The Blue Truth: Recent Episodes
Sai Tharun U
We all love a sport, don't we? Our favourite clubs, teams and leagues are our happy place - the place we go to forget all of our frustration and immerse ourselves in a sea of raw emotion. This podcast will be exactly that - an emotional, opinionated place where sport and only sport takes centrestage. Oh, and nothing else matters. NOTHING. Just sport.
We've had a rather eventful Matchday 1 in Qatar. A couple of shocks, a few surprises and lots to look forward to. Here are my predictions for the group stage and which teams will make it to the Round of 16!
Chelsea started the 2021-22 season looking like serious title contenders, and have suddenly hit successive stumbling blocks to find themselves chasing City and Liverpool. What can they expect? What are Chelsea's realistic targets? Is the PL title possible?
I read an article in the Athletic that said Europe's leagues are already broken, and the Super League might be a necessity. Here's my take on it.
12 clubs from Europe decided they could breakaway and form their own league so they can earn more money, and leave the rest behind. How does it impact football? How are the other clubs affected? What happens to fair and perfect competition?
In a game that's being increasingly made favourable to batsmen, is the "Umpire's call" unfair to bowlers? When the catches are taken 30,40,50 metres away from the umpires, is it fair to ask them to give a soft signal that needs conclusive evidence to be overturned? Does it all even make sense, or should these two rules be done away with?
We all hate a good advice, don't we? But there are times when simple statements can turn into golden words that change the way we feel. Here are the two statements that changed things for me.
Jose Mourinho is a box-office manager who has earned a name for himself as much off as he has on it. But of late, his teams have struggled to reach the levels of his earlier teams. Is it his fault? Or is it a result of the players? Is he finished? Or will he respond with big trophies again, like he has in the past?
With controversies circling VAR virtually every week, it's becoming a huge buzzkill to the fans and the managers/players.
Chelsea secured a point at Old Trafford to secure its second straight clean sheet this week.
In another disastrous defensive performance, Chelsea dropped 2 valuable points at home to Southampton, as the Saints came from behind twice to hold Chelsea
The Blues ran out 4-0 winners thanks to a stellar Ben Chillwell PL debut and a traumatic defensive performance from Palace's Sakho.
After a transfer window where Chelsea dominated the market, their start to the season has left much to be desired. What's the problem? Why are The Blues struggling?
As Didier Drogba received th UEFA Presidents' award, the Champions League group draw was decided. Who got whom? Tune in to find out!
Jose's love affair with the Carabao cup continues as his makeshift Spurs starting lineup beat Lampard's beleaguered Blues 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 result at FT.
A second-half comeback meant Chelsea grabbed a point overcoming a 3-0 deficit in the League for the first time in club history.
An Alonso mis-pass, a Thiago Silva slip, and another piece of clueless marking by Alonso on a corner sees Lampard's men 3-0 down at HT against the Baggies.
A Mane double courtesy a Kepa howler and a rugby tackle from Christensen meant Liverpool won 2 out of 2.
Faf and Rayudu steadied a sinking CSK batting ship to lead CSK to its first win against MI in 5 encounters.
The two most successful teams in IPL history will take on each other in the inaugural match of the 2020 IPL season. Who will come out on top?
A dull performance from Chelsea didn't prevent Lampard from having a winning start to the 2020-21 season.
The Premier League is back! And HOW! A hat-trick of goals for Salah, hat-trick of assists for Willian and Zaha winner ensured wins for Liverpool, Arsenal and Palace on the opening matchday of the 2020-21 season.
The Blues' Board has fired on all cylinders, signing some exciting young talent in attack and defence, hoping to bridge the gap between the Londoners and Liverpool. What can we expect from the Blues this season? Tune in!
The ugly stand-off between Messi and Barcelona ends, as he confirms his stay at Camp Nou for this upcoming season. Does Messi deserve to be forced to stay? Probably not, but then, that's business today.
Kingsley Coman scored the lone goal in a nervy final between the German and French Champions to hand Bayern their 6th Champions League title, drawing them level with Liverpool. Only AC Milan and Real Madrid have more.
Gnabry and Di Maria specials ensured that the German and French champions face each other in a mouthwatering UCL final.
There are two superpower squads in the form of PSG and Bayern Munich against the more modestly talented squads of Leipzig and Lyon. Who's going to make it through?
A Dembele double sent City packing in the last quarter final of CL 2020. An underwhelming performance from the Sky Blues and an incredible miss from their star man Sterling sealed their fate.
India's greatest ever wicket-keeping batsman, the most insane finisher the world has ever seen, the calmest captains to have ever played the game has announced his retirement. It's hard to digest, but that's just how life is. Thank you Dhoni, watching you has been one of the highlights of my life. Thank you.
Bayern Munich obliterated Barcelona 8-2 to hand Messi & Co their worst-ever defeat in CL history.
RB Leipzig produced a clinical performance to down an underwhelming Atletico side that never looked like they were going to score. Naglesmann becomes the youngest coach to lead his side to a CL semifinal!
After a string of misses, PSG scored 2 late goals, sparking a memorable comeback victory to advance to the semi-final.
We're down to the business end of the Champions League, with 4 mouthwatering quarter-final fixtures awaiting us. Who will make it through? Are there going to be upsets?
Bayern handed the West Londoners a humiliating 7-1 aggregate defeat, while 2 moments of Messi brilliance sent Barcelona through to the quarter finals.
City dumped Real out of the Champions League with a brilliant team effort, led by a marauding De Bruyne. In Italy, Ronaldo's brace wasn't enough to pull Juve through to the quarter finals. Lyon's controversial first half penalty gave them the away goal which proved to be the deciding factor in the tie.
The Little Belgian arrived in 2012 and played 7 glorious seasons at Stamford Bridge brightening the weekends of Blues fans across the globe. In his stint at Chelsea, he not only became a Chelsea Legend, but also one of the greatest players the Premier League has ever seen.
164 goals, 4 Premier Leagues, 2 League Cups, 1 Champions League, 3 FA Cups and 9 goals in 9 Cup finals. That's Didier Drogba for you - the man for the big occasion.
Real and Juve are trailing against City and Lyon respectively, Barcelona is level with Napoli. What's gonna happen in the second legs of the R16 matches? Tune in to listen to my preview of this weekend's CL fixtures.
Aubameyang's brilliance was too much to handle for Chelsea's faltering defence. Poor refereeing decisions and mounting injuries led to Chelsea being handicapped in the title showdown, leaving Arsenal with nothing much to do except hold on comfortably until they lifted the title.
Just one year of managerial experience, transfer ban, Chelsea's weakest squad in a decade, no Eden Hazard, introducing the youth stars in the senior set-up - these are just some of the tasks that Lampard had to take care of. So, how did he fare? Listen to find out.
Chelsea and United booked their UCL tickets for next season, while Villa stayed up with a gritty draw against the Hammers. With that, the curtains are drawn on ghe 2019-20 EPL season.
An absolute rollercoaster of a match ends with Liverpool running out 5-3 winners, which leaves Chelsea 1 point away from securing a Champions League spot. Their only hurdle? A Wolves side that's fighting for a Europa League spot.
Two errors from David De Gea and a solid team performance from Chelsea, led by a confident Mason Mount ensured that Lampard will lead his team onto the Wembley pitch in 2 weeks, against Arsenal, in an attempt to win his first trophy as Chelsea manager.
Lead by a monstrous David Luiz, Arsenal beat Man City to go one step closer to reclaiming the FA Cup!
Two mouthwatering clashes on our hands here this weekend - Arsenal Vs Man City and Chelsea Vs Man United. Which two teams are going to come out on top and go back to Wembley for the final? Is it going to the Reds of Arsenal and United or the blues of City and Chelsea? Here's my prediction for this weekend.
Chelsea and Norwich played one of the most awful matches in the history of football on a lazy Tuesday night. The Blues limped out 1-0 winners against a Norwich side that didn't force a single save from the Chelsea 'keeper. The win put Chelsea 4 points clear of Leicester and Manchester United in the table and takes them one step closer in their quest for Champions League football next season.
Successful Captain, an outstanding defender, a committed team man, and a delight to both players and fans alike. This episode is all about the greatest player to ever wear the Chelsea armband - JT 26.
First season under a new & inexperienced manager, a transfer window ban, youth players being called up to the senior team, a shambolic defence, and an exuberant offence. 2019-20 has been a rollercoaster season for the Blues. So, how well have they performed? Have they met expectations? Is the Blue Flag flying high? Listen to the first episode of The Blue Truth to know more.