Explore every episode of the podcast The Flag Stays Down
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| S5E13: Centerbacks | 19 déc. 2025 | 00:54:10 | |
This week on the Flag Stays Down Podcast the boys talk about Enzo Maresca's comments about "the worst 48 hours at the club". They also go deep on Trevoh Chalobah and where he ranks amongst Premier League defenders. | |||
| S5E12: World Cup Draw | 11 déc. 2025 | 01:24:26 | |
This week the boys break down the World Cup draw, going group by group for any surprises or storylines. | |||
| S5E11: Packing a Punch | 01 déc. 2025 | 01:09:00 | |
Chelsea had a champions level week this week with a win over Barcelona and a draw despite being down a man against league leaders Arsenal. Andy, Matt, and Parker break it down and more on this week's episode of The Flag Stays Down Podcast. | |||
| S5E9: It's Happened Again | 05 nov. 2025 | 01:01:12 | |
If only it was still White Hart Lane... sorry, Three Point Lane... It's happened again, Chelsea bash Tottenham on the road and secure 3 points. Moises Caicedo continues to push himself into the world class conversation, and John Terry continues being a world class shit talker. All this and more on this week's episode of the Flag Stays Down Podcast. | |||
| S5E8: Through the Forrest | 23 oct. 2025 | 00:43:19 | |
Chelsea come out of the international break with a tricky fixture away to struggling Nottingham Forrest. Ange was on the hot seat and needed a win against a banged up Chelsea squad. Spoiler alert, the former Spurs manager was fired minutes after the final whistle and Wily Caballero's men came away with 3 points. | |||
| S5E7: Stevie Statement | 10 oct. 2025 | 00:48:58 | |
Wow. Just wow. What a match and what a statement win for Chelsea FC. Estevao wins it at the death and the Blues down the Champions. Matt and Andy break it down this week. | |||
| S5E6: First Half Gone | 30 sept. 2025 | 00:15:54 | |
Just like Chelsea this weekend, the Flag Stays Down boys had a great first half of the pod - only for it to be erased by their own errors. Chelsea blew a 1-0 lead and lost at home to Brighton 3-1 over the weekend. We recorded a full hour episode, only for there to be technical issue that deleted 40 minutes of it. Enjoy our 15 minutes of bullshit this week. | |||
| S5E5: Down the Hill | 27 sept. 2025 | 00:48:13 | |
A draw and two defeats for Chelsea Football Club - Andy and Parker are here to talk about it. Is there cause for concern? Is Bob Sanchez the problem? Has Colwill be replaced? All this and more on this week's episode of the Flag Stays Down Podcast. | |||
| S5E4: Deadline Day | 05 sept. 2025 | 01:02:57 | |
Chelsea come away victorious, 2-0, against little brother Fulham. Despite some terrible officiating, the Blues walked away victorious, going into the second international break second in the table. The deadline for transfers also looms large. The boys break it down on this week's episode. | |||
| S5E3: High Five | 25 août 2025 | 00:56:55 | |
Chelsea put up a 5-spot on West Ham after a poorly started Friday kickoff. Five different goal scorers and a Cole Palmerless lineup added to the intrigue. With the transfer deadline coming up, do Chelsea need to change much on this squad? All that and more on this week's episode of the Flag Stays Down Podcast. | |||
| S5E2: Debuts and Disappointment | 19 août 2025 | 00:49:51 | |
The Premier League has started. Chelsea and Crystal Palace drew 0-0 over the weekend as both teams start the season off with a point. Andy, Matt, and Parker break down the Blues' start to the season on this week's episode of the Flag Stays Down Podcast. | |||
| S5E1: Season Preview | 10 août 2025 | 00:45:27 | |
Can you believe it? Chelsea is back again for another season and so are the fellas at The Flag Stays Down. Andy and Matt preview the upcoming 2025-2026 season for the Blues and for the Premier League. | |||
| S4E37: Return of Scarfboi | 29 juil. 2025 | 00:29:04 | |
A very special edition of the Flag Stays Down Podcast as Ethan (aka Scarfboi) joins Andy to talk some Forward Madison and Club World Cup. Make sure to check out Ethan on the Talkin' Flock Podcast. | |||
| S4E36: World Champions | 22 juil. 2025 | 01:10:12 | |
Chelsea are Champions of the World (or of Infantino's world). Following a 3-0 thrashing of European champions, PSG, the Blues were able to hoist the gold trophy. Andy, Matt, and Parker are back to break it all down on this week's episode. | |||
| S4E35: Club World Cup Group Stage | 02 juil. 2025 | 00:59:21 | |
Parker and Andy break down Chelsea's path through the Club World Cup, the challenges that America poses on this tournament, and which clubs are taking it seriously. | |||
| S4E34: End of Season Awards | 16 juin 2025 | 01:11:14 | |
We do our annual end of season wrap up this week. How did we do on predictions? Who wins the various Flaggy awards? Find out on this week's episode. | |||
| S4E33: We've Won it All | 04 juin 2025 | 00:58:33 | |
We've won it all, We've won it all, Champions of Europe, We've won it all. Andy and Parker break it down on this week's episode. | |||
| S4E32: Nicolas Not-Back-Son | 12 mai 2025 | 00:54:29 | |
Chelsea were in the first of four finals to end their season. Nicolas Jackson didn't get the memo and was sent off with a red card in the first half against Newcastle. What does that mean for Chelsea, for the striker, and for the future? Who knows, but we'll try to break it all down on this week's episode of The Flag Stays Down Podcast. | |||
| S4E31: Keep Climbing | 09 mai 2025 | 01:01:51 | |
Chelsea continue to push for a Champions League spot, and put a tighter hold on it with a 3-1 win over Liverpool. The boys break down that and more on this week's episode of the Flag Stays Down Podcast. | |||
| S4E30: Confidence | 02 mai 2025 | 01:02:52 | |
The boys are back after a 1-0 win over Everton. Nicolas Jackson scored for the first time in months and we debate his confidence based play and how we are able to take top 5 to secure Champions League. | |||
| S4E31: Winging It | 21 avr. 2025 | 01:01:35 | |
Noni Madueke, Tyrique George, Pedro Neto, Mykailo Mudryk. This episode is winger heavy. See what we have to say about all of them on this week's pod. | |||
| S4E30: Masters & DRS | 14 avr. 2025 | 00:54:20 | |
We apologize for being absent, but the boys are BACK. Chelsea drew, but that's not keeping us down. We play a miniature version of keep, sell, loan; discuss the Masters and Bahrain GP, and finish our player grid.
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| S4E29: Back Baby | 01 avr. 2025 | 00:49:31 | |
It's been 84 years, but the boys are back. Andy, Matt, and Parker break down an uneventful international window and try to guess Chelsea's Team 150 | |||
| S4E28: A Winning Streak | 12 mars 2025 | 01:03:00 | |
Chelsea have won three on the trot. We almost forgot what that was like. How do we rate the victory over Leicester? Does it merit the excitement shown by the manager? The boys also revisit the grid in the weeks episode. | |||
| S4E27: The Grid | 03 mars 2025 | 01:01:16 | |
Chelsea won, but did they really? Matt, Andy, and Parker are back this week to discuss Chelsea's 4-0 victory over Southampton. | |||
| S4E26: Rumbles Emerge | 25 févr. 2025 | 00:51:17 | |
Following a week off, Andy and Matt are back. A loss from a lead is becoming the norm and boys want to know why. Is Jorgenson the answer in the sticks? Is the lack of recruitment to blame? Who knows. | |||
| S4E25: They Not Like Us | 11 févr. 2025 | 00:47:14 | |
Americans have never seen a "he's not recovering from this one" like this on national TV until Kendrick Lamar buried Drake while Serena Williams danced on his grave. Chelsea fans seem to see it every week. The Blues lost to Brighton 2-1 over the weekend to be knocked out of the FA Cup. Parker and Andy break it down on this week's episode of the Flag Stays Down Podcast. | |||
| S4E24: Who Needs Incomings? | 04 févr. 2025 | 01:17:13 | |
Chelsea come from behind to beat Graham Potter and West Ham at Stamford Bridge to start February off with three points. The boys break down Cole Palmer's resurgence, Enzo Fernandez's tenacity, and the big change between the sticks. Is Filip Jorgenson an upgrade over Robert Sanchez. All that combined with deadline make for an exciting new episode of the Flag Stays Down Podcast. | |||
| S4E23: Transfer Inactivity | 28 janv. 2025 | 01:04:00 | |
Chelsea lose to Manchester City 3-1 at the Etihad over the weekend. However, that isn't the main story this week. Chelsea have plenty of outgoings such as Axel Disasi, Renato Veiga, and possibly Joao Felix. Incomings is a very short list of rumors including Mattys Tel and Alejandro Garnacho. Who do we want in and out? Find out on this week's episode of the Flag Stays Down Podcast. | |||
| S4E22: Prodigal Son | 22 janv. 2025 | 01:04:14 | |
Chelsea have recalled Trevoh Chalobah, who immediately made his re-debut against Wolves. Chelsea broke their winless streak in the process thanks for a handful of defender goals including Tosin and Marc Cucurella. The boys are here to break it all down on this week's episode of the Flag Stays Down Podcast. | |||
| S4E21: Where is Everyone Going? | 14 janv. 2025 | 00:51:13 | |
Chelsea were big winners over the weekend with a 5-0 victory over Morcambe. Joao Felix, Tosin, and Christopher Nkunku were on the scoresheet. The bigger headlines came post-match as Nkunku was revealved to have agreed to personal terms with Bayern Munich. Renato Veiga and Carney Chukwuemeka may also be headed to the Bundesliga on loans. What does this all mean for our boys in blue? Listen in to this week's episode of the Flag Stays Down Podcast. | |||
| S4E20: Hypotheticals | 07 janv. 2025 | 01:10:58 | |
Chelsea continue to drop points, drawing with Crystal Palace 1-1 over the weekend. The good news for Cole Palmer and the London Blues is that the transfer market is now open. Who would the boys bring in? Take a listen and find out. | |||
| S4E19: No-Remember December | 31 déc. 2024 | 01:10:38 | |
Chelsea close out 2024 by dropping 8 points to the likes of Ipswich, Fulham, and Everton. While it feels like a poor end to the year, there is plenty to look forward in 2025. Andy, Matt, and Parker break down the club and podcast's outlooks for the New Year. | |||
| S4E18: Dycheball | 23 déc. 2024 | 00:55:37 | |
The winning streak has come to an end. Chelsea drew with Everton, 1-1, at Goodison Park over the weekend. The boys have questions about Enzo Maresca's use of substitutions and lineups as Joao Felix and Marc Guiu went unused. Mudryk apparently failed a drug test in October. Andy, Matt, and Parker break it down and what it could mean for the player and club moving forward. Finally, the Christmas season is upon us. What is on our Chelsea Megastore Christmas list? Find out this and more on this week's episode of the Flag Stays Down Podcast. | |||
| S4E17: Complete Squad | 17 déc. 2024 | 00:58:43 | |
Chelsea have now won yet another game. They have won five straight in the Premier League for the first time in years! The boys discuss Nicolas Jackson's hot and cold in the same match, the status of the Premier League, and whether the squad needs any additions. | |||
| S4E16: Comeback Kids | 11 déc. 2024 | 00:45:26 | |
A massive come from behind 4-2 victory for Chelsea over Tottenham has Andy, Matt, and Parker buzzing. The boys talk about Enzo Fernandez's new found shooty boots, Cole Palmer's theatrics, and more on this week's episode of the Flag Stays Down Podcast. | |||
| S4E15: Change Up | 03 déc. 2024 | 00:49:19 | |
Andy and Matt are back to break down Chelsea's victory over Aston Villa over the weekend..... and Parker is Back! Hear the boys' takes on the three-man midfield, winger rankings, and formation changes on this week's episode of the Flag Stays Down Podcast. | |||
| S4E14: Enzo Inception | 27 nov. 2024 | 00:47:54 | |
Chelsea come out of the International Break with a 2-1 victory over Leicester City. Enzo Fernandez setup a goal and scored one of his own as the Blues bested Leicester. Andy and Matt break it all down on this weeks episode of the Flag Stays Down Podcast. | |||
| S4E12: N'Golo Caicedo | 06 nov. 2024 | 00:43:39 | |
Parker welcomes a little one into the world, so he is out. That leaves Matt and Andy to hash out the week that was in Chelsea football. Moises Caicedo was dominant for the Blues on the weekend, but what does that mean for Enzo Fernandez? Robert Sanchez put up another stinker but was it completely his fault? Finally, who has the most punchable face at Manchester United? All that and more on this week's episode of the Flag Stays Down Podcast. | |||
| S4E11: Ballon d'Cole | 29 oct. 2024 | 00:58:59 | |
Congrats to Rodri on winning the 2024 Ballon d'Or. Andy, Matt, and Parker have a different best player ranking, where does Cole Palmer fit in to it? Find out that and more on this week's episode of the Flag Stays Down Podcast. | |||
| S4E10: Leaky Defense | 25 oct. 2024 | 00:52:07 | |
Following a 2-1 loss to Liverpool, questions have been raised over Chelsea's defensive record. Andy, Matt and Parker break it all down on this week's episode of the Flag Stays Down. | |||
| S4E9: Madueke-ball | 10 oct. 2024 | 00:37:10 | |
Chelsea drew with Nottingham Forest over the weekend and it was one of the more entertaining games of the season. Chelsea levelled thanks to Noni Madueke, but several missed chances left points on the table. Matt and Andy break it down on this week's episode of the Flag Stays Down Podcast. | |||
| S4E8: Four Score for Palmer | 03 oct. 2024 | 00:54:07 | |
Chelsea are rolling, Cole Palmer is rolling, things are good. The Ice Man himself dropped a four spot on Brighton Hove & Albion over the weekend to help continue Chelsea's current winning streak. How does Chelsea's forward depth stack up at this point of the season? Is Robert Sanchez the answer in goal? All this and more in this week's episode of the Flag Stays Down Podcast. | |||
| S4E7: Leaving It Late | 17 sept. 2024 | 00:45:04 | |
Chelsea eked out a 1-0 victory over Bournemouth in the dying minutes thanks to a goal from Christopher Nkunku, setup by debutant Jadon Sancho. Robert Sanchez kept a clean sheet, and new boy Renato Viega showed out. The boys are here to break it all down on this week's episode of the Flag Stays Down Podcast. | |||
| S4E6: Deflating Feeling | 12 sept. 2024 | 00:54:11 | |
When Collins is away, Matt and Parker will play. Chelsea drew with Palace and barely scraped their way through to UEFA Conference League group stage. The boys are here to break it all down on this week's episode of the Flag Stays Down Podcast. | |||
| S4E5: Hattrick Noni | 28 août 2024 | 00:53:50 | |
A 6-2 victory over Wolves with a hattrick by Noni Madueke have the boys buzzing this week. Add on a 2-0 victory for Chelsea over Servette in the UEFA Conference League and there is plenty to be happy about. | |||
| S4E4: Extended Preseason | 19 août 2024 | 00:49:28 | |
The Premier League season has begun! Chelsea lose at home to Manchester City on matchday one thanks to goals from Erling Haaland and Mateo Kovacic. While the club came into the match with low expectations, some fans are ready to blow up the project again already. Andy, Matt, and Parker break down performances, debuts, and give their first impressions of Maresca-ball. | |||
| S4E3: Season Preview | 12 août 2024 | 00:56:09 | |
News breaks once again on the Flag Stays Down Podcast. Samu is out, Joao Felix may be in. Andy, Matt, and Parker break down recent incomings and potential outgoings at Chelsea. They then close out the episode with their season predictions. | |||
| S4E2: Gallagone | 05 août 2024 | 01:12:47 | |
While podding, Fabrizio Romano confirmed the news that Conor Gallagher had agreed to terms with Atletico Madrid on a 5 year deal. Andy, Matt, and Parker break down what that means for a starting midfield at Chelsea and what the opening day starting eleven could look like. | |||
| S4E1: Welcome Back | 29 juil. 2024 | 01:00:17 | |
THE BOYS ARE BACKKKKK. Andy and Parker are here to break down Chelsea FC's preseason thus far. We have some new faces in new places like Marc Guiu, Tosin, and Renato Veiga. How are they looking? We heard all off-season about Enzo Maresca's inverted wing backs, how are they faring? Are we worried about a leaky defense? Finally, how does the club address the soon-to-be elephant in the room? Enzo Fernandez returns to the team this week and what kind of effect will it have on the group? All that and more on this week's episode of the Flag Stays Down. | |||