Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
Episodes
Home horrors continue in yet another Brentford beating
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Just when you think things are starting to turn...Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher to reflect on the 2-0 de...
Third time lucky against Brentford at Stamford Bridge?
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can Chelsea avoid being stung again?The Athletic's Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to look ahead to the visit of Brentford...
A positive point or two thrown away after 2-2 draw with Arsenal?
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So near yet so far...Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher to look back on the 2-2 draw with Arsenal at Stamford Bridge. We've go...
Arsenal to test Chelsea's newfound form - plus tributes to magician Eden Hazard
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let's *really* put this Chelsea side to the test then, shall we?Matt Davies-Adams has got Luke Bosher and Dom Fifield alongside him as the Premier Lea...
Blues buoyed going into international break after beating Burnley
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Back-to-back-to-back?!Two of The Athletic's finest - Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson - are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to round up the 4-1 win at Turf M...
Turf Moor calling as Chilwell gets added to injury list
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dreaming of two Premier League wins on the bounce for the first time since March?!Dom Fifield and Luke Bosher join Matt Davies-Adams to look ahead to ...
Mudryk dazzles, Colwill delivers, Chelsea win
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This whole winning malarkey is fun, isn't it?!Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's finest Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson to reflect on the 2-0...
Chelsea score and taste victory with League Cup triumph over Brighton
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Well, this is a foreign feeling...Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Liam Twomey and Dom Fifield alongside him to look back on the goal (!) and ...
Defeat by Villa condemns Chelsea to worst start since 1978
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is the season over yet?Matt Davies-Adams is accompanied by two of The Athletic's finest - Luke Bosher and Simon Johnson - to round up the inevitable 1...
Has the 'crisis' at Chelsea been overblown? Plus Aston Villa come to town
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Who needs European football anyway?Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's Chelsea experts Dom Fifield and Liam Twomey to look ahead to Sunday's...
Bore draw at Bournemouth compounds early season concerns
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't you just love a trip to the seaside...Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to reflect on the uninspiring goalless draw ...
International Blues, squad audits and a trip to Bournemouth
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea's title charge starts now...The Athletic's Blues experts Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson join Matt Davies-Adams to wrap up the international bre...
Forest fell misfiring Blues and inflict 1-0 defeat on Poch & co
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's something awfully familiar about sitting 12th in the table...Matt Davies-Adams has his professional and personal allegiances tested in the com...
Blushes spared against AFC Wimbledon ahead of Nottingham Forest test
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher alongside him to reflect on the 2-1 win over League Two AFC Wimbledon in the seco...
Sterling shines as Chelsea get first win of the season
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Three whole points for Chelsea Football Club...It's a Bank Holiday bonanza as Matt Davies-Adams, Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey bask in the glory of ju...
Luton in Town as transfer scrutiny continues - plus Pochettino meets Shearer
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anything but a win...and it's crisis talks already?The Athletic's Chelsea experts Dom Fifield and Liam Twomey are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to chew ...
Penalty pain and more injury woes in West Ham defeat
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Well, the positivity was fun while it lasted...Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher are back alongside Matt Davies-Adams to dissect that 3-1 defeat at West H...
Lavia, Olise (or not) and Hall latest as West Ham await
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What do we talk about now the Caicedo saga is over?!Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to wrap up another quiet, dull week ...
Caicedo confirmed, positivity post Liverpool and Kepa departs (for now)
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
1-1 on the pitch, a win for Chelsea off it...Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Blues experts Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson alongside him for ou...
An Nkunku nightmare, swoop for Lavia and look ahead to Liverpool
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Here we go...Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey alongside him to kick-off the 2023-24 campaign.We ...
Robert Sánchez, Moisés Caicedo and the Brighton stand-off
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Not long to wait now...Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher to round up the latest pre-season talking points an...
Chelsea in America, outgoings, incomings - and Mbappé?!
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're back!Matt Davies-Adams is joined once again by two of The Athletic's finest - Liam Twomey and Dom Fifield - to get stuck into a typically quiet ...
Introducing: Straight Outta Cobham
08 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Straight Outta Cobham is your twice weekly, dedicated Chelsea podcast from The Athletic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pochettino's confirmed and CFCW are champions as the curtain closes on 2022-23
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Goodbye and good riddance, 2022-23...For the final time this season, The Athletic's Chelsea experts Liam Twomey and Dom Fifield are alongside Matt Dav...
Extras at Man City's title party, a double dose of United - plus CFCW close in on the WSL title
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We've so nearly stumbled over the finishing line...We begin with our latest edition of 'Why hasn't Mauricio Pochettino been announced as the new Chels...
Unofficial Poch, an FA Cup three-peat - now can Chelsea spoil City's title party?
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Waiting for the official confirmation to drop like...The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to r...
Chelsea win (no, really) but when will Poch be in?
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are staying up, say we are staying up...Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson and Dom Fifield alongside him to ref...
'Disgraceful' Arsenal defeat compounds misery ahead of Bournemouth
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Five more games, just five more games...The Athletic's Chelsea experts Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson join Matt Davies-Adams to reflect on the latest d...
Chelsea hit rock bottom - will Pochettino rescue them?
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Make it stop...Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey to reflect on the latest dire chapter in th...
Real Madrid defeat spells the end of Chelsea's season - so what now?
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Not to be, listener...Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Chelsea experts Dom Fifield and Liam Twomey alongside him as the Blues crash out of the...
Lampard's return, woeful at Wolves - now the chaos heads to Madrid
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Even Super Frank can't get a tune out of them...yet...Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey to r...
Another quiet, uneventful week for Chelsea Football Club
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's never, ever, EVER dull is it?The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson and Dom Fifield are alongside Matt Davies-Adams for a BUMPER Straight O...
An international round-up, patience for Mudryk - and will Tuchel's Bayern poach Barry?
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
He's dodged the Spurs bullet...The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey join Matt Davies-Adams to sift through the main Blues news...
UWCL first leg joy, an open mailbag and whole lotta Darren Barnard
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When we grow up we want to be like Guro Reiten...We've got a full house of SOC'ers alongside Matt Davies-Adams as for the final time this season Jessy...
Dyche exposes Chelsea's soft underbelly in 2-2 draw with Everton
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Four wins in a row would just be greedy...Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey alongside him to look...
Eyes on Everton, an FA Cup QF - and is Lukaku coming back?
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
They couldn't win four in a row, could they?!Matt Davies-Adams has got Jessy Parker Humphreys and Sam Parkin with him to look ahead to Saturday's visi...
Goals galore as Potter's men put three past Leicester
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Three goals?! Three goals in one game?!The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey join Matt Davies-Adams to reflect on the 3-1 victo...
Kai Havertz shines on magical UCL night
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Magic...Jessy Parker Humphreys and Dom Fifield are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to reflect on the momentous 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund which saw Ch...
A Premier League win, League Cup final disappointment - now what about the UCL?
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We'd forgotten what it felt like...Liam Twomey and Sam Parkin are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to reflect on Chelsea's first victory since the 15th of ...
Yet another 'must win' as Leeds United visit SW6
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The season starts here...maybe...probably not...but maybe...Matt Davies-Adams has got Jessy Parker Humphreys and Simon Johnson alongside him to look a...
Sorry Chelsea suffer at Spurs
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You know it's bad when you lose at Tottenham...Dom Fifield and Sam Parkin are alongside Matt Davies-Adams for our latest Chelsea pity party following ...
Spurs showdown incoming - plus will Mason Mount stay or go?
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You just can't go losing this game...Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Liam Twomey to preview Sunday's trip to the Tottenham H...
Make or break for Potter after Southampton defeat
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Just when you think it can't get any worse...Simon Johnson and Sam Parkin join Matt Davies-Adams for our latest Chelsea-induced therapy session after ...
'Dreamy' João Félix thwarted by Dortmund as crisis club Southampton come to town
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's still all to play for, right?Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Sam Parkin and Jessy Parker Humphreys to reflect on the 1-0 defeat to Borussia Dortmu...
Spoils shared at West Ham - next stop Dortmund
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Five wins in 16 Premier League matches under Graham Potter...Simon Johnson and Sam Parkin join Matt Davies-Adams to reflect on yet another frustrating...
West Ham awaits - and Azpilicueta meets Johnson
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hammer time upcoming...Jessy Parker-Humphreys and the returning Dom Fifield are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to look ahead to the trip to West Ham on S...
Fulham's a stalemate, Aubameyang's snubbed and Lauren James shines
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So, money can't buy you goals...Sam Parkin and Liam Twomey are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to look back on the goalless draw between Chelsea and Fulha...
Deadline day deals and a dream starting XI
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
And breathe...Matt Davies-Adams has got Sam Parkin and Jessy Parker Humphreys along for the ride as the January transfer window *finally* slammed shut...
Malo Gusto signs but will Enzo Fernández follow?
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Time for one last, big deal?The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey are alongside Matt Davies-Adams as the January transfer windo...
Fernández, Caicedo or Rice in at Stamford Bridge?
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
UEFA's feathers? Consider them ruffled...Simon Johnson and Jessy Parker Humphreys are in the hot seat alongside Matt Davies-Adams to round up the late...
He looks really, really good
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
All eyes on you, Mykhailo...Liam Twomey and Sam Parkin are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to look back on the mid-table meeting between Liverpool and Che...
Raw chaos
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A Liverpool - Chelsea double header you say?Jessy Parker Humphreys and Sam Parkin join Matt Davies-Adams to look ahead to the meetings with the red ha...
He said "I've been to the year 2031"
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A win's a win...The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to reflect on the narrow 1-0 victory over...
Friday the 13th came early
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Winning football matches is overrated, right?Matt Davies-Adams has got Sam Parkin and Simon Johnson along for the ride to try and sum up the 2-1 defea...
City pity party
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a 2023 to forget so far...Liam Twomey and Sam Parkin join Matt Davies-Adams to pick the bones from the dismal 4-0 defeat at Manchester City ...
Goodbye, Gianluca
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A Chelsea legend gone too soon...Sam Parkin and Jessy Parker Humphreys join Matt Davies-Adams to pay their tributes to Gianluca Vialli - who has died ...
New year, same problems
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The positivity was fun while it lasted hey...Simon Johnson and Sam Parkin are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to reflect on the MDA derby as the spoils we...
Three points, two violins and one injury scare
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We've waited since the 16th of October...Matt Davies-Adams has got Dom Fifield and Jessy Parker-Humphreys in tow as Chelsea finally got back to winnin...
Cherry pickers
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
And just like that, Chelsea are nearly back...Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson alongside him as the Blues prepar...
Welcome break
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
No, it's not just a motorway service station...Matt Davies-Adams has got the whole SOC family alongside him to round up all things Chelsea ahead of th...
Lewis Hall
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
He was born in 2004...Fierce quizzing rivals Dom Fifield and Sam Parkin are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to reflect on Chelsea's departure from the Lea...
An utterly demoralising day
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Well, that was pretty grim...The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to reflect on the disastrous...
A menacing debut, injury blues and bragging rights
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With the good comes the bad...Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's Chelsea experts Liam Twomey and Dom Fifield to look back on the 2-1 win ov...
Horror show
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Halloween came early for CFC...Matt Davies-Adams has got Jessy Parker-Humphreys and Simon Johnson alongside him for a post-mortem following the shock ...
Potheads, migratory birds and a spelling bee
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It was never, ever in doubt...Jessy Parker-Humphrey's and Sam Parkin are with Matt Davies-Adams for your second weekly dose of SOC as Chelsea book the...
Lacking control, colossal Chalobah and Kova's tighty-whities
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rumour has it Chelsea and Manchester United quite like draws?Matt Davies-Adams has got Jessy Parker-Humphreys and Sam Parkin alongside him to reflect ...
Enigmas, draws and dump trucks
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Not much sting in that one...The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to look back on the goalless...
Graham Potter and the Case of the Redemption of the Spaniard
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is a Kepa Arrizabalaga appreciation pod...Jessy Parker-Humphreys and Dom Fifield join Matt Davies-Adams to reflect on a fifth straight win for G...
Might Armando Broja get a start?
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Just a bit *too much* Big Fik Energy...Simon Johnson and Sam Parkin are in the hot seat alongside Matt Davies-Adams to reflect on the 2-0 win over AC ...
Full testimonial treatment
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wolves... tamed.Liam Twomey and Jessy Parker Humphrey's are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to look back on the 3-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers a...
Joe knows
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A big step forward?Simon Johnson and Sam Parkin join Matt Davies-Adams to look back on the big 3-0 win over AC Milan at Stamford Bridge to reinvigorat...
Narratives, ovations - and a special guest
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's nothing quite like a last minute winner...The Athletic's Chelsea experts Dom Fifield and Liam Twomey are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to look b...
Half-cut
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Until the World Cup, international break...Sam Parkin and Dom Fifield are alongside Matt Davies-Adams as we gear up for the return of the men's domest...
The James Experience
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's good genes, and then there's James genes...Jessy Parker-Humphreys and Liam Twomey are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to look back on Chelsea Wome...
We're sorry N'golo
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You've (not) got a Freund in me...Matt Davies-Adams has got Simon Johnson and Sam Parkin in tow to mull over the latest Blues news.We begin with the o...
Penalised
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Not quite the start we were expecting...Jessy Parker Humphreys and Dom Fifiield join Matt Davies-Adams to reflect on the clash between Chelsea and Liv...
No magic quite yet
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Not-so-all-star...The Athletic's Chelsea experts Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to look back on the 1-1 draw with RB Sa...
GP surgery
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Graham Stephen Potter...Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Dom Fifield and Sam Parkin to take a closer look at the arrival of the new man at the helm at S...
Gone to pot
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Full title credit goes to Simon Johnson...The Athletic's Chelsea expert Simon and Dom Fifield are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to reflect on the sackin...
Chelsea sack Tuchel - reaction with David Ornstein
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One normal day of Chelsea...Thomas Tuchel has been sacked by the Blues just a month into the new season. Join Mark Chapman, David Ornstein and Liam Tw...
I got Chills
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Absolutely *nothing* to see here...Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Liam Twomey and Sam Parkin to reflect on the incredibly controversial yet incredibly...
A lot can change in 48 hours
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
And just like that, the transfer window slams shut...Simon Johnson and Sam Parkin are in the hot seat alongside Matt Davies-Adams to rejoice as the su...
Bromances, quote tweets and dodged bullets
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Not to be outfoxed...Matt Davies-Adams has got all the latest Blues news covered with the help of Simon Johnson and Jessy Parker Humphreys.We begin wi...
I don't even think I've done that badly there
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From the negotiating table to the pitch...Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Dom Fifield and Sam Parkin to look ahead to the visit of Leicester City. We b...
Elland Road horror show
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Back down to earth with a bang...Jessy Parker-Humphreys and Liam Twomey are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to unpick the nightmarish 3-0 defeat at Elland...
Leeds, unfulfilled potential and cuddles with Le Saux
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To Elland Road we go...Dom Fifield and Sam Parkin are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to look ahead to Chelsea's trip to Leeds on Sunday. The Athletic's L...
BOTB 2.0
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The handshake that shook the world...Matt Davies-Adams has Liam Twomey and Sam Parkin alongside him to *try* and sum up the fiery, feisty and controve...
Coiled springs, interregna - and a Koundé amnesty
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Will the unbeaten streak continue...Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Liam Twomey and Jessy Parker Humphreys with the visit of rivals Tottenham just arou...
The curse is over
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
THE GOODISON HEX IS NO MORE!Sam Parkin and Simon Johnson are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to reflect on the 1-0 win over Everton - Chelsea's first triu...
Season preview spectacular
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
2022-23 Premier League season, here we come...Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Simon Johnson and Sam Parkin on the eve of the brand new season.We begin ...
Euros euphoria, XI's in Udinese and transfer tittle tattle
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Take a bow, Lionesses!Matt Davies-Adams has got Jessy Parker-Humphreys and Liam Twomey alongside him to reflect on the glory for Chelsea's England sta...
The audit
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The less said about that night in Florida the better...Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson and Dom Fifield alongsid...
That's disappointing
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Two down, one to go...Matt Davies-Adams has got Dom Fifield and Sam Parkin alongside him to round up all the latest Blues news as their pre-season tou...
Happy pre-season eve!
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let's get this show on the road then...Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Chelsea expert Liam Twomey with him to chat transfer incomings and out...
Reality checks and safe bets
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The transfer rumour mill just keeps on turning...Matt Davies-Adams has got the Athletic's Chelsea experts Dom Fifield and Simon Johnson alongside him ...
An unequivocal disaster
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Straight Outta Cobham, straight from the pub...Matt Davies-Adams has got the pints in alongside The Athletic's Chelsea experts Liam Twomey and Dom Fif...
Raheem Sterling: Why Chelsea want him & Why City may let him go
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the absence of the usual SOC gang (on holiday) why not check out Monday's Athletic Football Podcast... Host Ian Irving details Chelsea's growing in...
Lukaku's Future, Transfer Tribulations & Tuchel's Stamp of Approval
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Host Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Sam Parkin and The Athletic's Liam Twomey to discuss Romelu Lukaku's increasingly likely return to Italy, interest...
Out with the old (season), in with the new (owners)
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Another quiet, uneventful season for Chelsea Football Club in the bag...Matt Davies-Adams has got the full complement of Blues experts alongside him f...
Thanks for the memories
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
So long, 2021-22...Matt Davies-Adams has got Sam Parkin and Simon Johnson alongside him for the penultimate time this season as Chelsea finished the s...