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50 Years of Chelsea: 1971-72 Jun 18, 2021

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The Chelsea FanCast looks back, season by season, to 50 Years of Chelsea history from 1970 to the present day.

Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd and Clayton Beerman to look back at the 1971-72 season.

Chelsea supporters went in to the 1971-72 season full of optimism. Chelsea had just won their second trophy in consecutive seasons and many both expected and hoped that a title challenge was on the cards.

But thanks to some poor transfers and a worse start to the season it was to be a disappointing season.

Bedeviled by the unrest of stars such as Peter Osgood and Alan Hudson and the season long injury to Ian Hutchinson, the league campaign was up and down all season culminating in a final position of 7th, Chelsea’s worst finish for 5 seasons.

The Cup competitions were not much better. Having beaten Jeunesse 21-0 on aggregate Chelsea, the European Cup Winners Cup holders, were unceremoniously dumped out in the second round by Atvidaberg on away goals. As a result Chelsea were booed off the pitch.

They didn’t fare much better in the FA Cup. With one defeat in 24 games and favourites for both cups, only a few points off 1st place in the league, Chelsea faced Division 2 Leyton Orient. Chelsea were 2-0 up and conspired to lose 3-2 to a screamer, a defensive mix up and a last-minute goal. There were many missed chances too and the fans invaded the pitch in an attempt to get it abandoned!

The one beacon of hope in the season was reaching the final of the League Cup against Stoke City featuring England legend and World Cup winning ‘keeper Gordon Banks. In spite of ‘Blue is the Colour’ recorded in Feb 1972 by Chelsea supporting producer Larry Page reaching no. 5 in the Charts; Chelsea’s complacent performance with defensive errors and a lack of urgency ended in defeat to Stoke. Little did we know then that this would be Chelsea’s last appearance at a Wembley final in a major competition for 22 years.

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Chelsea FanCast #828 “The Incredible Journey” Jun 14, 2021

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Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd and the Chelsea FanCast crew to wrap up the season with our annual review.

On the show tonight, we’ll be drawing the winner of the Pat Nevin book competition; we’ll be revealing the winners and losers in the Chelsea FanCast season predictions and then we will review the season with our own ratings.

We’ll look at the ratings for the players and the management team; our Player of the Season; Breakthrough POTY; Most disappointing POTY and the goal of the season.

We’ll also look at the best result and match and the worst result and match and finally we’ll rate the season as a whole, compare it to seasons past and share each of our best personal moments from the season.

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50 Years of Chelsea: 1970-71 Jun 11, 2021

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The Chelsea FanCast looks back, season by season, to 50 Years of Chelsea history from 1970 to the present day.

Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd and Dayne Whittle to look back at the 1970-71 season, the season Chelsea won their first European trophy.

This is the season Chelsea won the European Cup Winners' cup for the first time, their first European trophy in a memorable replayed final against the mighty Real Madrid. Only around 200 supporters were able to stay on for the replay which followed the 1-1 draw and was played unbelievable the next evening. Some of the tales from those supporters are legion, drinking with the players and staying on their hotel rooms. Some had to sleep on the beaches near Athens, others took week's to hitch back, some never made it back at all!

Winning the trophy made up for the disappointment of a 6th placed finish in the league and an early exit as holders in the FA Cup. Most of the star players who had won the FA Cup the previous season remained including Peter Osgood who scored 12 goals and Alan Hudson who starred in the Cup Winners' Cup final. But new signing Keith Weller stole Chelsea supporters hearts with his exciting wing play and was top scorer with 14 goals.

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Went To Mow Kingsmeadow- Episode 26- Season review Jun 07, 2021

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This week Dean and Jane are joined by Meg Aherne to review a record breaking season from the Chelsea Women's team.

From the community shield win, a 9-0 win with 9 different scorers, conti cup success, a new 32 game unbeaten record, another WSL title and a first Champions League final we cover it all and more!

Plus we hand out our very first end of season awards.

Relieve the magic of the 2020/21 season with us here.

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50 Years of Chelsea - 1969-70 Jun 04, 2021

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The Chelsea FanCast looks back, season by season, to 50 Years of Chelsea history from 1970 to the present day.

Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd, Tony Glover and Alex Churchill to look back at one of Chelsea's most memorable seasons: 1969-70.

This is the season Chelsea finally won the FA Cup Final and gave birth to a whole new generation of Chelsea supporters, many still going today.

Chelsea's epic encounter with Leeds United was watched by a record TV viewing audience and the replay at Old Trafford was one of the most violent matches of all time. Peter Osgood's flying header and David Webb's last gasp winner in extra time made legends of the King's of the Kings Road.

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"Two Stars!" Chelsea FanCast #827 Jun 01, 2021

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Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd, Clayton Beerman, Adam Newson from Football.London, Martin Wickham and Mark Meehan to look at one of the most memorable and epic nights in Chelsea’s history. The night Chelsea won their second European Cup!

On the show tonight, we’ll be looking back at one of the most memorable and epic nights in Chelsea’s history. We’ll be hearing from those of us who were there and those of us who watched from afar. We’ll be applauding the fantastic support; the whole damn team and even the referee. And of course, the simply fantastic Tommy T who led us to glory.

In part two we’ll be asking what it means for Chelsea to be two-time Champions’ League winners and what happens next.

Finally, we have some great emails to read out.

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Chelsea FanCast Preview Show #826 May 28, 2021

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Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd and Dan Silver to look ahead to Chelsea’s biggest match for 9 years – the Champions’ League Final against Man City

Adam Newson from Football.London joins us to discuss Chelsea’s Champions League Final Press Conference and Training session. We also catch up with the latest Chelsea news, the UEFA ticketing fiasco and Adam tells us how excited he is to be going to Porto to cover a Champions’ League Final featuring his beloved Chelsea.

In part two we welcome back David Walker from ReadButNeverRed.Com for the ‘Opposition View’ to discuss the Final from the Man City perspective. We ask David how does it feel for a City fan in their first Champions League final? Is Pep being arrogant? What would it mean to win it? What is City’s likely team and threats to Chelsea? What worries him about Chelsea and how does he see the Final going?

In part three we preview the Final. How do we feel about it and what does it mean to see Chelsea in their third Champions’ League final? Do we have Moscow or Munich vibes? What is JK’s Porto itinerary? Chelsea are underdogs so how do we beat City? What’s the likely team selection? Who will the unlikely heroes be and how do we see it going?

Lets ‘ave it!!!

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Pat Nevin 'The Accidental Footballer' - Chelsea Fancast #825 May 25, 2021

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Stamford Chidge interviews former Chelsea player, Pat Nevin, on the release of his autobiography 'The Accidental Footballer'.

242 appearances and 45 goals in a five year career for Chelsea between 1983 and 1988 doesn't do justice to a Chelsea player who stole Chelsea supporters hearts then and still does to this day.

Pat Nevin was a special player for Chelsea. A successor to Charlie Cooke as a Scottish wizard of the dribble, Pat beat players for fun and created the goals for Kerry Dixon in John Neal's team that won the Division Two title in 1984 and then put Chelsea back on the map competing for the Division One title in the following two seasons, all resplendent in that wonderful stripy Le Coq Sportif kit.

As so often with Chelsea, it all went pear shaped as John Hollins and Ernie Whalley imposed a new style on the team that was devoid of any err style and Pat's creative abilities were overlooked before he was sold to Everton after Chelsea were relegated in a play off in 1988.

But in those 5 years, Pat became one of Chelsea's most loved players due to his wonderful attacking and wing play and also because he dared to be different. The definition of an independent thinker and non-conformist, we also loved him for his love of indie music, with his head in the NME or a French novel and for his principled stance against racism and other injustices.

Stamford Chidge talks to Pat about his book 'The Accidental Footballer' including Pat's views on John Neal, Man City and Arsenal away in 1984, music, John Peel and living in London in the 80's and standing in the Shed End with the supporters.

'The Accidental Footballer' is available on Amazon priced at £16.00

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'Baled Out!' Chelsea FanCast #824 May 24, 2021

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Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd, Mark Meehan and Football.London's Sam Inkersole to look back at a very tense last Premier League day of the season.

On the show tonight, we look at Chelsea’s inability to put their chances away yet again; the curse of the former player; Mendy’s injury; Jorghino’s contribution and Jack Grealish being a.......

In part two we swallow the bitter pill of Spurs bailing us out and look at the reasons for Chelsea stuttering over the finish line and also look at what needs to be addressed.

Finally, we have some great emails to read out.

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Chelsea FanCast Preview Show #823 May 21, 2021

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Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd and Dayne Whittle to look back at the crucial win against Leicester last week and look ahead to the deciding Premier League match against Aston Villa on Sunday.

Liam Twomey from The Athletic join us to discuss the difference the supporters made in the Leicester match; Chelsea’s robust performance but being let down by their finishing; woeful refereeing by Mike Dean and what will the ramifications of the on-pitch rumble be.

We also discuss Mason Mount being awarded the Chelsea Player of the Year Award.

In part two we look ahead to the last match of the Premier League season, the win at all costs match away to Aston Villa. Will Villa fans being allowed back in make a difference? What team will Tuchel pick and how do we see it going?

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