London Is Blue - Chelsea FC Podcast

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#1606 | World Cup Preview Part 1! Logistical Challenges! New Rules! Predictions! #CFC Jun 08, 2026

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On this episode of the London Is Blue podcast, Nick, Jés and Nath kick off a two-part 2026 World Cup preview to shift their focus toward international football after a highly frustrating Chelsea club season. The crew details major logistical challenges facing the expanded 48-team tournament, alongside strict new regulatory overhauls regarding time-wasting penalties, tactical dugout technology, and expanded VAR protocols. The segment culminates with the hosts using a consensus voting system to project their official group-stage bracket predictions ahead of the tournament's opening match.

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#1605 | Xabi Alonso Special Part 2! Midfield, Attack and Q&A ft. CFC Central! #CFC Jun 05, 2026

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Part 2 of the London is Blue Podcast's Xabi Alonso special! Nick and Sam's discussion shifts to Xabi Alonso’s midfield and attacking strategies, which are defined by a fluid "organic, not robotic" approach that prioritizes quick interchanges and third-man combinations. His midfield philosophy often utilizes a double pivot of "all action" midfielders who maintain close proximity to minimize ball losses and dictate the tempo. In attack, Alonso grants his front three significant freedom to interpret space, often keeping them scrunched together within 30 meters to overwhelm defenses or using a center forward to break presses by going long. Join our Discord community! 🔗 https://discord.com/invite/londonbluepod Subscribe to the London is Blue Dispatch! 📩 https://londonisblue.beehiiv.com/ Follow London Is Blue on Socials! 📧 Contact: contact@londonisbluepodcast.com 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LondonBluePod 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/londonbluepod/ ＠ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@londonbluepod ❌ X (Twitter): https://x.com/londonbluepod Follow CFC Central on Socials YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cfccentral3 X (Twitter) https://x.com/CFCCentral3 ⁠Email: cfccentral17@gmail.com⁠ Listen to the Podcast: 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/london-is-blue-chelsea-fc-soccer-podcast/id914691565 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5799vIisS96U6908l6XvH6 ⚽️ Player Interviews: http://bit.ly/2ZrP05n Support the Pod on Patreon: 🏆 https://www.patreon.com/londonbluepod Until next time Chelsea fans, Keep The Blue Flag Flyin’ High! LONDON IS BLUE PODCAST Created By: Dan Dormer, Nick Verlaney, and Brandon Busbee Episode Hosted By: Nick Verlaney 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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#1604 | Xabi Alonso Special Part 1! Background, Philosophy and Defence ft. CFC Central! #CFC Jun 03, 2026

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On this episode of the London is Blue Podcast, Nick and Sam explore Xabi Alonso’s journey from a "maestro" midfielder at clubs like Liverpool and Real Madrid to an "invincible" manager who transformed Bayer Leverkusen from a relegation-threatened side into Bundesliga champions. His coaching philosophy is rooted in a "collective mentality" that prioritizes the unit over individual stars, favoring a fluid system where the structure is "sacrosanct" but player rotations are constant and organic. Defensively, Alonso emphasizes high intensity and extreme compactness, maintaining just "15 to 20 meters between lines" while utilizing a versatile back line that seamlessly transitions between a back three and a back four to minimize risk and errors.

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#1603 | 2025-26 Season Review! A Catastrophic Unequivocal Disaster. #CFC Jun 01, 2026

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Nick and guests Ollie Glanville, and Daniel Childs (SonOfChelsea) gather for a brutal post-mortem on a "gutless" campaign that saw Chelsea plummet to a 10th-place finish. The trio breaks down the "nepotism" and managerial chaos of the Clearlake era, noting that the club's very identity has been "stripped" away. While stars like Joao Pedro and Jarell Hato provided rare highlights, the hosts agree that "when it counted, they were just losers across the board." We’re flushing this season down the drain and looking toward Xabi Alonso to "retcon" the mess.

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#1602 | Keep Sell Loan 2025-26 Part 2: Midfield and Attack! #CFC May 29, 2026

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On this episode of the London is Blue podcast, Nick and Dan are joined by guest Louis Beneventi for part two of their "Keep, Sell, Loan" series. Following the conclusion of the 2025–26 season, the trio evaluates the Chelsea squad's midfield and attackers while navigating the (at the time of recording pre-Xabi) uncertainty of a new manager and the club's "reflection period" under Clearlake Capital.

The panel reaches a consensus on maintaining a core midfield spine while expressing deep frustration over underperforming attackers. The episode highlights a tension between statistical "Moneyball" scouting and the "eye test," particularly regarding recent signings who have failed to make an impact.

The hosts conclude that Chelsea must prioritize "fighters" in the squad to avoid being bullied in the Premier League. While the midfield is largely settled with Caicedo, Enzo, and Santos, the attacking department requires a major refresh if the club hopes to be truly competitive.

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#1601 | Keep Sell Loan 2025-26 Part 1: GKs and Defenders! #CFC May 28, 2026

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On this episode of the London Is Blue podcast, hosts Dan, Nick, and guest Louis Beneventi tackle the annual "Keep, Sell, Loan" segment to address a Chelsea squad heading into what Nick describes as "complete and utter chaos" next season. While debating goalkeepers, Louis proposes a bold transfer for Manuel Neuer, arguing he is a "proven talent" and "senior figure who's won everything" needed for the dressing room. Ultimately, the hosts embrace the exercise as a "chance to play sporting director" and find "a little bit of a catharsis at the end of a really poor season"

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#1600 | Sunderand Match Review! Bad Decisions and a Lack of Will makes the Losers Keep Losing! #CFC May 25, 2026

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Chelsea's season concluded with a "shambolic" 2-1 defeat to Sunderland, leaving them 10th in the table and 33 points behind rivals Arsenal. Nick and Jéss describe the squad as a "bunch of losers" lacking desire, highlighting Wesley Fofana’s second red card of the season as a symbol of the club's "discipline issue". Looking ahead, the "only thing" providing hope is the appointment of Xabi Alonso, who faces a "massive undertaking" to perform "surgery" on a bloated, underperforming squad.

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#1599 | A Ticket to Europa? Sunderland Match Preview with CFC Central! #CFC May 22, 2026

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Entering the final match of the 2025/26 campaign against Sunderland, Chelsea finds themselves in a "new world" following the appointment of Xabi Alonso, a manager with a "capital M". Despite a season where things have "completely sideways," Dan and Sam analyzes that a victory could see the club "back into a Europa League position". This transition marks the "start of a 2.0 project from BlueCo," signaling a shift toward giving the manager more authority and stability as the club aims to move past its recent "trauma"

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#1598 | Matt Law Special! Is It July Yet? Xabi: Best In Class Manager! #CFC May 21, 2026

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On this episode of the London Is Blue Podcast, Nick and Matt Law discuss the landmark appointment of Xabi Alonso as Chelsea manager on a four-year contract starting July 1, 2026. The transition from "head coach" to "manager" grants Alonso a more powerful role as an equal partner to the sporting directors, a structural shift intended to kill the "excuse culture" within the dressing room. This "best in class" hire is viewed as a major coup for the ownership, signaling an end to the club's "experimental phase" in favor of proven leadership and elite standards

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#1597 | Spurs Match Review! 2-1 to the Chels! feat. David Pasztor of WAGNH #CFC May 20, 2026

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On this episode of the London is Blue podcast, Dan and David Pasztor of We Aint Got No History reflect on a season they describe as an "hour of darkness" and a "defeat for the game" following Arsenal's league title win. The hosts find a major silver lining in Chelsea's 2-1 victory over Tottenham, which keeps their rivals under the threat of relegation and sets up a potential "redemption arc" for European qualification on the final day. While looking ahead to new manager Xabi Alonso as the "dawn" of a new era , the pair offers a scathing assessment of the current squad, labeling Liam Delap a "battering ram with zero brain cells" and Wesley Fofana as "one of the laziest top level defenders".

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