“30-33-43-69” Chelsea FanCast #311

Jonathan Kydd is joined by Dr Mart, Darren Mantle and FFP expert Jake Cohen to discuss the appalling refereeing by Martin Atkinson which cost us all three points in the draw against Burnley; the rearguard draw against PSG; the Paris Metro racism incident and a discussion about what FFP entails for Chelsea.

Former Referee’s Chief Keith Hackett described Martin Atkinson’s performance as arguably one of the worst in Premier League history, and who are we to argue. Two penalty claims; no punishment for a nasty foul on Brana Ivanovic and worse no punishment for a potentially career ending challenge on Nemanja Matic, who got sent off in reward for understandably reacting. Whilst Chelsea were not at their best, and should have put the game to bed long before, there’s no doubt that Atkinson cost us all three points.

Was the 1-1 draw with PSG a good result and a classic Jose Mourinho European away leg? And just how thankful should we be for the world class performance from Thibeaut Courtois. And how on earth can we protect Eden Hazard from constant fouls.

Sadly the football in Paris was the least of our concerns as news of a disgraceful incident of racist abuse from so called Chelsea supporters filtered through. The boys discuss the ensuing fall out and the reaction from both the Club and the right minded supporters.

Jake Cohen a sports Lawyer (and a Chelsea fan) and expert in Financial Fair Play is in the studio to discuss exactly what FFP means for Chelsea and to wrap up Jonathan Kydd presents this week’s Chelsea Chadder Stats and has a look forward to the Capital One Cup Final this Sunday against arch rivals Spurs.

The Chelsea Football FanCast: 30-33-43-69