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'Lauren James Is Magic' Went To Mow Kingsmeadow #116 Jan 24, 2024

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Dean Mears is joined by Simon Kingman and Rob Pratley to discuss Chelsea's 3-1 win over Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.

In Part One we look back on the game itself, paying tribute to Chelsea's standout performers and in Part Two we give praise to the club for Sunday's match day experience, and discuss the latest transfer rumours surrounding the club.

You can follow the show on Twitter @MowKingsmeadow, Dean @DeanMears, Simon @KingmanSimon and Rob @Journalism_RP.

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Chelsea FanCast Preview Show #1102 Jan 22, 2024

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Stamford Chidge & Jonathan Kydd are joined by Dan Silver and Mark Meehan to look ahead to Tuesday night's Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Middlesbrough,

In part one, Mark reports back from the Chelsea Pitch Owners AGM, held on Friday and discusses what was said and where next in a very important time for the Club and CPO with a stadium redevelopment or move in the offing.

In part two we welcome back Dylan Polk from Carefree Louisiana to talk about their forthcoming annual 'Bluesday' event in New Orleans, centred around the Chelsea v Wolves match, his view on this season and a view on the American ownership from the US supporter's perspective.

In part three we preview the Chelsea v Middlesbrough match starting with JK's summary of today's presser and Chidge's team selection. Will Boro target Colwill again – should Chilly start? What do we do up front given we need to win by 2 goals? Will Chelsea rise to the occasion like they did v Newcastle with a Wembley final and an incredible home record v Middlesbrough to uphold?

It's genuinely massive tomorrow and kicks off a big 10 days for Chelsea with Boro in the Carabao Cup; Villa in the FA Cup and Liverpool in the Premier League. Will we find our way in to another Cup final and closer to another one or dip out of both in a week like we did 30 years ago? We wrap up with how we see the match going and our predictions.

And on a sad final note, mark the passing of Tommy Baldwin, one of the King's of the Kings Road team of the late 1960's and early 1970's. Tommy was well loved by Chelsea supporters, was affectionately known as 'The Sponge' and was lauded with a brilliant song. Let's hope the Pearly Gates serenade him with a fine rendition of "His name is Tommy Baldwin, he's the leader of the team...". Farewell Tommy, thanks for the memories and Rest in Peace.

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'In Off the Post' Chelsea FanCast #1101 Jan 20, 2024

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Stamford Chidge & Jonathan Kydd go through this month's Chelsea FanCast mail bag.

The boys read through the emails from the Chelsea FanCast listeners.

To email the show and get your views heard email chelseafancast@gmail.com

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'In Off the Post' Chelsea FanCast #1100 Jan 19, 2024

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Stamford Chidge & Jonathan Kydd go through this month's Chelsea FanCast mail bag.

The boys read through the emails from the Chelsea FanCast listeners.

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'No Sam Kerr. No Stri-kerr' Went To Mow Kingsmeadow #115 Jan 17, 2024

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Dean Mears is joined by Rich Bates and Sophie Spittle to reflect on Chelsea's 3-1 win over West Ham in the Adobe Women's FA Cup 4th Round.

We discuss Emma Hayes' decision to start without a striker, the eureka moment of bringing one on and how Chelsea stepped up the gears in extra time.

You can follow the show on Twitter @MowKingsmeadow or Instagram @WentToMowKingsmeadow.

You can follow Rich @BatesInThePlace and Sophie @Traveller74.

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‘Stressful!’ Chelsea FanCast #1099 Jan 15, 2024

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Stamford Chidge & Jonathan Kydd are joined by Marco Worrall, Chelsea author and Gate 17 publisher to look back at Chelsea's 1-0 win over Fulham.

In part one we discuss Chelsea's laborious first half AGAIN with too many touches and often poor ones; too slow in the build up and of course no idea how to hit the back of the net. Until referee Anthony Taylor shocked the entire world by awarding Chelsea a penalty at the end of the half, which Cole Palmer put away for his 9th goal of the season.

The second half was much better with more energy, pressing and more direct with both Sterling and Gallagher hitting the post. But Chelsea couldn’t kill the game off and the last 10 minutes was a shambles, aided and abetted by Taylor and Keystone Kops defending, with stupid free kicks given away, running into defenders and wrong passes. At least we cheered the hoofs up field as Chelsea eventually saw the game out, but it was stressful!

In part two we praise Petrovic who was quietly impressive again. Should he be Chelsea's No.1 keeper? Enzo was more dynamic and Caicedo did good terrier like work. Colwill had a decent game albeit not suited to the left back role. Just as well Chilwell came on with 23 minutes to go, but replacing Sterling as winger not Colwill at left back!

A win is a win albeit a marginally ugly one but are there genuinely signs of encouragement and improvement? The stats don’t lie. And what was Frank Lampard sitting next to Todd Boehly all about?

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Chelsea FanCast Preview Show #1098 Jan 12, 2024

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Stamford Chidge & Jonathan Kydd are joined by Clayton Beerman to look back at a miserable night in Middlesbrough and ahead to Saturday's match against Fulham.

In part one we look back at the shocking 1-0 defeat to Middlesbrough in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final. It was all so predictable - concede first and can’t break a side down. Defensive errors are still rife. Injuries yes, inexperience yes but no excuse for a lack of desire, football intelligence and execution. It’s only half-time – 1-0 down and should be retrievable but…is Pochettino’s position really in jeopardy?

In part two we welcome back Dom Betts from The Fulhamish Podcast to 'The Opposition View'. We discuss Fulham’s season so far , has it been a bit up and down? How have they coped without Mitrovic? How is Willian doing? Can you get to the Carabao final and what would he think of a Chelsea v Fulham final? And we ask Dom how he sees it going on Saturday and what is his prediction?

In part three JK reports back on todays the presser and Chidge reveals his team selection. Chelsea's home form is good and Fulham's away form is poor. Chelsea have not lost to Fulham at home in the league since 1979 but we have a poor recent record in London Derbies winless in 11 out of the last 15 matches. If we win, we could go above Man U, Newcastle and Brighton into 7th, so there is much to play for but how tough will it be against a Fulham who are now clicking under Silva? We discuss how we see it going and give our predictions and wrap up with 'They Played for Both'

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‘Preston North Ended!’ Chelsea FanCast #1097 Jan 08, 2024

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Stamford Chidge & Jonathan Kydd are joined by Dean Mears to look back at Chelsea's 4-0 win in the FA Cup against Preston North End and ahead to Tuesday's Carabao Cup semi-final against Middlesbrough.

In part one we discuss Chelsea's poor first half against Preston North End. Were Chelsea complacent, taking Preston lightly? Preston did a good job with 3 at the back and 5 out of possession and kept Chelsea going side to side and at arm’s length. And why do players such as Moises, Sterling and Enzo not impose themselves on the game or take it by the scruff of the neck?

In part two Poch gave a much needed and effective half-time hairdryer to the players. As a consequence, Chelsea pushed Preston back, Palmer played higher up the pitch and they were more aggressive with more intent. Broja scored a proper strikers goal and his confidence appeared to come back, as did Chelsea's while Preston's dissipated. Goals from Silva, Sterling and Emzo put the game to bed.

All in all it was a poor first half and an excellent second. Chelsea dispatched a determined championship side without too much fuss; kept the winning streak going; gave minutes to Gilchrist, Washington and Golding and are into the next round. Job done.

In part three we preview the Carabao Cup semi-final on Tuesday away to Middlesbrough for the first leg. We start with JK's summary of Poch's presser and Chidge reveals his team selection.

Boro look like similar opposition to Preston and have had an easy ride to the semi final and have poor recent form, but there is history in this fixture and they will be bang up for it. We recall the play off matches from 1988, the FA and League Cup victories of 1997 and 1998, Rafa Benitez meltdown after the 2013 FA Cup win and Bruce Buck's comments winding up Boro before the cup match of 2022.

We discuss that it would be nice to hump Boro and make the second leg a formality but…suspect it might be tighter than it should be. Also the opportunity for Poch to get the ‘not won a trophy in England’ off his back woould be great for him and the team's development.

We wrap up with our predictions and 'They Played For Both'.

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Chelsea FanCast Preview Show #1096 Jan 05, 2024

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Stamford Chidge & Jonathan Kydd are joined by Mark Meehan to look ahead to Saturday's FA Cup 3rd round tie against Preston North End,

In part one JK gives his summary of today's presser. We also discuss why are there so many injuries in the game currently and why is the ‘Magic of the Cup’ important?

In part two we preview the Chelsea v Preston North End match starting with Chidge's team selection. Will there be big changes or not?

As founders of the football league, Preston North End have a rich history having won the double in the inaugral season and the title again the next season. They've been starved of success since the late 1960's but with former players including Sir Tom Finney can boast a fine pedigree.

They’ll be bringing 6,000 and will be up for it. Manager Ryan Lowe wants them to enjoy the day out, but they'll no doubt be looking for a cup upset. But they've been in middling form in the Championship, have been poor away and Cup form in recent years has not been impressive.

With no european football this season, Cup competitions are increasingly important for Chelsea and Pochettino and Chelsea's FA Cup record over the last 30 years is unmatched, although 4 Cup final defeats in the last 5 might tell a different story.

We wrap up with our match predictions and JK and Mark try to name the 11 players who played for both Chelsea and Preston North End in 'They Played for Both'

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‘Mad Hatters!’ Chelsea FanCast #1095 Jan 02, 2024

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Stamford Chidge & Jonathan Kydd are joined by Tony Glover to look back at a mad match against the Hatters last Saturday.

In part one we ask did Poch get the line upright as Chelsea made a eally good start but a terrible finish. For once goals were not the problem - Palmer is different class and a great finish from Madueke with a great build up too. Jackson divided opinion but got kicked a lot, played some good balls through tracked back and defended well too. He looks better out wide than up front. Broja on the other hand…

In part two we look at the second half where Chelsea went all Dracula, with Chong and Doughty outstanding as Luton could have scored 4 or 5. Silva was the reason they didn’t. He’s still a cut above but does he need better than Disasi or Badiashile next to him. Perhaps Colwill when Chilwell returns?

Petrovic was superb again making some good saves and kicking long; a great tactical move to negate Luton which worked until Luton went wide. But did Poch get it wrong with his subs and game management? Is there a hint of Spursyness about how we let teams back in?

However, we won which is what it’s about and was much needed. Chelsea are not far off European places, the season is not over yet with injured players to return and other teams have poor form and injuries (Utd and Newcastle). Will Chelsea improve and gel more in 2024?

In part three we say thank fuck 2023 is over, recall the best and worst moments and ask how bad was it? We wrap up looking ahead to what 2024 might bring for Chelsea.

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