About this episode

The episode discusses Chelsea players facing pivotal seasons, focusing on Reece James and Cole Palmer, while also covering recent news and listener questions.

In this episode, we're donning our cowboy hats and returning to the Last Chance Saloon to discuss which Chelsea players are entering a make-or-break season ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. We'll be scrutinising the performances, potential, and prospects of players like Reece James and Cole Palmer. Can they finally deliver on their promise, or will they be shown the door? The team also talk the latest from this week's news and as always also answer some listener questions. RUNNING ORDER: 00:00 The Start, World Cup Moments & Shevva's Shoutouts 7:12 News: A Weak Week Of News 11:10 The Last Chance Saloon: Which Players Are Entering A Make Or Break Year? 41:28 Quaresma's Questions 43:28 Loan Army Carousel If you have a question for the team then contact them on Twitter at @AtTheBridgePod (This episode was recorded on 16th July 2026) *** Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks! *** Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/b3arBztQjn This episode is proudly supported by Head In The Game, a charity using football to support mental…

Topics covered

• Chelsea players
• Last Chance Saloon
• make-or-break season
• performance analysis
• listener questions
• football news

Keywords

• Chelsea FC
• Reece James
• Cole Palmer
• Last Chance Saloon
• football
• 2026/27 season
• performance
• listener questions

Sponsors

Head In The Game

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