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Izuchukwu and Co. hosts The Pitch-Side Blues Podcast, a sports show with 23 episodes published.

First things first — Happy New Year. We missed you guys, for real. And apparently while we were not gone, a lot has changed. We have a new manager who is a part-time football coach and a full-time Shakespeare in the maki

Another rainy week in Lagos sets the tone as we kick off with some personal catch-ups before diving headfirst into Chelsea talk. We take a hard look at the sporting directors and their summer missteps especially the fail

The international break is finally over, and we’ve got a packed house on the pod! We dive into Chelsea’s upcoming clash with Brentford, then step back to review the transfer window as a whole—handing out our ratings over

This week, we dive straight into Chelsea’s 5–1 win over West Ham, with a closer look at Liam Delap’s standout performance even without a goal to his name. We then break down the latest worry: Cole Palmer’s injury and wha

We’re back for another year of football talk, passion, and analysis! In this episode, we welcome you into the new season and thank you for rocking with us through Season 1. We dive into the excitement around Estevão, who

Chelsea have done it — Club World Cup champions once again and this one feels different. In this episode, we ride the high of global dominance, unpacking the emotion, the tactics, and the players who made it unforgettabl

In this episode, Izuchukwu, Yaleee, and Crae take a reflective dive into Chelsea’s 2024/25 season—what went right, what surprised us, and how it all stacked up against our expectations at the start. From trophy hauls to

We’re back with a bang after clinching a gritty 1-0 win at Forest to secure Champions League football! We dive into what this means for the club, the fans, and the Blue Co project ahead of a massive summer. There’s love

In this episode, we dive into Reece James’ brilliant performance against Manchester United — a timely reminder of just how much quality he brings to this Chelsea squad. We also break down Noni Madueke’s lack of clinical

In this episode, we unpack a dramatic week for Chelsea, starting with Nicolas Jackson’s reckless red card against Newcastle. We then dive into Enzo Maresca’s one-dimensional tactical approach and debate whether his rigid

In this episode, we dive into the sweet satisfaction of Chelsea’s impressive win over newly crowned champions Liverpool. We break down standout performances, with Cole Palmer returning to his brilliant best and Noni Madu

In this episode, Yaleee and Izu take a heartfelt trip down memory lane, sharing their personal journeys with Chelsea and inviting listeners and the community to share theirs too. We then break down Lavia’s standout perfo

What a comeback! This week, we unpack the wild win over Fulham — but was it pure player passion or a tactical stroke from the manager that flipped the script? George’s goal lit the spark and with Easter in the air, we as

This week, we’re asking the questions fans are afraid to answer. Is Enzo Maresca really the right man to lead us forward, or is it finally clear he’s not the one? With our Champions League hopes hanging by a thread, have

We chat about Maresca’s wild rotation vs Brentford, and ask—was it all on him, or do some players need to take the blame too? We also discuss Caicedo’s growing influence in the team and his clear claim for player of the

In this episode, we break down why every arm of the club—from the fans in the stands to the players on the pitch, the coach in the dugout, and the ownership in the boardroom—needs to play their part to secure a Champions

In this episode, we break down Chelsea’s clash against Copenhagen, with a special focus on Tyrique George’s performance. Is he the real deal? Could he be one for the future, or is the fanbase getting ahead of itself? We

In this episode, we break down Enzo Maresca’s tendency to overcomplicate tactics and how it’s impacting his team. We also discuss the mismanagement of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall—one of Leicester’s standout players—and whether

Yaleee is back! After missing the last episode, he returns as we dive into a heated discussion on Reece James—his undeniable ability versus whether he’s really captain material. We also chat about the players stepping up

In this episode, we dive into the latest setback for our attack as Noni Madueke picks up an injury, further exposing our squad’s lack of quality and cutting edge in that department of late. With the Conference League dra
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