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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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  • #1609 | Ben Jacobs Special! Our Left Back Dilemma. World Cup Vibes! Enzo? #CFC

    #1609 | Ben Jacobs Special! Our Left Back Dilemma. World Cup Vibes! Enzo? #CFC
    Jun 15 2026
    On this episode of the London is Blue Podcast, Nick and Ben Jacobs break down the vibrant fan atmosphere of the ongoing World Cup alongside breaking Chelsea transfer news. The biggest headline features left-back Marc Cucurella's rapid €60 million move to Real Madrid, a massive sale that helps Chelsea satisfy their final Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) obligations. Ben Jacobs reinforces that modern transfer sagas are unpredictable, noting that "what a player says is not always the true reality" when players claim to only be focused on tournaments while deals are moving behind the scenes. The discussion also covers Enzo Fernández's desire to leave the club, though Jacobs highlights his steep valuation by adding, "it feels with the price that it is kind of, as of now anyway, Real Madrid or bust for Enzo Fernández." 00:00 World Cup Excitement and Atmosphere 07:46 Chelsea's Transfer News: Cucurella to Real Madrid 17:58 Enzo Fernandez's Future and Chelsea's Midfield Plans 25:12 Chelsea's Midfield Dynamics 28:32 Valentin Barco's Versatility 31:09 Chelsea's Summer Transfer Strategy 34:53 Center Back Conundrums 40:28 Xabi Alonso's Impact on Chelsea 43:04 Chelsea's Period of Reflection 48:47 Financial Pressures and Future Planning 51:27 World Cup Influence on Transfers 53:29 Hydration Breaks and Game Flow 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 #BenJacobs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • #1608 | Chelsea's Sponsorship Woes with Sean Connell of The Sponsor #CFC

    #1608 | Chelsea's Sponsorship Woes with Sean Connell of The Sponsor #CFC
    Jun 12 2026
    In this episode of the London Is Blue Podcast, Nick and marketing expert Sean Connell of The Sponsor break down Chelsea FC's precarious commercial landscape, noting that the club's strategy of holding out for an inflated sponsor fee has severely backfired due to a lack of European football. Connell explains that while Chelsea's internal valuation demands upwards of £50 million, the cold hard truth is that their actual fair market value has plummeted to "33.6 million". By rejecting stable, long-term deals, the ownership has mistakenly treated the historic kit like an advertising "billboard where brands can just interchangeably come in and out for a few weeks or a couple of months". Ultimately, Connell warns that Chelsea operates in a fierce buyer's market and must align with reality, because "if it's not priced correctly, it will not sell". Follow Sean @ The Sponsor! https://www.thesponsor.com/author/seanconnell/ https://open.spotify.com/show/7AYOBkCaTYeBec4oxYtQsm 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 Sean Connell 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 2 mins
  • #1607 | World Cup Preview Part 2! Best Player? Golden Boot? Rivalries! #CFC

    #1607 | World Cup Preview Part 2! Best Player? Golden Boot? Rivalries! #CFC
    Jun 10 2026
    Part 2 of the London Is Blue World Cup Preview! Nick, Nath and Jés breaks down the hosting atmosphere, major award predictions, breakout stars, and kit fashion ahead of the tournament. Anticipating a historic tournament in North America, the hosts note that the intense summer heat in the United States and referee inconsistency will heavily test teams. To highlight the standout individual performers who will define the competition, the crew projects their ideal 11-player lineups, which features Spain's Unai Simón as a unanimous choice at goalkeeper. The race for the Golden Boot stirs debate as they balance the goalscoring prowess of Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé against a bold prediction for Brazil's rising talent, Endrick. Looking at potential tournament upsets, Colombia, Turkey, Japan, and the Ivory Coast are heavily tipped as dangerous dark horses. Finally, the trio critiques the best and worst kit designs, mocking Australia's away kit while praising Spain's away kit and France's "Statue of Liberty" edition as absolute class. TOCA Social is a first-of-its-kind entertainment venue where football and hospitality meet. Guests play interactive football games, eat great food and drink at a fully licensed bar, all under one roof. www.toca.social LONDONISBLUE10 to get a 10% discount when you book! 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, Jéssica Frota and Nathalia Tavares 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
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