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'One Small Step' Chelsea FanCast #452 Feb 25, 2019

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Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd and Tony Glover to look back at the drama at the Carabao Cup final, penalties, Kepa-Gate and all!

On the show tonight we discuss ‘Kepa-Gate’. Are you ‘Kepa in’ or ‘Kepa out’ or is it all just a storm in a tea-cup, best forgotten?

In part two we discuss a much-improved performance from Chelsea; the drama of the penalties and ask has Sarri turned a corner by showing a willingness to adapt or is it all too little too late?

In part three we look back at the Europa Cup win against Malmo; look ahead to this week’s crucial match against Spurs and ask what the transfer ban will mean for Chelsea.

In part four we have loads of emails to read out, many of them talking about Kepa-gate.

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Chelsea FanCast on Love Sport Radio 22/02/19 Feb 23, 2019

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Chelsea FanCast on Love Sport Radio - the only 100% Chelsea show on the radio! Stamford Chidge, Jonathan Kydd and Alex 'The Girl Who Likes Balls' Churchill join Aaron Paul to discuss a trilogy of Cup matches where Chelsea were humbled by Man Utd in the FA Cup, beat Malmo in the Europa Cup and take on Man City in the Carabao Cup final.

Liam Twomey Chelsea correspondent for ESPN, joins us on the phone to report back on this weeks press news starting with the report on a Transfer Ban for Chelsea; Sarri's comments about Callum Hudson-Odoi in the post match presser after the Malmo game and the rumours that Steve Holland might be in the frame to take over from Sarri.

Talking of the match against Malmo, Chelsea were dreadful, clueless and nervous until they scored and then the confidence seemed to flow back. But were they playing Sarriball? Plus N'Golo Kante showed us again why he is one of the best and Hudson-Odoi had arguably his best performance in a Chelsea shirt.

Did the limp defeat against Man Utd in the FA Cup on Monday night mark the beginning of the end for Maurizio Sarri? His tactics were picked apart by United; his substitutions were criminally insane and the players played with no belief. Is it any wonder then that the supporters have lost belief in him and his 'football'?

Long time listener to the Chelsea FanCast, Fredric Karberg, joins us in the studio to talk about following Chelsea from Sweden and to talk about the support Chelsea gets from the Swedish Blues.

Looking ahead to the Carabao Cup final against Man City, we ask will it be another disaster if Sarri doesn’t change? Is there any way Chelsea can win and if Sarri makes the same mistakes and we get hammered will he be fired & will it be deserved? We also have Dave Walker joining us on the phone from 'Read but never Red' to give us the City fans perspective on the match.

To wrap up we answer this week's Chelsea FanCast Quiz: Name the Chelsea scorers in all of Chelsea’s League Cup finals? And give our predictions for the Carabao Cup final.

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 LOVESPORT radio through Radioplayer and TuneIn.

The best thing is that you can phone in and join in the show and the debate with us, live. The number to call is 0208 70 20 558

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'Ain't No Love in the Heart of the City' Chelsea FanCast #451 Feb 19, 2019

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Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd and Liam Twomey, ESPN's Chelsea correspondent to look back at a very disappointing and somewhat mutinous night at Stamford Bridge where Man Utd knocked Chelsea out of the FA Cup.

On the show tonight we discuss the nightmare at Stamford Bridge, Sarri’s shortcomings, the substitutions and the increasing toxicity and vitriol aimed at the manager by the supporters who he seems to have lost.

In part two we ask does Sarri have to go now? Is his position untenable? Is the situation worse than it was with Rafa, AVB and Scolari? What must happen to limit the damage and what potential replacements are there longer term. Zidane and Laurent Blanc have been mentioned in dispatches but what about Frank Lampard?

In parts three and four, as you can imagine we have had loads of emails with Chelsea supporters venting their spleen at what’s going on with the club so we have dedicated two parts to read them all out! It's all part of the therapy!

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Chelsea FanCast on Love Sport Radio 15/02/2019 Feb 16, 2019

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Chelsea FanCast on Love Sport Radio - the only 100% Chelsea show on the radio! Stamford Chidge and Jonathan Kydd join Aaron Paul to look back at Chelsea's first away win of 2019 against Malmo in the Europa Cup and much as it pains us we revisit the horror of last weekend's 6-0 defeat against Man City. We also look forward to Monday nights FA Cup tie against Man Utd.

Ollie Harbord, Chelsea correspondent for Football.London, joins us on the phone to report back on Friday's press conference with Gianfranco Zola. Why was Chelsea Chairman Bruce Buck at Sarri's press conference and watching the warm up against Malmo from the touchline? What does this bode for Sarri's future at Chelsea and what too of the future for Callum Hudson-Odoi who didn't get a place in the starting line up against Malmo?

The win against Malmo, while not completely convincing, was at least an away victory. Annoyingly Chelsea switched off allowing Malmo to score and get back in to the tie, putting more pressure on Chelsea for the return leg than they would have liked. But does it underline Chelsea's defensive issues and is it a question of concentration or Sarri's tactics.

The shocking defeat to Man City heaped more pressure on Sarri and suspicions that he may get the sack sooner rather than later, but is he solely to blame for Chelsea's 'up and down' form or should the players and the Club shoulder the blame too? Is Sarri stupid, arrogant or both? Will the Board pull the trigger if it looks like Chelsea will miss out on Champions' League qualification? Will anything ever change in terms of managers being wasted unless changes happen in the Boardroom, a willingness to spend the money need to revamp the squad and the hiring of a Director of Football?

Looking ahead to the FA Cup tie against Man Utd we recognise it's importance as a classic cup tie, but how important is it for Sarri's future? Martin Blackburn from the Sun joins us on the phone to give us the 'Opposition View' and believes that Utd's loss to PSG in the Champions League will make them more determined against Chelsea on Monday as their last chance to win a trophy this season.

To wrap up we answer this week's Chelsea FanCast Quiz: Since 1945 how many times has Chelsea lost 6-0 and what year and against which teams did they lose?

The best thing is that you can phone in and join in the show and the debate with us, live. The number to call is 0208 70 20 558

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'The Horror...The Horror...' Chelsea FanCast #450 Feb 11, 2019

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Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd, Alex 'The Girl Who Likes Balls' Churchill and Joe Tweeds to look back at the horrific 6-0 hiding dished out by Man City on Sunday (from behind the sofa of course).

On the show tonight we discuss the goals that hit Chelsea for six. Could they have been avoided? Was it just a bad day at the office or have the warning signs been there for months and how much of it was down to City just being phenomenally good?

In part two we try to give some historical context to the defeat – just how bad was it; and with many Chelsea supporters calling for Sarri to be sacked we mount the case for the prosecution and the case for the defence and ask is there a realistic solution to the perpetual chaos Chelsea find themselves in.

In part three we have an interview with this month’s Hyundai Extra Mile competition winner who is an 8-year-old girl called Beth and to give us some perspective and to prove there are more important things in life than football we’ll be plugging Kenny Rice’s forthcoming do in aid of Leukemia and wishing the best to Chelsea cult hero Mickey Thomas who faces his own battle with cancer.

Finally, Jonathan has some great emails to read out this week and I wrap up with the usual Parish notices.

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Chelsea FanCast on Love Sport Radio 08/02/19 Feb 09, 2019

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Chelsea FanCast on Love Sport Radio - the only 100% Chelsea show on the radio! Jonathan Kydd and Clayton Beerman join Aaron Paul to look back at Chelsea's horrible 5-0 win against Huddersfield Town and look ahead to this weekend's big match against Man City.

Ollie Harbord, Chelsea correspondent for Football.London, joins us on the phone to report back on Maurizio Sarri's press conference, where Sarri was asked about Chelsea's chances in the title race, Higuain's impact, Hazard's comments on his future and Chelsea's need for consistency.

Looking back at the win against Huddersfieldto we discuss Chelsea being consistently inconsistent; is Higuain the solution to Sarriball and will this be Eden Hazard's last season with Chelsea?

Chelsea has a tough month ahead with matches against Man City, Man Utd and Spurs. How will this affect their chances of a top four finish and with City first up, will Chelsea's big match players turn up? Will Chelsea play defensively like they did in the 2-0 win against City at home?

Former Man City striker Dennis Tuert joins us for 'The Opposition View' to give us the low down on City; are they over their blip? What has been the secret of Pep's success and how does Dennis see the match going?

To wrap up we answer this week's Quiz on which players played for both Chelsea and Man City.

The best thing is that you can phone in and join in the show and the debate with us, live. The number to call is 0208 70 20 558

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Kerry Dixon Show 07/02/19 Feb 07, 2019

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After an extended break, Chelsea legend Kerry Dixon joins Stamford Chidge to talk all things Chelsea.

Stamford Chidge and Kerry Dixon discuss Chelsea's inconsistency and whether or not the Club will have patience in Maurizio Sarri and what Kerry thinks of the manager.

Having scored two goals on his home Premier League debut, Kerry tells us what he thinks of Gonzalo Higuain and the potential of his partnership with Eden Hazard. Talking of Hazard, Kerry discusses whether or not he thinks Hazard will leave Chelsea at the end of this season and what Hazard's impact on the club has been.

Alvaro Morata has already left and Kerry, never really convinced by the Spaniard, reflects on his time with Chelsea Kerry also gives his view on the Callum Hudson-Odoi situation.

To wrap up Chidge and Kerry discuss Chelsea's prospects against Man City this Sunday. What would be a good result against City and can we get it? Who are the main City threats and who will be key for Chelsea.

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'Tonic for the Troops' Chelsea FanCast #449 Feb 04, 2019

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Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd and Tony Glover to report back on a topsy turvey week for Chelsea with a 4-0 defeat away to Bournemouth followed by a 5-0 thumping of Huddersfield.

On the show tonight we discuss the seeds of another potentially great Chelsea partnership up front with Hazard and Higuain scoring two goals each in the 5-0 defeat of Huddersfield.

In part two we discuss Kante and Barkley catching the eye as well as Hazard and Higuain, but with Chelsea so inconsistent at the moment, are we just becoming flat track bullies? Will a very testing February be too much for Sarri?

In part three we look back at the 4-0 defeat to Bournemouth. Have Sarri’s criticisms of the players mentality and motivation been misconstrued? In spite of bouncing back against Huddersfield do many of the current issues with Sarri, the players and the Board remain? And will it ultimately boil down to whether or not Sarri can get Chelsea in to the top four.

Finally, Jonathan has some great emails to read out this week and I wrap up with the usual Parish notices.

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Chelsea FanCast on Love Sport Radio 01/02/19 Feb 02, 2019

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Chelsea FanCast on Love Sport Radio - the only 100% Chelsea show on the radio! Stamford Chidge and Jonathan Kydd join Aaron Paul to look back at Chelsea's horrible 4-0 defeat away to Bournemouth and discuss whether they can reprieve themselves against Huddersfield on Saturday.

Liam Twomey, Chelsea correspondent for ESPN, joins us on the phone to report back on Maurizio Sarri's press conference, where Sarri was asked about his management style; is he able to motivate the players; does he have a Plan B; what does he think about the disgruntlement of the supporters and will he get the time he needs to see his 'football dream' come to fruition?

Looking back at the defeat to Bournemouth, Chelsea worst defeat since 1996, we discuss how bad is it really? Is it the players, Sarri or both?

Should the Board shoulder some of the blame? Where is it going wrong and where do we go from here? Will the Club stick or twist and if Sarri gets the sack will it mean going back to square one again?

With the Huddersfield match on Saturday we ask which Chelsea will turn up and while something clearly needs to change, do we see Sarri making any changes?

Former Huddersfield Town striker Iain Dunn joins us for 'The Opposition View' to give us the low down on the Terriers; how disappointing has the season been; why did David Wagner leave; what does Iain think of Jan Siewart; can Huddersfield Town get a result and how does Iain see the match going?

To wrap up we answer this week's Quiz on which players played for both Chelsea and Huddersfield Town.

Plus, of course, your calls to the show and questions answered.

The best thing is that you can phone in and join in the show and the debate with us, live. The number to call is 0208 70 20 558

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'Wednesday on Sunday' Chelsea FanCast #448 Jan 28, 2019

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Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd and Clayton Beerman to look back at quite a week for Chelsea with two Cup wins against Spurs and Sheffield Wednesday.

On the show tonight we discuss Callum Hudson-Odoi’s performance and goal against Sheffield Wednesday and attempt to answer the question; should he stay or should he go?

In part two we discuss Higuain’s debut for Chelsea; Willian turning up with a couple of goals; Ampadu and VAR and who we face in the 5th round of the FA Cup.

In part three we look back at the Carabao Cup semi-final against Spurs last Thursday night. Was it one of the best performances of the season? Was referee Martin Atkinson’s performance one of the worst of the season and what are our chances of beating Man City in the final? Plus a quick plug for the Hyundai for the Extra Mile competition which gives UK supporters a chance to win match tickets and merch. To enter, just share how you have gone the Extra Mile following Chelsea on their blog page – the link can be found on our Twitter and Facebook pages.

Finally, Jonathan has more of your emails to read out and I wrap up with the usual Parish notices.

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