coolhead23 1,147 Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Let's face it, Jose and the board messed this one up completely. The signing of Luis not only halted his development but took him a couple of years back. There are no excuses for this one, if Ake was at Arsenal or even united he'd most likely be a regular in the first team. What were u expecting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Let's face it, Jose and the board messed this one up completely. The signing of Luis not only halted his development but took him a couple of years back. There are no excuses for this one, if Ake was at Arsenal or even united he'd most likely be a regular in the first team. Is Ake good enough to be our back up left back though? I don't know. Can't really blame the club when he was injured quite a bit this season and Jose never gave him much opportunity. You can't put that on the club tbh. CFC888 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Ake must be wishing Benitez was still here..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Is Ake good enough to be our back up left back though? I don't know.Can't really blame the club when he was injured quite a bit this season and Jose never gave him much opportunity. You can't put that on the club tbh.He did very well for us when he played and in the championship last season he blew everyone away. Definitely good enough to be given a chance.Jose is the main person to blame but the board as well for deciding to sign a back up LB when we already had Ake and not a back up RB when we had no backup there except for Azpi who was already starting at LB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 He did very well for us when he played and in the championship last season he blew everyone away. Definitely good enough to be given a chance.Jose is the main person to blame but the board as well for deciding to sign a back up LB when we already had Ake and not a back up RB when we had no backup there except for Azpi who was already starting at LB. He didn't play extensively at LB though, he was more impressive in midfield in the Championship. And again, can't blame the board. We've already got a back up Arab (essentially Azpi) but Jose chose not to play him there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supporter 3,088 Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 But I think as a left-back Aké usually plays misplaced and With unnatural movements. I think that he could lead to adapt to the position of left-back because Akéis a player very disciplined tactically With a spectacular and tactical sense. Maybe he could adapt, but Ake (IMO) feels more comfortable in midfield.I think he would have had many more opportunities with us in the last two years. This has been a mistake because Aké is not the typical player who shines in summaries in youtube, Ake is a player with a mindset and tactical sense of a mature player with ability to lead a team in midfield, as he showed With his loan at Reading.But now he needs to play every week to not interrupt their progress. And this one year in Boro loan is the best option for him. Within a year we will be looking forward to start the 2016-2017 season to see Ake with us again. I trust Aké.By the way. 1000 posts! WOW! thank you all for these six great months with all of you. :blue scalf: :blue scalf: :blue scalf: Thanks for everything :blue scalf: :blue scalf: :blue scalf: Regards. TheIceMan and Kieran. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheIceMan 596 Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 By the way. 1000 posts! WOW! thank you all for these six great months with all of you. Thanks for everything and closing on a 2000 rep Congrats mate! You'r much appreciated in this forum! supporter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 He didn't play extensively at LB though, he was more impressive in midfield in the Championship.And again, can't blame the board. We've already got a back up Arab (essentially Azpi) but Jose chose not to play him there.Actually he only played the first game at Reading in midfield (half of it actually IIRC) but the remaining 3 games he played at LB.And no need to get racist about it and talk about 'back up Arab' whatever that means! Amblève. and TheIceMan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Actually he only played the first game at Reading in midfield (half of it actually IIRC) but the remaining 3 games he played at LB.And no need to get racist about it and talk about 'back up Arab' whatever that means! Lol! I meant RB. Blame auto correct. CHOULO19 and Kieran. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea_firstlove 178 Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Boro is nothing. Even if he win player of the year, he can't have a chance at Chelsea, like Bamford. So sad for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulvhedin 526 Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 has he oficially joined Boro on loan for 2015/16 season or not yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscar 441 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Never really understood why ake was playing leftback when his main skills are not that of a full back... OhForAGreavsie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmax 9,219 Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 And no need to get racist about it and talk about 'back up Arab' whatever that means! You'll always be my first choice Arab, Chou. CHOULO19 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 You'll always be my first choice Arab, Chou.And you're the only bean counter I count on! Madmax 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Claudio Ranieri going back to Chelsea - for Nathan AkeRanieri wants Ake to replace Cambiasso. TheIceMan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyHairLikeLuiz 1,625 Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Claudio Ranieri going back to Chelsea - for Nathan AkeRanieri wants Ake to replace Cambiasso.It'd be a good loan for him provided he plays ahead of Cambiasso. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAM09 7,056 Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 It'd be a good loan for him provided he plays ahead of Cambiasso.He hasn't signed an extension, so he might not be there next season. TheIceMan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Playing him in midfield is a waste of time and a waste of his career because he is incredibly unlikely to be a midfielder for Chelsea. His future is at LB, imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAM09 7,056 Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 He should be given a chance to play as our LB if Filipe leaves. It kills me seeing Dave play there (nothing to do with his ability). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhForAGreavsie 6,075 Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Playing him in midfield is a waste of time and a waste of his career because he is incredibly unlikely to be a midfielder for Chelsea. His future is at LB, imo.I know you watch development games so you will have seen Ake play LB as often as I have. For me however it's not his position. To me he looks out of place there. That said Jose, and Steve Clare I'm told, played him there so if the loan to Leicester comes off it'll be interesting to see if he gets minutes and where he gets them. 11Drogba 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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