Chelsea Fancast

Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd, Mark Worrall and Clayton Beerman to wallow in the misery of back to back defeats to Bournemouth and Watford. Sounds like fun :)On the show tonight we ask was Bakayoko’s performance one of the worst we’ve seen from a Chelsea player and should he have been protected more by Conte and not hung out to dry.In part two we relive the horror of an abject performance and some terrible defending; ask whether Hazard will bail out and look at the blame game between Conte and the Board and ask should Conte stay or should he go? In part three we ask if Conte goes who would the club replace him with and would it make any difference? In part four, we have more emails for Jonathan to read out.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stamford Chidge is joined by Chelsea legend Kerry Dixon to look back at the poor defeat to Bournemouth, the Transfer window and Chelsea's forthcoming match against Watford.Kerry bemoans the lack of fight and leadership in the team as they succumbed to a very disappointing defeat 3-0 at home to Bournemouth. He shares the concern about the future of Antonio Conte and acknowledges that that the team need to get on with it and bounce back.Discussing the transfer window, Kerry believes that Olivier Giroud could prove to be a decent signing and can push Alvaro Morata for the position of Chelsea's number 1 striker.With an away trip to Watford coming up on Monday, Kerry feels that after the defeat to Bournemouth there will be a positive reaction by the players who will be keen to put the bad performance behind them. With a real fight on Chelsea's hands for a top four finish they will have to as there can be no more slip ups.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd, Oliver Harbord, Chelsea FC correspondent for Football.London and Liam Twomey Chelsea correspondent for ESPN to look back at the FA Cup win against Newcastle.On the show tonight we ask should keep Batshuayi and would it be better to have three strikers rather than just two.In part two we discuss who Chelsea face in the next round of the FA Cup, ask is Marcos Alonso the best free kick taker we have seen at the Bridge and should Conte get more credit for giving the youth minutes on the pitch.In part three we wallow in misery at the Carabao Cup semi-final defeat to Arsenal last week and pick Ollie and Liam’s brains about what will happen as the transfer window approaches the Wednesday deadline.In part four, we have more emails for Jonathan to read out.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stamford Chidge is joined by Chelsea legend Kerry Dixon to look back at Chelsea's disappointing defeat to Arsenal in the Carabao Cup and look ahead to the FA Cup tie on Sunday against Newcastle.In a very disappointing evening when Arsenal knocked us out of the Carabao Cup, was it all down to Willian getting injured and two lucky deflected goals or is it symptomatic of the lack of squad depth and quality and the pervading negativity around the club at the moment?Looking back to the match against Brighton, Kerry was impressed with the performance especially those of Hazard and Willian, ranking as one of our best this season. With Big Willy Caballero putting in a somewhat kamikze performance Kerry believes that he's a better keeper than he appears.With Newcastle visiting Chelsea on Sunday, this FA Cup tie has grown in importance as Chelsea's most realistic chance of a trophy this season. But will Conte put out his strongest side from who is available, and will this be good enough to beat Newcastle?  Se

Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd, Clayton Beerman and Joe Tweedie to celebrate the return of beautiful football as Chelsea beat Brighton 4-0 at the weekend.On the show tonight we ask was Conte’s team selection and formation a case of necessity being the mother of invention and more important will he continue to use it going forward.In part two we ask is Big Willy Caballero the reincarnation of Petar Barota; does Michy Batshuayi have a future at Chelsea; why are Chelsea in the market for big lumps of strikers and which wing backs should we be after.In part three we look back to the gritty win against mighty Norwich on penalties in the FA Cup replay last week and ahead to the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Arsenal on Wednesday and the 4th round FA Cup tie against Newcastle on Sunday.In part four, we have some great emails for Jonathan to read out on Eden Hazard going to Real Madrid, the booing at the Bridge and how one lad from Utah fell in love with Chelsea.  See acast.com/privac

Chelsea Legend Kerry Dixon joins Stamford Chidge to look back at an eventful FA Cup replay against Norwich and look ahead to this weekend's match against Brighton.A disappointing performance by Chelsea against Norwich but at least they live to fight another day having gone through on penalties to face Newcastle in the next round. Kerry has some strong views on the alleged dives, the lack of penalties, the red cards and the performance of Graham Scott the referee and VAR.After another 0-0 draw against Leicester last weekend, Kerry and Chidge discuss Chelsea's formation and goal scoring woe as well as Conte's management style. Does it matter whether the squad are happy or not? And would Andy Carroll be a good signing for Chelsea.Looking ahead to Brighton this weekend Chelsea face a selection dilemma with Morata and Pedro both suspended. Will Batshuayi get another chance to prove Conte wrong? Finally Kerry and Chidge recall Chelsea's matches against Brighton in Division 2 in the 1980's including the 2-1 win at t

Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd, Tony Glover and Alex Churchill aka The Girl Who Likes Balls to look back at Chelsea's 0-0 draw against Leicester and all things Chelsea!On the show tonight we’ll be asking is it time for Conte to throw caution to the wind and change the 3-5-2? And while the team might be firing blanks the fact that we are not conceding seems to have been overlooked.In part two we ask is being tired a good excuse? Why did Hazard have a stinker? What happened with Courtois-gate and is the clubs transfer policy evidence of flawed thinking?In part three we look at the latest issues with the stadium development which will hopefully be resolved in the council meeting tonight. With the use of the VAR system in the Carabao Cup semi-final against Arsenal last week we ask was it a success and we ask have Chelsea charged too much for tickets to the FA Cup replay against Norwich on Wednesday this week.In part four, loads of emails this week.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-

Kerry Dixon and Stamford Chidge are back for the New Year to look back at Chelsea's matches against Norwich and Arsenal and look ahead to Chelsea v Leicester this Saturday.Kerry reflects back on a couple of disappointing 0-0 draws to Norwich and Arsenal in the FA Cup and Carabao Cup. Do modern players have the same desire in the FA Cup as Kerry's generation? Should Antonio Conte have played the youngsters and kept the more experienced players on the bench.While Arsenal defended well and were organised, do Chelsea have a problem breaking teams down at the moment and if so, how does Conte address this issue?With the arrival of Ross Barkley, will he get a start against Leicester or Norwich and how will he do. Should Chelsea buy another striker in the transfer window and would Jamie Vardy be a better bet than Andy Carroll?And finally how will Chelsea fare against Leicester this weekend? Leicester will be no mugs sitting in 8th position, so can Chelsea expect a tough game this weekend.  See acast.com/pri

Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd, Mark Worrall and Joe Tweeds to look back at the matches against Everton and Brighton and look forward to Chelsea v Stoke on Saturday.On the show tonight we’ll be asking why Chelsea has been so schizophrenic this season and have they been wasteful or just unlucky?In part two we praise Cesar, the great assister; and Morata and Alonso for being head and shoulders above Brighton. And we’ll have a chat about Boxing Day fixtures – are they all that as Adrian Durham might say!In part three we look back at a frustrating draw against Everton and look forward to keeping the momentum going against Stoke on Saturday.In part four no emails this week, but as it’s the last show of the year, we’ll reflect back on Chelsea in 2017 and reveal our hopes for 2018.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stamford Chidge is joined by Chelsea legend Kerry Dixon to look back at the wins against Bournemouth and Southampton and look ahead to Saturday's match away to Everton.Chelsea put their supporters through the ringer in the Carabao Cup quarter final against Bournemouth, but the 2-1 win courtesy of Alvaro Morata's injury time goal puts us through to our 32nd semi-final since 1994. It also means that we'll be facing Arsenal in the semi-final who we'll be playing 3 times in the space of a couple of weeks. Kerry discusses this and the performance of young Ethan Ampadu, a real prospect but can he break through?Looking back to the Southampton match, while it keeps the momentum going, does Kerry think we were wasteful or just unlucky and what does he think of the selection of Willian, Hazard and Pedro instead of Morata or Batshuayi?Everton have found some form since Big Sam Allardyce took over, but will it be a stern test for Chelsea on Saturday and how much will it be down to him? Is his record against Chelsea a myt

Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd, Dan Silver and Joe Tweeds to look back on Chelsea's wins against Southampton & Huddersfield and a look ahead to the Caraboa Cup quarter final against Bournemouth.On the show tonight we’ll be asking whether three up front and a falsie is a viable option to break down stubborn premier league teams.In part two we give Saint Marcos of Alonso due credit for another top performance and a cracking free kick and ask should Luiz stay or should he go now.In part three we look back at a top night ooop North in Huddersfield and look forward to our League Cup quarter final against Bournemouth on Wednesday night.In part four we have loads of emails to read out including a rant about Conte and a ticking off for JK about rumour mongering.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chelsea legend Kerry Dixon joins Stamford Chidge to look back at an up and down week for Chelsea with defeat to West Ham last weekend and a win away to Huddersfield in the week. Kerry also gives us his thoughts on the match against Southampton on Saturday.After the defeat to West Ham was Conte right to admit that the title has gone and can tiredness really be an excuse for the sluggish performance?What message did starting Willian, Hazard and Pedro against Huddersfield send to Michy Batshuayi? After all with a 3-1 win it is hard to argue against it?Which Chelsea side will turn up against Southampton on Saturday? Will the Saints park the bus and will an early goal be crucial for Chelsea?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd, Tony Glover and Alex Churchill aka The Girl Who Likes Balls to look back on a wasteful defeat to West Ham and the Champions League draw where we renew hostilities with Barcelona.On the show tonight we’ll be asking whether the title challenge really has ended; was Conte right to be so brutally honest and what can we expect for the rest of the season?In part two we ask whilst losing to West Ham was a nasty case of déjà vu is it a case of stop Hazard; stop Chelsea or is there something wrong with team selection and squad rotation. And to lighten the mood we’ll be hearing from Alex about her experience of watching the match in the Football Factory at Legends in New York City.In part three we discuss today’s draw for the Champions League round of 16 where Chelsea has drawn Barcelona. Are we happy? What are our chances and is this the competition we should now focus on.In part four we have loads of emails to read out in the latest episode of JK-nory!  See acast.

Chelsea Legend Kerry Dixon joins Stamford Chidge to look ahead to this Saturday's match away to West Ham and look back to the Newcastle and Atletico Madrid matches.Chelsea rue missed chances against Atletico Madrid in midweek and now face the prospect of a round of 16 tie against Barcelona, PSG or Besiktas, but was it the matches against Roma that were the real problem?Eden Hazard came to the fore against Newcastle last week and Kerry believes he is becoming one of our best ever players, but he needs to keep delivering. Danny Drinkwater impressed as did Victor Moses returning from injury which may help Antonio Conte with 7 matches in the next 21 days to get through.Looking ahead to the match against West Ham on Saturday, Kerry believes that while the Hammers should not be underestimated, Chelsea should be more than good enough to take all three points and hopefully make up ground on Utd and City.In association with chelseafan12.com Memorabilia - Shop - News - Video - FanzoneTHE HOME OF THE 12TH MAN! - "T

Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd, Mark Worrall and Joe Tweeds to look back at a dazzling performance by Eden Hazard in the win against Newcastle on Saturday.On the show tonight we’ll be following the FA Cup draw and talking about why the 3rd round is special and why we love the FA Cup and discussing who Chelsea have got.In part two we ask is Eden Hazard in terms of skill and ability the best player we have seen at Chelsea? We’ll also be handing the plaudits to Andreas Christensen, Danny Drinkwater, Victor Moses and Morata and reminiscing on a fine Chelsea Saturday.In part three we look at today’s news confirming what we already knew that Mark Clattenberg’s name really is Twattenberg with his confession that he did’t do his job and send three Spurs players off as he feared the media reaction. An absolute disgrace but what will the ramifications be? We’ll also talk about the rumours that Roman Abramovich is about to offer Leonid Slutsky a job, but don’t worry Antonio Conte is safe…for now!In part four

For the first time in about 5 years, The Chelsea FanCast broadcast live from a pub after the Newcastle match.Held in the Chelsea Pensioner pub just round the corner from Stamford Bridge, the podcast was a joint effort between Chelsea FanCast and our podcasting cousins from the USA - London is Blue - who were over for the match with a group of fellow Chelsea supporters from the States.Stamford Chidge was joined by fellow FanCasters Jonathan Kydd, Alex 'The Girl Who Likes Ball's' Churchill and Dan Silver and from London is Blue, Brandon Busbee, Nick Verlaney and Dan Dormer all joined by a lively audience who were definitely fueled by Guinness and enjoying the post match glow of 3 points against the Geordies. The boys discussed the Newcastle match with Eden Hazard once again on fine form and dazzling us all with a superb 2 goal performance. Unlike Kevin Friend who was not the first referee to put in a stinker at the Bridge.Of course the return of Rafa was on the agenda and Chidge has plenty to say about the

Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd, Alex Churchill (The Girl Who Likes Balls) and Tony Glover to look back at the draw against Liverpool at the weekend and the win against Qarabag in the Champions' League.On the show tonight we’ll be asking did Conte make a tactical error or was it a tactical masterstroke resting Fabregas and then bringing him and Willian on to score?In part two we applaud Willian for rescuing a point and ask why does he get a hard time from so called fans? We applaud Cesar Azpilicueta for a man of the match performance – Chelsea’s Mr Consistency and we debate whether Klopp has the edge over Conte.In part three we look back at Chelsea’s win against Qarabag and look forward to Swansea at home on Wednesday and Chelsea’s fixtures up until January. Can we catch City?In part four we have many, many emails to read out – no pressure JK!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stamford Chidge is joined by Anfield HQ supremo Oliver Bond who go head to head to discuss this Saturday's match between Liverpool and Chelsea.Chidge and Oliver discuss origins of the rivalry between Liverpool and Chelsea; what Oliver thinks of Jurgen Klopp and what it would mean to Liverpool supporters to win the Premier League.Looking ahead to Liverpool v Chelsea on Saturday, we discuss what effect both teams results in the Champions' League will have and what the relative key strengths and weakness' are and the key players who will determine a win for each side.Finally, we nail our colours to the mast and predict the outcome of the match.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chelsea legend Kerry Dixon looks back at Chelsea's impressive wins against West Brom and Qarabag and looks ahead to this weekend's match against Liverpool.An easy win against Qarabag saw Chelsea qualify for the next stage of the Champions' league with a match to spare. Willian impressed scoring two superb goals and 'assisting' by winning two penalties. More important, key players were rested and those who played hardly had to break into a sweat and Chelsea seem to have a 'plan B'.Last weekend's 4-0 win against West Brom continues Chelsea's winning run and Hazard and Morata appear to be developing a telepathic relationship. Another impressive performance by Christensen begs the question will he be the young player to break through in to the first team. Kerry certainly hopes so.Looking ahead to the Liverpool match, Kerry feels that the key will be the two defences. If Chelsea can contain Liverpool's forward threat of Salah and Mane, then they should come away with all three points. Another win will be important

Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd, Dan Silver and Clayton Beerman to look back at a very satisfying win away to West Brom and to look ahead to the matches against Qarabag and Liverpool.On the show tonight we’ll be asking is the 3:5:2 here to stay and how does it get the best out of Hazard, Morata and Fabregas.In part two we look at the Incredible Hazard (you won’t like him when he’s angry); the blossoming partnership between the Belgian maestro and Morata and when will referees take action against those who try to injure Hazard. We’ll also ask whether Christensen will get a run in the side having deposed Luiz.In part three we look forward to the Qarabag and Liverpool matches – a big week for Chelsea.In part four we have a roundup of the latest Chelsea supporter news and your emails.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.