London Is Blue - Chelsea FC Podcast
A Chelsea FC podcast produced in the USA, hosted by @bbbusbee, @dandormer, and @nickverlaney. It covers all things Chelsea FC, including the English Premier League, UEFA Champions League, and other cup competitions. The podcast is supported by Patreon.
Episodes
#1663 | Matt Law Special! We Are A Hard Team To Predict! Joao On Fire! Cobham Developments! #CFC
In this Matt Law special episode of the London Is Blue Podcast, Nick and Matt discuss the new sporting structure changes in the club with co sporting director Laurence Stewart set to leave the club, new developments at Cobham, some news regarding the money from the BlueCo sale being frozen, key players and on pitch talking points like Joao Pedro’s red hot form and our set piece struggles. Lastly M
#1662 | A 5 Star Cherry Picking! Chelsea 5 Bournemouth 1! Hendo Brace and Assist! Joao Brace! CPR! #CFC
In this episode of the London Is Blue Podcast Dan and Nick review the 5 star thumping of the cherries by the Chels! They go through our blazing start to the tactical setup, key performances like Jordan Henderson’s brace and assist, the return of Moi and of course our red hot CPR attack! Finally they take a look ahead of our upcoming fixtures for the rest of october!
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#1661 | Rebound Time? We're ready to get hurt again! Bournemouth Preview ft. CFC Central! #CFC
In this episode of the London is Blue Podcast, we are finally back from the grueling weeks of the international break and preview our match against Bournemouth! Dan and Sam (CFC Central) discuss recent form, tactical identity, some team news and injury updates on both sides and some key discussion points including Xabi’s recent comments re: Reece being in midfield and the club having one less spor
#1660 | Squad Report Cards Are Out! Xabi's First Weeks! ft. CFC Central! #CFC
In this episode of the London Is Blue Podcast, Dan and Sam (CFC Central) hand out report cards for our season opening performances! They run through each position starting from the Goalkeepers, Defense, Midfield, Attack and lastly our manager Xabi Alonso! It’s been quite a whirlwind just looking back from our opener in Fulham!
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#1659 | International Break Roundup Oct 2026! Lavia first Belgium start! Tactical prospects! Hendo + Moi? #CFC
In this international break episode of the London Is Blue Podcast, Dan and Sam (CFC Central) detail what’s been going on with the blues playing for their respective countries! Most notably, Romeo Lavia getting his first international start with Belgium and balling! They also discuss Chelsea’s form (spoiler alert IT SUX - editor) some prospective tactical and personnel changes for Xabi’s returning
#1658 | A Chelsea Conversation with Capo Lee! We need a Chelsea Asthma pump to break the curse! #CFC
In this Chelsea conversation episode of the London Is Blue Podcast, Nick is joined by lifelong Chelsea supporter and grime rapper Capo Lee! They chat about his Chelsea origin story, the collaborations he did with the club, memorable highlights of his career including meeting Kante and Willian, grime and garage culture and the current state of Chelsea Football Club!
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#1657 | Nick's Birthday Mailbag Episode! Chelsea Hot Takes! Listener Questions! #CFC
In this mailbag episode of the London Is Blue Podcast, Dan and Nick answer your questions on Nick’s birthday! They talk a bit too about Man City’s Charges and potential punishments, Chelsea’s on pitch performance and the defense, Midfield instability, Estevaos game time and the like. Thanks to everyone who submitted their questions! We have a lot of good ones!
Happy Birthday Nick!
#1656 | A Chelsea Conversation with Sportswriter and Producer Kaelen Jones! Life with Chelsea and More ! #CFC
In this episode of the London Is Blue Podcast, we continue with our Chelsea Conversation series with Sportswriter and Producer Kaelen Jones! He talks about his Chelsea origin story, career history from writing with Sports Illustrated, The Athletic to hosting an Ambie award winning podcast and now producing for Netflix's UNTOLD. Nick talks to him about his world cup experience, the US media lands
#1655 | Matt Law Special! Worried Or Not Worried? 90 Min Display? Defense? #CFC
In this episode of the London Is Blue Podcast, Nick is joined by Matt Law and they discuss Clearlake’s Chelsea corporate restructuring as Todd Boehly and Mark Walter depart. They also discuss the delay in the Stamford Bridge redevelopment as well as the on pitch performance issues of the team most notably, our lack of 90 minute displays. Lastly, we have a new segment called Worried or Not Worried!
#1654 | We Are Still Soft! Brentford Match Review! Where's the midfield? Defensive Woes! MNJ Debut tho! #CFC
In this episode of the London Is Blue Podcast ... well you already know all the bad news. We lost to Brentford, there was no midfield, it was bad etc. Anyway the good news is that MNJ made history by being our youngest debut! Dan and Nick discuss our toothless attack, depleted midfield, how Cole and Morg got marked and all of the other things that clearly expose our lack of cohesion as we look for
#1653 | Maybe A Clean Sheet? Set Piece Goals? Brentford Preview ft. CFC Central! #CFC
In this episode of the London is Blue Podcast, Dan and Sam (CFC Central) preview our friday night match against Brentford! We have not kept a clean sheet in 20 games and everyone is yearning for one. Do we finally get over our defensive frailties amidst a growing injury concern with our spearhead Joao Pedro? Will Palestra and Moi make a cameo before our last match before this extended internationa
#1652 | A Chelsea Football Therapy Conversation w Yan! Life as Content Creator, Squad and Club Rating! #CFC
In this episode of the London Is Blue Podcast, we continue with our Chelsea Conversation series with Yan, one of the most, if not the most loved Chelsea content creator! as he shares with Nick his amazing journey with content creation and gives insight on his path so far coming from his music roots and colorful background! They also discuss BlueCo, Boehly and assess their tenure so far as well as
#1651 | Our Defense Needs CPR! Another disappointing draw at home to Hull! #CFC
In this episode of the London Is Blue Podcast, Dan and Ollie Glanville discuss Chelsea's disappointing draw with Hull City at home. They talk about tactics, lineup changes, the midfield deficit, our flourishing CPR breathing some life into the team, defensive fragilities and some context looking from where we were last season. FInally, they get a lookahead to Brentford this friday!
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#1650 | Time To Bounce Back! Hull Match Preview ft. CFC Central! #CFC
In this episode of the London Is Blue Podcast, Dan and Sam (CFC Central) discuss Chelsea's upcoming match against high flying Hull City in this unexpected top 4 battle in matchweek 4 of the Premier League! They discuss Chelsea's current lineup and potential tactical setup, do an analysis of Hull and make their predictions! Will JP Morgan continue their incredible start and fire the Chels to win #
#1649 | The Big Boys Get it Done! Chelsea 6 Leeds 3 EFL League Cup Remontada! Rogers 3 Assists! Cole! #CFC
In this episode of the London Is Blue Podcast, Nick and Dan review the unbelievable thriller that was the 2nd half comeback of the Chels against Leeds for the EFL Cup 3rd round at Stamford Bridge. What started out as another potential dross night out turned to a real jolt of energy as the substitutions of Cole, Rogers, Reece and Pedro Neto really turned things around and gave a fresh new look to o
#1648 | A Kick In The Face! The Chels lose to Arsenal at the Emirates! Rogers Scores! Midfield? Refs? #CFC
In this episode of the London Is Blue Podcast, Dan, Nick and Sam (CFC Central) react to Chelsea’s deflating loss against Arsenal at the Emirates after going 1-0 up within 2 minutes as Morgan Rogers drags one from range. The hosts also discuss some crazy officiating calls that happened particularly Emi Martinez getting kicked in the face and Declan Rice tripping Rogers and do some analysis on why w
#1647 | Arsenal Match Preview! Will Chelsea draw blood and get a result at the Emirates? #CFC
In this episode of the London Is Blue Podcast, Dan and Sam (CFC Central) do an in depth analysis and tactical breakdown of our upcoming day out at the Emirates against Arsenal. Our results against the Premier League champions have not been good of recent as we have not beaten them since August 21, 2021. Will the tides change with our firing attack and new fresh look under Xabi Alonso? Up the Chels
#1646 | Deadline Day Roundup! Camara Collapse! Enzo Leaves! Transfer Ratings ft. Matt Law! #CFC
In this episode of the London Is Blue Podcast, Nick is joined by Matt Law and the hosts discuss Chelsea's crazy Summer 2026 window. They go in depth in the saga of Enzo's departure to Man City and the unprecedented collapse of the Lamine Camara deal in the final minutes. They also roundup and rate the incomings and outgoings and Matt becomes Mattstradamus and predict who will end up in the Top 4,
#1645 | No More Monaco Deals? Enzo Leaves! Camara Deal Collapses! Deadline Day Drama! #CFC
In an unbelievable turn of events, Chelsea's deal with Lamine Camara collapses in the final hour of the transfer deadline window and Nick and Dan are here to discuss everything that happened from Monaco's betrayal to Enzo's departure and everything in between as the transfer deadline is now closed.
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#1644 | Laveezy gets his goal! Dibu with the debut! CPR? JP Morgan? Who Cares? We Won! 4-3 to the Chels! #CFC
In this episode of the London Is Blue Podcast Dan, Nick and Sam host a live reaction episode after Chelsea smashes a 4-3 thriller at home beating Brighton and giving us Chelsea fans relief after some nervy defending and mental lapses from our team. We are seeing exciting times ahead with this promising lethal attack of Cole, Joao and Morgan! CPR? JP Morgan? Who cares? We won! Also, Dibu straight a
#1643 | A FOS Sponsor? Who Are We? Brighton Preview + Transfers ft. CFC Central! #CFC
In this episode of the London Is Blue Podcast, Dan and Sam (CFC Central) discuss our newly minted FOS sponsor, the looming transfer of Enzo and his potential replacements and the exits of strikers Nico and Marc Guiu. They also talk about our new GK Emi Martinez as well as discussing their predictions on our match against Brighton on sunday!
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#1642 | All Is Welbeck! Chelsea 2 - Luton Town 0. Dibu Incoming! Enzo Leaving? Crucial Days! #CFC
In this episode of the London is Blue Podcast, Dan and Nick discuss Dibu Martinez’s impending move to Chelsea and it’s implications on Rob Sanchez and our GK situation. They also discuss Enzo’s potential move to City and finally get into our win against Luton Town! The team looks to be in great shape heading into our next PL match against Brighton on Sunday!
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#1641 | Ben Jacobs Special! Enzo Post Deadline Bid Incoming? Delap, Jackson and Mudryk Gone? #CFC
In this episode of the London Is Blue Podcast, Nick catches up with Ben Jacobs as they discuss Manchester City’s intention to bid for Enzo after the £120M deadline expired. They also discuss potential exits of Liam Delap, Nico Jackson and Mudryk. They also talk about Robert Sanchez’s backing from management and ownership despite having a shaky performance against their 3-2 win against Fulham. Lots
#1640 | A Cold Cold Opening Night! Chelsea 3 Fulham 2! Joao Blitz, Cole and Morgan Strike! #CFC
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#1639 | Finally Back In Action! Fulham Preview ft. CFC Central! Expected Formation? Predictions! #CFC
Our first match preview of the season! In this episode of the London Is Blue Podcast, Dan and Sam (CFC Central) recap some of the latest news in Chelsea land like Joao’s new contract and Mudryk’s expected departure on loan. Sam then proceeds to talk about how some of the key starters are still building up match fitness, some expected lineups and formations, attacking dynamics as well as match pred
#1638 | 26/27 Season Preview Part 2! Where Will Chelsea Finish? Predicting Chelsea's Best Players! #CFC
In part two of the season preview of the London Is Blue Podcast. Dan and Nick talk about their optimism for the coming Premier League season as well as their predictions for the Golden Boot, Assist Leader, Most Improved, Iron Man (with most minutes), Super Sub, Master of the Dark Arts, Big Game Hero and Signing of the Summer for this upcoming season. Lastly they make predictions on who will be top
#1637 | 26/27 Season Preview Pt. 1! Where will Chelsea Finish? New PL Rules! Player of the Year? #CFC
In this 2 part Season Preview of the London Is Blue Podcast, Dan and Nick sit down and discuss Chelsea’s upcoming Premier League Season and the new League Rules that have been implemented including Substitution Limits and Exit Time, Injuries, VAR Updates, Time Delays, Ref use of Body Cams and Discipline Guidelines. They also make predictions on where they think Chelsea is going to finish this seas
#1636 | Emergency Episode w Matt Law! Inside the Boehly / Walter £1B Sale Possibility and Transfer News! #CFC
In this emergency episode of the London Is Blue Podcast, Nick is joined by Matt Law to discuss the breaking news of Chelsea owners Todd Boehly and Mark Walter being open to sell their respective 12.8% shares of the club (valued at £1B to Clearlake Capital.) Despite this breaking news, there is no sense of panic as the situation does not feel like a volatile dispute of sorts and the situation, shou
#1635 | A Final Dress Rehearsal! Preseason Wrap and Squad Analysis ft. CFC Central! #CFC
In this episode of the London Is Blue Podcast, Dan and Sam (CFC Central) talk about Chelsea’s “final dress rehearsal” match with Real Sociedad where the blues defeated the visiting Spanish side 3-1 in front of our home crowd at Stamford Bridge. They also go through some tactical analysis regarding the defensive setup, wingback dynamics and midfield experiments like Reece paired with Moi (with a po
#1634 | Ben Jacobs Special! The Race for 25 Men! An 80 Goal, 80 Point Season Incoming? #CFC
In this episode of the London Is Blue Podcast, Nick sits down with Ben Jacobs to discuss the current state of Chelsea’s transfer window going through the topics of the squad being so bloated, and the race to getting it down to 25 men to start the season. They also go through the strategic change in Chelsea’s transfer policy, now incorporating veterans for the culture and leadership like Danny Welb
#1633 | Chelsea Chat with Joe Laterza! Favorite Players! Leadership, Teambuilding and Culture in Elite Sports! Favorite Kit? #CFC
In this episode of the London Is Blue Podcast, Nick catches up with Joe Laterza, former TCU and Georgia State football player and big Chelsea supporter. Joe shares his experience being an elite athlete and the teambuilding, leadership and winning culture he experienced playing American Football in TCU as well as discussing parallels to the world of football as we know it. Joe and Nick look forward
#1632 | Madness In Malaysia! Indonesian Champs: You'll Never Sing That? Southeast Asia Preseason Wrap! #CFC
In this episode of the London Is Blue Podcast. Dan and Nick discuss Chelsea’s last two preseason matches in Indonesia and Malaysia where the Blues won 3-0 against AC Milan and drew 3-3 with the summerslam wrestling match against Johor Darul Ta'zim (aka Malaysian Millwall) They also discuss some squad and injury updates as well as our squad bloat crisis with Chelsea having 21 senior players more th
#1631 | Pep Chavarria Scouting Special! History, Tactics, Analysis and Listener Q+A ft. CFC Central #CFC
In this scouting special episode of the London Is Blue Podcast, Dan and Sam (CFC Central) discuss Chelsea's recent acquisition of left-back Pep Chavarría from Rayo Vallecano for €19 million plus €2 million in potential add-ons. Described as a "value signing that that you found in the market" rather than a "transformative signing", Chavarría is expected to provide senior experience, tactical versat
#1630 | Another Preseason Fitness Training Session? 0-1 Juve! Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli! Mudryk! Palestra! #CFC
In this episode of the London is Blue Podcast, Dan and Nick break down Chelsea’s 1–0 pre-season defeat to Juventus in Hong Kong. They emphasize that pre-season results are secondary to squad fitness and manager Xabi Alonso's ongoing efforts to evaluate and trim down a massive roster. Highlighting key individual performances, they point out standout moments from Marco Palestra and 16-year-old Mahd
#1629 | Nizaar Kinsella Special! Inside look on Squad and Transfers from Preseason in AUS and HK! #CFC
In this episode of the London Is Blue Podcast, Nick and Nizaar Kinsella discuss Chelsea's latest transfer activity and preseason developments under new manager Xabi Alonso. Chelsea are finalizing several strategic incomings—including Pep Chavarria, Maxence Lacroix, and veteran leadership figures Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson—while simultaneously managing a massive squad clearance that include
#1628 | Lads, Its Preseason! Spurs Post Match Reaction + New Signings! Tactical Breakdown + Squad Concerns? ft. CFC Central #CFC
In this episode of the London Is Blue Podcast, Dan and Sam (CFC Central) discuss Chelsea's 2-1 preseason loss to Spurs and the latest roster updates under manager Xabi Alonso. The team recently announced the signing of midfielder Valentin Barco and is nearing a deal for defender Pep Chavarria, adding depth but contributing to a bloated squad. Furthermore, Mykhailo Mudryk is set to rejoin the squa
#1627 | Danny Welbeck Special! Tactics and Analysis ft. CFC Central! #CFC
In this episode of the London Is Blue podcast, Dan and Sam analyze Chelsea's signing of 35-year-old veteran striker Danny Welbeck on a two-year deal. Highlighting his nearly 20 years of Premier League experience, they frame the move as a low-risk, high-reward signing that brings crucial leadership, tactical versatility, and depth behind main striker João Pedro. Welbeck’s adaptability across variou
#1626 | Ben Jacobs Special! Our New Veterans! More Outgoings? FIFA? #CFC
In this episode of the London is Blue Podcast, Nick welcomes Ben Jacobs to break down a whirlwind week of Chelsea transfer news following his return from the World Cup. The duo dive into Chelsea's surprise veteran additions of Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson, highlighting how manager Xabi Alonso are intentionally adding proven leaders to steady a young squad. They also examine the ripple effec
#1625 | A 6-4 Bounce Down Under! Joao's Hat Trick! Dastan Satpaev! Preseason Match Review! #CFC
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
#1625 | Preseason Preview! Travelling Squad! Expectations! Transfer Rumors! #CFC
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
#1624 | Lacroix Scouting Special! Our New Centerback Signing ft. CFC Central! #CFC
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 leader
#1623 | Chelsea Chat with MAH! Life as Chelsea Creator! BlueCo Assesment? Transfers! Predictions! #CFC
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 app
#1622 | Morgan Rogers Special! Tactics, Q+A and Analysis ft. CFC Central #CFC
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
#1621 | £117M Morgan Rogers Transfer Special w Nizaar Kinsella! #CFC
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. Be
#1620 | Summer Mailbag Episode! Transfers? World Cup Tournament Vibes! Off Pitch Summer Fun! #CFC
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 ma
#1619 | Preseason Upon Us! Garnacho out? Good Vibes in Training? Incomings and Outgoings ft. CFC Central! #CFC
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 in
#1618 | Ken Bates Tribute: 30 Years of Chelsea Pitch Owners #CFC
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 expla
#1617 | Ben Jacobs Transfer Special! Midfield Shakeup? Enzo? Andrey Departs! Xhaka? Quenda? #CFC
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
#1616 | Midfield Shakeup? Transfers? Enzo? Andrey? ft. CFC Central #CFC
In this episode of the London Is Blue podcast, Dan and Sam break down a mixed bag of recent Chelsea transfer news and World Cup updates. They discuss Manchester United and Newcastle's interest in midfielder Andrey Santos , Real Madrid's firm denial regarding rumors surrounding Enzo Fernandez , and the confirmed £18 million sale of academy product Tyrique George to Everton. The duo also highlights
#1615 | World Cup Scouting! Ranking Ideal Transfer Targets ft. CFC Central #CFC
In this episode of the London Is Blue Podcast Dan and Sam, review potential transfer targets for Chelsea based on standout performances from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They break their recommendations into distinct categories, including "A tier" players on the verge of breaking out and "S tier" marquee players who would be "transformative" for the squad. Amid rumors of outgoings, they identify centr
#1614 | Marco Palestra Special! Deep Dive and Tactical Analysis ft. CFC Central! #CFC
In this scouting special of the London is Blue podcast, Dan and Sam analyze Chelsea's new 21-year-old signing Marco Palestra, the "Serie A defender of the year" who primarily broke out on loan at Cagliari. Sam describes his assessment as "slightly leaning towards confused" because Palestra boasts elite, "stupendously well utilized" attacking off-ball movement and dribbling skills , but pairs them
#1613 | Fan Mailbag! Tactics with Xabi! Summer Transfer Targets! Squad Management! ft. CFC Central #CFC
In this mailbag edition of the London Is Blue Podcast, Dan and Sam (CFC Central) discuss the current World Cup tournament, highlighting standout stories such as the success of Cabo Verde and the strong showing of African nations. They preview prospective defensive signings for Chelsea, specifically touching on the attributes of wing-back Palestra and Crystal Palace center-back Lacroix as potentia
#1612 | Ben Jacobs Special! Palestra! Enzo! Reece! Malo! Tactics and Transfers! #CFC
In this episode of the London is Blue Podcast, journalist Ben Jacobs joins Nick as he discusses Chelsea's accelerating summer transfer window under manager Xabi Alonso. The club recently finalized a €50+ million "hijack" deal for 21-year-old Atalanta fullback Marco Palestra, a highly versatile player who fits Alonso's demanding, fluid system. This signing triggers potential domino effects for Malo
#1611 | World Cup Vibes! Our Upcoming Season! Transfers! Team Dynamics! #CFC
In this episode of the London is Blue podcast, Dan and Nick dive into the excitement of the ongoing North American World Cup, featuring Nick's firsthand experience at Arrowhead Stadium watching Curacao secure a historic point against Ecuador. "The vibes have been incredible," Nick notes while introducing his comprehensive five-tier ranking of World Cup contenders, sleepers, and flops. Shifting foc
#1610 | Gary Cahill Special! Reminiscing his First CL and PL! Best Matches! Career Highlights! #CFC
On this episode of the London Is Blue Podcast, Nick and Dan travel to Chicago for a special fan event where they sit down with Chelsea Football Club legend Gary Cahill. Cahill reflects on the incredible growth of the club's US fan base and discusses his storied career, including the unforgettable, historic 2012 Champions League triumph in Munich. He also shares insights on the standards set by for
#1609 | Ben Jacobs Special! Our Left Back Dilemma. World Cup Vibes! Enzo? #CFC
On this episode of the London is Blue Podcast, Nick and Ben Jacobs break down the vibrant fan atmosphere of the ongoing World Cup alongside breaking Chelsea transfer news. The biggest headline features left-back Marc Cucurella's rapid €60 million move to Real Madrid, a massive sale that helps Chelsea satisfy their final Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) obligations. Ben Jacobs reinforces that
#1608 | Chelsea's Sponsorship Woes with Sean Connell of The Sponsor #CFC
In this episode of the London Is Blue Podcast, Nick and marketing expert Sean Connell of The Sponsor break down Chelsea FC's precarious commercial landscape, noting that the club's strategy of holding out for an inflated sponsor fee has severely backfired due to a lack of European football. Connell explains that while Chelsea's internal valuation demands upwards of £50 million, the cold hard tru
#1607 | World Cup Preview Part 2! Best Player? Golden Boot? Rivalries! #CFC
Part 2 of the London Is Blue World Cup Preview! Nick, Nath and Jés breaks down the hosting atmosphere, major award predictions, breakout stars, and kit fashion ahead of the tournament. Anticipating a historic tournament in North America, the hosts note that the intense summer heat in the United States and referee inconsistency will heavily test teams. To highlight the standout individual performer
#1606 | World Cup Preview Part 1! Logistical Challenges! New Rules! Predictions! #CFC
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
#1605 | Xabi Alonso Special Part 2! Midfield, Attack and Q&A ft. CFC Central! #CFC
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 lo
#1604 | Xabi Alonso Special Part 1! Background, Philosophy and Defence ft. CFC Central! #CFC
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
#1603 | 2025-26 Season Review! A Catastrophic Unequivocal Disaster. #CFC
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 t
#1602 | Keep Sell Loan 2025-26 Part 2: Midfield and Attack! #CFC
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.
#1601 | Keep Sell Loan 2025-26 Part 1: GKs and Defenders! #CFC
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 t
#1600 | Sunderand Match Review! Bad Decisions and a Lack of Will makes the Losers Keep Losing! #CFC
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, w
#1599 | A Ticket to Europa? Sunderland Match Preview with CFC Central! #CFC
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," si
#1598 | Matt Law Special! Is It July Yet? Xabi: Best In Class Manager! #CFC
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
#1597 | Spurs Match Review! 2-1 to the Chels! feat. David Pasztor of WAGNH #CFC
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 E
#1596 | No Trophy? Here's Xabi! #CFC
The latest episode of the London is Blue podcast finds hosts Nick and Dan recording on the shores of Lake Michigan in Chicago. Despite the scenic backdrop, the mood is bittersweet as they recap Chelsea’s FA Cup final loss to Manchester City, balanced against the landmark appointment of a new manager Xabi Alonso.
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#1595 | Our Last Hope For Silverware! FA Cup Final Preview vs City ft. CFC Central #CFC
This episode of the London is Blue podcast features hosts Dan and Sam previewing Chelsea's upcoming FA Cup Final against Manchester City. The match represents Chelsea's final opportunity to secure domestic silverware and a path to European football next season following a difficult league campaign.
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#1594 | Liverpool Match Review. 1-1 We are in No Mans Land #CFC
On this episode London is Blue, Dan and Nick analyze Chelsea’s 1-1 draw with Liverpool, a result that leaves the club in ninth place and essentially reliant on winning the FA Cup to secure European football. The discussion highlights the impactful return of Levi Colwill and a standout creative performance from Mark Cucurella in an advanced role, while also noting a season-over-season points regres
#1593 | Liverpool Match Preview! A Collective Doom and Gloom! ft. CFC Central
In this episode of the London is Blue podcast, Dan and Sam discuss how Chelsea is currently in a state of "free fall," "inching" and "crawling" toward the end of a season marked by a descent down the league table. They describe the upcoming match against a similarly struggling Liverpool side as a "very movable object meets a very stoppable force". While the club mathematically clings to hope for a
#1592 | Matt Law Special! A Messy and Dysfunctional Season #CFC
In this episode of the London Is Blue Podcast, Nick facilitates a discussion with Matt Law as he describes Chelsea FC as a club in "full-scale mess" following a series of unprofessional performances and a perceived lack of effort from key players. The discussion highlights the severe financial repercussions for the squad, as failing to qualify for the Champions League will trigger contract clauses
#1591 | Forest Match Review! A Dead End! Unacceptable 1-3 Result! #CFC
Dan and Nath highlight a period of significant turmoil for the club following a 1-3 loss to Nottingham Forest in this episode of the London Is Blue podcast. They describe the team’s current state as "abysmal" and effectively "relegation form," noting that the club is now officially blocked out of a top-five Premier League finish.
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#1590 | Forest Match Preview! A Tale of Two Priorities ft. CFC Central! #CFC
In this episode of the London Is Blue podcast, Dan and Sam preview Chelsea’s upcoming Premier League clash against an in-form Nottingham Forest. While Chelsea is currently struggling with a five-game losing streak in the league, the conversation highlights a season defined by cup priorities, as both clubs have their sights set on silverware and European qualification.
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#1589 | Matt Law Special! A Search for Gravitas! Crybabies? Washing Machine of Managers? #CFC
This episode of London Is Blue features Nick and Matt Law analyzing the "insane" managerial instability at Chelsea following the sacking of Liam Rosenior, the club's sixth managerial change under current ownership. Law evaluates potential successors—highlighting Xabi Alonso, Andoni Iraola, and Marco Silva—while emphasizing that the next hire needs the "gravitas" to manage a fragile locker room tha
#1588 | McFarlane Masterclass! 1-0! Leeds FA Cup Semifinal Review! #CFC
Chelsea advanced to the FA Cup final following a 23rd-minute header by Enzo Fernandez, assisted by Pedro Neto. Dan and Nick credited interim manager Calum McFarlane for simplifying the game plan, moving away from crazy man-to-man marking toward a more controlled, direct style that maximized the squad's strengths. While Chelsea’s Premier League campaign remains a struggle, the FA Cup remains a vita
#1587 | New (Old) Manager Bounce? Leeds FA Cup Preview with CFC Central! #CFC
Dan and Sam (CFC Central) do a somber preview of Chelsea’s FA Cup semifinal against Leeds United in this episode of the London is Blue podcast . They reflect on a club in deep crisis following the sacking of manager Liam Rosenior and a string of poor performances. The discussion highlights a significant disconnect between the players and the club's identity, with Sam criticizing the current squad'
#1586 | Emergency Pod: Rosenior Sacked while Chelsea’s latest self-manufactured crisis leaves the fans in limbo! #CFC
Chelsea has dismissed manager Liam Rosenior after a disastrous run of five consecutive losses without scoring a single goal. This marks the club's second managerial sacking of the 2025/26 season, following Enzo Maresca’s departure on January 1st. Rosenior, who was pulled from a stable position at Strasbourg, served only 3.5 months of a massive seven-year contract.
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#1585 | Chelsea Get Battered 3-0! A Perfect Storm of Terrible Situations! Brighton Match Review!
Dan and Nath dissect Chelsea’s "horrific" 3-0 loss to Brighton, a result that leaves the club with its worst form in the Premier League and a goal drought not seen since 1912. The hosts question the accountability of manager Liam Rosenior and the "experiment" of the current ownership group, noting that the squad's lack of effort and "footballing wisdom" has led to a predicted slide into mid-table
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