1905: The Chelsea FC Podcast
Episodes
Fulham 2–1 Chelsea | Fuming
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This one hurt. Properly. We head back from the Cottage with another loss, another red card, and the same old questions screaming at us. Chelsea were ...
Man City 1–1 Chelsea | Belief
04 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea give us something to believe in… In this episode, we react to Man City 1–1 Chelsea — a performance that felt bigger than just a point. ...
Emergency Pod! Maresca Out - What's Next?
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
New year, same Chelsea. Chris and Joe jump on an emergency pod after the news drops: Enzo Maresca is out — and it’s not even lunchtime on New Yea...
Chelsea 2–2 Bournemouth | The definition of insanity
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea draw 2–2 with Bournemouth and somehow we’re the ones hanging on. Joe gets into the long throws, the passengers, the half-time hooks, and w...
Chelsea 1–2 Villa | Inevitable
28 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One of those games you could see coming… and it still hurts. Chris and Joe react straight from Dixon’s after Chelsea 1–2 Villa — comfortable ...
Newcastle 2–2 Chelsea | Jekyll & Hyde
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Two halves, two different Chelseas. In this episode, we react to Newcastle 2–2 Chelsea — an awful first half, then a proper comeback sparked by a...
Cardiff 1–3 Chelsea | The B-Team
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Not pretty… but we’re in the semis. Chelsea made it hard work at Cardiff with the B-Team out, looked shaky when they levelled, and for a moment i...
Chelsea 2–0 Everton | London Buses
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Not a game that’ll live long in the memory… but we’ll take it. Chelsea 2-0 Everton wasn't a classic but after the last few weeks it was exactly...
Atalanta 2–1 Chelsea | Passive
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Four games, no wins, and you’re left wondering how we’ve managed to drain all the momentum out of our own season. Chris and Joe break down a nigh...
Bournemouth 0–0 Chelsea | Do we need a striker?
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Another reality check on the south coast. Chelsea huffed and puffed their way to a 0–0 at Bournemouth — and after that Leeds disaster in midweek,...
Leeds 3–1 Chelsea | FFS
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Arsenal pride to Elland Road humiliation in four days. Proper crash back down to earth. In this episode, we pick through that 3–1 defeat at Le...
Chelsea 1–1 Arsenal | Balls
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
All square at The Bridge and Chelsea showed some real character. Proper balls. We talk Reece bossing midfield, Caicedo’s red and how 10-man Chelsea...
Chelsea 3–0 Barcelona | Dark Horses
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One of those Bridge nights you don’t forget in a hurry. Chelsea didn’t just beat Barcelona — they bullied them. We get into Cucurella locking d...
Burnley 0–2 Chelsea | Under the Radar
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wasn’t pretty, wasn’t thrilling, but it’s exactly the kind of win you want straight after an international break. We chat through the 2–0 at ...
Overrated
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
International break and no Chelsea to make or break your weekend. In this episode, we dive into your listener questions: who should Chelsea buy in Ja...
Chelsea 3–0 Wolves | The Garnacho Show
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
That’s more like it. A sharp start, a bit of huffing and puffing, then a proper grown-up win. Gusto got his first-ever goal, Estevão lit up the Br...
Qarabag 2–2 Chelsea | Tinkerman 2.0
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Another bipolar Chelsea night in Europe. Chris and Joe get into the tinkering: too many changes, no rhythm, and a centre-back carousel that keeps in...
Spurs 0–1 Chelsea | Grown-up
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A proper derby job. Chelsea went to Three Point Lane and looked… mature. Controlled, compact, and nasty in all the right ways. Could’ve been fou...
Wolves 3–4 Chelsea | Chaos
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pure carnage at Molineux — all swagger, then squeaky bums. Chelsea blitz to a 3–0 lead with Andrey Santos running the show, Gittens electric with...
Chelsea 1–2 Sunderland | Clueless
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea somehow manage to lose at home to Sunderland. Garnacho scores early, but it’s the same old story: no control, no ideas against the low block...
Chelsea 5–1 Ajax | Teenage Kicks
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
About as close to a perfect Champions League night as you’re going to get. Chelsea smash Ajax 5–1, three different teenagers on the scoresheet, an...
Forest 0–3 Chelsea | Two of our own
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea win 3–0 at the City Ground with a big second half performance. This one belonged to Cobham. Reece James, on his 200th appearance, led by e...
Style or Substance?
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
International break but no let-up: Chris and Joe are in the studio asking the big one - what actually makes football fun? We get into pragmatism vs ...
Chelsea 2–1 Liverpool | Limbs
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bedlam at the Bridge. A last-gasp winner from Estevão and the limbs in the Matthew Harding were pure, unfiltered joy. Chris and Joe talk through th...
Chelsea 1–0 Benfica | Special Once
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It wasn't pretty, but Chelsea have their first Champions League win in two and a half years. Chris and Joe break down the Benfica grind: Caicedo’s n...
Chelsea 1–3 Brighton | Calma
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Joe break down a deflating afternoon at Stamford Bridge as Brighton extend their bogey-team status with a 3–1 win. After yet another red ...
Lincoln 1–2 Chelsea | Uninspiring
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A win, but not much else to shout about. Chris and Joe look back on a cup tie that felt more like survival than progress, with Chelsea scraping past L...
Man Utd 2–1 Chelsea | Headloss
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Well, it was fun for 5 minutes wasn't it... In this episode, we try to make sense of a sodden Old Trafford night that started with a rash Sanchez red...
Bayern 3–1 Chelsea | Schoolboy mistakes, Manchester awaits
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Joe break down Chelsea’s 3–1 defeat in Munich - from defensive lapses and schoolboy errors to Palmer’s swagger and Sanchez keeping the...
Buzzkill
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Well, that was frustrating. Chris and Joe relive the late sting of Brentford away, where Caicedo and Palmer’s brilliance should’ve sealed it… u...
The Future of Stamford Bridge
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does the future hold for Stamford Bridge?In this special two-part episode, Chris and Joe kick off with their final verdict on Chelsea’s transfe...
Clear and obvious
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
VAR gave us the rub of the green again as the Blues edged Fulham 2–0 at the Bridge.Chris and Joe break down a frustrating but ultimately winning per...
Hammers Hammered
23 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea hit West Ham for five under the lights at the London Stadium - and it could’ve been more.Chris and Joe share instant reactions to a wild 5-1...
Reality Check
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea’s season opener didn’t exactly go to script.In this episode, Chris and Joe share their raw reactions from Stamford Bridge after a flat 0-0...
Palace Preview with Daniel Childs (Son of Chelsea)
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Joe are joined by Daniel Childs (Son of Chelsea) to talk Palace on Sunday, the buzz around the Bridge, and which of our summer signings exci...
The 2025/26 Season Preview
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea are back - and this season feels different.Chris and Joe preview the 2025/26 campaign with a position-by-position look at the squad, from Rob ...
Champions of the World
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea. Champions of the World. Let that sink in.In this end-of-season episode, Chris and Joe react to one of the most astonishing performances in Ch...
World Cup Finalists
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea are in another final - and this one could make history.In this episode, Chris and Joe react to a statement semi-final win that showcased every...
Maresca 2.0
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
High octane, front-foot football. Cole Palmer back with swagger. André Santos impressing on debut. And Levi Colwill looking more like a captain every...
Benfica’s marathon, Chelsea’s sprint finish
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A two-hour delay. A 2am finish. And a ten-minute blitz that sent Chelsea into the next round.Chris and Joe relive one of the most bizarre - and brilli...
What is the Club World Cup really telling us?
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea lose to Flamengo - but that’s only part of the story.In this episode, Chris and Joe reflect on the strange summer rhythm of the Club World C...
Chelsea's $250 Million Bomb Squad
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Which players will Chelsea sell this summer - and for how much?Chris and Joe break down Chelsea’s forgotten 25, estimating realistic transfer fees a...
The 24/25 Chelsea Awards
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Pedro Neto limbs at Fulham to Palmer’s Brighton masterclass - it’s time to hand out the Chelsea end-of-season awards.In this episode, Chris a...
We've won it all (again)
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea are back lifting trophies - and it looks right. In this episode, Chris and Joe react to a chaotic Europa Conference League final that swung fr...
Back competing against Europe's elite (and Tottenham)
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea are back in the Champions League! In this episode, Chris and Joe share their instant reactions to the final day drama, reflect on the emotiona...
Season Defining
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With Champions League qualification on the line, Joe and Chris break from tradition for a rare match preview.In this episode, they talk Reece James, r...
Cucurella, what a fella
17 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thank fudge for that. A moment of magic from Reece James and Marc Cucurella kept Chelsea's Champions League hopes alive in a massive Friday night win ...
Three. Cup. Finals.
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea’s season hangs in the balance.After a bruising defeat at St James’ Park, just three games remain — and they could define not only this s...
Cole's winter is coming
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cole Palmer scores again - the coldest man in London brings winter to Stamford Bridge, despite the May sunshine.In this episode, we break down a huge ...
Toffees Tumble, Rumours Rumble
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every game’s a cup final now - and Chelsea passed the first test with a gritty win at The Bridge. It wasn’t pretty, but it proved we can win the m...
Salvation
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With 83 minutes on the clock at Craven Cottage, Chelsea's season looked dead and buried. 10 minutes and two brilliant goals later and Tyrique George a...
Is Maresca the problem?
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Well, it could have been worse... but it could have been a lot better. Chelsea came back from 2-0 to get a 2-2 draw at home to Ipswich, but the truth ...
Double, double, double
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea do the double, double over Spurs - and everything feels right in the world. In our 50th episode, we come to you 'live' from Stamford Bridge to...
Chelsea 2025/26 Squad Pick
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Who should stay, and who should go this summer?In this episode, we take stock of the Chelsea squad and break down what’s needed to challenge at the ...
Let's talk about Maresca
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea's big game blues continued with a limp display at The Emirates that left us with more questions than answers about Maresca's Chelsea. In this ...
Progress not Perfection
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Well, it's definitely not perfect, but are we seeing signs of progress..?At this stage of the season, it's all about results and Chelsea's win against...
What did Chelsea get for €1.4 billion?
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's the question we've all either been asked, or asked ourselves - just what have Chelsea spent all that money on? In this episode, we break down the...
That one hurt
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Does anyone else miss Petr Cech? We reflect on perhaps the most painful defeat of the season, with Chelsea going down 2-1 at Villa Park with a last mi...
What's gone wrong?
15 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Two months ago, Chelsea were 2nd in the league, scoring goals for fun and the manager, players and fans were united in a way we'd not seen in years. T...
Passion
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A no holes barred reflection on everything that's wrong with Chelsea right now after a dismal performance in our 2-1 defeat in the FA Cup at Brighton....
Chelsea finally switch to Plan B - and it works
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For the the first time since 2013, Chelsea have won a PL home game when trailing at half-time. With Enzo Maresca finally showing us that he has a Plan...
Robert Sanchez: Enough is enough
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brighton fans knew it. Chelsea fans knew it. Robert Sanchez is not good enough for this level of football. Sadly, Chelsea paid the price for that once...
One of our own
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After 36 days without a league win, Chelsea returned to the top 4 with an important if not all convincing 3-1 win against Wolves. We pick the bones ou...
Couldn't finish our dinner
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea rue miss chances yet again as a flat second half performance leaves the Blues without a win in 5 Premier League games. Just what has happened ...
Shrimps cooked, Cherries to squash
12 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea swept Morecambe aside to get our season back on track. Chris and Joe reflect on that win, the enigma that is João Félix, and look ahead to w...
The player Chelsea need to sign in January
05 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After getting just 2 points from 12 across 4 very disappointing games, we name the ONE player Chelsea need to buy in January. He'd not only improve Ch...
Momentum Halted
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A mini-pod special to reflect on yesterday's frustrating defeat to Fulham... Do Chelsea need to do some January business?Voicenotes on all that and mo...
Tinsel, Toffees & Titles..?
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea’s form has us dreaming of a Christmas miracle… could we really put together a genuine title challenge?After the win against Brentford, we ...
It's happened again
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We look at binned boots, bottle jobs and Brentford as it happened again with Chelsea beating Spurs with a red hot comeback, before winning again in th...
We've got our Chelsea back
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
2nd in the league. Top scorers. 4th best defence. Have we got our Chelsea back?We look back at a smashing evening on the south coast as we smashed the...
Title Challengers?
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whisper it quietly, but are Chelsea in the title race? In this episode we look back at arguably Chelsea’s best display of the season as we put Villa...
Foxes tamed, VAR shamed
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We look back at a very enjoyable Saturday lunchtime at Leicester, ask whether VAR will ever protect Cole Palmer and preview this weekends big 6 pointe...
Chelsea Shithousery XI
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From Colwill to Cucurella, Dennis Wise to Drogba - great Chelsea teams have always had a little 'shithousery' in them. In this episode we pick our all...
London Locked
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We look back at a credible draw with Arsenal where Chelsea showed their resilient side, a flood of goals against Noah and discuss the future of Christ...
Big game blues
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We look at what’s missing from Chelsea in big games on the back of a disappointing performance at Old Trafford, and we preview the visit of Arsenal ...
Chelsea have balls
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea have grown some balls haven't we.We celebrate Chelsea grafting out a great win at home to Newcastle, look at a Chelsea youngster pulling up tr...
Liverschooled
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Did Chelsea show Liverpool too much respect at Anfield? We answer that, share our opinions on the disappointing but not demoralizing defeat on Sunday...
Ten men went to mow
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With Liverpool riding high at the top of the league, can Chelsea continue the progression we’re seeing under Maresca and get a result at Anfield thi...
Do Chelsea have a discipline problem?
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we look back at a frustrating and firey draw with Forest at The Bridge that leaves us fourth going into the international break. We as...
Is Cole Palmer better than Eden Hazard?
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cole Palmer’s record breaking 4-goal first-half haul against Brighton has got the whole world talking about him.In this episode we discuss his geniu...
Are Chelsea better than we thought?
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are Chelsea a team to be feared again? The win at West Ham means Chelsea have lost only 2 games from 20 in the league since February, with the midweek...
Our Chelsea XI vs West Ham
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can Chelsea make it 5 away wins in a row? We preview the London derby at West Ham, pick our team for the game and reflect on the season so far. We eve...
Hello hello, Jadon Sancho
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Chelsea fans have a new hero: “Hello, hello, Jadon Sancho, Jadon Sancho.” In this episode we look back at Chelsea’s lucky but satisfying one...
Never a dull moment at Chelsea
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the Boehly v Clearlake battle hotting up, there truly is never a dull moment at Chelsea Football Club. We give our thoughts on the battle in the ...
"Cheer us on through the sun and rain..."
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have Chelsea fans been spoiled by success?The atmosphere at Stamford Bridge is the worst it’s been in years, and whilst many are happy to blame the ...
Crazy, Genius or Both?
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we give our views on Chelsea’s ownership group - BlueCo. Two years into the project, Clearlake & Boehly are running the club in...
Madueke's Molineux Magic
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We celebrate Madueke’s Molinuex magic act that gave Enzo Maresca his first Premier League win. We praise the gift from God that is Cole Palmer and l...
Sorry Sanchez, it’s Jörgensen time
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Enzo Maresca’s has his first win as Chelsea boss and one that has given him a selection dilemma between the sticks. We preview this weekend’s game...
Opening day pain, missed chances again
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We reflect on opening day defeat to Man City and look at the positives amongst the pain. We discuss the return of João Félix, and we look forward to...
The 2024/25 Season Preview
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have Chelsea fans ever been more divided ahead of a new season? In this episode, we get the views of a number of fans with some optimistic about what...
Inter the season we go
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There’s never a dull moment at Chelsea Football Club is there? Out of nowhere, Chelsea announced the signing of Pedro Neto from Wolves - taking our ...
Breaking the high-line habit
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After months of speculation, Conor Gallagher has left Chelsea for Atletico Madrid with striker Samu Omorodion coming the other way. In this episode, w...
Humbled by Haaland
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Haaland is good isn’t he? Our passing out from the back, not so much. In this episode we reflect on that pre-season humbling by Man City, a couple o...
The positive signs from pre-season
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
At the halfway point of pre-season, we take a look at the positive signs so far and the players staking a claim to be key parts of Maresca’s new loo...
3 wishes for Chelsea's 24/25 season
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Just 67 days since the end of last season, Chelsea kicked off their pre-season against Wrexham with a new manager and raft of new players.We discuss t...
How important is a good pre-season?
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With pre-season upon us, we discuss why doing well in the US might tell us more about the season than you might think with memories (good and bad) of ...
Why Chelsea need a new goalkeeper
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John Terry famously said that Petr Cech was worth 12 to 15 points a season. This week, we discuss arguably the most important position on the pitch an...
Neil Bath is straight outta Cobham
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After an incredible 31 years at the club, we say farewell to Neil Bath, an undisputed Chelsea legend that made our academy the envy of the world. We d...
Don’t blame Chelsea, blame the rules
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With Omari Kellyman joining from Aston Villa and Ian Maatsen going the other way, we give our views on the moves and get the Villa perspective from se...
The best player Chelsea nearly signed
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With Chelsea hot on the tails of Michael Olise for a second consecutive summer, who is the best player Chelsea nearly signed? We trawl through the mem...