The boys are back after a couple of weeks off. Things happened while they were gone. The conversation quickly turns to Enzo Maresca - the what, the why, and how.

How good is Reece James? How good is Reece James at St. James Park? I think you know, but we break it down this week. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of our listeners!

This week on the Flag Stays Down Podcast the boys talk about Enzo Maresca's comments about "the worst 48 hours at the club". They also go deep on Trevoh Chalobah and where he ranks amongst Premier League defenders.

This week the boys break down the World Cup draw, going group by group for any surprises or storylines.

Chelsea had a champions level week this week with a win over Barcelona and a draw despite being down a man against league leaders Arsenal. Andy, Matt, and Parker break it down and more on this week's episode of The Flag Stays Down Podcast.

If only it was still White Hart Lane... sorry, Three Point Lane... It's happened again, Chelsea bash Tottenham on the road and secure 3 points. Moises Caicedo continues to push himself into the world class conversation, and John Terry continues being a world class shit talker. All this and more on this week's episode of the Flag Stays Down Podcast.

Chelsea come out of the international break with a tricky fixture away to struggling Nottingham Forrest. Ange was on the hot seat and needed a win against a banged up Chelsea squad. Spoiler alert, the former Spurs manager was fired minutes after the final whistle and Wily Caballero's men came away with 3 points.

Wow. Just wow. What a match and what a statement win for Chelsea FC. Estevao wins it at the death and the Blues down the Champions. Matt and Andy break it down this week.