DH1988 1,348 Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Disagree, I think any average football fan can see Ashley has struggled since the contract business came about. I for one have said this a few times already on here. Just pointing out he struggled for the first time really :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary gordon 1,777 Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Has been probably one of the only players that gave a shit today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamilton 2,120 Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 With Ba on his way we probably have someone decent at the end of those fine crosses by Azpi.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Thought he was brilliant today and it's really nice for a change to have a proper RB, who can defend and attack including bombing up and down the flank all day long and whipping the crosses. The fact that he has pace too makes it all the better if we pass into space for him to run into and/or if there is a need to chase opponent.The one thing he needs to really improve on is his crossing. It was absolutely woeful at times today and arguably, it's even worse than Bosingwa's crosses! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg 1,824 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Thought he was brilliant today and it's really nice for a change to have a proper RB, who can defend and attack including bombing up and down the flank all day long and whipping the crosses. The fact that he has pace too makes it all the better if we pass into space for him to run into and/or if there is a need to chase opponent.The one thing he needs to really improve on is his crossing. It was absolutely woeful at times today and arguably, it's even worse than Bosingwa's crosses!No, Bosingwa crosses are just special ! always too low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Bosingwa's crossing > Dave's crossing.In every other aspect: Bosingwa > a three-legged kitten > most other Premier League defenders > Dave > Zabaleta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OReillyD36 311 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 His crosses from deep are good but for some reason when he overlaps a player and crosses from the by-line they are horrendous. But he's young and (hopefully) will improve as time goes on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corner 456 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Thought he was brilliant today and it's really nice for a change to have a proper RB, who can defend and attack including bombing up and down the flank all day long and whipping the crosses. The fact that he has pace too makes it all the better if we pass into space for him to run into and/or if there is a need to chase opponent.The one thing he needs to really improve on is his crossing. It was absolutely woeful at times today and arguably, it's even worse than Bosingwa's crosses!I agree fully with this. But he usually does have a good cross. He's whipped in some lovely crosses and has a few assists this season so far. But his crossing was woeful today, like you said.And it really is delightful to have a quality right back. I was never convinced by Ivanovic at right back, I much prefer him at centre-back.But yeah, Azpi was awesome today. The only place to be 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 I agree fully with this. But he usually does have a good cross. He's whipped in some lovely crosses and has a few assists this season so far. But his crossing was woeful today, like you said.Agree with that. It's just that at times he can be a bit hit and miss with his cross. Needs to be more consistent with it.And also, the fact that he can cross with his left foot is a bonus for us, especially when opponents don't give him the space and chance to cross with his right foot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corner 456 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 And also, the fact that he can cross with his left foot is a bonus for us, especially when opponents don't give him the space and chance to cross with his right foot.Definitely. That's actually a very under-rated quality in a full-back. IIRC, Azpi assists Hazard's goal against West Brom with a left-footed cross after cutting back from his right.7 million, is that what he cost? A bargain. It's so hard to find a quality full-back nowadays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Bosingwa's crossing > Dave's crossing.In every other aspect: Bosingwa > a three-legged kitten > most other Premier League defenders > Dave > Zabaleta.Ummm what?Anyway Azpi's crossing is a lot better than's Bosingwa's. He just had an off day today. Amblève. and Spike 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5354 204 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Bosingwa after his injury never seemed able to cross well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Sorry but I just can't help but to . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodasys 40 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Solid as always Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mufassir08 2,400 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Him and hazard seem to be close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Knew he'd be a hit in this league. I liked him at Marseilles and I remember Lyon were linked with him a couple of years back. Firstly he is a great defender and extremely athletic, but crucially he is also brilliant in an attacking sense. Beautiful cross for the first goal today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bir_CFC 3,455 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Gotta give credit to the scouts and the board. We were linked with Debuchy, Van der wiel and azpi and hands down we picked the best one. Ollie and Azpinator 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Was watching the Soccer Saturday highlights just now and Paul Merson couldn't pronounce Azpilicueta's name properly. Went with Az-ko-loh-keh-ta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mufassir08 2,400 Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Az-ko-loh-keh-ta LOL!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Gotta give credit to the scouts and the board. We were linked with Debuchy, Van der wiel and azpi and hands down we picked the best one.Hm.. Well definitely out of VdW & Azpilicueta we did. Now that Debuchy's signed for Newcastle, we'll see who comes out on top between them. Though Debuchy did do well for France last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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