Chelsea's Cocoa Blues

In this episode, Ishan and Kelvyn recap Chelsea’s win over Spurs at Three Point Lane and Chelsea Women’s win over London City Lionesses. They also discuss the ongoing controversy around Mary Earps’ comments about Hannah Hampton, the FIFPRO team of the year, and their recent Fantasy Premier League success.Timestamps:0:00 Intro1:10 Chelsea win at Three Point Lane4:15 Joao Pedro ends his goal drought7:00 Moises Caicedo levels above the rest10:46 Wesley Fofana’s management12:43 Fofana’s off-pitch driving issues15:40 Rob Sanchez appreciation16:40 How Enzo Maresca set up to contain Spurs’ long throws19:12 Did Chelsea dodge a bullet not signing Xavi Simons21:!4 Maresca’s good management of Estevao24:22 Early season grades and surprising stats28:05 Mary Earps vs Hannah Hampton33:35 Fantasy Premier League update37:00 FIFPRO Team of the Year40:33 Blue Flowers

In this episode, Ishan and Kelvyn reunite to recap a successful run of wins for both Chelsea Men’s and Women’s teams. They give their insight from being pitch side at the games, sharing stories about the players and breaking down their performances on the pitch.Timestamps:0:00 Intro and update on the projects we have been working on3:10 Nottingham Forest 0-3 Chelsea review6:13 Pedro Neto silences doubters + taking on a leadership role9:00 Is Reece James back to his best?13:56 Red Card FC15:40 Marc Guiu makes Joao Pedro better18:23 Josh Acheampong is coming into his own23:00 Estevao’s biggest challenge24:04 Chelsea Women’s update26:15 Alyssa Thompson adapting to life at Chelsea28:20 Millie Bright retires from international football as a LEGEND32:32 Chelsea Legends game recap - Eden Hazard, Diego Costa and more!38:25 Cocoa Blues running the FPL Mini League41:00 Blue FlowersIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5 star rating!Follow Ishan here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ishanshah04?igsh=aWF1dng1dm1vbWNy&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠Follow Kelvyn here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kelvynquagraine?igsh=MWhuZWVwcjM4amVlaw==⁠

In this episode, Ishan and Kelvyn preview the 2025/26 Premier League season and share their Chelsea predictions for the year.0:00 Intro1:38 Jamie Gittens first impressions4:15 Estevao Willian looks like a superstar6:06 Andrey Santos adds much needed depth to Chelsea’s midfield7:46 Joao Pedro signing of the season?10:10 Jorrel Hato versatility12:30 Should Chelsea sell Nicolas Jackson?15:23 Garnacho to Chelsea19:09 Xavi Simons to Chelsea20:45 Levi Colwill ACL injury24:31 Chelsea Season Predictions36:00 Revealing our FPL teams43:45 Blue Flowers

In this episode, Ishan and Kelvyn are joined by former Chelsea player and legend Paul Canoville. We discuss his time at Chelsea, the racist abuse he suffered from fans, how he bounced back from it all and created the Paul Canoville Foundation (PCF). They are also joined by Kailash Morjaria, the Head of Sports Partnerships at PCF, to talk about the foundation’s projects and their new Media Partners initiatives.Join the Paul Canoville Foundation’s official FPL League: https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/3h9e5h0:00 Intro1:26 Health update2:35 Paul Canoville’s Chelsea Blue origin story7:15 Becoming Chelsea’s first Black player9:30 Chelsea’s reputation with racism11:45 Returning to Chelsea and paving the way for Drogba, Hasselbaink, and others14:35 Paul’s thoughts on present day Chelsea and Club World Cup success20:33 Paul’s relationship with Reece James 23:27 Celebrating Paul’s Chelsea legacy26:47 Rapid fire questions28:50 Blue Flowers30:05 Kailash’s Blue origin story32:27 Kailash’s role in the Paul Canoville Foundation34:25 PCF Media partners and FPL League37:37 Goals of the Foundation through its Media Partners38:55 How you can help the Paul Canoville Foundation

In this episode, Ishan and Kelvyn celebrate Chelsea’s Club World Cup win and review their 3-0 win over Champions League winners PSG. They also discuss what it means for Chelsea to be World Champions and if this is the beginning of a brand new era for the Blues.Timestamps:0:00 Intro0:36 Reaction to Club World Cup win1:15 Cole Palmer is becoming the ultimate big game player3:36 Palmer being a team player6:30 Joao Pedro’s dream start at Chelsea10:28 Where does Nicolas Jackson fit into Chelsea’s striker hierarchy?12:10 Malo Gusto proving his worth in his best position13:30 Enzo Maresca tactical flexibility during the Club World Cup15:00 Trevoh Chalobah’s inspiring journey back to the top19:00 Moises Caicedo is a machine22:12 Enzo Fernandez’s redemption arc24:30 The shift in the mentality of this Chelsea squad25:30 Noni Madueke’s howler27:27 Robert Sanchez wins Golden Glove award31:15 A new era for Chelsea Football Club34:20 Doue and Dembele fail to pass the Marc Cucurella test36:40 Recapping Chelsea at the Women’s Euros 41:40 Blue FlowersIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5 star rating!Follow Ishan here: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ishanshah04?igsh=aWF1dng1dm1vbWNy&utm_source=qr⁠⁠Follow Kelvyn here: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kelvynquagraine?igsh=MWhuZWVwcjM4amVlaw==⁠

In this episode, Ishan and Kelvyn talk about Chelsea's Club World Cup run and react to the latest transfer updates including Joao Pedro and Jamie Gittens joining Chelsea, and Noni Madueke being linked with a move to Arsenal.Timestamps:0:00 Intro1:29 Chelsea vs Benfica match review 4:30 Is Reece James finally back to his best?6:22 Josh Acheampong building momentum8:10 Chelsea building a winning mentality11:00 Chelsea vs Palmeiras - The Estevao Willian Derby13:20 Andrey Santos deserves to play more15:55 Diogo Jota and Andre Silva’s passing17:20 Joao Pedro joins Chelsea for £60 million22:02 Why Chelsea signed Jamie Gittens and what does it mean for Tyrique George’s future?26:45 Djordje Petrovic to Sunderland28:25 Should Chelsea sell Noni Madueke to Arsenal?31:30 Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink backs Nicolas Jackson to succeed34:55 Will Chelsea Women shift to a back three after signing Ellie Carpenter from Lyon?37:40 Aggie Beever-Jones new contract coming soon39:20 Women's Euros hot takes43:15 Blue flowersIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5 star rating!Follow Ishan here: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ishanshah04?igsh=aWF1dng1dm1vbWNy&utm_source=qr⁠Follow Kelvyn here: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/kelvynquagraine?igsh=MWhuZWVwcjM4amVlaw==⁠

In this episode, Ishan and Kelvyn return after a 2 month break to preview the Club World Cup and react to Chelsea's transfer business. They also provide some incredible life updates about the work they've been doing in the sports industry which has kept them busy for the last couple of months. Timestamps:0:00 Intro1:05 Big life updates7:38 Chelsea choose not to sign Sancho10:28 Who should Chelsea sign at Left Wing?13:40 Thoughts on Liam Delap17:30 Excitement around Andrey Santos 20:56 Estevao Willian is a generational talent23:00 Kendry Paez loan to Strasbourg24:40 Chelsea’s Goalkeeper mess28:56 Kepa to Arsenal29:34 Club World Cup Preview34:40 Blue FlowersIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5 star rating!Follow Ishan here: https://www.instagram.com/ishanshah04?igsh=aWF1dng1dm1vbWNy&utm_source=qrFollow Kelvyn here: https://www.instagram.com/kelvynquagraine?igsh=MWhuZWVwcjM4amVlaw==https://www.instagram.com/kelvynquagraine?igsh=MWhuZWVwcjM4amVlaw==

In this episode, Ishan and Kelvyn are joined by Gabin Kongolo, winner of Chelsea’s Blue Creator Fund in partnership with VERSUS and the Chelsea FC Foundation. We tell the story behind Gabin’s film, Dear Dad, which follows his father’s journey as he attends his first-ever Chelsea game at Stamford Bridge. Gabin takes us behind the scenes, sharing his creative process, the reaction to the film at the Saatchi Gallery and online, meeting Nicolas Jackson, and much more!Timestamps:0:00 Intro1:35 Being a winner of Chelsea’s Blue Creator Fund5:23 The story of Gabin’s father 6:31 Dear Dad, by Gabin 13:05 The importance of Karibu Cafe’s all around the world16:00 Kelvyn’s influence on the project17:51 Reaction at Saatchi Gallery18:33 How Ishan related to the project 20:01 The emotions behind Gabin’s father’s first Chelsea game23:00 Proud son moment24:45 How supportive Chelsea were26:07 Blue Origin Story27:20 Reaction to the film32:40 Meeting Nicolas Jackson + his reaction to the film36:40 Gabin’s creative process40:35 Why people should apply for the Blue Creator Fund42:36 The future of the film43:15 Picking Chelsea’s all-time best 1157:29 Blue FlowersWatch the film here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHnxvYxodTu/?igsh=b3JiaHBlczhtcTdwFollow Ishan here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ishanshah04/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Kelvyn here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kelvynquagraine/⁠

In this episode, Ishan is joined by Sam, aka, CFCCentral. They do a deep dive into Enzo Maresca’s tactical changes, discuss what signings need to be made for Chelsea to compete for major trophies again, and share their experiences of being Chelsea fans from India working in the football industry. Timestamps:0:00 Intro1:47 Sam’s Blue Origin Story as a Chelsea fan from India7:11 Watching Chelsea live for the first time9:00 How Sam became CFCCentral13:12 Positives and negatives of social media growth16:10 Meeting Chelsea players, owners, and directors22:29 Trip to Kazakhstan covering Chelsea vs Astana in -20 degrees25:39 Why Cole Palmer is struggling32:08 Marc Cucurella’s goal scoring run and adaptability36:30 Pedro Neto’s new role as a striker39:45 Reece James as a midfielder, does it work?44:00 Why Maresca still needs to improve50:10 What signings Chelsea’s squad needs to compete for major trophies53:15 Robert Sanchez vs Filip Jorgensen. Who should be Chelsea’s number 1?55:55 How Man City sacking Gareth Taylor affects Chelsea Women59:00 Rapid fire questions1:05:42 Blue FlowersFollow Ishan here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ishanshah04/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Sam here: https://x.com/CFCCentral3

In this episode, Ishan is joined by Frankie Harrington, the Chelsea Ambassador for Her Game Too. We discuss Frankie’s relationship with Chelsea’s men’s and women’s teams and her role as Her Game Too’s Chelsea Ambassador.Timestamps:0:00 Intro0:35 Frankie’s Blue Origin story3:30 Becoming a Chelsea Women’s fan8:05 What is Her Game Too11:15 Safety issues at football games14:35 Being the Chelsea Ambassador for HerGameToo17:22 Being a member of Chelsea’s Fan Advisory Board (FAB)20:27 What issues are discussed in meetings25:50 Chelsea Women’s culture remains constant despite Emma Hayes’ departure28:28 Player of the season so far29:17 Most improved player30:47 Favourite Chelsea players33:38 Being a Chelsea Community Champion35:20 Playing a football tournament at Cobham38:15 Rapid fire questions43:20 Blue flowersFollow Ishan here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ishanshah04/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more about Her Game Too here: https://www.hergametoo.co.uk/Follow Her Game Too Chelsea here: https://x.com/HGT_Chelsea