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Chelsea FanCast Preview Show #997 May 26, 2023

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Stamford Chidge & Jonathan Kydd look back at another painfuil Chelsea defeat, away to Man Utd and ahead to the last match of the season at home to Newcastle Utd.

In part one we discuss a better 1st half performance but Keystone Kop defending and inability to finish kill us again. Midfield looked better – well done Chuk and Hall impressed again, but in defence, Fofana instigated the collapse in the second half with two poor mistakes. At least Felix scored a good consolation goal. Are there parallels with the 4-0 defeat at Old Trafford meted out in his first match in charge in 2019? And how valid are his comments about poor attitude from training ground to pitch? And respect to the superb Chelsea away support, who out sang Utd from start to finish.

In part two we look ahead to the match against Newcastle United. Will Frank play 'da Yoof' again or go for experience in his last match at the helm? While Chelsea has been breaking all the wrong records this season, they do have an imperious record at home v Newcastle with only 1 defeat at home in PL history. We ask whether Newcastle will still be hungry or on the beach? Are we worried about their goal threat (2.5 goals per game on the road) and can we expect more shit housery?

Do we expect a toxic atmosphere at the Bridge if we lose again? And what can we expect from the Lap of Appreciation? We wrap up with our predictions.

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'Kill the Pain' Chelsea FanCast #996 May 22, 2023

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Stamford Chidge & Jonathan Kydd are joined by Mark Meehan to look back at surprisingly unsurprising defeat away to Man City and ahead to Man Utd this week.

In part one Franks team changes beg more questions: is Frank under orders, down to the bare bones or just clueless? More Keystone Kops defending cost us again. In fairness, we didn’t play too badly as in we didn’t get hammered!! But its not really good enough, is it? And why having been held back from the England U20 squad did Chukwuemeke only come on with 9 minutes to go? The season really needs to end doesn't it?

In part two we look ahead to Thursday night's match against Man Utd kicking off with Chidge's team selection. Will Frank heed his advice? Very probably not!! Utd will still have one eye on Liverpool who have a better goal difference, if Utd lose against us and Fulham at home (Liverpool away v Southampton). Utd only lost once at home in the league this season – v Brighton 1st match. Given this dare we hope for a win for Chelsea?

In part three we wrap up the show with a couple of listener emails.

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Chelsea FanCast Preview Show #995 May 18, 2023

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Stamford Chidge is joined by Martin Wickham and Tony Glover to discuss the latest Chelsea news and preview Sunday's match against Man City.

In part one we discuss whether Chelsea should make a bid for Brentford striker Ivan Toney and whether Ruben Loftus-Cheek to AC Milan would be a good move for club and player. With Mental Health Week upon us, we discuss the Chelsea Supporters' Trust mental health iniative 'Over The Line' and how the Club is helping to make supporters aware of it. We also take a quick look ahead to the forthcoming US tour in the summer.

In part two we look ahead to the match against City. Starting with Chidge's team selection we wonder how many Chelsea players are available given the number of injuries? We look at our record v City and how do we feel about potentially handing the title to City? With City look horribly good.is there a chance they might have their eye off the ball? We wrap up with our predictions and ask is it a question of how many?

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'Forest Gumps' Chelsea FanCast #994 May 15, 2023

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Stamford Chidge & Jonathan Kydd are joined by Martin Wickham to look back at a frustrating draw to relegation threatened Nottingham Forest and discuss the imminent arrival of Mauricio Pochettino.

In part one we discuss another poor team selection by Frank Lampard. Is he the new tinkerman or is he being told who to pick? Lampard's assessment of Chelsea being "too slow, too sideways, too safe" was spot on but is this a legacy of previous managers desire to have possession for possessions sake?

More Keystone Kops defending costs Chelsea again, but we salute Sterling for scoring two good goals and eat a large dollopp of humble pie in the process. Where has he been all season though? Other than Sterling, props go to Lewis Hall, Trevoh Chalobah, Connor Gallagher and Noni Mudueka for bringing some fight and intensity to procedings.

In part two we welcome Mauricio Pochettino - the dawning of a new aura, perhaps, after his strange ability to read his players 'auras'. We ask what will he bring as manager; what does he need to succeed; which players will benefit; how will he do and will it match our expectations.

In part three we have a short 'In Off the Post' as we read out this week's emails.

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Chelsea FanCast Preview Show #993 May 12, 2023

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Stamford Chidge & Jonathan Kydd are joined by Clayton Beerman to discuss the latest Chelsea news and look ahead to Saturday's match against Nottingham Forest.

In part one we round up the latest Chelsea news including Frank’s presser with updates on the injuries to Chilwell; Mount; Cucurella; KK and Fofana. With Lewis Hall kept back from the England U20 squad, will Frank pick him on Saturday? Kante looks set to stay while Silva may be off - what do we think? And we welcome the price freeze on general admission season tickets announced by Chelsea's board this week.

In part two we preview Saturday's match against Nottinghma Forest starting with Chidge's team selection. After beating Bournemouth last weekend, has Chelsea’s confidence returned? Forest are fighting for survival but will Chelsea be on the beach? Chelsea need to finish the season well and with tough fixtures coming up it could be Chelsea’s last win this season. With that in mind we give our predictions.

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Chelsea FanCast #992 'In Off the Post' May 12, 2023

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

Chidge and JK 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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“Frank Pops the Cherries” Chelsea FanCast #991 May 08, 2023

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Stamford Chidge & Jonathan Kydd are joined by Dan Silver to look back at that rarest of things - a Chelsea win, against Bournemouth!

In part one we discuss the benefits of getting team selection right and scoring first and early. Gallagher and Mudueke both put in good performances and Badiashile stepped up and even the subs (Sterling, Felix and Ziyech) made an impact.

In part two we wonder if the injury to Chilwell might open a door for Lewis Hall and we like the away fans, we are delighted for Frank that his horrendous losing streak has come to an end.

As it is now confirmed that "we are staying up" can we catch Fulham and Brentford and does it really matter in this omnishambles of a season?

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Chelsea FanCast Preview Show #990 May 05, 2023

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With Jonathan Kydd away this week, Stamford Chidge is joined by 'The Smut Buddies', Tony Glover and Alex Churchill to look back at a pathetic defeat to Arsenal and ahead to Saturday's match against Bournemouth.

In part one we look back at Chelsea's 3-1 defeat away to Arsenal and ask Azpi why? Kova why? Sterling why? No Mudryk or Gallagher why? Yet again Chelsea showed No pressing, no effort, no responsibility in a shambolic performance. Raheem Sterling – what a waste of money! The return of Keystone Kops defending. But, we scored a goal – well done Mudueke! And it was great support from those who stayed.

In part two we look ahead to the match against Bournemouth on Saturday, kicking off with Chidge's team selection. On the bleak side we haven’t lost 7 in a row since 1961 and 5 PL matches since 1993 – Chelsea always making history! Bournemouth on a good run – will they be on the beach? But they have high energy and intensity – everything we don’t – is this a concern?

We also talk about Boehly’s comments and ask should he talk to the fans about what's going on at Chelsea rather than the financial press? Should Lukaku get another go next season Should Frank have a role at Chelsea going forward?

As ever we wrap up with our predictions.

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Chelsea FanCast Preview Show #989 Apr 28, 2023

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Stamford Chidge & Jonathan Kydd are joined by Marco Worrall, Martin Wickham and Mark Meehan for a special show to celebrate the 15th birthday of the Chelsea Fancast, oh and review Chelsea v Brentford and preview Arsenal v Chelsea...

In part one we look back at another dismal defeat and no goals scored. This time at home to Brentford. Oh the humiliation. Another poor team selection by Frank saw the same old problems first half. Sterling what an overpaid xxxx. A typical own goal shooting us in the foot but does a proper keeper clean the corners out? The changes at half time worked - Auba and Mudryk and 4:3:3 - but Frank should have taken Sterling off too, but there was more energy and purpose and we looked better with a centre forward on and we coped well defensively. But the second goal killed it. At the moment Chelsea are statistically horrific with one point and one goal in 5 games and bottom of the table on form. This is on Boehly AND the players.

In part two we celebrate 15 years of the Chelsea FanCast with some of our listeners favourite memories from 1035 shows and 15 years.

In part three we preview the Arsenal v Chelsea match kicking off with Chidge's team selection.Can we dare to dream of ruining Arsenal’s season? Will Arsenal want to bounce back after the loss to City or will this affect them? We Can’t blame Frank for the mess but we do feel sorry for him and his future, after all you can’t polish a turd, but should Pochetino come in now? Everyone says we can't get relegated, but is this true? We wrap up with our predictions.

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'In Off the Post' Chelsea FanCast #988 Apr 25, 2023

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

Chidge and JK 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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