is ruled out again
Not the kind of news we wanted to start with... Matt Davies-Adams has got Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher alongside him to get back in the swing of things ahead of…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Chelsea take charge of WSL title race - plus a tactical deep-dive and returning legends
Chelsea Women are *literally* perfect... Matt Davies-Adams and Liam Twomey are with you for your Monday dose of Straight Outta Cobham. Jessy Parker Humphreys…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Mailbag special: unhappy Nkunku, keeper conundrums and shirt sponsors
Is the proper football back yet? Matt Davies-Adams has got Luke Bosher and Simon Johnson with him to tackle some of your questions as we try and pass the hours…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Neto's superb strike earns a point against Arsenal
Welcome back, Kai... Two of The Athletic's finest - Luke Bosher and Liam Twomey - are alongside Matt Davies-Adams as we reflect on the feisty and tesne 1-1…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Noah swept aside - now do Chelsea need a statement victory over Arsenal?
They only managed eight?!? Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Simon Johnson to revel in the good vibes felt at Stamford Bridge following…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Caicedo spares Chelsea's blushes in underwhelming draw at Man United
The wait for an Old Trafford win goes on... Matt Davies-Adams has got two of The Athletic's finest - Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher - alongside him to look back…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Chelsea's B team dumped out of League Cup ahead of trip to unhappy hunting ground Old Trafford
11 changes too many... Matt Davies-Adams has got Luke Bosher and Liam Twomey with him to look back on the disappointing 2-0 cup exit at the hands of Newcastle…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Palmer steals the headlines yet again in win over Newcastle
The Magpies double-header is off to a good start... Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher alongside him to look back on Sunday…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Blues punish Panathinaikos ahead of Newcastle double-header
They're quite good at this whole Conference League thing... Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Luke Bosher to look back on the hugely…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Anfield disappointment, Panathinaikos preview - and a Rytting Kaneryd screamer
The winless streak against Liverpool stretches to 10... Matt Davies-Adams has got Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher with him to look back on Sunday afternoon's 2-1…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Liverpool clash kicks off defining period in Chelsea's season
It's about to get real... Matt Davies-Adams has got Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson alongside him as we get back into the swing of domestic matters. We round up…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Chelsea and Forest share the spoils in chaotic 1-1 draw
Those trees are awfully tricky... Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey to look back on Sunday's spicy…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Veiga and KDH shine in Gent victory ahead of the visit of Forest
Thursday night under the lights... Matt Davies-Adams has got Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher in tow to look back on the 4-2 victory over Gent in Matchday 1 of…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Four-goal Cole makes history as Palmer stuns Brighton
It's Cole's world and we're all just living in it... Matt Davies-Adams has got Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher alongside him to go full fanboy after a truly…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Chelsea's B team roll over Barrow ahead of the visit of Brighton
Not a bad whole new starting XI... Matt Davies-Adams has got Luke Bosher and Liam Twomey with him for your second weekly dose of Chelsea chat. The Blues…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Jackson & co burst West Ham's bubbles in convincing 3-0 victory
10 goals in 12 London derbies already? Matt Davies-Adams has got two of The Athletic's finest - Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey - alongside him to look back on…
- Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
An away day to West Ham, Nkunku or Jackson up top and a Reece James replacement?
Matt Davies Adams is back with Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson alongside him to assess a relatively relaxing week by recent Chelsea standards. We talk changes up…