Schrodinger’s Ball

#12: 90 minutes of Football Tactics with CFC Central

For the October International Break the pod has invited Sam (@CFCCentral3), a professional Scout, Opp. Analyst and Writer on the the biggest Chelsea FC podcast (@LondonBluePod). Sam has had an interesting journey from following Chelsea since Mourinho's first tenure and how he was the Hindi translator for Messi in 2014 World Cup on Star Sports.In this episode he swims in familiar waters discussing pros and cons of Maresca's Chelsea, slowly drifting into new territories where he discusses the problems and positives with Amorim's United and Slot's Liverpool. Hope this podcast turns out to be decent substitute for weekend games.Timestamps:(0:13) Sam's Intro
(5:30) Enzo Maresca and Chelsea; 3-1 Rest Defence, inverted fullbacks and their flaws, Malo Gusto, Enzo Fernandez change in roles
(21:04) Ruben Amorim and United; CB profiles, Bruno's role, strong attacking options, aging midfield, will the system work?
(61:54) Arne Slot and Liverpool; Wirtz, Squad cohesion, Salah's decline, new fullbacks, loss of TAA, Isak
(80:20) Liverpool vs United predictions
(85:24) OutroHosts: Chinmay & SanketGuest: Sam (@CFCCentral3)Music by: Raj

#11: GW 7 Review: Amorim saved; Chelsea snatch victory from the Champions at the end

We review the GW 7 game where Amorim's United professionally sent Sunderland packing after Mount and Sesko's goal supported by rock-solid debut by the Belgian shot-stopper Senne Lammens. 
The highlight of the week was of course the exciting battle between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge with a last minute winner by Estevao the young Brazillian wonderkid.We brace ourself for another international break while sharing plans for next week.Hosts: Raj, Sanket & ChinmayMusic by: RajEdited by: Chinmay

# 10: GW 6 Review: Everyone loses

We share our sorrows on how all three teams lost to their opponents due to different reasons. We also discuss the GW 7 fixture between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge.
Hosts: Sanket, Raj and Chinmay
Edited by: Chinmay
Music by: Raj
 

GW 5 Review: Sanchez Sabotage, Liverpool go 5 points clear, boring Pep

We review the Merseyside Derby, Man Utd vs Chelsea (a game many have called el-s***ico) and the boring draw between Man City and Arsenal at Emirates. We also go preview the weekend fixtures for all 3 teams heading into GW 6
Hosts: Raj, Chinmay and SanketMusic by: RajEdited by: Chinmay

GW4 Review, GW5 Preview (Man Utd vs Chelsea)

We review the games between Burnley vs Liverpool, City vs Manchester United, Brentford vs Chelsea We also preview the Merseyside Derby and Utd vs Chelsea game at Old Trafford

CFC Special 2: Chelsea back in the Champions League, Bayern Munich Fixture

In the second episode of our conversation with Johnny, we discuss the opening fixture vs Bayern Munich, highlight the mixed messages from Bayern Munich about Nicolas Jackson, and whether we have left ourself weak in attack after loaning out Nico.Host: ChinmayGuest: JohnnyMusic by: Raj

Manchester United Special 2: Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal

In this part we discuss on how we started supporting our clubs; from fifa nights to big game heartbreaks...Delving into the current state of United, how Amorim's attack has received a much needed boost with Premier League proven players who can fit the system and how now it is upto the players to rise to the occasion. We talk about some of the players who put a smile on United fans from Cavani to Ighalo! Mainoo’s current situation and the road ahead for United to reclaim their throne and remind the world which is Premier League's most illustrious club.
 

GW 4 Preview: Manchester Derby; Liverpool becoming the new Arsenal?

We look forward to the end of the first International break which started off with a nail-biting finish to an unexpectedly back and forth game between Manchester United and Burnley, Chelsea finishing off Fulham in a game mired by VAR controversy; an extremely boring prophesized title race fixture between Arsenal and Liverpool.
We also preview the GW 4 fixture between Manchester City vs Manchester United, the faltering form of both United teams and which one we think will eventually outshine others. Hosts: Raj, Sanket & Chinmay
Music by: Raj

CFC Special 1: A 25 year memoir of Chelsea fan; before and after Roman era, UCL win, Blue Co. era

In this Chelsea special, we have Johnny a generational Chelsea fan who has seen Chelsea from the days of Glenn Hoddle and Gianluca Vialli to the modern day being managed by another Italian manager in Enzo Maresca. We admonish the factually wrong statement about Chelsea having no footprint before 2004 and weave our way through key moments in the early 2000s with iconic figures like Jose,  Drogba, Di Matteo, JT, Lamps, Hazard, Conte and some notorious ones like Graham Potter.We conclude with our views on the new ownership and how their success rate in scouting good players has increased in tandem with managerial win percentages and players building strong characters and why there is a chance we could surge back to the pinnacle of English football
Host: ChinmayGuest: Johnny (@CFCJohnnyB)/XMusic by: RajEditing: Chinmay

Manchester United Special 1: The fall of an English giant and a long wait for resurgence

In this United special, we call a special guest Raunak, a United supporter who started supporting United during Fergie years and discusses with Sanket and Raj as to what was the secret sauce that made United the club they are still known to be. They also share a few memories about the days when they started playing football on Pune turfs. Hosts: Sanket and RajGuest: RaunakMusic: Raj