London Is Blue - Chelsea FC Podcast

In this summer mailbag episode of the London Is Blue Podcast, Dan and Nick look ahead to Chelsea's upcoming preseason in the Asia-Pacific region under newly appointed manager Xabi Alonso. They share their thoughts on the recent World Cup final, reflecting on Spain's potential victory and the tournament's overall atmosphere in host cities like Kansas City. The duo also answers an array of summer mailbag questions from listeners, spanning transfer speculations, player values, and lighthearted personal topics like favorite movies and local beers.

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LONDON IS BLUE PODCAST

Created By: Dan Dormer, Nick Verlaney, and Brandon Busbee

Episode Hosted By: Dan Dormer and Nick Verlaney

Edited By: Jorel Corpus

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In this episode of the London Is Blue Podcast, hosts Dan and Sam discuss the positive atmosphere surrounding Chelsea following Xabi Alonso’s first day as manager and his extended interview at Cobham. They share mixed feelings regarding the club's transfer strategy, specifically critiquing the rapid sale of young midfielder Andrey Santos to Manchester United. Conversely, they look forward to the incoming arrival of winger Geovany Quenda and weigh the potential departures of underutilized squad players like Alejandro Garnacho. Finally, they address the upcoming World Cup semifinals and how deep tournament runs will cause key players like Reece James and Enzo Fernández to miss early preseason fixtures.

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Episode Hosted By: Dan Dormer and Sam (CFC Central)

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In this episode of the London Is Blue Podcast, hosts Rick Glanville and Garry Barone with Steve Frankham MBE honor the memory and legacy of former Chelsea FC chairman Ken Bates following his passing on July 11, 2026. The podcast highlights Bates's instrumental role in creating the Chelsea Pitch Owners (CPO), a unique organization that has safeguarded the club's home ground for 33 years. They explain how the CPO has successfully endured across three different club ownership groups, from Bates to Roman Abramovich and now Clearlake Capital. Ultimately, this relationship ensures that Chelsea still cannot unilaterally redevelop Stamford Bridge or move to a new stadium without the pitch owners' involvement.

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LONDON IS BLUE PODCAST

Created By: Dan Dormer, Nick Verlaney, and Brandon Busbee

Intro by: Nick Verlaney

Hosted by: Rick Glanville and Garry Barone with Steve Frankham MBE

Edited By: Jorel Corpus and Jake Perkins

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In this episode of the London is Blue podcast, Nick and Ben Jacobs discuss Chelsea’s surprising agreement to sell Andrey Santos to Manchester United for £48 million plus £2 million in add-ons. Jacobs notes that while the move represents a "great business on the books for Chelsea" because he originally arrived for roughly £10 million, it leaves the club’s central midfield looking "a little bit thin". The hosts explore potential incoming replacements for Santos, analyze Real Madrid's "bizarre" preemptive statement denying interest in Enzo Fernández, and track various other player sales and loans. Finally, they dive into the dramatic FIFA controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun's overturned red card and share their predictions for the upcoming World Cup quarter-finals, where both tip France as the tournament favorites.

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Episode Hosted By: Nick Verlaney and Ben Jacobs

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In this episode of the London Is Blue podcast, Dan and Sam break down a mixed bag of recent Chelsea transfer news and World Cup updates. They discuss Manchester United and Newcastle's interest in midfielder Andrey Santos , Real Madrid's firm denial regarding rumors surrounding Enzo Fernandez , and the confirmed £18 million sale of academy product Tyrique George to Everton. The duo also highlights promising youngster Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli signing a pro contract before wrapping up with their predictions for the ongoing World Cup knockout stages.

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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

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