Chelsea on course to get Brobbeyed for the third time in the last 18 months
Last season Romeo Lavia played fewer than 800 minutes for Chelsea. Last week he played almost 200 in the space of three days. A piece on what has changed for him physically, with @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social and @anantaajith.bsky.social 👇 www.nytimes.com/athletic/775...
Romeo Lavia is finally playing 90 minutes for Chelsea. Can he keep it up?
Lavia put in two excellent performances against Liverpool and United, but it is right to exercise caution with the Belgian
nytimes.com
GAME OF TWO HALVES KLAXON! 🚨 @mattdaviesadams.bsky.social, @liamtwomey.bsky.social & @lukebosher.bsky.social running the rule over the 2-0 win over Manchester United on Monday’s pod… It was comfortable… in the end 🥲 Let’s get your assessment for the gang #CFC
Chelsea Chelsea Fc
ALT: Chelsea Chelsea Fc
static.klipy.com
A piece from Stamford Bridge on Chelsea getting crisismogged by Manchester United. 👇 www.nytimes.com/athletic/774...
Chelsea were heading towards a mini-crisis. Then Man Utd came to town (Gift Article)
After a turbulent week for Xabi Alonso's side, facing a stumbling United side came at exactly the right time
nytimes.com
A piece on Mike Penders, defending crosses and dealing with adversity, with goalkeeping insight from Rob Green and Matt Pyzdrowski 👇 www.nytimes.com/athletic/772...
What did Chelsea’s Mike Penders do wrong for own goal, and how will he react to adversity?
The onus is on Penders to have a huge positive impact on a Chelsea team that has collectively struggled to deal with defensive set pieces
nytimes.com
If you thought Chelsea were going to be on the receiving end of the Nicolas Jackson revenge game, you weren’t paying enough attention to how his Stamford Bridge career ended
Liquidator has been part of the pre-match play-list at #CFC since the tune was released in 1969. But it has increasingly divided the fanbase over the last 10 years as supporters use it to express their hatred of rivals #THFC . Explainer with @liamtwomey.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/771...
Chelsea fans sing ‘We hate Tottenham’ before each home game. Not everyone thinks they should (Gift Article)
Why do some Chelsea supporters have mixed feelings about their rendition of the pre-match 'Liquidator' song?
nytimes.com
Setting off 4 days beforehand. Over a 100 people travelling in 12 buses. Crossing the Poland border. Worrying about friends, family, everyone affected by war in Ukraine. This is the story of Shakhar Donetsk's first 'home' CL match at Stamford Bridge. #CFC www.nytimes.com/athletic/768...
How Shakhtar Donetsk made Stamford Bridge home: ‘We brought smiles to children under attack’ (Gift Article)
War-torn Shakhtar are playing their home Champions League games in London this season. They got off to the perfect start on Wednesday night
nytimes.com
PSG completely outclassing City on their own pitch with Kvaratskhelia and Joao Neves sitting on the bench. One hell of a champion’s flex
Today marks 20 years since Petr Cech suffered the head injury that nearly cost him his life. A piece looking back at that game at Reading and the fallout, with @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social and Stu James. 👇 www.nytimes.com/athletic/768...
Petr Cech and the skull fracture that changed football, 20 years on
On this day two decades ago Cech suffered a horrible injury after being caught by Stephen Hunt. It has had a lasting impact on the sport
nytimes.com
𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗣𝗢𝗗! 🚨 Your first dose of SOC for the week right here - with @mattdaviesadams.bsky.social, @liamtwomey.bsky.social & @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social on duty... 😮💨 Henderson stars ⚽️ Joao Pedro for Golden Boot? 🤕 More Reece injury worries ✒️ Palmer! 2034! #CFC youtu.be/B1vs6xPGgSE
Henderson’s stunning double + Palmer’s contract extension
YouTube video by Straight Outta Cobham
youtu.be
Six games played, 15 goals scored, 13 conceded. Chelsea are box office at both ends of the pitch, but what on earth are we to make of this team, and where this season is heading? A piece from Stamford Bridge 👇 www.nytimes.com/athletic/art...
Chelsea are the Premier League entertainers. But what are we to make of them?
There are almost five goals on average in every game they play. Xabi Alonso's side are difficult to work out right now
nytimes.com
Alonso says Chelsea will monitor Reece James “week by week” after knee injury picked up in training on Friday. Full @theathleticfc.bsky.social story 👇 www.nytimes.com/athletic/767...
Chelsea captain Reece James’s knee injury to be monitored ‘week by week’ – Xabi Alonso
James, 26, was omitted from the matchday squad after feeling discomfort in his knee in training at Cobham on Friday.
nytimes.com
Some words on the whistle from Stamford Bridge on the first drama-free win of the Premier League season for Chelsea. This team can’t stop scoring 👇 www.nytimes.com/athletic/766...
Chelsea 5 Bournemouth 1 – Fastest start yet? Joao Pedro a golden boot contender? (Gift Article)
Chelsea returned from the international break with an emphatic win, with their new-look midfield particularly impressive
nytimes.com
𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗣𝗢𝗗! 🚨 @mattdaviesadams.bsky.social, @liamtwomey.bsky.social & Sam Parkin assemble for a look ahead to the return of the Premier League... ↩ Co-sporting director out 🍒 Cherries in town 🤞 Will Caicedo be back? 🇧🇷 Getting the best out of Estevao #CFC youtu.be/G0LcwONv7u4
Will Caicedo return and kickstart Chelsea's season?
YouTube video by Straight Outta Cobham
youtu.be
As per @matt-law-dt.bsky.social Laurence Stewart is leaving Chelsea. No plans for a replacement. Joe Shields & Sam Jewell are taking on more responsibilities alongside Paul Winstanley, with Dave Fallows in an advisory role. Full @theathleticfc.bsky.social story 👇 www.nytimes.com/athletic/766...
Chelsea co-sporting director Stewart set to leave: What is his legacy?
nytimes.com
Chelsea fans have BlueCo to thank for the fact that their club avoided sporting sanctions now on the table for Manchester City. Self-reporting and “unprecedented” cooperation on serious Abramovich era rule-breaking made all the difference 👇 www.nytimes.com/athletic/764...
The Man City case is a powerful reminder of a fate that could have befallen Chelsea
Chelsea's post-Abramovich ownership adopted a proactive and deft approach to dealing with the financial irregularities they inherited
nytimes.com
𝗧𝗢𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗬 𝗘𝗫𝗧𝗥𝗔! 🚨 This week's subject is Cesc for @acjimbo.bsky.social, @zonal-marking.bsky.social, @adrianjclarke.bsky.social & @liamtwomey.bsky.social 🔴 Arsenal legend? 🔵 Chelsea legend? 👌 The best passer in the Premier League? 😎 The next big managerial thing? pod.fo/e/666dd2
The Totally Football Show with James Richardson: Totally Extra: Absolutely Fabregas
Jimbo is joined by Liam Twomey, Michael Cox and Adrian Clarke to celebrate Cesc Fabregas.Born and raised in Catalonia, he came through the famous La Masia, but at just 16 decided to head to Arsene ...
pod.fo
Some words on the whistle from the Gtech Stadium on the most chastening night yet for Alonso. With the excellent @liamtharme.bsky.social 👇 www.nytimes.com/athletic/759...
Brentford 3 Chelsea 0: Where does this leave the Xabi Alonso rebuild?
Brentford thrashed their local rivals to record a first home league win over Chelsea since 1938 and leave Xabi Alonso with plenty to ponder
nytimes.com
The big read on Todd Boehly’s time at Chelsea, with @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social. 👇 🔓 (free to read) www.nytimes.com/athletic/758...
The story of Todd Boehly at Chelsea: Wanting Ronaldo, his bold predictions and a trophy parade with Trump (Gift Article)
The billionaire became a consortium frontman, then interim sporting director, then minority partner, and finally an investor looking to sell
nytimes.com
Chelsea are on course to score 95 league goals this season, which would be their best tally since 2009-10. An attack like that should be a guarantee of success, but it isn’t because they’re also on track to concede 86. Piece from Stamford Bridge 👇 www.nytimes.com/athletic/758...
Chelsea and Xabi Alonso’s chronic defensive problems transcend system or personnel
The new Chelsea manager has a wealth of attacking options. At the other end of the pitch is a very different story
nytimes.com
Joao Pedro and Cole Palmer combined for just two Premier League goals last season. Three in the first two games under Alonso. Chelsea's two best attackers are finally clicking
A piece with Matt Pyzdrowski on why Emi Martinez is a clear upgrade on Robert Sanchez for Chelsea. 👇 www.nytimes.com/athletic/754...
Chelsea signing Emi Martinez is no surprise. He is a clear upgrade on Robert Sanchez
Chelsea need a goalkeeper who can rise to the big occasion and radiate confidence in hostile environments. Martinez will do just that
nytimes.com
🚨THURSDAY POD!🚨 @acjimbo.bsky.social, @oilysailor.bsky.social, @tomwfootball.bsky.social & @liamtwomey.bsky.social are groggy after Matchday 1....here comes Matchday 2!😵💫 🦹Will Villa do a Villa v Arsenal? 🪄Will Barcola work at #LFC? ⌨️Will Ipswich recreate *that* stat at #MUFC? youtu.be/nvVC1aHaXGQ
Enzo Fernandez could make Manchester City significantly better. Keeping him risks making Chelsea meaningfully worse. The football case for selling 👇 www.nytimes.com/athletic/753...
Would Chelsea be a more balanced team without Enzo Fernandez?
The Argentina midfielder scored 10 Premier League goals last season but the team looks defensively vulnerable when he plays in the pivot
nytimes.com
Liam Delap is officially a BlueCo success story. Identified as a market opportunity at £30m last summer, sold to Forest now after a nightmare season for £45m (total package worth up to £50m). Great business by Chelsea www.nytimes.com/athletic/753...
Nottingham Forest agree club-record fee for Chelsea’s Liam Delap
The 23-year-old striker, who only moved to Stamford Bridge a year ago, is expected to sign a five-year contract at the City Ground.
nytimes.com
Cole Palmer can be the best player in the Premier League this season. Did you not watch the game? 👇 www.nytimes.com/athletic/753...
It’s time to start watching Cole Palmer play football again
A brilliant display from Palmer at Fulham, plus his combinations with Joao Pedro and Morgan Rogers, augurs well for Chelsea this season
nytimes.com
A big three points to start the season 🥶 @mattdaviesadams.bsky.social, @liamtwomey.bsky.social & @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social will be talking about it on tomorrow's pod! Let's get your main takeaways and any questions from the 3-2 win at Fulham 💬 #CFC
Some words on the whistle with @liamtharme.bsky.social on a fun start to the Alonso era. 💵 Rogers and Lacroix playing like “ready-made starters” 🙅♂️ Palmer back in his groove 🧤 Sanchez sounding the Penders alarm 👇 www.nytimes.com/athletic/752...
Fulham 2 Chelsea 3: How did new signings and Palmer give Alonso a flying start? Is Sanchez a problem?
The major talking points dissected from Chelsea's opening week win at their local rivals
nytimes.com
It’s mailbag time. As the new season begins, what are your biggest questions about Chelsea? Let us know 👇 www.nytimes.com/athletic/752...
Xabi Alonso, lots of transfers, owners looking to sell shares: submit questions for our Chelsea mailbag now
What are the Chelsea questions that you, our beautiful subscribers, would like to see answered?
nytimes.com