Lost interest
Matt is a good host, but the analysis and opinions on matches and players generally rely on tropes and old, outdated ideas of player performance/positioning (Thiago Silva is bad now, guys, and has been for a while). Neither Liam nor Simon actually ask anything remotely profound or interesting of Pochetino in Chelsea press conferences, so there’s usually nothing of substance to discuss. I find myself annoyed part way through any episode I try to listen to and tend to shut it off early. The Athletic content in general has gotten worse over the past few years.
BanKen69 via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 01/03/24
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This was one of the best Chelsea pods until recently, when the budget got cut and they went went from twice to once a week; culling the number of contributors in the process. As well as making things feel less ‘current’ the additional prominence given to the core team of host Matt, Liam Twomey...Read full review »
The Vlow via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 05/24/23
Expert analysis and insider reporting. Not explicitly a fan podcast but better for that.
Drewos555 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/24/22
This is been a permanent fixture of my pod listening since it started. Never too dry or serious, but equally doesn’t put fans off by not taking things seriously when it needs to. The insight into the inner workings of the club, and the contacts built up by Liam, Simon, and Dom add a important...Read full review »
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