Pochettino departs: What happened? Why now? Who next?
Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
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🗓️ 23 May 2024
⏱️ 42 minutes
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Summary
Our summer break lasted a whole 36 hours...
Matt Davies-Adams parachutes in The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey for an emergency pod following the departure of manager Mauricio Pochettino by mutual consent.
We bring you the inside story of how events transpired and led to the parting of ways - while taking your reaction and questions.
Why now? Who's in the frame to take over? What does it mean for the future of the club and players going forward?
It's just another day in the life of Chelsea Football Club.
We'll see you again... soon?!
HOST: Matt Davies-Adams
WITH: Simon Johnson & Liam Twomey
PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva
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