How important is a good pre-season?
With pre-season upon us, we discuss why doing well in the US might tell us more about the season than you might think with memories (good and bad) of years gone by. We take a look (through our fingers) at Chelsea’s new home kit and celebrate the rise of a new Chelsea cult hero - Estrella-drinking, European Champion - Marc Cucurella. Voicenotes on all that and more: 0.59 - Pre-season premonitions 13.44 - What have Nike done now 19.07 - The cult of Cucurella 28.04 - Enzo Fernandez 30.43 - Best Chelsea debutant — Support the Show — See more of the show on Instagram » Share the podcast with a fellow blue And give us a 5 star podcast review — Meet the Hosts — Chelsea fans Joe Kevin and Chris Sheen have been going to Stamford Bridge for over 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. — The 1905 Podcast — Chelsea FC Founded: 1905 European Champions: 19/05 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
19 Juli 202437min
Why Chelsea need a new goalkeeper
John Terry famously said that Petr Cech was worth 12 to 15 points a season. This week, we discuss arguably the most important position on the pitch and why Chelsea’s current options aren’t the long-term answer. We take a look at (yet another) new signing in Renato Veiga, how that might effect the future of Ben Chilwell and our impressions from Enzo Maresca’s first interview in blue. Voicenotes on all that and more: 1.05 - The number 1 problem 11.03 - Yet another signing 16.58 - Meeting Maresca 24.05 - Transfer strategy 27.15 - One that got away… — Support the Show — See more of the show on Instagram » Share the podcast with a fellow blue And give us a 5 star podcast review — Meet the Hosts — Chelsea fans Joe Kevin and Chris Sheen have been going to Stamford Bridge for over 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. — The 1905 Podcast — Chelsea FC Founded: 1905 European Champions: 19/05 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12 Juli 202432min
Neil Bath is straight outta Cobham
After an incredible 31 years at the club, we say farewell to Neil Bath, an undisputed Chelsea legend that made our academy the envy of the world. We discuss Conor Gallagher and whether or not he has a future under Maresca, talk shirt sponsors (or the lack of one) and look at our new arrival from Leicester - Kieran Dewsbury-Hall - getting the perspective from Leicester fan and comedy star, Henry Rowley. Voicenotes on all that and more: 1.05 - After all, it’s Dewsbury-Hall 10.04 - Give us more, Gallagher 20.48 - Neil Bath: Legend 29.03 - Infinitely Athlete? 33.18 - One that got away… — Support the Show — See more of the show on Instagram » Share the podcast with a fellow blue And give us a 5 star podcast review — Meet the Hosts — Chelsea fans Joe Kevin and Chris Sheen have been going to Stamford Bridge for over 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. — The 1905 Podcast — Chelsea FC Founded: 1905 European Champions: 19/05 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5 Juli 202438min
Don’t blame Chelsea, blame the rules
With Omari Kellyman joining from Aston Villa and Ian Maatsen going the other way, we give our views on the moves and get the Villa perspective from season-ticket holder Ben Morgan. We discuss Mykhailo Mudryk and what could be a make or break season for him at the club and take a look forward to summer 2026 and our wonder kids from South America. Voicenotes on all that and more: 1.02 - PSR Powered Deals 11.41 - Meet the Wonderkids 25.13 - Make or Break Mudryk 35.53 - Chris’ Favourite Signing — Support the Show — See more of the show on Instagram » Share the podcast with a fellow blue And give us a 5 star podcast review — Meet the Hosts — Chelsea fans Joe Kevin and Chris Sheen have been going to Stamford Bridge for over 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. — The 1905 Podcast — Chelsea FC Founded: 1905 European Champions: 19/05 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
28 Juni 202443min
The best player Chelsea nearly signed
With Chelsea hot on the tails of Michael Olise for a second consecutive summer, who is the best player Chelsea nearly signed? We trawl through the memory bank to give our opinion with a guest note from a social media favourite of ours Chris Wright (aka Chelsea Rewind). Voicenotes on all that and more: 1.06 - Nearly Chelsea Signings 12.01 - Chelsea 24/25 Fixtures 18.21 - Toddy Boehly the Futurist 25.28 - Joe’s Favourite Ever Signing — Support the Show — See more of the show on Instagram » Share the podcast with a fellow blue And give us a 5 star podcast review — Meet the Hosts — Chelsea fans Joe Kevin and Chris Sheen have been going to Stamford Bridge for over 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. — The 1905 Podcast — Chelsea FC Founded: 1905 European Champions: 19/05 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
20 Juni 202435min
Who is Chelsea’s fastest defender?
Is Tosin Adarabioyo now Chelsea’s fastest defender? We answer that and share our opinions on our new signing along with the view from Craven Cottage with Fulham fan Simon Wilkins. Voicenotes on all that and more: 0.54 - Hot Takes on Tosin 11.12 - Captain, Leader, Reece 17.02 - Chelsea’s Fastest Defender 20.11 - The Future of Armando Broja 23.00 - Chris’ First/Worst/Best Games — Support the Show — See more of the show on Instagram » Share the podcast with a fellow blue And give us a 5 star podcast review — Meet the Hosts — Chelsea fans Joe Kevin and Chris Sheen have been going to Stamford Bridge for over 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. — The 1905 Podcast — Chelsea FC Founded: 1905 European Champions: 19/05 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
13 Juni 202435min
Why Chelsea fans will love Maresca
This week, we share notes on Enzo Maresca and the one reason Chelsea fans will love him. We hear the Leicester City perspective from social media star Henry Rowley. And we forecast the futures of Trevoh Chalobah and Reece James. Voicenotes 0.55 - Our Takes on Maresca 14.26 - The Leicester Perspective 18.54 - Chalobah v Gallagher 24.01 - Reece James 2025 29.00 - Joe’s First/Worst/Best Hosts Chris Sheen Joe Kevin Chelsea FC | 1905 - 19/05 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6 Juni 202437min
