London Is Blue - Chelsea FC Podcast

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#1625 | A 6-4 Bounce Down Under! Joao's Hat Trick! Dastan Satpaev! Preseason Match Review! #CFC Jul 29, 2026

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In this episode of the London Is Blue Podcast, Dan and Nick recap Chelsea’s 6–4 victory over the Western Sydney Wanderers in their opening preseason fixture, highlighting top performances from youth players such as Reggie Watson and Dastan Satpaev, alongside Joao Pedro’s quick nine-minute hat-trick. The hosts evaluate individual risers and fallers from the match on a choppy pitch while reflecting on manager Xabi Alonso’s post-match insistence on improving squad game intelligence. Finally, they discuss the latest surprising transfer rumors, including incoming links to veteran players Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson, as well as prospective departures for Liam Delap, Nicolas Jackson, and Benoit Badiashile.

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LONDON IS BLUE PODCAST

Created By: Dan Dormer, Nick Verlaney, and Brandon Busbee

Episode Hosted By: Dan Dormer and Nick Verlaney

Edited By: Jorel Corpus

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#1625 | Preseason Preview! Travelling Squad! Expectations! Transfer Rumors! #CFC Jul 27, 2026

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In this episode of the London is Blue Podcast, hosts Dan and Nick preview Chelsea's upcoming preseason tour across Australia and Asia under new manager Xabi Alonso. The hosts highlight the squad's traveling roster noting a heavy mix of youth, new signings, and notable absentees while cautioning supporters against over-analyzing early preseason results. They emphasize the importance of these summer fixtures for squad fitness, tactical installation, and fringe players like Liam Delap fighting for a place in the main team. Finally, they discuss the latest transfer rumors involving potential incoming targets such as Pep Chavarría and Kerim Alajbegović, as well as possible outgoings as Chelsea look to trim a bloated squad.

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Episode Hosted By: Dan Dormer and Nick Verlaney

Edited By: Jorel Corpus

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#1624 | Lacroix Scouting Special! Our New Centerback Signing ft. CFC Central! #CFC Jul 25, 2026

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In this episode of the London Is Blue Podcast, hosts Dan and Sam analyze Chelsea's new signing of 25-year-old French centerback Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace. The hosts discuss Lacroix's footballing journey from the Clairefontaine Academy to Wolfsburg and Palace, highlighting how his Premier League experience, physical dueling, speed, and proactive positioning bring much-needed senior leadership to Chelsea's backline. While noting minor areas for improvement such as agility in tight spaces and ball-carrying, they explore how he fits as a central center-back in Xabi Alonso's system and set expectations for a successful first season focused on increasing clean sheets.

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Created By: Dan Dormer, Nick Verlaney, and Brandon Busbee

Episode Hosted By: Dan Dormer and Sam (CFC Central)

Edited By: Jorel Corpus

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#1623 | Chelsea Chat with MAH! Life as Chelsea Creator! BlueCo Assesment? Transfers! Predictions! #CFC Jul 23, 2026

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Nick is joined by full-time content creator Matisse (MAH) for a special edition of the London is Blue Podcast to discuss Matisse's journey in football media, Chelsea's performance under ownership, and summer transfer activities. Matisse reflects on transitioning from Twitter to a full-time YouTube career, discussing the mental detachment required to handle the volatile online ecosystem and his appearances on shows like DR Sports, Talksport, and Big Six. The two evaluate Chelsea's struggles under BlueCo's management over the past four years, noting issues with leadership, lack of club identity, high staff turnover, and fan dissatisfaction. Looking forward to the upcoming season under new manager Xabi Alonso, they discuss squad rebuilding, potential transfers, and high expectations for key players like Cole Palmer.

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LONDON IS BLUE PODCAST

Created By: Dan Dormer, Nick Verlaney, and Brandon Busbee

Episode Hosted By: Nick Verlaney

Episode Guest: Matisse Armani (MAH)

Edited By: Jorel Corpus

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#1622 | Morgan Rogers Special! Tactics, Q+A and Analysis ft. CFC Central #CFC Jul 21, 2026

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In this episode of the London Is Blue Podcast. Dan and Sam discuss Chelsea's high-profile £117 million signing of Morgan Rogers, who previously worked under Unai Emery at Aston Villa. They break down his footballing journey—from his beginnings at West Brom and Manchester City to his development at Villa—and highlight his strengths, such as long-range shooting, finishing, and ball-carrying. Despite his talents and suitability for Xabi Alonso's system, the hosts point out areas for improvement, including his dual success rate and overall inconsistency. They address listener questions regarding tactical fit alongside players like Cole Palmer and Enzo Fernandez, concluding that an ideal first season for Rogers would yield around 15 to 20 goal contributions.

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Created By: Dan Dormer, Nick Verlaney, and Brandon Busbee

Episode Hosted By: Dan Dormer and Sam (CFC Central)

Edited By: Jorel Corpus

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#1621 | £117M Morgan Rogers Transfer Special w Nizaar Kinsella! #CFC Jul 19, 2026

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In this episode of the London Is Blue Podcast, Nick and Nizaar Kinsella break down Chelsea's staggering, record-breaking signing of 23-year-old versatile forward Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for a British record fee of £117 million. The move caught the football world by surprise, as Rogers had been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal all summer before Chelsea aggressively hijacked the deal. Beyond the incoming blockbuster transfer, the hosts discuss the immense financial and squad pressure facing Chelsea, noting that the club must execute upwards of 15 player sales—including potential departures for Trevoh Chalobah and Axel Disasi—to balance their bloated squad and satisfy strict FFP regulations. Finally, they touch upon the beginning of the grueling Xabi Alonso era at Stamford Bridge, detailing his first week of high-intensity preseason fitness tests and a 3-1 behind-closed-doors friendly win over Crawley Town ahead of their Southeast Asian tour.

00:00 Chelsea's Record Signing of Morgan Rogers

03:31 Financial Implications of the Transfer

17:21 Impact on Squad Dynamics and Future Transfers

29:28 Transfer Market Insights

33:01 Chelsea's Strategic Signings

38:43 Xabi Alonso's Arrival and Impact

47:11 Preseason Preparations and Player Fitness

51:17 World Cup Reflections and Future Prospect

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Created By: Dan Dormer, Nick Verlaney, and Brandon Busbee

Episode Hosted By: Nick Verlaney and Nizaar Kinsella

Edited By: Jorel Corpus

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#1620 | Summer Mailbag Episode! Transfers? World Cup Tournament Vibes! Off Pitch Summer Fun! #CFC Jul 16, 2026

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In this summer mailbag episode of the London Is Blue Podcast, Dan and Nick look ahead to Chelsea's upcoming preseason in the Asia-Pacific region under newly appointed manager Xabi Alonso. They share their thoughts on the recent World Cup final, reflecting on Spain's potential victory and the tournament's overall atmosphere in host cities like Kansas City. The duo also answers an array of summer mailbag questions from listeners, spanning transfer speculations, player values, and lighthearted personal topics like favorite movies and local beers.

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Episode Hosted By: Dan Dormer and Nick Verlaney

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#1619 | Preseason Upon Us! Garnacho out? Good Vibes in Training? Incomings and Outgoings ft. CFC Central! #CFC Jul 13, 2026

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In this episode of the London Is Blue Podcast, hosts Dan and Sam discuss the positive atmosphere surrounding Chelsea following Xabi Alonso’s first day as manager and his extended interview at Cobham. They share mixed feelings regarding the club's transfer strategy, specifically critiquing the rapid sale of young midfielder Andrey Santos to Manchester United. Conversely, they look forward to the incoming arrival of winger Geovany Quenda and weigh the potential departures of underutilized squad players like Alejandro Garnacho. Finally, they address the upcoming World Cup semifinals and how deep tournament runs will cause key players like Reece James and Enzo Fernández to miss early preseason fixtures.

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LONDON IS BLUE PODCAST

Created By: Dan Dormer, Nick Verlaney, and Brandon Busbee

Episode Hosted By: Dan Dormer and Sam (CFC Central)

Edited By: Jorel Corpus

#CFC #ChelseaFC #Chelsea #KTBFFH #PrideOfLondon #LondonIsBlue #StamfordBridge #BlueIsTheColour #CFCFamily #TheBlues #ChampionsOfEurope #Cobham #CFCW #ChelseaWomen #PremierLeague #PL #Football #Soccer #CFCFans #ChelseaFans #CFCNews #UpTheChels #Carefree #Chels #LondonIsChelsea #CFCU21 #CFCU18 #CobhamGrads #Matchday #TransferNews #ColePalmer #ReeceJames #EnzoFernandez #MoisesCaicedo #LeviColwill #Estevao #PedroNeto #MaloGusto #RomeoLavia #RobertSanchez #JorrelHato #MarcCucurella #WesleyFofana #JoaoPedro #LiamDelap #JamieGittens #DarioEssugo #AndreySantos #LaurenJames #KeiraWalsh #ErinCuthbert #AlyssaThompson #XabiAlonso

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#1618 | Ken Bates Tribute: 30 Years of Chelsea Pitch Owners #CFC Jul 11, 2026

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In this episode of the London Is Blue Podcast, hosts Rick Glanville and Garry Barone with Steve Frankham MBE honor the memory and legacy of former Chelsea FC chairman Ken Bates following his passing on July 11, 2026. The podcast highlights Bates's instrumental role in creating the Chelsea Pitch Owners (CPO), a unique organization that has safeguarded the club's home ground for 33 years. They explain how the CPO has successfully endured across three different club ownership groups, from Bates to Roman Abramovich and now Clearlake Capital. Ultimately, this relationship ensures that Chelsea still cannot unilaterally redevelop Stamford Bridge or move to a new stadium without the pitch owners' involvement.

Thank you so much to the legendary Steve Frankham MBE for his time!!

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LONDON IS BLUE PODCAST

Created By: Dan Dormer, Nick Verlaney, and Brandon Busbee

Intro by: Nick Verlaney

Hosted by: Rick Glanville and Garry Barone with Steve Frankham MBE

Edited By: Jorel Corpus and Jake Perkins

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#1617 | Ben Jacobs Transfer Special! Midfield Shakeup? Enzo? Andrey Departs! Xhaka? Quenda? #CFC Jul 09, 2026

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In this episode of the London is Blue podcast, Nick and Ben Jacobs discuss Chelsea’s surprising agreement to sell Andrey Santos to Manchester United for £48 million plus £2 million in add-ons. Jacobs notes that while the move represents a "great business on the books for Chelsea" because he originally arrived for roughly £10 million, it leaves the club’s central midfield looking "a little bit thin". The hosts explore potential incoming replacements for Santos, analyze Real Madrid's "bizarre" preemptive statement denying interest in Enzo Fernández, and track various other player sales and loans. Finally, they dive into the dramatic FIFA controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun's overturned red card and share their predictions for the upcoming World Cup quarter-finals, where both tip France as the tournament favorites.

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Created By: Dan Dormer, Nick Verlaney, and Brandon Busbee

Episode Hosted By: Nick Verlaney and Ben Jacobs

Edited By: Jorel Corpus

#CFC #ChelseaFC #Chelsea #KTBFFH #PrideOfLondon #LondonIsBlue #StamfordBridge #BlueIsTheColour #CFCFamily #TheBlues #ChampionsOfEurope #Cobham #CFCW #ChelseaWomen #PremierLeague #PL #Football #Soccer #CFCFans #ChelseaFans #CFCNews #UpTheChels #Carefree #Chels #LondonIsChelsea #CFCU21 #CFCU18 #CobhamGrads #Matchday #TransferNews #ColePalmer #ReeceJames #EnzoFernandez #MoisesCaicedo #LeviColwill #Estevao #PedroNeto #MaloGusto #RomeoLavia #RobertSanchez #JorrelHato #MarcCucurella #WesleyFofana #JoaoPedro #LiamDelap #JamieGittens #DarioEssugo #AndreySantos #LaurenJames #KeiraWalsh #ErinCuthbert #AlyssaThompson #XabiAlonso

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