The Pitch-Side Blues Podcast

We’re back? …we never left.

First things first — Happy New Year. We missed you guys, for real. And apparently while we were not gone, a lot has changed. We have a new manager who is a part-time football coach and a full-time Shakespeare in the making. If only the football was as beautiful as the press conferences and his general command of the English language.

Maresca vs The Board: Who’s Really to Blame for Chelsea’s Struggles?

Another rainy week in Lagos sets the tone as we kick off with some personal catch-ups before diving headfirst into Chelsea talk. We take a hard look at the sporting directors and their summer missteps especially the failure to bring in top-class center backs. From there, the debate heats up: is Enzo Maresca really squeezing the best out of the squad he has, or is he falling short? We wrap things up by setting our sights on Saturday’s clash with Brighton and what we expect to see.

Jackson to Bayern Wahala , Transfer Ratings & Brentford Preview

The international break is finally over, and we’ve got a packed house on the pod! We dive into Chelsea’s upcoming clash with Brentford, then step back to review the transfer window as a whole—handing out our ratings over 10 on the ins, outs, and whether they really solved last season’s issues. From the Jackson-to-Bayern saga to the tricky run of fixtures before the next break, we break it all down and ask: is this squad truly ready to stay on top?

Delap’s Impact, Palmer’s Injury & The Champions League Draw

This week, we dive straight into Chelsea’s 5–1 win over West Ham, with a closer look at Liam Delap’s standout performance even without a goal to his name. We then break down the latest worry: Cole Palmer’s injury and what it could mean ahead of the Fulham clash. The episode also covers the signing of Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United focusing on what he adds to the squad from a pure footballing standpoint and we wrap up with the Champions League group stage draw, including the tie against Barcelona and that highline that we all want a piece of. Tune in and leave your thoughts in the comments.

Welcome to Season 2 — What’s The Plan B?

We’re back for another year of football talk, passion, and analysis! In this episode, we welcome you into the new season and thank you for rocking with us through Season 1. We dive into the excitement around Estevão, who already looks ready to step up and carry responsibility for the team. We also break down the impact of Levi Colwill’s long-term injury, how it shapes our build-up play especially against Crystal Palace and what Enzo Maresca needs to do to find a reliable Plan B Looking ahead to West Ham and beyond, we ask the big question: can this team really push to be in league contention?