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I will watch because being a fan during the BlueCo years requires masochism.

Pre/Post Match Discussion, Live Chat & Analysis Tuesday March 17th, 2026 Stamford Bridge Champions League 8:00 PM UK

Chelsea could well be getting some transfer business done ahead of the summer window, and a pre-agreement could even be confirmed pretty soon. However, the likelihood is that nothing will be announced until the season is over, as not to disturb anyone’s season run in. But behind the scenes, this one is moving. Similar stories have been reported elsewhere, but SPTC Sources can confirm that Chelsea are closing in on a deal to sign Valentin Barco from sister club Strasbourg. At the moment, we aren’t sure of the make up of the deal or whether Barco will be loaned straight back to Strasbourg for another season, or whether he will come in to Chelsea’s squad this summer. We are also unsure whether Chelsea see him as a left back or a centre midfielder. But as we have been reporting, there is a potential situation bubbling up with Marc Cucurella - there’s a slight chance he could be sold in the summer. So Barco as a replacement there might be Chelsea’s thinking. That is just speculation for now, we have not had any of the plans confirmed. We have just been told by THREE of our top sources now that Barco to Chelsea is very close. One source has even told us that it is ‘pretty much a done deal’. I would expect that it wont be confirmed or announced until the end of the season though, as to not create any drama for either team for the season run in. But Barco is expected to be a Chelsea owned player come the summer. Further to this, sources have stated that Chelsea want to sign him to ward off serious interest coming in from other clubs such as Juventus and Atletico Madrid, who have both been knocking hard on the door for Barco. It’s similar to why they signed Emmanuel Emegha and Mamadou Sarr. I have more Strasbourg-related sourced news out later today….. Simon Phillips More worrying that rumors of Cucu leaving.

Back to watching from behind the sofa.

Pre/Post Match Discussion, Live Chat & Analysis Saturday March 14th, 2026 Stamford Bridge Premier League 5:30PM UK

I know that Rosenior knows them well. I hope he does not go with a full defensive game plan, PSG seems to struggle when they are under constant pressure and they are the team defending.

Osimhen's wages are never going to happen for these sporting directors.

Pre/Post Match Discussion, Live Chat & Analysis Wednesday March 11th, 2026 Parc des Princes Champions League 8:00 PM UK

Putting in a B team against a team that wants to go to war…. Always the easy 4-2 win I thought it would be after seeing the starting XI.

COYWCB!!

I think he will rest Cucu, James, Joao, Enzo and bring them on sometime in the second half unless we have a decent lead, Risky, but he has to be thinking about PSG.

Pre/Post Match Discussion, Live Chat & Analysis Saturday March 7th, 2026 Racecourse Ground FA Cup 5:45 PM UK

Jorgensen had a solid night. That goal he gave up was not on him.

Pedro was such a great signing. Almost makes up for all the shit wingers we signed. Almost

I really cannot live like this every match, but at least we have a chance to win.

How can we raise his resale value is the question.

I really hope Penders shows up in preseason and takes the keeper position. In the games I have watched with Strasbourg, he handles the ball better at his feet and makes much better passes. I think he is better than Jorgensen but not quite as good as Sanchez at shot blocking, but he commands his area much better during corners than Sanchez.

It wasn't that long ago... a few weeks, that I was excited about gameday. Will be watching from behind the sofa with Special Juan.

We really need Estevao back for this one.

It would be nice to relax mid week instead of wanting to punch somebody after a game. Discipline and not knowing how to handle set pieces is not a winning combination.

Pre/Post Match Discussion, Live Chat & Analysis Wednesday March 4th, 2026 Villa Park Premier League 7:30PM UK

I have a bet riding on this one. I need us to win and break that winless streak against them.

PSG is the CL Draw

Or competition for CL positions are Man United and Liverpool and they have similar strength. No excuses.