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London Is Blue - Chelsea FC Podcast

London Is Blue - Chelsea FC Podcast

London Is Blue 1590 episodes Latest Jun 5, 2026

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

#1608 | Chelsea's Sponsorship Woes with Sean Connell of The Sponsor #CFC Jun 12, 2026 3734 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 Jun 10, 2026 2651 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 Jun 8, 2026 3664 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 Jun 5, 2026 2384 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 Jun 3, 2026 3628 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 Jun 1, 2026 5532 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 May 29, 2026 3879 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 May 28, 2026 3612 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 May 25, 2026 3649 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 May 22, 2026 2371 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 May 21, 2026 3457 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 May 20, 2026 2353 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

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