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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit psgtalk.substack.com and subscribe.Joining me on the latest Ensemble PSG Podcast is long-time PSG Talk contributor, Marc Damon. We break down PSG's emphatic 3-0 win over Chelsea FC at Stamford Bridge to advance to the quarter-finals with an aggregate score of 8-2. We also look ahead to PSG's potential opponents in the next round.

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On Friday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you news from the League of Ireland, the Irish international side and the Premier League.Preview of tonight's League of Ireland Premier Division action, including the live commentary game between St Patrick's Athletic and Drogheda United.Stephen Kenny's St Pat's look to continue their strong start after last week's late win away to Shelbourne FC.Midfielder Barry Baggley discusses his recent form and his partnership with Jamie Lennon in the Pats midfield.Drogheda United attempt to end a difficult run and break their recent scoring drought against St Pat's under manager Kevin Doherty.Live commentary details from Richmond Park with Phil Egan and Richie Towell.Derry City and Shelbourne FC both aim to improve inconsistent starts to the season.Tiernan Lynch reacts to criticism following Derry's defeat to champions Shamrock Rovers.Tactical debate on the LOI Pod as former midfielder Gareth McGlynn questions Derry's defensive setup.League leaders Bohemian FC look to continue their winning run against Galway United at Dalymount Park.John Caulfield's Galway side continue their battle for points, with Patrick Hickey set to face his former club.Winless sides Dundalk FC and Waterford FC meet at Oriel Park in search of their first victory of the season.Troy Parrott scores twice for AZ Alkmaar against Sparta Prague in the UEFA Europa Conference League.European round-up including a win for Robbie Keane's Ferencvárosi TC and Aston Villa's advantage over Lille OSC.Reece James signs a new long-term contract with Chelsea FC.David McGoldrick discusses the possibility of a return to the Republic of Ireland national football team ahead of the upcoming international break.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Meeds is joined by Timson to discuss the last weeks of happenings at Chelsea FC. After a tricky win against Hollywood's Wrexham. Champions league round of 16 match against PSG ended in utter disappointment. WIth a 14 min capitulation with us losing 5-2. Wrexham reviewed ⁠Joao Pedro's form…(leads into PSG) PSG capitulation Jorgensen's sickener ⁠PSG home leg preview ⁠Reece James new contract (positive news of the week) ⁠Newcastle preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news of the FAI Strategy plan, the pathways plan, action in the League of Ireland, the FA Cup and a look ahead to tonight's Champions League action.FAI CEO David Courell tells David Wilson the latest update around the Israel game, and what the vision is for the FAI over the next four years.Shelbourne FC surrender a two-goal lead as Shamrock Rovers FC fight back for a 2–2 draw in the League of Ireland Premier Division clash at Tolka Park.Early goals from Harry Wood and John Martin put Shels in control before Rovers hit back.John McGovern and Dylan Watts level the game as the Hoops salvage a point.Reaction from managers Stephen Bradley and Joey O'Brien after a dramatic Dublin derby.Preview of our live commentary as St Patrick's Athletic FC host Drogheda United FC at Richmond Park.West Ham United FC reach the FA Cup quarter-finals after a penalty shoot-out win over Brentford FC.Managers Nuno Espírito Santo and Keith Andrews react to a dramatic cup tie and a controversial Panenka attempt.Quarter-final draw details as Chelsea FC face Port Vale FC while Manchester City FC meet Liverpool FC.Arne Slot expects a “wall of sound” in Istanbul as Liverpool face Galatasaray SK in the UEFA Champions League.Big European nights also for Newcastle United FC against FC Barcelona and Tottenham Hotspur FC away to Atlético Madrid.Kevin Kilbane joins the Football Show to discuss online abuse in football and the importance of staying in the Premier League.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

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Meeds is joined by Jay to discuss the last weeks of happenings at Chelsea FC. After a dissappointing draw against defeat against Arsenal where Chelsea went down 2-1 at the Emirates, Chelsea had to and did respond with a big 4-1 win against Villa. Champions league is imperative for next season and the boys put a good step forward...still much to play for. The boys discuss all things Chelsea including: Arsenal defeat discussed A story of set pieces Red cards continue to haunt us Garnacho praise? I'm JP. Palmer's 45 mins Wrexham & PSG Preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we analyse the possible reasons for the postponement of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, with the tournament moved at short notice to July and August.Also we look ahead to the quarter-finals of the Caf Champions League, with defending champions Pyramids facing AS FAR of Morocco.We talk about 20-year-old Senegal defender Mamadou Sarr, who got his first EPL start for Chelsea in last weekend's big game against Arsenal.Plus Stuart on the criticism that there are too many goals from corner kicks for Arsenal and other teams.

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Episode 100 of The Joy of Football Podcast - and what a way to celebrate. Martin Tyler, Neil Barnett, and the team mark a century of episodes by welcoming Joe Cole - Chelsea icon, England international, and one of the Premier League's most gifted attacking midfielders. A huge thank you to everyone who has listened, watched and supported the journey to this milestone. Your support has helped the show reach football fans around the world. In this amazing century episode, Joe reflects on his remarkable career, from his early days at West Ham United to becoming a title winner and fan favourite at Chelsea FC, and earning 50+ caps for the England national team. He shares behind-the-scenes dressing room stories, the culture shift under José Mourinho, and what it really took for Chelsea to dominate English football. The conversation explores: ⚽ Life inside Chelsea's golden era and winning the Premier League

Det var inga mästartakter men det blev tre poäng vilket är allt om räknas i slutändan. Fredrik Lehnberg och Jonas Westerlund funderar över domarens känsla för fotboll, vår oförmåga att komma till avslut, Ezes fladder och mycket annat.

Elizabeth Duggan is approaching one year in the role of CEO at Parkrun, the volunteer-led running organisation that is held up as a blueprint for sports participation in the UK. Duggan and her team do a lot with a little. What started 21 years ago as one man - Paul Sinton-Hewitt - looking for company on a 5km run around Bushy Park in London has blossomed into a global community of 'fun-runners'. Parkrun welcomed its 12 millionth registrant recently and now operates weekend events - 5km runs and walks, as well as 2km runs for children - in 23 countries around the world. In the next few years, Duggan anticipates reaching 800,000 weekly runners taking part. In this conversation, she explains the principles that have driven the charity's success. For more detail and analysis, subscribe for free to the weekly Leaders Worth Knowing newsletter at leadersinsport.com/newsletters/ ------ Leaders Week London is moving to Stamford Bridge, home of Chelsea FC. We'll see you on Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th October. For more details visit leadersinsport.com/leadersweek

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Meeds is joined by Jay to discuss the last few weeks of happenings at Chelsea FC. After a dissappointing draw against Leeds where Chelsea went 2-0 and threw it away in 6 crazy mins, Chelsea responded well with a 4-0 victory away at Hull. Chelsea have so much to play for so need to get back on track in the league against Burnley at the weekend. The boys discuss all things Chelsea including: Jay's initial impressions of Rosenior 2-2 vs Leeds Joao Pedro & the state of our attack. Palmer loaded for the run in. Supreme Santos 4-0 Hull assessed Burnley (H) Previewed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The proposed merger between the ATP and WTA remains on the table, but as James Emmett and David Cushnan discuss, the time it's taking to finalise tells its own story. On this week's show, there's reflections on conversations with Marina Storti, CEO of WTA Ventures, the commercial arm of the WTA, and Eno Polo, the new CEO at the ATP - and the challenges tennis faces with calendar congestion, balancing the demands of tournaments of various sizes, and player influence. There's also time to discuss Casey Wasserman's decision to sell his stake in his agency, and the possible forms the sale could take, and as the NFL hires TMRW Sports to operate its planned new flag football league, how and where rights holders can create new IP, to make a greater footprint, expand geographically or fuel player development. ---- Leaders Week London is moving to Stamford Bridge, home of Chelsea FC. We'll see you on Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th October. For more details visit leadersinsport.com/leadersweek.

WTA Ventures CEO Marina Storti joins the podcast to review a transformative year for women's tennis. She takes us inside the process of landing Mercedes-Benz as a new headline partner, in what is being widely reported as the biggest sponsorship deal in the history of women's sport. She details the gains the tour has made across its digital output and in its internal structure. And she explains the rationale behind the new PIF WTA Maternity Fund programme, an industry-leading scheme that provides WTA players up to 12 months of paid leave. This episode is part of a series exploring PIF's growing sports sponsorship portfolio, detailing how it is striving to help solve societal and sporting challenges across its portfolio. Listen to episode 1, with PIF Director and Head of Events and Sponsorship Alanoud Althonayan, here.----- Leaders Week London is moving to Stamford Bridge, home of Chelsea FC. We'll see you on Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th October. For more details visit leadersinsport.com/leadersweek.

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ATP CEO Eno Polo joins the podcast to reflect on his first 100 days in charge of the men's tennis tour. The Kenyan sets out his strategic priorities in what could end up being a transformative year for tennis, with a merger between the ATP and the WTA firmly on Polo's agenda. He also outlines the support that the PIF brings to the tour's work with its players, particularly through its sponsorship of the ATP Rankings and through its investment in the Tennis IQ analytics platform. This episode is part of a series exploring PIF's growing sports sponsorship portfolio, detailing how it is striving to help solve societal and sporting challenges across its portfolio. Listen to episode 1, with PIF Director and Head of Events and Sponsorship Alanoud Althonayan, here. ------ Leaders Week London is moving to Stamford Bridge, home of Chelsea FC. We'll see you on Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th October. For more details visit leadersinsport.com/leadersweek

James Emmett and David Cushnan look ahead to a new Formula 1 season and another potentially seismic shift in the sport. With significant gains in audience and commercial growth for the motorsport series in recent years, teams have felt the trickle down benefit, logging their own commercial gains. With the biggest set of rule changes for over a decade coming into force this season, the playing field - theoretically - has been levelled. At this stage, championship contention is a realistic goal for almost all the teams. One that stands a particularly realistic chance of improvement is Aston Martin, whose commercial MD Jeff Slack is the featured guest on the interview show this week. James and David reflect on Slack's comments, and take some time to look back on the Super Bowl as well as ahead to the future of the IOC's TOP sponsorship model. - -- -- -- --   Leaders Week London is moving to Stamford Bridge, home of Chelsea FC. We'll see you on Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th October. For more details visit leadersinsport.com/leadersweek

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This week's topics: • Emmanuel Eboué getting swindled by his wife and his son playing football • Chelsea FC and their harvesting of young players • Peter Mandelson and his connection further connections with Jeffrey Epstein • Morgan McSweeney stepping down as Labour Chief of Staff • Andy Burnham and his attack at the Labour leadership • Keir Starmer and his faltering leadership • Kemi Badenoch and her personal ratings raising • Nigel Farage and his choice of women • Members Only: Palm Beach break down • Corporate entertainment packages • Drinking culture [at work] • Code switching at work and what Black women's version of 'the nod' is • Avoiding women at the gym • FA stopping making the players wear pride armbands • Liverpool v Manchester City end of game uproar Connect with us at & send your questions & comments to: #ESNpod so we can find your comments www.esnpodcast.com www.facebook.com/ESNpodcasts www.twitter.com/ESNpodcast www.instagram.com/ESNpodcast @esnpodcast on all other social media esnpodcast@gmail.com It's important to subscribe, rate and review us on your apple products. You can do that here... www.bit.ly/esnitunes

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As F1 pre-season testing gets underway in Bahrain, Jeff Slack, Aston Martin F1's Managing Director of Commercial and Marketing, lifts the lid on how the team intends to reach the front of the grid. He reflects on the way the team has grown to over 1,100 people since it was rebranded as Aston Martin in 2021, its move into a new purpose-built facility at Silverstone and, after a 7th place finish in 2025, how owner Lawrence Stroll has set the course towards competing for world championships in the next few years, with the help of Honda and Aramco. Slack also draws on his wider sports industry experience, including stints in leadership roles at Inter Milan and IMG, to assess the overall health of F1 and the way it's evolving for brand partners as the 2026 season dawns - and reveals what the sport must be wary of as it enjoys its current fan and corporate boom.--- Leaders Week London is moving to Stamford Bridge, home of Chelsea FC. We'll see you on Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th October. For more details visit leadersinsport.com/leadersweek 

Meeds is joined by Timson to discuss the last few weeks of happenings at Chelsea FC. After a crazy comeback against West Ham, the boys tried to follow it up with a semi final clash against Arsenal but came up short to a Kai Havertz last minute dagger...the boys unpack it all. The boys discuss all things Chelsea including: West Ham 3-2 W Liam's Rotations The Garnacho problem Proactive & quality subs Enzo Fernandez Arsenal 1-0 L Liams cautious approach... Wolves preview Become a ChessyHour Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/ChessyHour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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James Emmett in Brisbane and David Cushnan in London reflect on conversations with Australian Open CEO Craig Tiley and his top team, and explain how the expansion - outwards and upwards - of Melbourne Park hints at a new trend across sport's major events - and opens up the opportunity to create new sponsorship, entertainment and fan-friendly spaces. There's also time to look ahead to the Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, which begins on Friday, and will be spread across Northern Italy - bringing with it the potential for operational and sustainability challenges, that will help determine the future of the winter Games ahead of regional editions in the French Alps (2030), Utah (2034) and, most likely, Switzerland (2038). Plus, there's a run-through of the broadcast innovations Olympic Broadcast Services are rolling out for the Games. - -- -- -- -- -- -- - Leaders Week London is moving to Stamford Bridge, home of Chelsea FC. We'll see you on Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th October. For more details visit leadersinsport.com/leadersweek

As the dust settles on a tournament that attracted a record 1.3 million attendees, we explore the inner workings of the Australian Open in a special episode. James Emmett spent the weekend on the ground at Melbourne Park, as Carlos Alcaraz and Elena Rybakina claimed the big prizes, to find out how the AO operates, as a tennis and social event, and a best-in-class fan experience. James sits down with Tennis Australia CEO and Tournament Director Craig Tiley, and then a trio of Tiley's key executives: Chief Content Officer, Darren Pearce; Director of Product and Customer Experience, Amanda del Prate; and Director of Partnerships, International, Roddy Campbell. They explain all aspects of how the AO does what it does: designing, developing and delivering sponsor activations, creating hospitality offerings to suit all tastes and price ranges; retail and merchandising experiences; innovative content and broadcast products; and wide-ranging entertainment programmes. - - Leaders Week London is moving to Stamford Bridge, home of Chelsea FC. We'll see you on Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th October. For more details visit leadersinsport.com/leadersweek

Meeds is joined by Buzzi and Jerry to discuss the last few weeks of happenings at Chelsea FC. More has changed since the last pod. Liam Rosenior has got 4 wins from 5 games since taking over. And Chelsea have gone 4 from 5 in beating the top sides in Europe. Napoli the latest to fall to the World Champions...the boys unpack it all. The boys discuss all things Chelsea including: Napoli 3-2 Liam's tactical decision Joao Pedro incredible. Palmer back? Left wing woes. Liam Rosenior first 5 games assessed. West Ham (H) Preview Become a ChessyHour Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/ChessyHour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The world's top tennis have been barred from wearing Whoop wearables at the Australian Open, reigniting a debate over who owns personal performance data.James Emmett is on the ground in Melbourne for this week's show, with David Cushnan back in the UK, to examine the various cases for ‘owning' that data.They also reflect on recent events in Saudi Arabia, as well as the Public Investment Fund's global sponsorship strategy, laid out in David's conversation with PIF's Director and Head of Sponsorship and Events, Alanoud Althonayan.And as British Cycling's Jon Dutton is appointed as the next CEO of the British Olympic Association, what will the next period of leadership look like for British Olympic sport and its many governing bodies.- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -Leaders Week London is moving to Stamford Bridge, home of Chelsea FC. We'll see you on Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th October. For more details visit leadersinsport.com/leadersweek

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Alanoud Althonayan, Director and Head of Events and Sponsorship at Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, joins the podcast to explain PIF's sponsorship strategy and dig into its current key partnerships. In the first episode of a new series exploring PIF's growing sponsorship portfolio, Alnothayan sits down with David Cushnan in Riyadh for an extended conversation, outlining what PIF looks for in partners, and the ways it is striving to help solve societal and sporting challenges across its portfolio. She explains the rationale behind the new PIF WTA Maternity Fund programme, which provides WTA players up to 12 month of paid leave; how the AI powered PIF TennisIQ platform is revolutionising and democratising data for players and coaches on the ATP Tour; how the Electric 360 initiative co-developed with Formula E, Extreme E and E1 is supporting the growth of electric transportation; how the appeal of golf is being unlocked for locals through work with Golf Saudi; and how partnerships in football, notably with CONCACAF, are giving PIF a platform in the world's most popular sport. Leaders Week London is moving to Stamford Bridge, home of Chelsea FC. We'll see you on Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th October. For more details visit leadersinsport.com/leadersweek

He is the secret weapon behind Chelsea FC, the England Football team, the South African Proteas, and NATO's Command Group. Yet, Owen Eastwood has no coaching qualifications, describes himself as an "imposter," and often refuses to watch the actual games his teams play.In this episode, we sit down with the most in-demand performance coach you've never heard of.We discuss the "mystical" session where he made hardened NATO generals cry, why he stays silent for three months before coaching a new team, and the "ancient code" of belonging that now drives billion-dollar organisations.This episode is brought to you by our proud sponsors TAB. Got a hunch? Get your bet on. Steve and Seamus are proud to be dressed by Barkers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit psgtalk.substack.com and subscribe.Joining me on the latest Ensemble PSG Podcast is Robin Bairner, chief editor at Football Transfers. On this episode, we talk about PSG's interest in FC Barcelona's Dro Fernández. We also discuss Enzo Fernández and whether Chelsea FC would be willing to part ways with the talented midfielder, and we look ahead to Tuesday's match against Sporting CP.

Meeds is joined by Babs to discuss the last few weeks of happenings at Chelsea FC. So much has changed since the last pod. Maresca walked. Joe Shields posse taken over. Liam Rosenior appointment...the boys unpack it all. The boys discuss all things Chelsea including: Maresca leaves the club. Clearlake's mess. Sporting Directors failing upwards Charlton 5-1 win. Arsenal 3-2 Loss Liam Rosenior assessed Brentford (H) Preview Become a ChessyHour Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/ChessyHour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fanatics chief Michael Rubin thinks a new credit card could generate his company's next billion dollar revenue stream, but could content and his new Fanatics Studios venture also be a contender? James Emmett and David Cushnan delve into the new projects, and reflect on David's conversation with Chris Bryant, MD of Euro 2028. They also examine the raft of innovative, fan-friendly ideas the organisers of the Australian Open are serving up, and the way the Grand Slams are taking up more space in the tennis calendar. - - - Leaders Week London is moving to Stamford Bridge, home of Chelsea FC. We'll see you on Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th October. For more details visit leadersinsport.com/leadersweek

Clayton was joined by Rick Glanvill the Chelsea FC club historian to discuss his new book Chelsea FC:The Official History. The book contains a fascinating section on the history of the Women's team and how he collated the information for the book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The new era starts with a win. Liam Rosenior's first game in charge couldn't have gone much better. Rotated side, clear ideas, and Chelsea in control from the off - even if it was only Charlton. Early signs of intensity, structure, and players actually knowing what they're meant to be doing. We get into the fan protest and the Clearlake noise. Why it's happening, how it looks from the away end, and whether better communication could calm things down. Then it's all eyes on Arsenal. Back three or back four? Who actually plays? And how Rosenior can set Chelsea up to get a result in his first big test. Voicenotes on all that and more. — Support the Show — See more of the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chelsea poster from Graficona⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And write us a 5 star podcast review — Meet the Hosts — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chris Sheen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joe Kevin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are lifelong Chelsea fans who've been going to Stamford Bridge for over 30 years. What started as swapping post-match voicenotes has grown into 1905: The Chelsea Notes - a fan pod capturing the highs, the lows, and everything in between from Gate 13 of the Matthew Harding Stand. — The 1905 Podcast — The official Chelsea FC podcast of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠West London Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Chelsea FC Founded: 1905 European Champions: 19/05 Email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@1905podcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Over two billion pounds from the sale of Chelsea FC languishes frozen in a UK bank account. Why is that, and what happens next? Nick Purewal, news and sports journalist, and author of 'Sanctioned: The Inside Story of the Sale of Chelsea FC' joins host Tom Keatinge to explore the sanctioning of Roman Abramovich by the UK following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and the consequences for one of England's biggest football clubs and two decades of investment in south west London. Differences in opinion - and legal drafting - mean that despite rising rhetoric from the UK government, the net proceeds of the sale remain frozen and in limbo in a UK bank account.

This one hurt. Properly. We head back from the Cottage with another loss, another red card, and the same old questions screaming at us. Chelsea were on top, playing well… then one moment of madness and it all falls apart again. Joe's raw, furious, and not in the mood to sugarcoat anything — discipline, leadership, player performances, and why this keeps happening every single week. Chris tries to make sense of the chaos, looks at the bigger picture, and asks whether this really was just one stupid decision or something much deeper. Anger, frustration, a bit of hope… and a lot of honesty. Voicenotes on all that and more. — Support the Show — See more of the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chelsea poster from Graficona⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And write us a 5 star podcast review — Meet the Hosts — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chris Sheen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joe Kevin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are lifelong Chelsea fans who've been going to Stamford Bridge for over 30 years. What started as swapping post-match voicenotes has grown into 1905: The Chelsea Notes - a fan pod capturing the highs, the lows, and everything in between from Gate 13 of the Matthew Harding Stand. — The 1905 Podcast — The official Chelsea FC podcast of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠West London Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Chelsea FC Founded: 1905 European Champions: 19/05 Email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@1905podcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You get the sack.You get the sack.Everybody gets sacked.In this week's episode of Mecca of Banter, the boys unpack one of the most chaotic weeks in recent football memory. With Enzo Maresca sacked at Chelsea and Rúben Amorim gone at Manchester United, the conversation spirals into ownership dysfunction, club identity crises, and the growing feeling of apathy among fans who have seen this movie before.We dig into why these sackings weren't really about results, how control from the top is suffocating managers, and why the modern “head coach, not manager” era might be breaking football. From Chelsea's revolving door and yes-man culture, to United's fractured identity post-Ferguson, to the obsession with data over DNA, nothing is spared.There's anger.There's dark humor.There's resignation.And somehow… there's still football to be played.If you're a fan of Chelsea, Manchester United, or just chaos in general — this one's for you.Keywords: Premier League podcast, managerial sackings, Chelsea, Manchester United, club ownership, football identity, coaching chaos, Mecca of Banter, Maesca, AmorimChapters00:00 – Everybody gets sacked02:32 – Why these sackings weren't about results05:11 – Control vs trust in modern football08:00 – Chelsea's endless cycle11:02 – The “head coach” era problem13:55 – Why stability actually matters22:19 – The Maresca fallout23:50 – Amorim reaction & United shock27:23 – Manchester United's identity crisis31:19 – Ownership incompetence35:14 – What comes next for both clubs38:38 – Data obsession vs club DNA44:25 – Weekend results context47:32 – Player performances & frustration50:49 – Winning ugly vs winning right56:09 – Tactical identity breakdown01:01:35 – Chelsea reflections01:05:29 – Looking ahead (if anyone survives)Premier League, Premier League podcast, football podcast, soccer podcast, managerial sackings, football chaos, Chelsea FC, Manchester United, MUFC, Enzo Maresca, Ruben Amorim, club ownership, football management, coaching changes, head coach era, club identity football, Premier League analysis, fan frustration, football banter, Mecca of Banter, soccer YouTube, American soccer podcast, football discussion

This week on 'The Blue Day Podcast'; We focus on our series looking back on the Chelsea FC academy & the successful youth sides to come out of Cobham. Along with former Chelsea Youth Player & Co Host Milan Lalkovic, former Chelsea defender & Youth Cup Winner Todd Kane joins the show as we reflect on his time at the club & much more! Subscribe to 'The Blue Day Podcast' now wherever you find your favourite podcasts for more past Chelsea FC player interviews & other content. Furthermore, find us on; Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/thebluedaypodcastX- https://x.com/BlueDayPodFacebook- https://www.facebook.com/BlueDayPodcastSubscribe to the OFFICIAL The Blue Day Podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thebluedaypodcast7020Feel free to contact us atthebluedaypodcast@gmail.com Carefree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robbie Mustoe & Robbie Earle react to Chelsea & Enzo Maresca parting ways to start off the New Year, Arsenal securing their massive win over Aston Villa, and hand out the Mid-Season Premier League Awards.0:57 - The boys give their thoughts on Enzo Maresca parting company with Chelsea FC in a shocking twist to start the New Year amid a breakdown of relations between the head coach, front office & ownership group17:12 - Arsenal secure a dominating 4-1 victory over upstart challengers Aston Villa to top the table at the end of 2025 and cement their status as title favorites20:36 - Manchester City are left frustrated by Sunderland in a 0-0 defeat that leaves them 4 points adrift of Arsenal24:22 - A roundup of the remaining results:31:20 - The boys reveal their Underappreciated and Best XIs of the season thus far and divvy out their mid-season awards Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Festive Footy | Mecca of BanterThe festive period never disappoints—on or off the pitch.In this episode of Mecca of Banter, the boys embrace the holiday chaos and break down a packed run of festive fixtures across the Premier League. From Manchester United's gritty win and tactical tweaks under Ruben Amorim, to Chelsea's frustrating collapse against an in-form Aston Villa, to growing concerns around Brentford and Thomas Frank, nothing is spared.We dig into lineup decisions, second-half management, youth performances, and why some teams look energized while others feel completely lifeless. Aston Villa's title buzz gets put under the microscope, Chelsea's identity issues resurface, and United fans find themselves cautiously optimistic—again.The conversation also takes a global turn with AFCON kicking off, why it matters more than people realize, and how missing players could swing the Premier League table over the next few weeks. Equal parts tactical breakdown, supporter therapy session, and holiday banter—this one's a fun watch.Keywords: Premier League podcast, Manchester United, Chelsea, Aston Villa, festive fixtures, AFCON, football tactics, soccer fandom, Mecca of Banter 00:00 – Holiday chaos & festive vibes02:45 – Manchester United tactical shift & key performances05:37 – Chelsea vs Aston Villa: what went wrong08:33 – Tactical analysis & game management11:28 – Managerial decisions under pressure14:30 – What's coming next in the festive schedule25:16 – AFCON absences & squad impact28:26 – Player performances & expectations31:19 – Is Aston Villa a real title threat?33:58 – Brentford & Thomas Frank under scrutiny39:53 – Upcoming matches & AFCON storylinesPremier League, Premier League podcast, football podcast, soccer podcast, Mecca of Banter, festive fixtures, festive footy, Manchester United, Man United podcast, MUFC, Chelsea FC, Aston Villa, Brentford FC, Thomas Frank, Ruben Amorim, AFCON, AFCON 2025, African Cup of Nations, Premier League analysis, football tactics, soccer tactics, fan reactions football, soccer fandom, holiday football, Boxing Day football, Premier League discussion, football banter, soccer YouTube, American soccer podcast

This week on 'The Blue Day Podcast'; it is our 2025 Christmas Special! On this episode, we have an EXCLUSIVE Interview with former Chelsea FC striker Tore Andre Flo! We reflect back on his time with the club & much more! Be sure to subscribe to 'The Blue Day Podcast', wherever you find your favourite podcasts for more past Chelsea FC player interviews & other content. Furthermore, find us on the following; Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/BlueDayPodcastX- https://x.com/BlueDayPod Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/thebluedaypodcastSubscribe to the OFFICIAL The Blue Day Podcast Youtube Channel:https://www,youtube.com/@thebluedaypodcast7020Feel free to contact us at;thebluedaypodcast@gmail.com Carefree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SHOW 12-18-25 THE SHOW BEGINS IN DOUBTS ABOUT THE POTUS AT YEAR'S END... 1951 BALD EAGLE ALASKA CRUNCH EU SUMMIT DISCUSSES USING FROZEN RUSSIAN ASSETS FOR UKRAINE Colleague Anatol Lieven. The European Union is internally divided over seizing frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's war effort and reconstruction, a move requiring rule changes that some members resist. While the US proposes using these funds for post-war rebuilding, current plans risk spending the capital on immediate warfare, potentially undermining international financial trust. NUMBER 1 NATO AND EU SEEK DEFENSE FUNDS AMID FEARS OF RUSSIAN AGGRESSION Colleague Anatol Lieven. European nations like Finland are demanding funds to counter perceived Russian threats, despite a lack of historical aggression toward them. Lieven argues that plans to spend billions on tanks are misguided, as the Ukraine war demonstrates that expensive armor is easily destroyed by cheaper drones and defensive lines. NUMBER 2 CALIFORNIA JOB LOSSES AND CHINA'S ECONOMIC SLOWDOWN AMID RETAIL SEASON Colleague Chris Riegel. California's new wage mandates have triggered significant job losses in the fast-food sector, forcing operators to move to lower-tax states. Internationally, while China boasts of leads in AI and EVs, these sectors rely on unsustainable subsidies, masking a deep consumer recession and deflation in the property market. NUMBER 3 SPAIN'S GOVERNMENT MAINTAINS TIES WITH VENEZUELA DESPITE OPPOSITION Colleague Mary Anastasia O'Grady. The Spanish government under Pedro Sanchez maintains ideological and economic alliances with the Maduro regime, prioritizing political agendas over democratic ideals. Opposition figure Cayetana Alvarez de Toledo accuses former Prime Minister Zapatero of acting as an international agent for Maduro, facilitating the dictatorship's survival despite mass migration. NUMBER 4 CHINA'S SURREPTITIOUS SUPPORT KEEPS THE MADURO REGIME AFLOAT Colleague Professor Evan Ellis. China sustains the Maduro regime through loans, surveillance technology, and military equipment while bypassing sanctions to import Venezuelan oil. The state oil company, PDVSA, collapsed due to the purging of technical experts and lack of investment, forcing Venezuela to rely on Iranian engineers to maintain minimal production. NUMBER 5 VENEZUELA'S TRAGIC DECLINE FROM PROSPERITY TO AUTHORITARIANISM Colleague Professor Evan Ellis. Historical imagery reveals Venezuela's transformation from a prosperous, modern nation in the 1950s to a ruined state today. Deep inequality and corruption in the pre-Chavez era alienated the poor, allowing Hugo Chavez to capitalize on their frustration and dismantle the free market system, leading to the current crisis. NUMBER 6 ELECTIONS IN CHILE, PERU, AND HONDURAS SIGNAL REGIONAL SHIFTS Colleague Professor Evan Ellis. In Chile, José Antonio Kast's rise reflects a rejection of progressive policies and crime, favoring order and investment. Meanwhile, Peru faces political fragmentation and violence, Honduras struggles with electoral disputes, and Costa Rica appears poised to elect a pro-US candidate who aims to limit Chinese influence. NUMBER 7 ARGENTINA'S CREDIT RATING RISES AS BRAZIL FACES POLITICAL POLARIZATION Colleague Professor Evan Ellis. S&P upgraded Argentina's credit rating following Javier Milei's austerity measures, which have stabilized the currency and reduced inflation despite social costs. In Brazil, the reduction of Jair Bolsonaro's prison sentence and his son Flavio's candidacy signal a continued, polarized struggle against Lula da Silva's agenda for the 2026 election. NUMBER 8 ROMAN KINGSHIP: FROM CITIZEN SELECTION TO THE IDEAL OF SERVICE Colleague Professor Edward J. Watts. Early Roman kings were selected by citizens based on merit rather than heredity, but figures like Servius Tullius began bypassing this consent. Conversely, Cincinnatus exemplifies the Roman ideal of service; he accepted absolute dictatorial power to save the state during a crisis, then immediately resigned to return to his farm. NUMBER 9 APPIUS CLAUDIUS CAECUS: INFRASTRUCTURE AND POLITICAL GENIUS Colleague Professor Edward J. Watts. Appius Claudius Caecus transformed the Roman censorship office into a power base by building the Appian Way and appointing wealthy Italians to the Senate. As a blind elder statesman, he shamed the Senate into rejecting peace with Pyrrhus, insisting Rome must fight to maintain its dominance and ancestral legacy. NUMBER 10 ROME VS. CARTHAGE: DESTINY, TRAGEDY, AND THE CONSENSUS FOR WAR Colleague Professor Edward J. Watts. The conflict between Rome and Carthage is symbolized by the tragedy of Dido, representing the incompatibility of their powers. Despite Hannibal's devastating victories, the Roman Republic prevailed through a political system that prioritized consensus and collective sacrifice, allowing them to endure immense losses without surrendering. NUMBER 11 THE GRACCHI BROTHERS AND THE RISE OF POLITICAL VIOLENCE IN ROME Colleague Professor Edward J. Watts. The Gracchi brothers introduced political violence to Rome, with Tiberius using populism to revive his career and Gaius acting as a true believer in reform. Their assassinations by the Senate marked a departure from peaceful republican norms, as the elite used violence to protect entrenched economic inequality. NUMBER 12 DISCOVERY OF GIANT RADIO GALAXIES AND SUPERMASSIVE BLACK HOLES Colleague Dr. Sabayashi Pal. Astronomers have discovered 53 giant radio galaxies, some 75 times larger than the Milky Way, powered by active supermassive black holes emitting radio jets. These ancient objects offer insights into galactic evolution, contrasting sharply with the Milky Way's smaller, dormant black hole that allows life to exist safely. NUMBER 13 INVESTING IN HUMAN INTELLECT OVER ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Colleague Dr. Sabayashi Pal. Given an unlimited budget, Dr. Pal would prioritize human resource development over new telescopes, proposing a space study institute in Africa to train experts. He argues that while AI is a useful tool, education is essential for humans to interpret data and appreciate the machinery rather than being replaced by it. NUMBER 14 EUROPE SCROUNGES FOR FUNDS AMID RUSSIAN ASSET DISPUTES Colleague Michael Bernstam. The UK threatens to seize proceeds from the sale of Chelsea FC for Ukraine aid, while the EU struggles to finance a $135 billion shortfall for Kyiv. European leaders propose leveraging frozen Russian assets for loans, but financial markets remain skeptical of the EU's ability to guarantee such debt. NUMBER 15 CONGRESSIONAL SPENDING AND THE REVERSE MIDAS TOUCH Colleagues Dave Hebert and Peter Earle. Hebert and Earle argue that Congressional spending exacerbates problems in education and healthcare by subsidizing demand while restricting supply through regulations. They contend politicians prefer "showy" supply-side interventions, like drug busts, over effective policies because the politics of appearing effective outweigh the economics of actual affordability. NUMBER 16

EUROPE SCROUNGES FOR FUNDS AMID RUSSIAN ASSET DISPUTES Colleague Michael Bernstam. The UK threatens to seize proceeds from the sale of Chelsea FC for Ukraine aid, while the EU struggles to finance a $135 billion shortfall for Kyiv. European leaders propose leveraging frozen Russian assets for loans, but financial markets remain skeptical of the EU's ability to guarantee such debt. NUMBER 15 1963

Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Join The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: ⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠In this segment of Notorious Mass Effect, host Analytic Dreamz provides a complete key-point breakdown of Drake's OVO x Marvel collaboration capsule, dropping December 12, 2025. The exclusive collection features gritty, vintage comic aesthetics with dark tones and winter layering, spotlighting characters like Wolverine, Venom, Ghost Rider, and Doctor Doom across hoodies, tees, jackets, a Venom hockey jersey, Ghost Rider long-sleeve and jacket, skate decks, and accessories. Analytic Dreamz explores its ties to Drake's year-long ICEMAN album rollout—marked by cryptic posts, themed livestreams, and singles including “Which One,” “DOG HOUSE” (feat. Yeat & Julia Wolf), and “What Did I Miss?”—with fans viewing the drop as the “final deep freeze” signaling an imminent album release. This follows OVO's 2025 collabs with Disney, NCAA teams like LSU and Duke, and Chelsea FC, merging hip-hop, streetwear, and Marvel mythology.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy