Chelsea Fancast

Bobby Tambling is most widely known for being Chelsea’s record goal scorer for over 40 years; scoring 202 goals in only 370 games before being famously bettered by Frank Lampard in 2013. But Bobby means so much more to Chelsea supporters of a certain vintage than that.Martin King and Stamford Chidge were privileged to interview him in one of the Chelsea hotels before a match. We talked to Bobby about playing and learning from the great Jimmy Greaves; the differences in approach between Tommy Docherty and Dave Sexton; the game at Villa Park where he scored 5 goals; the pain of defeat against Spurs in the 1967 FA Cup Final and missing out in the 1970 final as well as following the careers of Kerry Dixon and Frank Lampard wondering which one might break his goal scoring record.To download and play the full interview with Bobby Tambling for just £2.99 go to chelseaspecial.podbean.comMake sure you follow the Chelsea Special on Podbean to get a heads up on our forthcoming interviews with Chelsea legends such a

On the show tonight Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd and Gate 17's Mark Worrall as we show our appreciation to Chelsea FanCast listeners; Marcos Alonso; Calum Hudson-Odoi; Tammy Abraham and Christian Pulisic.In part two, we discuss an important win for Chelsea and the team’s development; ask what’s going on with yet more injuries and reflect on what otherwise looks like a very healthy state of the Chelsea nation. All this plus the usual Parish notices and a teaser for the next Chelsea Special podcast – an interview with Bobby Tambling.In part three, we read out this week’s emails and in part four we take a look at the potential winners and losers in our Who Knows Wins Chelsea FanCast match predictions league and then look ahead to Wednesday’s Champions’ League match against Ajax.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chelsea FanCast on Love Sport Radio – the only 100% Chelsea show on the radio! Stamford Chidge, Jonathan Kydd and Matt Beadle are joined by Chelsea legend and friend of the show, Paul 'King Canners' Canoville to look ahead to Chelsea's match against Newcastle and find out what Canners thinks about Chelsea's season so far.We ask Paul what he thinks of Chelsea’s season so far; which players have impressed him and what does he think of Frank Lampard’s management. Paul also talks about the Paul Canoville Foundation, what does it do and who does it help as well as some of the events he has lined up for Black History Month? Paul knows better than most what its like to be homeless and like Stamford Chidge he is taking part in the 'Big Stamford Bridge Sleep Out' in November. You can sponsor us by clicking here Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron:Become a Patron!Looking ahead to Saturday's match against Newcastle we discuss Chelsea injuries - who is fit? After Hudson-Odoi's 2 great goals for England U-21s

Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd and Liam Twomey from The Athletic to rescue you from the International Break with some Chelsea chat!On the show tonight we check in with the Chelsea players on international duty to see how they’ve done and assess what the impact on Chelsea might be for those who have been injured.Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron:Become a Patron!In part two, the international break affords us the opportunity for another half-term report as we discuss Willian’s renaissance; the need to keep the momentum going with the fixtures over the next 6 weeks. All this plus this week’s Parish Notices including the launch of a brand-new Chelsea podcast!In part three, we read out this week’s emails and we review how things went in the first week of the Chelsea FanCast Who Knows Wins match prediction league.And in part four we have an interview with Chelsea fan, Andy Scott, talking about his book 'Tales of a Page' about his Father who was a Page at the Dorchester Hotel in London.

Stamford Chidge, Clayton Beerman and Jonathan Kydd join Matt Beadle to discuss this week's Chelsea news.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd, Dan Silver and Dean Mears to look back at the wins against Southampton and Lille.On the show tonight we pat Willian and the old guard on the back for putting it in and proving that you need experience to go with talented youth.In part two, we applaud Tammy Abraham, the league’s top goal scorer and Mason Mount for his vital contributions, but with everything going so well we ask has the international break come at a bad time for Chelsea’s momentum? We’ll also be introducing our new promotion “Who Knows Wins” where you can have a bet on the football with us in our own Chelsea FanCast prediction league.Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron:Become a Patron!In part three, we read out this week’s emails and in part four, we have a quick look back at last Wednesday night’s Champions League match against Lille where Chelsea’s youngsters came of age.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chelsea FanCast on Love Sport Radio – the only 100% Chelsea show on the radio! Stamford Chidge, Jonathan Kydd, Brian Woolf from Chelsea Chicago and Richard Weekes from 'We are the Shed' join Charlie Hawkins to look back at last Wednesday night's Champions League tie against Lille and look ahead to Sunday's Premier League fixture away to Southampton.After a good win in the Champions' League against Lille we ask, did Frank Lampard’s Chelsea come of age on Wednesday? We also applaud Lampard’s tactical flexibility & in-game management; Tammy on target again and Willian showing us that experience is still needed.We discuss the Pulisic issue getting the American view from Brian who runs Chelsea Chicago supporters group and also ask him what its like to follow Chelsea over land & sea when you have to travel 4,000 miles for a home match. Brian works closely with Richard Weekes from 'We are the Shed' to create the banners seen on match days at the Shed End and we talk to them about their work helping to create

Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd and the indefatigable Joe Tweedie to discuss Chelsea's first home Premier League win (and clean sheet) against Brighton on Saturday; plus a look back at the 7-1 win against Grimsby Town and this Wednesday's Champions' League match against Lille.On the show tonight we celebrate our first home premier league win and clean sheet; try and figure out what’s going on with penalties and applaud Jorginho for his Lazarus like turnaround from villain to hero.Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron:Become a Patron!In part two, we discuss why experience is still key; worry about Kante; look at Lampard’s big six weeks and ask everybody likes us, do we care? Plus, this week’s parish notices.In part three, we have a schedule change as we read out this week’s emails and in part four, we have a quick look back at the Carabao Cup win against Grimsby Town and a look ahead to Wednesday night’s Champions League match against Lille.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and

Chelsea FanCast on Love Sport Radio – the only 100% Chelsea show on the radio! Stamford Chidge, Clayton Beerman, Dan Silver and matt Beadle look back at last Wednesday night's Carabao Cup tie against Grimsby Town and look ahead to Saturday's Premier League fixture against Brighton and Wednesday's Champions League tie against Lille.The Youth got their chance to impress against Grimsby Town in the Carabao Cup last week, and boy did they in a 7-1 win adding more names to the list of Tomori, Mount and Abraham as potential starters. But what about Barkley and Pulisic?We also have a look back to the match against Liverpool last week and ask did Chelsea deserve more than they got? VAR – what is it good for?And applaud the support when losing which speaks volumes.Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron:Become a Patron!We look ahead to Lille in the Champions League tie against Lille next wednesday and find some familiar faces with Chelsea connections and ask is this a must win match and how important is the Ch

Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd and Gate 17's very own Mark Worrall to look back at Chelsea's honorable defeat to Liverpool and ahead to the Carabao match on Wednesday against Grimsby Town.On the show tonight we ask with Chelsea being cheered off after losing and Mourinho saying this is a small club mentality, is there honour in defeat? And why are we showing top four form up front and relegation form at the back?Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron:Become a Patron!In part two, we discuss Kante and Tomori being amazing and VAR sucking the life out of the match going experience. We also ask why no Pulisic and is Frank Lampard proving to be an unlucky manager?In part three, we have a quick look ahead to Wednesday night’s Carabao cup tie against Grimsby Town, before some parish notices and in part four we have 11 emails no less from you the loyal Chelsea FanCast listeners. God help me and JK!!!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chelsea FanCast on Love Sport Radio – the only 100% Chelsea show on the radio! Stamford Chidge, Jonathan Kydd, Alex Churchill and Kieran Crichard look back at last Tuesday night's Champions' League tie against Valencia and look ahead to Sunday's Premier League fixture against Liverpool.We discuss Chelsea's Champions' League defeat to Valencia and Ross Barkley’s pen and Mason Mount’s injury in particular. Is inexperience a valid excuse and how does the defeat affect Chelsea’s chance of progressing in the CL.Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron:Become a Patron!Looking ahead to the Liverpool match on Sunday, we talk about today's Press Conference and the news that Callum Hudson-Odoi has finally signed.What will Chelsea's team selection & formation be? Is it a good or bad time to play Liverpool who also lost in midweek? How do we stop Salah, Mane and Firmino? How do we get past Van Dijk? Will the Super Cup final where Chelsea drew with the European Champions have any bearing on the match?We wr

Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd and Tony Glover to look back at a great 5-2 win away at Wolves where the Kids proved that they are indeed alright!On the show tonight we discuss why Tammy Abraham is Chelsea’s main man and ask could he be Chelsea’s Harry Kane? Plus we have two new songs for Tammy plus a song for Kovacic.In part two, we discuss the impact the youth are having on Chelsea; Lampard’s tactical flexibility; Der Panza returns but why are Chelsea still leaking goals?Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron:Become a Patron!In part three, we look ahead to tomorrow night’s Champions’ League tie against Valencia and in part four we have 7 emails no less from you the loyal Chelsea FanCast listeners.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chelsea FanCast on Love Sport Radio – the only 100% Chelsea show on the radio! Stamford Chidge, Jonathan Kydd, Dean Mears and Charlie Hawkins look ahead to Saturday's Premier League fixture against Wolves and to Tuesday night's Champions' League tie against Valencia.We round up this week's Chelsea news and chat to Dean about his debut book, 'Cult Fiction' which recounts the divisive season under Maurizio Sarri.Looking ahead to the match against Wolves we ask who will replace Emerson and what are the likely return dates for Chelsea's walking wounded of Rudiger, Kante, Kovacic, Pedro, Hudson-Odoi and James? How much of a threat will Wolves pose and what are our predictions for the match.Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron:Become a Patron!We speak to Sam from the Wolves 77 Club Podcast in 'Opposition View' and ask him is the Europa League affecting Wolves form or is it 2nd season syndrome? How optimistic is he of Wolves getting a result? What worries him about Chelsea and what is his match prediction

Stamford Chidge & Jonathan Kydd round up the Chelsea news from the International Break and have a ponder about Chelsea's season thus far.On the show tonight we have a look at how Chelsea players on international duty are doing as well as reflecting on how the players have done for Chelsea thus far this season and what Frank needs to do when they return.In part two, we indulge JK and you the audience as the international break gives us a chance to reflect on some past seasons and JK’s idiosyncratic memories of them.Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron:Become a Patron!In part three, we throw the show open to you, the listeners, for a Q&A session where you can ask JK or myself anything you like, Chelsea or non-Chelsea related.And in part four we have a couple of emails to read out from John Marshall from Florida and Rob D’Elsini from Melbourne, Australia.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chelsea FanCast on Love Sport Radio – the only 100% Chelsea show on the radio! Matt Beadle, Jonathan Kydd and Mark Worrall.With the International Break upon us, we look back to last weekend's draw against Sheffield United where Tammy was on target again; Tomori & Gilmour debuted and Lampard possibly made some naive subs. But, should we be worried yet or it is just growing pains?We discuss Chidge's 'half-term report' where Gold Stars are awarded to Mount; Abraham; Emerson; Jorginho and Kovacic. Kepa; Pulisic and Christensen could do better and Azpi; Zouma and Barkley find themselves in detention.Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron:Become a Patron!With the international break affording some time to reflect we ask whether the following should be on Lampard's to do list: Get Kante, Rudiger, RLC, CHO, Kovacic & James fit. Get the centre back partnership right. Sort out the lack of leadership – Rudiger as Captain? Get a tune out of Berkley. Get the balance between attack & defence rightWith

Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd and Clayton Beerman to look back on a frustrating draw against Sheffield United and dissect the Champions' League draw from last week. On the show tonight we discuss the positives of Chelsea getting on the front foot with Tammy Abraham impressing up front and Tomori at the back. In part two, we look at Chelsea’s vulnerabilities when on the back foot, switching off again; ask is Azpi on the decline? Should we be worried about Barkley? Did the subs reveal Frank’s lack of managerial experience and why there are promising signs that Chelsea will eventually get on the good foot, not least with some talented youngsters at last getting a chance.Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron:Become a Patron!In part three, we look Chelsea’s Champions’ League group and ask who are the main threats, can we get out of the group and what would constitute success in the Champions’ league this season? And in part four we have some superb emails to read out from Alex Wood

Chelsea FanCast on Love Sport Radio – the only 100% Chelsea show on the radio! Matt Beadle, Jonathan Kydd and Dan Silver.The lads look back at Chelsea's 3-2 win away at Norwich where Frank Lampard and Tammy Abraham got off the mark and discuss this week's Champions' league draw and Chelsea's home match against Sheffield United on Saturday.With Chelsea getting their first win of the season against Norwich, how important was it for Frank to get off the mark last weekend? How important was it for Tammy to get off the mark with 2 goals? Mason Mount continues to impress & gets England call up and Kovacic impresses too but is the defence still a concern?With the Champions' League draw pitting us against Ajax, Valencia and Lille; what do we think? Can we get out of the group? Who are the biggest threats? What would be a successful Champions League campaign?Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron:Become a Patron!In this week's 'Opposition View' we ask James Shield from the Sheffield Star, Chris Wilder – g

Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd and Alex 'The Girl Who Likes Balls' Churchill to look back at Chelsea's away win at Norwich this weekend.On the show tonight we discuss Frank and Tammy getting off the mark, Mason Mount looking the real deal and Kovacic putting in a mature and impressive performance.In part two, we discuss VAR – a clear and obvious farce; Christensen v Zouma - who will partner Rudiger when he returns and will the supporters back Frank irrespective of the results? We have the view from the posh seats v the view from the cheap seats.Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron:Become a Patron!In part three, we look at Chelsea’s current injury crisis with Kante and Pedro struggling and Rudiger, CHO, Loftus-Cheek and James set for returns soon and we look ahead to the Champions League draw this Friday plus a few parish notices.And in part four we have some superb emails to read out from Cheyne on zonal marking; John on VAR; Yarin on Chelsea womens’ trip to Israel; Paul’s delight in ho

Chelsea FanCast on Love Sport Radio – the only 100% Chelsea show on the radio! Matt Beadle, Jonathan Kydd and Clayton Beerman.The lads look back at Chelsea's 1-1 draw at home against Leicester City and ask how good can Mason Mount be? How does he differ from other Chelsea youngsters and how do we address the concerns up front and in defence?We also look ahead to the match this weekend against Norwich City and get this week's 'Opposition View' and we hear from former Chelsea player turned pundit, Pat Nevin speaking about Frank Lampard.Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron:Become a Patron!Chelsea FanCast is broadcast on Love Sport Radio every Friday from 7.00-9.00 pm. LOVE SPORT is a London radio station and is broadcast on 558 AM and on London DAB along with numerous digital channels. You can listen from anywhere in the world. You can visit lovesportradio.com to listen live to the station and of course you can download LOVE SPORT apps in the android and IOS app stores. You can also listen to LOVESPOR

Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd, Joe Tweedie and Lee Scott from TotalFootballAnalysis.com to look back at a frustrating draw with Leicester City.On the show tonight we discuss a very good 25 minutes and a second rate 65 minutes, but was it down to a state of exhaustion after extra time in the super cup final? And we’ll be hearing from Lee Scott from TotalFootballAnalysis.com who explains to me the pros and cons of Zonal Marking. You can follow Lee on twitter @FMAnalysis and Total Football Analysis @TotalAnalysisIn part two, we take a step back and look at some of the good and less good performances and ask was Willian shocking or rusty? And where are we on the Frank Lampard evolutionary curve.Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron:Become a Patron!In part three, we ask what are the media up to with their agenda against Lampard and what is really going on with social media when the match going support seems to be resolute? We also say well done to Ashley Cole who has announced his retirement