Si & Dan Talk Chelsea

I was joined by both Luke and Danny to discuss the EXCLUSIVE released by Simon discussing Chelsea's interest in Bournemouth's Dean Huijsen and another new name, Chelsea recent European exploits, and the coming fixture against Premier League champions Liverpool.A fairly analytical start was inevitably waylaid by various discussions, most prescient of which was who we believed the best player in the world is, and who the current top three players in the world are. Thanks for tuning in!Jai, Luke, and Danny This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit siphillipstalkschelsea.substack.com/subscribe

Time for an SPTC Round Table Podcast with Jai hosting, joined by me Simon, Luke, and Danny!We discussed a lot of transfer news in this episode as I've not been on for a while and had a lot of news to go through. Plenty of transfer chatter in this one.We looked back at the Fulham game, ahead to Everton, and discussed Enzo Maresca and his Chelsea future as well as Danny advocating for Thomas Frank and Mateta!Thanks for tuning in, enjoy!Jai, Si, Luke & Danny This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit siphillipstalkschelsea.substack.com/subscribe

Jai hosted live from his work trip to Thailand, what dedication! And I joined him for only the second time we have Podded together in the last couple of months!We covered:* Transfer News roundups on Marc Guehi, Dean Huijsen, Liam Delap, Enzo Fernandez, Noni Madueke, Moise Kean, and more!* International break roundups* Stamford Bridge debate - Rebuild or move on?* Todd Boehly ticket touting scandal* Much more!Thanks for tuning in.Si&Jai This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit siphillipstalkschelsea.substack.com/subscribe

Afternoon all,I've gone solo again as I enjoyed it so much last week and Jai is still going through it. He'll be back next week.Points I covered here:* Planned protest - Made a mockery and laughing stock of Chelsea fans. Needs to be done in unison, needs some proper organisation across some polls, needs even like an independent fan board to head and organise it the right way with pro graphics etc. Does not need Racism, Xenophobia, fans bickering over the real reasons for the protests, and needs context and reason as to why it's happening. The word ‘American' or ‘Yanks' should not feature in ANY promo material for it or by anyone protesting.* Going through the latest fan Polls on owners/SDs* Can SDs/Club turn things around? * New info, SDs are under some pressure after January window weakened the squad.* Viktor Gyokeres and Marc Guehi linked - is it briefings to calm fans down or are they genuine? Gyokeres 27 in June, Guehi 25 in July. Right step forward?* Villa vs Chelsea 5.30pm Saturday - Villa could go one point behind us. Looked good against Liverpool.Thanks for stopping by!Peace, Si. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit siphillipstalkschelsea.substack.com/subscribe

On my lonesome today as Jai has some personal issues he is dealing with. I've spoken about the injuries to Nicolas Jackson and Marc Guiu and how and who replaces them, The tired excuses for not buying a striker being well and truly worn out, Matt Law's ‘opinion' article on the striker injuries, reacting to Maresca's presser, and more!I actually quite enjoy doing these solo! I do miss Jai though too ;)Peace, Si This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit siphillipstalkschelsea.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to the latest SPTC Podcast with hosts Jai Mcintosh and Si Phillips!Covering the build up to the Noah game tonight, then Arsenal on Sunday, and delivering some bits of news on Enzo Fernandez, Christopher Nkunku, and more! Plus plenty of opinion and discussion!Enjoy!Si&Jai This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit siphillipstalkschelsea.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to the latest episode of The SPTC Podcast with Jai Mcintosh and myself, Si Phillips!We covered all the above and some big debates today!Hope you enjoy the show!Si&Jai. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit siphillipstalkschelsea.substack.com/subscribe

We're back again people, and today is another team effort!We had staff member Danny Windsor join myself and Jai on the Podcast today to speak more about how his day was inside the Chelsea directors box last weekend after meeting the likes of Behdad Eghbali and Laurence Stewart!We also discussed ALL of the latest Chelsea news including the Brighton game, Gent tonight, and Nottingham Forest on Sunday! Packed full on content this one!Jai, Si, & Danny This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit siphillipstalkschelsea.substack.com/subscribe

Afternoon all,Welcome to the latest episode of The SPTC Podcast with Simon Phillips and Jai Macintosh to speak about all things Chelsea!We've put out our predictions for how the 2024/25 Premier League will finish.Plus we've dived into all the latest Chelsea news, given Cole Palmer a whole flower shop, Looked into the Jadon Sancho signing and deadline day madness, Debated Victor Osimhen and whether Chelsea will be back in for him, Spoken about Chelsea Women, and Jai has a shout that Chelsea should sign Marcus Thuram!We have the video version here:Thanks for tuning in!Si&Jai This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit siphillipstalkschelsea.substack.com/subscribe

Afternoon all,Another jam-packed episode for you today covering the game against Wrexham with a deep dive, transfer news, Filip Jorgensen, Poor treatment of Trevoh Chalobah, Playing out from the back in possession football, and much more!Video version here:Thanks for tuning in!Si&Jai This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit siphillipstalkschelsea.substack.com/subscribe

Evening all,Tonight we had Sam from The United Stand join myself and Jai to preview the game tomorrow night!Sam is a big United fan and also gets some inside info on both clubs.We covered the big preview, score predictions, lineup predictions, a big bit on Mason Mount, the state of both clubs right now and how we are both as bad as each other, summer transfer noise, injuries, and much more!Video version here:Thanks for tuning in!Si, Jai, & Sam! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit siphillipstalkschelsea.substack.com/subscribe

Evening everyone!Welcome to the latest episode of The SPTC Podcast with Jai Mcintosh and Si Phillips.Tonight we were joined by community member and long-time Chelsea fan, Danny Windsor. Danny wrote that popular article from Sunday, which you can recap on here.So we decided to get Danny on the Pod to express himself some more and chat all things Chelsea!We covered:* THAT Belle Silva tweet* Blue cards arriving into football?* Chelsea vs Villa opening thoughts* Defensive structure - thoughts on Silva, Gusto flowers* Caicedo x Enzo much better when played together * Gallagher goal, thoughts? * Enzo celebration* Jackson off the left and Madueke not wearing his timberlands finally.* Sterling - can't start for much longer, right?* Poch analysis: turning point? Will he stay? Potential replacements if he does go? * Not just Poch at fault - why has he not been backed and what does that mean going forward?* The problems with Poch are….* Crystal Palace on Monday - how will that one go? Can Chelsea finally now build some momentum?* Danny's favourite players* Seeing out the show and what is coming next?* Much more!For those who prefer to watch as well as listen, we have the video version here:Thanks for tuning in!Si&Jai This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit siphillipstalkschelsea.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to episode 123 of The Si & Dan Talk Chelsea Podcast, where Macca and Si were joined by Blue Lions TV presenter, NiiNiiFC!* NiiNii's background. A bit about him, how he started supporting Chelsea, and how he came around to launching Blue Lions TV.* Everton match. Thoughts? Late goal making it feel like a defeat. Did Chelsea play well though? Error cost two points.* NiiNii's overall thoughts on Potter so far? Is he keeping the faith?* Goalkeeper situation. Do Chelsea need to target a new number one?* Captain situation. Thoughts on Kovacic being handed it on a temp basis? Should it have been Reece James? Who should be future captain?* Ted Lasso marketing campaign. The anger it caused? Ray Wilkins banner changed. Disrespectful? Todd Boehly says it wasn't their decision.* Summer priorities - Who does NiiNii think we will target or should target?* Dan quickfire to NiiNii.I'm sure you'll agree, NiiNii was an amazing guest, making this a great show!Video version here:Thanks for tuning in!Si&Dan This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit siphillipstalkschelsea.substack.com/subscribe

Dan + Matisse, 30 minutes of pure passion, discussing the protest against the Ricketts family’s bid to own Chelsea Football Club.The protest will begin at 12pm, outside Stamford Gate (same place as the Super League protest) outside Stamford Bridge, on Saturday April 2nd 2022; prior to the Brentford game.Matisse spoke passionately about how he set up this protest, why we are protesting against the Ricketts family, and what we hope the protest will achieve.Please spread the word, share with your friends, family and pets. #NoToRicketts, for the future of Chelsea Football Club, your club. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit siphillipstalkschelsea.substack.com/subscribe

We hit a big milestone of Podcasts this week, recording our 50th ever episode as we approach our first year of Podcasting.It’s been an unreal journey and we’ve had some amazing guests so far going from Fabrizio Romano, to Mason Mount’s Dad, to the Dark Destroyer from The Chase, and a number of former Chelsea players and top Journalists! We aim to go even bigger for the second year.Anyways, for this milestone (and every milestone) we have made this Podcast episode FREE for all to listen to as a thank you and a celebration. These will be the only free episodes though, the rest have to go back behind a firewall unfortunately. But for the price of one pint of beer per month, we feel you are getting good value for money with our Pods, Exclusives, jam pack DAILY Newsletters from Si, inside info, breaking news, and so much more! So please join us!For our 50th Episode we went big. This is the most amount of guests we have ever had on one show and we bought in what I am sure you’ll agree to be, three big characters within the Chelsea fan community.Joining Si & Dan was Jai Mcintosh, Dan Childs, and Joseph… Drop them all a follow on Twitter - @Jai_Mcintosh - @SonOfChelsea - @MxdianoAs you can imagine, with a panel like this we had a pretty amazing show with all 5 guys bringing their views on all things Chelsea to the table covering all the latest topics.Hope you enjoy!For those who prefer to watch as well as listen, we have the video version available here.Cheers all, Si & Dan. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit siphillipstalkschelsea.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome back to an early release of our latest Podcast, Episode 47!This week we went big and bought in one of our most favourite guests of all time so far, Chelsea TV presenter Zac Djellab for his first (and not last) appearance on the show.As you can imagine, Zac was full of excellent insights, inside Chelsea stories, and great opinions on our beloved club.We covered…- The beginning - How Zac got involved in content creation and how he worked his way up to a role working for Chelsea!- Who Zac has interviewed and who are his favourites - Including Lukaku, Gilmour, Guehi, Jorginho, Mount, and many more!- The inside story about those Champions League after party celebrations.- Zac’s favourite moments and favourite players as a Chelsea fan.- His views on the current Chelsea team, Thomas Tuchel and what he is like, and current club affairs including reviewing Manchester City and Juventus defeats.- Some VERY interesting Quickfire questions and a couple of follower questions.Thanks for tuning in guys, hope you enjoyed this one as much as we did.PLEASE NOTE - As explained here, we are going to paid subs from tomorrow late morning, so this Podcast will go behind a paywall going forward. Listen to it soon as possible if you want it for free, but our content will be going behind a paywall from tomorrow onwards and that means our content will be getting even better and even more regular!Thanks as always for all your support, listens, and reads!As always, for those who prefer to watch as well as listen, we have the video version available here!Simon and Dan. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit siphillipstalkschelsea.substack.com/subscribe

The duo was back this week as Si rejoined Dan on the Podcast after Dan bought in Joe Tweedie and Jai Mcintosh in Si’s absence last week.This week we had two games and more importantly two wins to chat about and dissect, as well as some pressing issues on form and futures of a number of players.We hone in on some great form and positives from a handful of players over the last few games, but we also bring up some negatives as well and question some futures of a couple of players.We also discuss the puzzle that is Thomas Tuchel’s formations in the last couple of days and whether he will stick to the new shape.We look ahead to a MASSIVE game against Manchester City this Saturday.Some great debate here in this one, and we also finish up on some contract chatter and some transfer news as well.Thanks for tuning in guys, we really appreciate it! Please subscribe if you haven’t already!And for those who prefer to watch as well as listen, we have the video version available here.Si & Dan This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit siphillipstalkschelsea.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome back to another episode of The Si & Dan Talk Chelsea Podcast!A different type of episode this week, with our main man Simon on his well deserved honeymoon! (Congratulations again to Mr and Mrs Phillips) we drafted in SADTC’s newest recruit for a chat, the one and only Jai Mcintosh, alongside a special guest this week, none other than Mr Joe Tweedie!Dan joined by Jai and Joe took time to catch up and hit numerous elaborative talking points, below are some of the topics we covered:J Tweeds - A popular man; good with the facts and figures, shines a light on his background and affiliation with ChelseaTransfer round up. The signing of Saul, thoughts after his debut? The failed signing of Kounde?The engine room - Kovacic; What a start to the season, is he the first name on team sheet now…The future - Rice, Bellingham, Saul permanent?We seemingly look less secure at the back thus far, with Edou Mendy registering the most saves in the PL this year. Is this part of the new look Chelsea?Contract station - Rudiger, Christensen, Silva, Azpilicueta and talk of his resurgence Romelu Lukaku - Is he now the complete forward? Four goals in as many games, can he continue this form? Clinical is the word to sum him up thus far, should we be worried about the lack of chances up to this point though…Fan Q&A - Focus on Timo Werner’s future at ChelseaTHE Famous Quickfire!Thanks for joining us guys! Simon will be back with us next week, with Jai making another appearance in the near future. As always, please subscribe for our latest updates in your inbox!Si & Dan This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit siphillipstalkschelsea.substack.com/subscribe

We back!!Back with a surprise early Podcast drop this week due to Simon going off on his honeymoon on Friday.Despite it being an international break we still managed to pack in an hours worth of Chelsea content, and there was surprisingly quite a bit to debate!Hopefully Si’s audio was much better this week? Think we’ve finally sorted that!Here is what was covered..Chelsea players on international breakTuchel’s tactics defensive? Off the back of a Reporters comments to Van GaalAntonio Rudiger contract situationMidfielder discussion - The next big club decision?Reece James as a DM?What now for Ross Barkley, Malang Sarr, and Lewis Baker?Ben Chilwell situation, just or unfair?Line up and score predications for Aston VillaA very tame Quickfire Round!Thanks for tuning in guys!Si wont be around next week as explained, he’s got the week off completely for his honeymoon, but Dan has said he WILL deliver you guys a Podcast still with one or two guests joining him!For those who like to watch as well as listen, we have the video version of this Podcast available here!Speak soon! This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit siphillipstalkschelsea.substack.com/subscribe

Sorry guys I didn’t mean to email out the video version earlier, but anyways you’ve got both now!!….The transfer window is over, so now it was time to reflect, look back on every single deal, and review it all!To do this, we needed the help of a guest - The Don Claudio D from Twitter, who is a very positive guy on socials growing massively in popularity and deservedly so.The three lads take us through the summer transfer window and rate it out of 10.Hope you enjoy this one, it was certainly fun to record!*Apologies for Simon’s sound ducking out a couple of times, we have no idea why this happens but have a few things to try moving forward now the transfer window has closed and things are quieter.Follow Claudio on Twitter here!Also for those who want to watch the vide version and missed it earlier, it’s also available here. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit siphillipstalkschelsea.substack.com/subscribe

‘The Boys are back in town’, as Macca so magically murdered on the intro to this Podcast (the song by Thin Lizzy btw, not the actual boys!)First of all, Simon cut out for a few seconds just before 5 mins in, so apologies for that… The delights of Sky Internet!Si is back though after his Wedding last week, and it was good for the duo to be back together doing what they love!Last few days of the transfer window, Premier League football is back, so as you can imagine, there was a lot to talk about..Here is what we covered…0 - 5.00 - Intro’s and catch up on Si’s Wedding.5.00 - 15.00 - Reviewing Arsenal and looking ahead to Liverpool.15-00 - 27.50 - Transfer Updates! - Zouma, Kounde, Saul, Tchouameni, Rice.27.50 - 33.00 - Trevoh Chalobah staying, and addressing ‘that’ tweet on Declan Rice.33.00 - 36.00 - Jorginho UEFA player of the year, it’s OK to change opinions.36.00 - 38.00 - Christensen and Rudiger new contract offers.38.00 - 43.00 - Tino Anjorin future.43.00 - Ronaldo to Man City!?45.00 - Any last minute transfer window shocks for Chelsea?47.00 - Dan gets proper ‘aggy’ in the Quick Fire round - Si wins!!Thank you all so much for tuning in, we’ll be back again next week hopefully with a guest to review our transfer window!For those who like to watch as well as listen, we have the video version available here.Si & Dan This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit siphillipstalkschelsea.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome back to another episode of The Si & Dan Talk Chelsea Podcast!A different type of episode this week, with our main man Simon out getting hitched! (Congratulations again to Si) we drafted in SADTC’s newest recruit for a chat, the one and only Jai Mcintosh!Dan and Jai took time to catch up and hit numerous elaborative talking points, below are some of the topics we covered: Palace 3-0 win reviewLuBAKu! A look to Arsenal coming up…Chalobah staying. Confirmed!Havertz & Werner praiseJai’s new role(s)Transfer news - Kounde, outgoing loans, Tchouameni, Rice, etc.Live, off the cuff quickfire! A reminiscent story on Tammy AbrahamThanks for joining us guys! Simon will be back with us next week, with Jai making another appearance in the near future. As always, please subscribe for our latest updates in your inbox!Si & Dan This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit siphillipstalkschelsea.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome back to another episode of The Si & Dan Talk Chelsea Podcast!We had to squeeze this one in a little bit this week, so good news for those who like short pods!I haven’t done any time stamps for this one because there isn’t loads of transfer news, and this is show is more discussion based than pin points.We still covered quite a lot though, and here is some of it..LuBACKu! Announcement, quarantine, our views on how he will do.Tuchel press conference updates.Super Cup final - Dissecting the game.Crystal Palace preview for tomorrow.Chalobah staying?Ziyech on fire, injury update.Jules Kounde situation.Will Chelsea target ANOTHER striker after Lukaku?Our best and strongest Xl in a 3-4-3 when everyone is fully fit.Thanks for joining us guys!I wont be on the show next week due to it being my wedding on the Friday and I will have far too much going on. But fear not, Dan is taking the reigns, and he is working on getting our colleague Jai Mcintosh on with him so it will be a cracking show!As always, please subscribe for our latest updates in your inbox!For those who like to watch as well as listen, we have the video version available here.Si & Dan This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit siphillipstalkschelsea.substack.com/subscribe

The boys are back once again right in time for things to really start heating up in the transfer market over the last few days and moving forward.We have bought back ‘inside information station’ as more things have been coming out, and we think you will all enjoy this one and the extra info we have been able to get out to you this week and in the future.Here are the time stamps for you guys…3.00 - Chelsea pre-season - Tottenham review.7.20 - Romelu Lukaku updates…14.31 - Jules Kounde updates…18.21 - Midfielder situation - Rice, Tchouameni, Moriba, Chalobah, Loftus-Cheek…24.02 - Striker situation - Broja, Abraham, Havertz, Werner, Lukaku..26.34 - INSIDE INFORMATION STATION! - Si gives his info from his sources on signings in general, Lukaku, Haaland, Ziyech, and some interesting bits on Livramento. Dan recaps on what he’s heard lately.39.21 - Quick Fire Round - Dan vs Si - Transfer related.Thanks all for tuning in, I cannot reiterate enough how much we appreciate every single one of you taking the time to listen to our ramblings every week, or if you’re a new listener, welcome, hope to see you back next week!Hit sub people!And for those who prefer to watch as well as listen, we have the video version available to watch here!Cheers, Si & Dan. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit siphillipstalkschelsea.substack.com/subscribe

BIG NEWS ladies and gents, Dan ‘Macca’ McCarthy survived his terrible sore throat to re-join us on the Pod this week, but it was touch and go at one point I’m sure Dan will happily tell you all about it, once or twice!Anyways, we back, with a lot to chat about as always… Transfers, pre-season, quick fire, and more..Here are the time stamps for you..3.00 - Reviewing the Bournemouth win and looking ahead to Arsenal.7.11 - Bettinelli signs!9.31 - Jules Kounde close to Chelsea?14.33 - Erling Haaland… Anything happening?18.52 - Talks with Lukaku, he wants to stay, but still an option?21.50 - Striker alternatives? Vlahovic?23.47 - Declan Rice and Aurelien Tchouameni latest.27.01 - Chelsea working in silence - Transfer deals and how ‘proposals’ are different to official offers.33.09 - Quickfire round - Dan vs Si.Thanks for listening in guys as always, we appreciate every single one of you!Hit subscribe if you haven’t already, all our content is FREE!For those who prefer to watch as well as listen, we have the video version available here! This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit siphillipstalkschelsea.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome back guys to another episode of The Si & Dan Talk Chelsea Podcast!Si was riding solo this week, due to Dan ‘having a sore throat’ (please all send your sympathy and support). Personally I think we just worked him too hard last week - He had to write one whole article guys, so I think he just needed to rest, bless him.Anyways, luckily we had a guest so you didn’t just have to listen to me drone on for 45 minutes!!Former Sky Sports reporter Pete O’Rourke joined me for a transfer show to speak about all the latest noise coming out of Chelsea as we tried to piece together any potential movements this summer.So, here are the time stamps!First 12 mins - What Pete does, how he got where he is now, how he sources news, and his time at Sky Sports.12.01 - Striker pursuit - Erling Haaland, Romelu Lukaku, and Robert Lewandowski.19.00 - Chelsea working on a number of strikers at the same time. Do they need to sell more (Tammy Abraham for example) before bidding for a striker?20.58 - Do Chelsea try and do their deals in silence?27.13 - Declan Rice wanted by Tuchel? Will Chelsea make an offer?31.10 - Centre back situation - Will Chelsea look to bring in another centre back? What names are being looked at?33.25 - Mass exodus of Chelsea youth players, will that worry Chelsea?36.30 - Pete reassures fans on Chelsea’s lack of transfer activity so far.38.13 - Will Chelsea definitely sign a striker regardless?39.45 - Pete’s advice for any new Reporters or Journalists just starting out.Thanks as always for joining us guys, it’s very much appreciated!Back next week when hopefully Dan has recovered from his big bad mean sore throat!!For those who prefer to watch as well as listen, we have the video version available to watch here! This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit siphillipstalkschelsea.substack.com/subscribe

Pod number 36 - Which makes this the Ruben Loftus-Cheek episode, being the number on his back in previous seasons for us!The lads had a lot to cover after a bit of a mad late week of Chelsea transfer news, so here are the time stamps for you… I know, we’re good to ya, right!?2.12 - England vs Italy Euros final review - Is Southgate the one?9.25 - Chelsea pre-season schedule, players who can turn Tuchel’s head and stake a claim.13.15 - Young players not seeing a pathway into the first-team and choosing to leave/not sign new deals. - Marc Guehi to Crystal Palace (apologies for Dan’s connection loss on this bit slightly).18.31 - Erling Haaland to Chelsea - Proposal made?22.57 - Players being offered in Haaland deal? Hudson-Odoi future.25.22 - Is it Haaland and no other signings? Or a cheaper alternative plus more signings?27.30 - Kurt Zouma out, Jules Kounde in? Does Ampadu have a shout?30.16 - Chelsea weighing up an opening offer for Declan Rice.32.14 - Do Chelsea have any backup striker options?36.15 - Si Quick fire’s Dan and ruins the poor lad as usual!Thanks for tuning in guys it’s appreciated, and remember to hit subscribe if you haven’t already done so - All content is FREE!We have the video version available to watch here if you want to see our ugly mugs (more Dan’s to be honest, but yeah).Have a crackin’ weekend and Happy Friday!! This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit siphillipstalkschelsea.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome back to another episode of The Si & Dan Talk Chelsea Podcast, and this week we bought in a very special guest, Sunday World reporter Kevin Palmer.Kevin is full of great stories and insights, coming off the back of a long career reporting on football, tennis, and many other sports.He started writing match day programs for the FA Cup final, he’s sat in on many early Jose Mourinho press conferences, and he’s good friends with Ricky Gervias!So as you can imagine, we have a varied show for you today, and we also get to some transfer news with Kevin having a good reliable history of breaking a number of big transfer stories over time, including Van Dijk to Liverpool.So here is what we covered (in this order)…How Kevin started out, how he got into Journalism, and his early days interviewing Mourinho.Ricky Gervais and interviewing his girlfriend Jane!How does he source his transfer and general news?Twitter abuse, trolls, and the obsession with transfer news!What is it like reporting directly from Wimbledon and who he fancies to win it.England in the Euros final - Kevin’s thoughts on the Denmark win and predictions for Sunday!Chelsea transfer news - Erling Haaland, Romelu Lukaku, and Declan Rice.Are Chelsea keeping their transfer moves private, and is this normal?Dan quick fire questions to Kevin!Thanks for tuning in as always guys as always, we really appreciate it.Make sure to hit subscribe if you haven’t yet, all our content is FREE!For those who would rather watch as well as listen, we have the video version here!Speak soon guys! This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit siphillipstalkschelsea.substack.com/subscribe

We partook in a transfer window Q&A session with you guys this week, and we managed to get through pretty much every question (25ish!).So thank you for everyone who sent us questions, which unsurprisingly were largely based around transfer news.We tried our best to give you guys the latest information on things that are going on to the very best of our own knowledge.We began with a quick chat about the Euros, then went through these questions below in this order…@CFCLex - Off topic I know Dan watches Wimbledon what did he make of Andy's win yesterday?@RJ_Goodthings - 1) Hypothetically, if Chelsea didn't sign anyone or offload anyone, what chance would you give us of fighting for the PL title? (Knowing Tuchel has an off season to work with). 2) Out of you two, who brings more value to the table?@seblarsen08 - 1. Big IF, but if we can’t get our top targets (like Haaland/Lukaku/Rice) do you then think we will look for cheaper/alternative options? Or do we settle with current squad? 2. Heard a rumour that Mbappe won’t renew his contract, so is he an option?@shyamtalks - 1) Which of the returning loanees do you think has/have a good chance of making it to the senior team for the upcoming season?2) And do you guys think this is the make or break season for someone like RLC?@BigGeezerAlert - Alright lads. 1) Whos more likely to sign this summer, Adama Traore or Tchouameni? And Declan Rice or Erling Haaland? 2. As big Willy Caballero left 1st July, any updates on back up keepers coming in?@sarab_sahni - If you had to say the likeliest transfer to be done this summer for Chelsea out of the names mentioned for us who would it be and why?@CarefreeKenny - how confident are you both that rudiger and Christensen will sign new deals, does that happening affect if the club try to buy a CB?@BrandonStacey88 - If you could pick one player, other than Haaland, to join Chelsea this summer, who would it be? (Has to be realistic)@Andressveen - Will we se more academy talent coming through next season, and who? Any loans already in motion?@Germanskimisho - Will Chelsea sign a striker before the start of the new season?Do you think there is a chance of Ramos coming to Chelsea ?@SouthWPaw - Jan Arge tweeted no contact between Haalands camp and Chelsea but Dan tweeted that discussions are being held. What's true?@Yourhuman - Is it true that chelsea have had no contacts with Team Haaland as per Jan Fjortoft?@Qudusolaitan - What is really happening on Haaland? Simple as ABC@TheScore01 - Thoughts on Jan’s comments on Haaland, what’s really happening there?Likely signings in midfield?How soon will things be done?What’s your favourite summer dessert?@LukeCow02396065 - Chelsea have been relatively quiet in the market so far. Are we trying to sell players before we get new players in?@Faceman7 - Do you see Chelsea clearing out the whole list of unwanted players before the window ends?@MauriceWao - 1.Will Tino Livertmore sign a new contract at Chelsea? 2.Do you think Armando Broja will be given a chance in the first team next season?@Jon_DC91 - Lots of rumours about strikers coming in, but if we don't sign one, is there a chance Tammy stays or is that bridge burned?Any updates on a backup keeper if Kepa goes on loan?Does RLC still have what it takes to perform at the top level?Who's our top scorer next season?@CentreCarvahlo6 - It’s extremely unlikely to happen but if you’re Chelsea Football Club, you see Lionel Messi is a free agent, do you offer a 2-3yr contract? Wages will be insane and will definitely break our structure but it’s Lionel Messi, arguably the best player to have ever played@_CFC_Luke - Who is our 1st signing most likely to be?@MitchHa79746630 - How much are Chelsea interested in Sergio Ramos?@HimanshuSonaw14 -  Will Adama Traore be our first signing for Chelsea?Thanks for joining us guys, we will speak to you all again next week when we will have a special transfer-related guest joining us, a good transfer news reporter…. I’ll leave that with you guys to ponder!For those who prefer to watch as well as listen, we have the video version available here. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit siphillipstalkschelsea.substack.com/subscribe

The boys are back for a Euros and Transfer news special this week, with a lot to talk about and dissect.This went down well last time, so I’ve done you guys some time stamps once again. I’m too good right!?So here is what we covered..Euros0.00 - 15.23 - England, Euros, predictions, reviews and thoughts so far and our standout teams and performers.Outgoings15.50 - Billy Gilmour out on loan?19.33 - AC Milan want Giroud, Ziyech, and Bakayoko.23.29 - Fiorentina and Inter interested in Zappacosta.24.36 - Kepa to Lazio, who will replace him? Two names given to us.Potential arrivals26.37 - The Hakimi saga and current situation. Any alternative options?35.46 - The Erling Haaland situation, where we’re at now. Do Chelsea have Plan B options? Who are they?43.46 - Chelsea interested in Sergio Ramos and Raphael Varane?46.53 - Defensive midfielder news - Declan Rice, Aurelien Tchouameni, etc.48.46 - What are Chelsea’s transfer priorities?Random bits50.41 - Antonio Rudiger new contract?51.20 - Levi Colwill signs a new deal with Chelsea!52.04 - Chelsea’s pre-season friendlies schedule.53.24 - Who is winning the Euros?55.50 - QUICK FIRE ROUND Dan vs Si !!Thanks for listening guys and please remember to subscribe to the site, all our content is FREE!!Speak to y’all next week, we have a transfer insider on the show for hopefully some further insights into our dealings!For those who’d rather watch as well as listen, we have the video version available here!Si & Dan This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit siphillipstalkschelsea.substack.com/subscribe

We were extremely lucky to be joined by former Chelsea player who made over 100 appearances for the club and scored many hugely important goals from midfield, Gavin Peacock!Gavin was brilliant and full of amazing insights, as expected. Such a humble guy with many great stories to tell.Of course, we couldn’t get anywhere near all of them in our 60 minute show, but he has just released his autobiography - A Greater Glory - From pitch to pulpit. Grab yourselves a copy right here! You will not be disappointed.Gavin took us through his Chelsea career from start to finish, look out for the John Terry as a ball boy story, and how Gavin tried to negotiate an extra £50 from Ken Bates, to no avail!He resides in Canada now, and his journey as well as the journey of his family has been nothing short of incredible.Personally, we want to see him back on our screens as a pundit on Match of The Day again some day… Maybe, just maybe…Thanks for tuning in guys, please remember to subscribe, and buy Gavin’s book if you can spare the dollar - It’s very cheap!For those who prefer to watch as well as listen, we have the video version available here. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit siphillipstalkschelsea.substack.com/subscribe

“You off to KFC after this yeah?” !!Unfortunately Gavin Peacock had to pull out at the last minute for our scheduled show this week, but he has confirmed he WILL definitely be on next week.So at the last minute, we decided to throw together a transfer special show, with SO much to talk about right now on day two of the transfer window opening.However, we have smashed out this Podcast right away for an EARLY RELEASE!I’ve also provided time stamps for the first time ever upon request of many! Here they are….Outgoing Rumours(4.55) - Olivier Giroud to AC Milan.(6.44) - Tammy Abraham.(8.59) - Callum Hudson-Odoi.(11.36) - Maurizio Sarri links to signing Kepa, Alonso, and Loftus-Cheek.(14.50) - Hakim Ziyech to AC Milan?(16.21) - Billy Gilmour future.Potential Arrivals(18.38) - Achraf Hakimi latest, Emerson as part of the deal? How it could affect Reece James and Tino Livramento.(26.48) - Erling Haaland developments, and the latest on that.(33.00) - What about Romelu Lukaku to Chelsea?(35.13) - Declan Rice to Chelsea.Randoms(38.20) - Andreas Christensen new contract? (40.15) - N’Golo Kante new contract?(43.30) - ‘Big 6’ fined for European Super League involvement.(45.21) - Euros preview, plus our predictions on who will win.Thanks y’all for tuning in as always, speak again next week! Not bad for a thrown together show, right!?Check our website for the video version of this if that’s how you prefer to watch/listen to your Podcasts! This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit siphillipstalkschelsea.substack.com/subscribe

We did it ladies and gents, we only went and won the bloody Champions League, and here is our Champions of Europe Follower Q&A session Podcast!We wanted to get you guys back involved for the special occasion, so we asked for your questions ahead of this show and pretty much got through them all.The show is broken up into categories based on the questions we received..In this order -Our Champions League final reflectionsTaking questions surrounding the Champions LeagueN’Golo Kante related chatter - Balon D’or? The Makelele debateTransfer news - OutgoingsTransfer news - Incomings - Including the big striker debate right nowRandom Chelsea and unrelated Chelsea questionsDan Quick fires SiThanks so much for tuning in guys as always, and for those who asked questions, these were excellent this week so thanks for that.Another former Chelsea player joins us next week, it’s a good one, speak to you all then!For those who rather watch as well as listen, we have the video version available here.Hit sub guys, it’s all FREE!! This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit siphillipstalkschelsea.substack.com/subscribe

We were super lucky to be joined by 90s cult hero David Lee this week.Lee, affectionately known as ‘Rodders’ was a quality centre back for Chelsea for 10 years racking up almost 200 appearances, scoring 13 goals along the way.“I was scouting at an under-17s international tournament in 2017, and Kai Havertz was the best player at the tournament by a million miles.” - Dave Lee.As you can imagine, Dave had some amazing stories going down memory lane during his playing days, including the time he was dangled over a bridge by his ankles from his Chelsea team mates, his stories about playing under Glenn Hoddle, taking us through his decorative Chelsea career, his current affiliation with Chelsea, his coaching career since he left the game, and his thoughts and views on Chelsea’s current affairs including his thoughts on the big Champions League final this Saturday!Not to be missed this one!Thanks for joining us as always, if you like what you hear, then please hit subscribe, we offer news articles, newsletters, inside info, and so much more on the website!Let’s hope the next time I type we are Champions of Europe once again!For those who prefer to watch as well as listen, we have the video version available here.Si & Dan This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit siphillipstalkschelsea.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome back my people!Episode 28 (Dave) of The Si & Dan Talk Chelsea Podcast in full flow!Just the lads this week, and we’re back with another brand new feature….Si has just got back from Stamford Bridge, so we had a lot to talk about, and a lot to cover this week…Chelsea vs Leicester - Difference between the FA Cup final, Si’s experience at the game, meeting lots of other Chelsea fans from the Twitter community, Having fans back in the stadium, inside stories from the game, Review of the performance.Timo Werner - The lads give their verdicts.Looking ahead to Aston Villa on Sunday.Rumour Mill (new feature) - Lampard to Palace? Chelsea offering three players for Harry Kane, Contact for Lewandowski, Rudiger set to stay, Tchouameni, Thiago Silva contract extension, Contact for Lukaku.Inside Information Station - Our other new feature where Dan and Si give you all their latest inside information they’ve got on the club - Lukaku, Varane, Kamara, Sancho, more…A fairly tame Quick Fire Round to finish it off.Thanks for tuning in guys, we really appreciate it. Join us next week with a guest, to be confirmed!Have a great weekend, Come on the Chelsea against Villa on Sunday, GET IT DONE!!For those who would rather watch as well as listen, we do have a video version of this episode available to watch here. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit siphillipstalkschelsea.substack.com/subscribe

This week as promised, we had a very high profile and top quality guest on the show, Belgian Football Expert and European Football Correspondent for HLN - Kristof Terreur.Kristof has direct links to a number of Belgium players including the guys who played for Chelsea recently.So we obviously had a lot to ask him, and we covered..Chelsea vs Real Madrid, the fallout from Eden Hazard pictured laughing with Chelsea players after the game, How Eden felt after that.Hazard’s time at Real Madrid so far and where his future is.. Chelsea reunion?Thibaut Courtois and his relationship with Chelsea fans, the whole ‘snake’ thing.Kristof’s views on Thomas Tuchel so far at Chelsea.Romelu Lukaku to Chelsea this summer?Chelsea’s other expected summer activity.The future of Charly Musonda?Michy Batshuayi, remember him? What is his future?England and Belgium’s Euro chances this summer.Dan quick fires Kristof (not to be missed!)I’m sure you’ll agree, these are some excellent insights and information.Remember to subscribe to the site, all content is free!Thanks for tuning in guys, have a good weekend, let’s hope for a big FA Cup win!! UTC!For those who prefer to watch as well as listen, we have the video version of this available here. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit siphillipstalkschelsea.substack.com/subscribe

This week we rode solo after having to rearrange our BIG guest, Belgian reporter from HLN Kristof Terreur, due to something at our end.However, we DO have him on next week now instead and after this weeks Eden Hazard drama, this show has just got EVEN bigger!Due to circumstances, Si and Dan decided to do this show unscripted and off the cuff, which could have gone a number of ways!But it actually turned out well, and here is what we covered…Real Madrid win, where we watched, how we celebrated, our best performers, and how we won the game.Inside Information Station - Transfer news delivered by Dan and Si on Jadon Sancho, Marquinhos, Aguero, Salah, Lewandowski, Haaland, Lukaku, and more…Follower Q&A including a live section of Dan asking followers for surprise questions for Si.Si gets his own back to level the Quick Fire round as Dan gets bashed!Thanks as always for tuning in, please remember to hit subscribe if you haven’t yet, and we will be back next week!In the meantime, Dan will be producing an article this week on all the latest Jorginho news off the back of reports he will sign a new contract at the club.If you’d rather watch the show - we have the video version available here! This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit siphillipstalkschelsea.substack.com/subscribe

HEEEYYY!Welcome back to the Si & Dan Talk Chelsea Podcast, Episode 25!We have decided to observe the Social Media Blackout over the weekend, as we explain more about in the Podcast. So no tweets or posts for a bit, but that just means MORE content on this site - We need somewhere to put our news still and wanted to continue with this!Anyways, this week Si and Dan covered…Tuchel press conference, his positive words on Loftus-Cheek, and the injury updates for Fulham as well as our thoughts and predictions on that game.Reviewing and looking back on the Real Madrid 1-1 draw.Timo Werner - Are we finally losing patience?Dan’s recent news on Tammy potentially leaving is now being heavily reported, we revisit that here and discuss his £40m price tag, and whether he has been treated unfairly.Which ‘big-name’ striker are we signing?NEW SECTION - Inside Information Station - Where Si and Dan bring you all their inside information on anything surrounding the club whether it is transfers, injury news, or any general news, this is where we will reveal all!What do we need to do to be title challengers next season?QUICKFIRE ROUND! - Dan takes the opportunity to claw it back from Si!Thanks for listening, please remember to subscribe, all our content is FREE and we post news articles as well as our Pods!For those of you who prefer to watch as well as listen - We do have a video version of the Pod available to view here. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit siphillipstalkschelsea.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome back to The Si & Dan Talk Chelsea Podcast!This week we had a HUGE guest join us in the shape of Chelsea’s biggest YouTube content creator - George Benson!We saw it fitting to bring George in after a week of turmoil for football and for Chelsea, with George being very vocal with his propaganda against The European Super League.We covered..A LOT on the Super League, our reaction, fan protests, the fallouts, Chelsea’s response, and Perez the out of touch Grandad.Brighton review - Were the players affected by the Super League nonsense? Tuchel’s biggest mistake so far? Are we lacking consistency? Mason Mount in the pivot?Tammy Abraham being frozen out? Does he deserve to play more?Tuchel so far, is he creating a clear style of play and identity?George names his summer transfer targets and who he would sell.6- pointer this Saturday vs West Ham - we preview the MASSIVE game.Get to know George, how he got where he is now, and his advice for any budding Content Creators.Dan Quick Fires George!We also have this Podcast available as a video version, just click here for that.Thanks as always for tuning in, and remember to subscribe if you haven’t yet - all our content is FREE! This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit siphillipstalkschelsea.substack.com/subscribe

Wait, what? Where has The Si Phillips Talks Chelsea Podcast w/Dan McCarthy gone?Well, two reasons…It was too much of a mouthful and takes up vital characters in tweets!I had to get Dan more involved in the brand name - I couldn’t cope with his constant moaning and crying… !Anyways, welcome back to another Episode of our newly named Chelsea Podcast, The Si & Dan Talk Chelsea Podcast!Just myself and Dan this week, with quite a lot of subjects to speak about, and we had a bit of our own transfer news to bring you.This week we covered..Porto Reviews - Dirty gits and just an outright nasty club! But Chelsea are in the Semi Finals of the Champions League!What are our chances against Real Madrid? Hazard coming back.What a difference three months makes - The differences between now and then, fans feelings on players now and then, and the Poll results of who you want to sign and sell this summer.Some Exclusive info from Dan on Tammy Abraham.Some inside transfer news from myself on Aguero, Rice, Kounde, and Kessie.Dan speaks on potential departures and his view on Jorginho.Looking ahead to the FA Cup Semi Final this Saturday.If you guys prefer to watch this episode rather than just listen, we have the video version available for you here.Next week we will have a big guest on the show, we will announce that early in the week, keep eyes peeled for this one!Thanks for listening/watching as always, and don’t forget to subscribe for all our content, which is all FREE!Cheers guys, have a great weekendSimon Phillips This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit siphillipstalkschelsea.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to Episode 22 of The Si Phillips Talks Chelsea Podcast alongside a brilliant guest.We were joined by UK Rapper and massive Chelsea fan, Songer.He was a brilliant guest with so much more knowledge and views than we expected, he has already secured a place back on the show very soon.We covered…Songer’s music, how it started, plans for the future, his musical inspirations.Porto, Palace on Saturday, and reviewing Thomas Tuchel so far.How Songer felt about Frank Lampard, and his departure from the club.Addressing the Timo Werner form and the situations of Tammy Abraham, Callum Hudson-Odoi, and others not getting a look in currently.Songer’s top performers this season and who he would sell this summer.Transfer window potential arrivals chatter.Songer’s fondest memories supporting Chelsea so far.Dan vs Songer on the Quick fire (Dan actually wanted to Rap battle him!)Plus loads more….Thanks as always for tuning in, please don’t forget to subscribe for the website - all our content is FREE!Please check out Songer on Spotify and Apple Music by typing his name into the search bar.In the meantime, check out this video of his, which was what got me into his music in the first place… Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit siphillipstalkschelsea.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to Episode 21 - we are flying through these now!Just Dan and Si this week to bring us out of the International break and back into the domestic football season - YES!Surprisingly we had a lot to chat about, and a bit to laugh about!We covered..The international break, injuries and how our boys faired.Timo Werner’s form and current criticisms online.England’s Euro 2020(21) chances.Frank Lampard as England under-21 boss?Thomas Tuchel’s entertaining press conference and team news ahead of West Brom.BUMPER Transfer news section - Dan and Si bring a lot of their own info to the table for this episode, with news on Aguero, Haaland, Links to potential free agents, Pandemic affecting our player sales, Gabriel Menino, Pulisic, Guehi, Gallagher, plus loads more.Gerrard, Lampard, or Scholes?Si FINALLY gets his own back and RUINS Dan’s career in the Quickfire round (cannot be missed!)We have the VIDEO VERSION here for those who would rather watch!Guest next week - UK Rapper, Songer!Thank you for tuning in, don’t forget all our content is currently free for all, hit subscribe now! This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit siphillipstalkschelsea.substack.com/subscribe

We trialled something a little different this week on the Pod. We wanted to get some of you guys involved in the show, in a feature we will be looking to do every four weeks.As a thank you to you guys for subscribing, supporting, and joining our SPTC community here, we will be asking our greatest supporters to come on the show with us, and we will be selecting different guests each time.This week we had two of our greatest subscribers from day one one - @ClaudioDi__ and @TheScore01!We had a great laugh and chat with the guys here, and it was one of our most enjoyable shows so far.They both provided great knowledge and opinions on Chelsea, Thomas Tuchel so far, their stories of first supporting the club, Chelsea Twitter the highs and lows, who we should sign and sell this summer, their three best performers so far this season, and loads more.Dan got us all with the quick fires at the end and is owed some mad payback from Si next week!Apologies if anyone was waiting on the football agent we had coming on, some complications arose and he could not feature in the end. But we are saving up some really top guests coming on soon! Thanks as always for subscribing, your support, and for listening and reading our articles.All our content is FREE to subscribe to if you haven’t yet, then you’ve got nothing to lose!Thanks,Simon Phillips (@siphillipssport) and Dan McCarthy (@MaccaSport) This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit siphillipstalkschelsea.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome back to another episode of The Si Phillips Talks Chelsea Podcast with Dan McCarthy, Episode 19!We had our guest reschedule for next week unfortunately, but he will be on next week and you won’t want to miss that - We have a top Football agent coming on!Si and Dan rode it solo, but we had you covered as always!BIG Atletico Madrid review!Dan delivers some inside info on the Tammy Abraham situationAre Chelsea REALLY interested in signing Sergio Aguero?Rudiger’s stance on his new deal, and bringing leadershipEngland squad announcementTuchel talking with the board over targets, will he ask for a new CB, GK, or will he prioritise a DM and ST only?Edouard Mendy’s formKante world classLook ahead to Sheffield UnitedLive ‘in play’ follower Q&AThanks as always for tuning in, it’s free to subscribe to the website and get these, our exclusive, news, match reviews, and a host of other content into your inbox! This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit siphillipstalkschelsea.substack.com/subscribe

We were lucky enough to be joined by ITV’s star of Quiz Show ‘The Chase’ Shaun Wallace on the Podcast for a totally surprise BONUS episode today!Shaun is a MASSIVE Chelsea fan and is as ever full of brilliant stories of his time supporting the club, in his second time on our Podcast.We can also proudly announce that Shaun will now be joining us as a regular guest once a month on the show.It was a perfect time to bring Shaun back on having just played Dirty Leeds, we chatted a bit about that and the rivalry there, and covered all things Chelsea right up to current times.Shaun also reminded us one or two times, just how much he hates Tottenham!If you’d like to watch the video version, check that out here.Enjoy guys, and don’t forget to subscribe to the website for these into your inbox, as well as our newsletters, exclusives, and match reviews.We will still have our usual Podcast coming out this Thursday, when Dan and Simon will be joined by a top Football Agent to chat about potential Chelsea transfers this summer. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit siphillipstalkschelsea.substack.com/subscribe

Just Dan and Si this week for a discussion episode, and there was A LOT to cover!We go through…Happy Birthday Chelsea - 116 years old - Our first experiences of supporting the club we adore.Thomas Tuchel’s 11 games unbeaten and so far so good - A break down of what is going well right now.Look ahead to a historic fixture against Dirty Leeds this weekend! Our predicted line ups.Timo Werner missing too many chances? Kai Havertz in the false 9 to continue?The centre back conundrum - How do we fit Andreas Christensen and Thiago Silva into the same defence? Is it even possible?Addressing the rumours regarding Ziyech, Werner, and Pulisic potentially wanting to leave this summer.Transfer news incomings - Some extra and interesting inside info from Simon on Donnarumma and Haaland - As well as some bits on Kessie, Hakimi, Gimenez, and Koulibaly.Defensive midfield a priority for the summer? We cover Rice, Tchouaméni, Soumare, Kamara and Camavinga.Outgoings - Contract rumours on Christensen, Rudiger, Abraham, and what the future holds for Zouma.The future of Armando Broja at Chelsea. Third choice next season?Follower Q&AThe famous Quickfire round!Thanks for tuning in as always, and don’t forget to subscribe to the website for free and get these, exclusives, news, tactically breakdowns, and a weekly newsletter into your inbox! This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit siphillipstalkschelsea.substack.com/subscribe

This week we were joined by yet another A-List guest in the sideline reporter for the NBA Champions Los Angeles Lakers - Mike TrudellDan and Mike took their typical off-air banter onto the audio pitch this week. Unfortunately Simon was left out the match day squad due to personal reasons, he is at home safely recovering and will be back next week! *Apologies for a few connections issues during the show.We covered…Mike’s journey as a journalist and how he got to work with the Los Angeles LakersA review of the Chelsea vs Manchester United game this past SundayMike’s love of Manchester United. How it came around and his thoughts on Ole Gunnar SolskjaerThe goalkeeper situation at Manchester United. Keep DDG and give us Dean Henderson?Thoughts on Frank Lampard leaving and Thomas Tuchel’s reign thus farExtensive thoughts on American wonder kid, Christian PulisicErling Haaland rumours, could he join Chelsea or United…Areas United need to strengthen this coming window. (No to Sancho)Advise for young reporters out there on how to make it to the big timeFollower Q&A - One rule change for NBA/Football, Lakers new squad additions, which Chelsea player he would like to interview past and present and much more…Dan’s famous Quickfire round. (A big statement on Paul Pogba, his most famous phone contact, etc!)Don’t forget to hit subscribe to have these, news articles, exclusives, tactical analysis, plus more in to your inbox! This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit siphillipstalkschelsea.substack.com/subscribe

This week we were joined by a gold standard quality guest - the Father of our own midfielder Mason Mount!It goes without saying that Tony delivered some top top content for us, with some really interesting insights and opinions on Mason and more.*Apologies for a few connections issues during the show.We covered…Mason’s performances this season compared to last, and what Tony thinks his best position is.Can he play in a double pivot?How has the transition between Frank Lampard and Thomas Tuchel been for Mason, and what is he feeling about the situation?Tony’s thoughts on whether Mason is a future Chelsea captain.How Mason did as Chelsea captain.Mason’s biggest strength in football other than his work rate?‘That moment’ when Mason told Tony he would make it at Chelsea.Social media abuse of Mason, and how it’s affected those close to him.Tony’s proudest Mason moment at Chelsea so far?Mason at the Euros with England.Tony’s advice for those who are supporting young kids at grassroots level currently.Tony’s thoughts on Chelsea this season, under Tuchel, and the players who stand out to him.Dan’s famous Quickfire round (nobody escapes this!)Don’t forget to hit subscribe to have these, news articles, exclusives, tactical analysis, plus more in to your inbox! You can also watch this on video if you prefer, here. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit siphillipstalkschelsea.substack.com/subscribe

One week with a great guest, next week just myself and Dan - this week it was the latter!We decided to do a bumper follower Q&A as these always gain a good balance of interesting content!We covered..Transfer News - A look a the CB pursuit extensively - Sule, Skriniar, Konate, Koulibaly, Gimenez, Alaba and Boateng.Delivered some small bits of exclusive updates on what we know about our Erling Haaland pursuit.Looked back at Newcastle and ahead to Southampton on Saturday.Do the likes of Ziyech, Pulisic, Zouma, Chilwell, Gilmour etc have futures at Chelsea under Tuchel?Kai Havertz at CF?Do Chelsea still need to sign a traditional DM?Our views on the Chelsea Board.We also both select our greatest ever Chelsea starting XlThe famous Quickfire Round (Simon gets his own back on Dan!)These are available on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music, or you can watch the video version here.Thanks for listening, please remember to subscriber for these, exclusives, news, tactical reviews and more into your inbox! This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit siphillipstalkschelsea.substack.com/subscribe

BIG BIG Guest for you guys this week - The World’s first Chaser, the Dark Destroyer from ITV’s The Chase - Shaun Wallace!Shaun is a MASSIVE Chelsea fans and supported the club through the 70s, 80s, 90, right up to the present day.We asked Shaun about his career as a Barrister, his time on The Chase, being ‘famous’, Chelsea in the 70s, and then of course plenty of talk about the present day, his thoughts on Frank Lampard, Thomas Tuchel and the present squad!Thanks for listening guys, and please don’t forget to subscribe for these in your inbox every week as well as our weekly newsletter, exclusive, tactical reviews and more! This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit siphillipstalkschelsea.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to Episode 12 of The Si Phillips Talks Chelsea Podcast!This week it was just myself and Dan, but we will be looking to have guests every other week for a nice balance, and next week we have another big guest!We discussed -The fallout of the Lampard sacking and behind the scenes with the board and their trail of thoughts.Collectively pulling forward with Thomas Tuchel, what to expect from him, and what the board are expecting.Tuchel’s summer plans - Departures and arrivals? Declan Rice still a target?Niklas Sule and David Alaba rumours.Addressing the toxicity of Chelsea Twitter - English bias, lazy racism claims, a clear divide amongst fans, why the need to abuse and insult?Follower Q&A (we get through most of them!)Dan kills me in the famous Quickfire round!Apologies for a couple of small connection problems early on in this - One of the downfalls of Dan being in Los Angeles, and myself in the UK!Thanks for listening, we will back the usual time again next week for a Friday lunchtime release.Please remember to subscribe for these in your inbox, as well as exclusives and a weekly newsletter! This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit siphillipstalkschelsea.substack.com/subscribe