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London Is Blue - Chelsea FC Podcast

London Is Blue - Chelsea FC Podcast

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We're a Chelsea FC podcast born in the USA. Hosted by @bbbusbee, @dandormer, and @nickverlaney. We cover all things Chelsea FC from the English Premier League, UEFA Champions League to any other cup competition the Blues add to their trophy collection! #CFC #KTBFFH Support this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/londonbluepod© London Is Blue Football (Soccer)
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  • #1614 | Marco Palestra Special! Deep Dive and Tactical Analysis ft. CFC Central! #CFC

    #1614 | Marco Palestra Special! Deep Dive and Tactical Analysis ft. CFC Central! #CFC
    Jun 29 2026
    In this scouting special of the London is Blue podcast, Dan and Sam analyze Chelsea's new 21-year-old signing Marco Palestra, the "Serie A defender of the year" who primarily broke out on loan at Cagliari. Sam describes his assessment as "slightly leaning towards confused" because Palestra boasts elite, "stupendously well utilized" attacking off-ball movement and dribbling skills , but pairs them with glaring "massive red flag" defensive weaknesses in 1v1 situations. Though highly versatile across multiple wide positions , the hosts conclude he projects strictly as an attacking wing-back under new manager Xavi Alonso. Ultimately, while the hefty transfer fee raises eyebrows, Sam notes that a good first season would focus on "getting a healthy amount of minutes" and adapting to the brutal reality check of the Premier League. 02:48 Palestra's Footballing Journey 05:58 Performance on Loan at Cagliari 08:43 Strengths of Marco Palestra 11:49 Identifying Weaknesses 23:42 Listener Questions and Comparisons 29:35 Expectations for the Upcoming Season Join our Discord community! 🔗 https://discord.com/invite/londonbluepod Subscribe to the London is Blue Dispatch! 📩 https://londonisblue.beehiiv.com/ Follow London Is Blue on Socials! 📧 Contact: contact@londonisbluepodcast.com 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LondonBluePod 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/londonbluepod/ ＠ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@londonbluepod ❌ X (Twitter): https://x.com/londonbluepod Follow CFC Central on Socials YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cfccentral3 X (Twitter) https://x.com/CFCCentral3 ⁠Email: cfccentral17@gmail.com⁠ Listen to the Podcast: 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/london-is-blue-chelsea-fc-soccer-podcast/id914691565 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5799vIisS96U6908l6XvH6 ⚽️ Player Interviews: http://bit.ly/2ZrP05n Support the Pod on Patreon: 🏆 https://www.patreon.com/londonbluepod Until next time Chelsea fans, Keep The Blue Flag Flyin’ High! LONDON IS BLUE PODCAST Created By: Dan Dormer, Nick Verlaney, and Brandon Busbee Episode Hosted By: Dan Dormer and Sam (CFC Central) Edited By: Jorel Corpus #CFC #ChelseaFC #Chelsea #KTBFFH #PrideOfLondon #LondonIsBlue #StamfordBridge #BlueIsTheColour #CFCFamily #TheBlues #ChampionsOfEurope #Cobham #CFCW #ChelseaWomen #PremierLeague #PL #Football #Soccer #CFCFans #ChelseaFans #CFCNews #UpTheChels #Carefree #Chels #LondonIsChelsea #CFCU21 #CFCU18 #CobhamGrads #Matchday #TransferNews #ColePalmer #ReeceJames #EnzoFernandez #MoisesCaicedo #LeviColwill #Estevao #PedroNeto #MaloGusto #RomeoLavia #RobertSanchez #JorrelHato #MarcCucurella #WesleyFofana #JoaoPedro #LiamDelap #JamieGittens #DarioEssugo #AndreySantos #LaurenJames #KeiraWalsh #ErinCuthbert #AlyssaThompson #XabiAlonso Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • #1613 | Fan Mailbag! Tactics with Xabi! Summer Transfer Targets! Squad Management! ft. CFC Central #CFC

    #1613 | Fan Mailbag! Tactics with Xabi! Summer Transfer Targets! Squad Management! ft. CFC Central #CFC
    Jun 27 2026
    In this mailbag edition of the London Is Blue Podcast, Dan and Sam (CFC Central) discuss the current World Cup tournament, highlighting standout stories such as the success of Cabo Verde and the strong showing of African nations. They preview prospective defensive signings for Chelsea, specifically touching on the attributes of wing-back Palestra and Crystal Palace center-back Lacroix as potential fits for a fluid back-three system under manager Xabi Alonso. Sam also identifies several World Cup standouts who could be transfer targets. 00:10 World Cup Excitement & African Success 03:17 Player Profiles: Marco Palestra Analyzed 06:21 Defensive Rebuild: Maxence Lacroix 08:57 World Cup Performers: Scouting Targets 12:13 Squad Reinvestment Strategy & Enzo Fernández Rumors 16:55 Tactical Fluidity Under Xabi Alonso 21:25 Off-Field Decisions & Stadium Priorities 25:40 Personal Updates: Sam's Career Shift 28:20 Creative Ventures: Writing a Historical Novel 31:20 Outro & Community Sign-offs Join our Discord community! 🔗 https://discord.com/invite/londonbluepod Subscribe to the London is Blue Dispatch! 📩 https://londonisblue.beehiiv.com/ Follow London Is Blue on Socials! 📧 Contact: contact@londonisbluepodcast.com 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LondonBluePod 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/londonbluepod/ ＠ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@londonbluepod ❌ X (Twitter): https://x.com/londonbluepod Follow CFC Central on Socials YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cfccentral3 X (Twitter) https://x.com/CFCCentral3 ⁠Email: cfccentral17@gmail.com⁠ Listen to the Podcast: 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/london-is-blue-chelsea-fc-soccer-podcast/id914691565 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5799vIisS96U6908l6XvH6 ⚽️ Player Interviews: http://bit.ly/2ZrP05n Support the Pod on Patreon: 🏆 https://www.patreon.com/londonbluepod Until next time Chelsea fans, Keep The Blue Flag Flyin’ High! LONDON IS BLUE PODCAST Created By: Dan Dormer, Nick Verlaney, and Brandon Busbee Episode Hosted By: Dan Dormer and Sam (CFC Central) Edited By: Jorel Corpus #CFC #ChelseaFC #Chelsea #KTBFFH #PrideOfLondon #LondonIsBlue #StamfordBridge #BlueIsTheColour #CFCFamily #TheBlues #ChampionsOfEurope #Cobham #CFCW #ChelseaWomen #PremierLeague #PL #Football #Soccer #CFCFans #ChelseaFans #CFCNews #UpTheChels #Carefree #Chels #LondonIsChelsea #CFCU21 #CFCU18 #CobhamGrads #Matchday #TransferNews #ColePalmer #ReeceJames #EnzoFernandez #MoisesCaicedo #LeviColwill #Estevao #PedroNeto #MaloGusto #RomeoLavia #RobertSanchez #JorrelHato #MarcCucurella #WesleyFofana #JoaoPedro #LiamDelap #JamieGittens #DarioEssugo #AndreySantos #LaurenJames #KeiraWalsh #ErinCuthbert #AlyssaThompson #XabiAlonso Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • #1612 | Ben Jacobs Special! Palestra! Enzo! Reece! Malo! Tactics and Transfers! #CFC

    #1612 | Ben Jacobs Special! Palestra! Enzo! Reece! Malo! Tactics and Transfers! #CFC
    Jun 25 2026
    In this episode of the London is Blue Podcast, journalist Ben Jacobs joins Nick as he discusses Chelsea's accelerating summer transfer window under manager Xabi Alonso. The club recently finalized a €50+ million "hijack" deal for 21-year-old Atalanta fullback Marco Palestra, a highly versatile player who fits Alonso's demanding, fluid system. This signing triggers potential domino effects for Malo Gusto—whom Chelsea values at around £75 million amid interest from Manchester City—and changes the tactical outlook for captain Reece James. Meanwhile, vice-captain Enzo Fernández is actively "agitating to try and leave" for Real Madrid, though Chelsea remains relaxed, holding out for a massive £120 million valuation. Jacobs sums up the high-stakes window by advising supporters: "I really sense in the next days or weeks, this Chelsea window is going to get going and it's going to be a busy one. So strap in." Download SAILY in your app store and use code blue15 at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase. For further details go to https://saily.com/blue15 00:00 Intro 05:45 Chelsea's New Signing: Marco Palestra 11:52 The Future of Malo Gusto 19:55 Reece James: Positioning and Potential 26:28 Enzo Fernandez: Transfer Talks and Implications 33:13 Chelsea's Creative Attacker Search 37:07 Defensive Reinforcements: Lacroix and Others 42:19 Untouchable Defenders: Acheampong and Colwill 46:47 Striker Dynamics: Jackson and Delap 49:35 Attackers on the Move: Neto and Garnacho 52:59 Mudryk's Doping Case: Legal and Football Implications 56:33 Maresca's Departure: Compensation and Future Outlook Join our Discord community! 🔗 https://discord.com/invite/londonbluepod Subscribe to the London is Blue Dispatch! 📩 https://londonisblue.beehiiv.com/ Follow London Is Blue on Socials! 📧 Contact: contact@londonisbluepodcast.com 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LondonBluePod 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/londonbluepod/ ＠ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@londonbluepod ❌ X (Twitter): https://x.com/londonbluepod Listen to the Podcast: 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/london-is-blue-chelsea-fc-soccer-podcast/id914691565 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5799vIisS96U6908l6XvH6 ⚽️ Player Interviews: http://bit.ly/2ZrP05n Support the Pod on Patreon: 🏆 https://www.patreon.com/londonbluepod Until next time Chelsea fans, Keep The Blue Flag Flyin’ High! LONDON IS BLUE PODCAST Created By: Dan Dormer, Nick Verlaney, and Brandon Busbee Episode Hosted By: Nick Verlaney and Ben Jacobs Edited By: Jorel Corpus #CFC #ChelseaFC #Chelsea #KTBFFH #PrideOfLondon #LondonIsBlue #StamfordBridge #BlueIsTheColour #CFCFamily #TheBlues #ChampionsOfEurope #Cobham #CFCW #ChelseaWomen #PremierLeague #PL #Football #Soccer #CFCFans #ChelseaFans #CFCNews #UpTheChels #Carefree #Chels #LondonIsChelsea #CFCU21 #CFCU18 #CobhamGrads #Matchday #TransferNews #ColePalmer #ReeceJames #EnzoFernandez #MoisesCaicedo #LeviColwill #Estevao #PedroNeto #MaloGusto #RomeoLavia #RobertSanchez #JorrelHato #MarcCucurella #WesleyFofana #JoaoPedro #LiamDelap #JamieGittens #DarioEssugo #AndreySantos #LaurenJames #KeiraWalsh #ErinCuthbert #AlyssaThompson #XabiAlonso Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 11 mins
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