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Stamford Chidge returns after his holiday and is joined by Jonathan Kydd and Clayton Beerman to look back at a dismal 4-0 defeat in the FA Cup to Man City and ahead to Thursday night's match against Fulham.On the show tonight, in part one, we look at Potter’s team selection for City; why Chelsea’s heads drop in adversity; the senior players being disgraceful; the team being clueless tactically and why the stats don’t lie. In part two, we continue the City review asking is there mitigation for Potter? What would constitute improvement? Should we sack off the want aways and not good enoughs and play the youth and re-build properly? And can or should Potter survive? In part three, we have some great emails from the listeners to read out and in part four we wrap up with a preview of the Fulham v Chelsea match this Thursday.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A celebration of the imitable legend Gian Luca Vialli on the day of the news of his passing . Dean Mears, Tony Glover., Martin Wickham and Jonathan Kydd pay their respects and discuss one of the true Chelsea greats Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dean Mears, Dayne Whittle and Jonathan Kydd discuss another feeble performance this time versus 18th placed Forest at the 'World Famous City Ground' as the announcer called it where CFC threw away a one goal lead with a bizarre second half performance where they only had one shot and rarely entered the oppo's half of the field. They then discussed whether it was the players' fault or the manager or a combination of the two. Dean believed we'd beat Citeh on Thursday! But JK and Deano foresaw embarrassment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stamford Chidge, Jonathan Kydd and Mark Meehan take a look back at the 2005-06 Chelsea season.In part two the boys pick up the season in January with Chelsea top of the league and 11 points clear of Man Utd. Confidence for a back-to-back Premier League title was understandably high together with the chance of a first 'double' for the club, adding an FA Cup and another tilt on the Champions' League having made the semi-finals in the previous two seasons.Chelsea made hard work of dispatching Huddersfield in the FA Cup round 3 before dropping their first points in the league at home to Charlton. A 1-1 draw in the FA Cup fourth round at Everton was followed by a 1-1 draw away to Villa. Three matches without a win having broken the club record of 10 consecutive wins beforehand? Was this a wobble?A comprehensive 2-0 defeat of Liverpool at home with Crespo outstanding, proved otherwise, and everything seemed back on track with a 4-1 thumping off Everton in the FA Cup replay. But a 3-0 defeat away to Middlesbrough wa

Stamford Chidge and Jonathan Kydd are joined by Martin Wickham and Football.London’s Chelsea correspondent, Adam Newson to look back at Chelsea’s 2-0 win against Bournemouth and ahead to Sunday’s match away to Nottingham Forest. In part one we discuss the short-lived return of Reece James and whether his importance to the side makes Chelsea a one-man team. Also, Zakaria doing a job for the team, is 4:3:3 the way forward and more shit refereeing.In part two we discuss the forthcoming transfer window: what is happening/will happen? Is it better to wait until the summer? We also look at the Behdad Eghbali interview with Sportico and ask who is he trying to kid?In part three we preview the Nottingham Forest v Chelsea match. Adam and JK report on the Potter Presser, Chidge presents his team selection and we discuss the history of this fixture which hasn’t been seen since 1999, before giving our match predictions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stamford Chidge, Jonathan Kydd and Mark Meehan take a look back at the 2005-06 Chelsea season.Chelsea entered their centenery season as Premier League Champions with a new kit and a new badge to celebrate it. Hopes were high that more trophies would be won this season with the 'Special One' at the helm, but could we be become back-to-back Champions?Chelsea secured their first trophy of the season in a 2-1 win against nemesis Arsenal in the Community Shield; notable mainly for Drogba scoring against Arsenal, in a final and bullying their defence in the process. Our defence of the title could not have started better with 7 wins, no goals conceded and 13 scored. By the end of September Chelsea were already 10 points clear of their nearest rivals, Man Utd, at the top of the table.The Champions League was proving a little more troublesome, with Chelsea in the same group as Liverpool, the current holders. While points were dropped at Anfield in a 0-0 draw, Chelsea turned up at Anfield a couple of days later in the

Stamford Chidge & Jonathan Kydd are joined by Chelsea author Mark Meehan to look back at Chelsea's 2004-05 season.In part two, we pick up the story in January 2005. Under the management of Jose Mourinho, Chelsea were top of the league, 7 points clear with 55 points, the largest points tally at this stage in the PL ever, and were fighting for trophies on all fronts with qualification for the Champions' League round of 16 achieved with 13 points and a Carling Cup semi-final against Man Utd to look forward to in the New Year as well as the FA Cup.All eyes were on Stamford Bridge as we took on Man Utd in the first leg of the Carling Cup semi-final. A cagey 0-0 with Utd using every trick in the book was followed by a 2-1 win at Old Trafford to seal a place in the final at the Millenium stadium in Cardiff. The arrival of Abramovich and Mourinho notwithstanding, this was Chelsea's 12th cup semi-final in 12 seasons and the first time defeat had been inflicted on Alex Ferguson's Utd in a domestic semi-final.Back i

This week Dean and Dayne are joined by Sophie Spittle to reflect on a weather affected week for Chelsea FC Women.In Part One we hear from Sophie about her Madrid experience and review the 1-1 draw.In Part Two we discuss Chelsea's 3-2 win over Reading in the WSL in snowy conditions.And in Part Three we look ahead to Friday's Champions League game with Vllanzia.You can follow Sophie on Twitter @Traveller74 We now broadcast LIVE every Tuesday at 8pm UK time. You can listen by heading to www.mixlr.com and searching 'Went To Mow Kingsmeadow'To join our fantasy football league head to ShePlays | Fantasy Football Competition and enter the league code WTMKCFCTo listen to our summer series celebrating the 30th anniversary of the creation of the Chelsea FC Women's team head to https://www.patreon.com/wenttomowkingsmeadowSubscribe to our YouTube channel for all our Chelsea FC W Takeaway episodes- https://www.youtube. com/channel/UCK8K2nPoZlH0xqVP_W1I-DQJoin our Discord community via this link&nb

Stamford Chidge & Jonathan Kydd are joined by Chelsea author Mark Meehan to look back at Chelsea's 2004-05 season.On the 2nd June 2004, something very special happened at Chelsea. Jose Mourinho arrived proclaiming himself the 'Special One' and things at Chelsea would arguably never quite be the same again. Bolstered by the transfers of Petr Cech, Paulo Ferreira, Arjen Robben, Didier Drogba and Ricardo Carvalho hopes were high that Chelsea might go one better than the 2nd place in the league from the previous season and win their first Premier League title; their first league title for 50 years and in what would be their centenary year. The bouyant mood of the summer seemed justified as Chelsea remained unbeaten in all competitions until October 16th. But after the 1-0 away defeat to Man City, they picked up the pace again, knocking Arsenal off top spot on November 6th after a 1-0 win at home to Everton.Critics and naysayers accused Chelsea of being boring and functional as they ground out a lot of 1-0 win

This week Dean and Jane reflect on Chelsea's 8-0 victory over Leicester City. In Part One we discuss our key performers and celebrate the form of Guro Reiten.In Part Two we ask if these wins are good for the game and question if Leicester City's decision to play at the King Power Stadium is a masterclass in doing it the wrong way.And in Part Three we look ahead to Thursday's Champions League game with Real Madrid. We now broadcast LIVE every Tuesday at 8pm UK time. You can listen by heading to www.mixlr.com and searching 'Went To Mow Kingsmeadow'To join our fantasy football league head to ShePlays | Fantasy Football Competition and enter the league code WTMKCFCTo listen to our summer series celebrating the 30th anniversary of the creation of the Chelsea FC Women's team head to https://www.patreon.com/wenttomowkingsmeadowSubscribe to our YouTube channel for all our Chelsea FC W Takeaway episodes- https://www.youtube. com/channel/UCK8K2nPoZlH0xqVP_W1I-DQJoin our Discord community via th

This week Dean and Jane take the opportunity to take a closer look at our on loan superstars after a weekend with no Chelsea.In Part One we look at the performances of Emma Thompson, on loan at Championship side Lewes, and Jorja Fox, currently in Brighton. In PartTwo we talk to Fiona Church from the Everton Women's Supporters Group about Aggie Beever Jones and in Part Three we talk all things Charlotte Wardlaw withStephen from the Liverpool Fan Collective 2gethertuneless. You can follow Fiona on Twitter @FeeChurch @ELFCFans and Stephen @2gethertunelessWe now broadcast LIVE every Tuesday at 8pm UK time. You can listen by heading to www.mixlr.com and searching 'Went To Mow Kingsmeadow'To join our fantasy football league head to ShePlays | Fantasy Football Competition and enter the league code WTMKCFCTo listen to our summer series celebrating the 30th anniversary of the creation of the Chelsea FC Women's team head to https://www.patreon.com/wenttomowkingsmeadowSubscribe to our YouTu

In a typically forthright and up front interview Kerry talks to Martin King & Stamford Chidge about his career at Chelsea; his relationship with Ken Bates; playing for England; his best goals and what it was like to hear 40,000 Chelsea supporters chanting “One Kerry Dixon” at Wembley when he was playing for Luton!With 193 goals to his name, Kerry Dixon is Chelsea’s third highest goal scorer of all time, behind only Bobby Tambling and Frank Lampard. Over nine seasons between 1983 and 1992, Kerry became one of the best loved players ever to appear for Chelsea.Following near relegation to the Third Division Kerry joined from Reading for £175,000 as John Neal sought to rebuild the team, Kerry scored 34 goals in his first season as Chelsea claimed the Second Division title.Scoring an iconic goal against Arsenal at Highbury in Chelsea’s first match back in the top flight, Kerry scored 36 goals to win the Golden Boot and took his Chelsea tally to 70 in just 101 games, earning a call up to the England squad

This week Dean and Dayne are joined by Football Journalist Mia Eriksson to look back at Chelsea's 3-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur. We talk about Chelsea's disappointing turn out, asking what more can Chelsea do and what does the future look like for women's football.In Part One we discuss that Chelsea win, focusing on the new look centre back partnership, the brilliance of Guro Reiten and ask if it's ok to ask for more.And in Part Two we look ahead to our Champions League clash with Real Madrid.You can follow Mia on Twitter @mia_eriksson.We now broadcast LIVE every Tuesday at 8pm UK time. You canlisten by heading to www.mixlr.comand searching 'Went To Mow Kingsmeadow'Subscribe to all Dean's Chelsea FC W articles @ HonestlyChelseaFCWTo join our fantasy football league head to ShePlays | Fantasy Football Competition and enter the league code WTMKCFCTo listen to our summer series celebrating the 30th anniversary of the creation of the Chelsea FC Women's team head to https://www.patre

This week Dean is joined by Ben, otherwise known as Medicine, for the first time this season to talk tactics.In Part One we discuss Chelsea's new look defensive set up, questioning the role of the full back and the partnership of Millie Bright and Kadeisha Buchanan. Then in Part Two we move on to the midfield, debate the lone six vs the double pivot, ponder the roles of Jessie Fleming and Jelena Cankovic and wonder what moves might be made in January.  Plus we discuss the performances and roles of Niamh Charles and Lauren James.You can follow Ben on Twitter @EEMedicine.We now broadcast LIVE every Tuesday at 8pm UK time. You can listen by heading to www.mixlr.com and searching 'Went To Mow Kingsmeadow'Subscribe to all Dean's Chelsea FC W articles @ HonestlyChelseaFCWTo join our fantasy football league head to ShePlays | Fantasy Football Competition and enter the league code WTMKCFCTo listen to our summer series celebrating the 30th anniversary of the creation of the Chelsea FC Wom

Stamford Chidge & Jonathan Kydd are joined by Mark Meehan to look back at Chelsea's third Premier League defeat in a row away to Newcastle.On the show tonight, in part one, we discuss Potter’s team selection, which I thought was ok; albeit the wrong formation. We also muse over Chelsea again stuck on the back foot, stuck in their own half, creating nothing. In a clueless performance with seemingly no confidence, understanding, tactical plan or ambition, we ask is this on Potter or the players?In part two, we ask if Potter has turned us in to New Brighton? Is he in fact Graham Potterfield? With Chelsea exhibiting relegation form: dare we think the unthinkable? And finally, we give an honest appraisal of Potter’s first 2 months in charge and ask where do we go from here, and what would we do if we were Todd Boehly?In part three we have loads of emails to read in this week's Chelsea FanCast Post Bag. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stamford Chidge & Jonathan Kydd are joined by Dayne Whittle to look back at Chelsea's 2-0 defeat away to Man City in the Carabao Cup and ahead to another tough match against Newcastle on Saturday.In part one we discuss a better performance against City but a poor result featuring Chelsea’s hardy perennials – profligacy & sloppiness, but the shining light was a super performance from 18 year old Lewis Hall. Is there a case for more academy players get a game and with one more game before the World Cup kicks off we give an appraisal of Graham Potter. We also have a look at the Chelsea players going to the World Cup, including Conor Gallagher, who pleasingly got selected for thr England squad.In part two, we look ahead to Saturday's match against Newcastle and Chidge reveals his team selection. We look at Chelsea's recent record at St James’ Park and Howe’s record v Chelsea. Saturday promises to be another very tough match with Newcastle riding high in third place and if Chelsea lose their fourth do

This week Dean, Jane and Dayne sit down and discuss Chelsea's fantastic 3-1 away win at Manchester United.In Part One we discuss Chelsea's team selection, formation and changes to the back line.In Part Two we discuss Chelsea's Sam Kerr's goal, the inevitability of Lauren James and the redemption of Erin Cuthbert.And in Part Three we've got your emails.We now broadcast LIVE every Tuesday at 8pm UK time. You can listen by heading to www.mixlr.com and searching 'Went To Mow Kingsmeadow'Subscribe to all Dean's Chelsea FC W articles @ HonestlyChelseaFCWTo join our fantasy football league head to ShePlays | Fantasy Football Competition and enter the league code WTMKCFCTo listen to our summer series celebrating the 30th anniversary of the creation of the Chelsea FC Women's team head to https://www.patreon.com/wenttomowkingsmeadowSubscribe to our YouTube channel for all our Chelsea FC W Takeaway episodes- https://www.youtube. com/channel/UCK8K2nPoZlH0xqVP_W1I-DQJoin our Discord community via

In the second of our series of live shows from the Troubadour in London, Stamford Chidge and Jonathan Kydd are joined by Chelsea legend and arguably one of Chelsea's greatest creative players...Pat Nevin.Pat Nevin discusses Chelsea's disappointing defeat at home to Arsenal and gives his views on Graham Potter, the Boehly regime; Chelsea's players and style of play and gives us some insight on what might be going on behind the scenes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stamford Chidge & Jonathan Kydd are joined by Tony Glover to look back at the defeat to Arsenal and ahead to wednesday night's Carabao Cup tie against Man City.On the show tonight, in part one, we discuss the Chelsea v Arsenal match; Chelsea still not being able to beat the press; the midfield being bullied by a much nastier Arsenal side than we’ve seen for years and the air of resignation hanging around. Was this match a fair reflection of where the two teams are at the moment? In part two, we ask is it old news that we’re not Chelsea anymore? Try and unravel the complicated narrative; ask is it time for a reality check? And ask is Potter lucky or unlucky?In part three we have a quick chat about the Champions’ League draw pitting us against Borussia Dortmund and we preview Wednesday night’s Carabao Cup match against Man City. We wrap up in part four with some high-quality emails to read out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stamford Chidge and Jonathan Kydd are joined by Clayton 'The Houswives Choice' Beerman to look back at Chelsea's 2-1 win against Dinamo Zagreb and ahead to Sunday's clash against Arsenal.In part one we look back at wednesday night's 2-1 win against Zagreb and ask Denis Zakaria – who knew?; and Ben Chilwell and the curse of Chelsea's injured wing backs continues. Chelsea continued to be profilgate albeit in a fairly comfortable win but who should Graham Potter be starting and who shouldn't and is there a case for starting players in their preferred positions? And who do we want/not want in the next round of the Champions' League?In part two we look ahead to Sunday's match against Arsenal; arguably Potters biggest test to date with the Gunners sitting at the top of the Premier League by 2 points. Chidge reveals his team selection and we ask is Arteta a template for how to manage a club in transition? Is this a must win for Potter to prove we can beat a big 6 rival and be in the top 4 before the world cup?