1905 podcast: What’s going wrong for Chelsea?

Four games, no wins, and you’re left wondering how Chelsea have managed to drain all the momentum out of our own season.

Chris and Joe break down a night where Chelsea were passive, slow out the blocks again, and never once went for Atalanta’s throat — even at 1–0 up and seemingly in control.

They get into the patterns creeping back in: sluggish starts, no punch after conceding, and a team that looks comfortable only when the wind’s blowing our way. Enzo’s legs, Pedro’s hold-up play, and Badiashile and Gittens showing exactly how big the quality drop-off is from the first XI.

Then it’s Maresca. The subs, the constant reshuffling at centre-back, full-backs playing midfield, Tosin reappearing from nowhere, and that uncomfortable feeling of not quite knowing if he’s the guy — even after Barcelona. Plus a look ahead to Everton and a December run that could get ugly fast if this wobble isn’t snapped.

This podcast is available on Spotify as well as Apple and other platforms – including the 1905 Podcast website. 

Meet the Hosts

Chelsea fans Joe Kevin and Chris Sheen have been going to Stamford Bridge for more than 30 years.

For the past three years, they’ve been exchanging voicenotes on everything from the highs in Porto to the lows of Potter.

Each week, this podcast takes you inside those unfiltered thoughts on all things Chelsea, sharing their view from Gate 13 of the Matthew Harding Stand.