The Skipper 20,609 Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 He's good enough to start and he's better at going forward than Cole is. This will allow more freedom for Hazard and co. on that left flank as teams tend to ignore and contain Cole very easily whereas it's different for Ryan. Really hope he gets to start the next few games. Liquidator, Stats and Mufassir08 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Was expecting both him and Azpi to start yesterday. Still don't understand why they didn't. We could have really used the extra energy and width they provide.I find it mind-numbing that Jose feels the need to rotate JT and Oscar but not Iva and Cole! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
English Freak 456 Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Time to give Bertrand a chance.He's good enough to be the starting LB on most PL teams..yet at Chelsea, he's on the bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Armour 4,439 Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 This guy definitely deserves more game time. Played well today, and these days he offers more than Cole when it comes to attacking play xPetrCechx and The_Flash 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ja1 1,166 Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 He's not Roberto Carlos, but I do think he suits our set up play better than Cole, and I still think Bertrand is fine defensively (Cole has a better mentality in big games though).Bertrand's final ball was maybe lacking this game but his runs are better than Cole as is his comfortableness(word?) on the ball. The final ball will come I reckon as he learns - in some appearances last season he wasn't nearly as adventurous. Mufassir08 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Flash 1,144 Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Agreed he had a good game considering he hasn't played. Really deserves a chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 He's not Roberto Carlos, but I do think he suits our set up play better than Cole, and I still think Bertrand is fine defensively (Cole has a better mentality in big games though).Bertrand's final ball was maybe lacking this game but his runs are better than Cole as is his comfortableness(word?) on the ball. The final ball will come I reckon as he learns - in some appearances last season he wasn't nearly as adventurous.I actually thought he put in a couple of excellent crosses but Torres and Willian just didn't make the run. I think he definitely deserves to play more often, but I would still like to see Cole against Spurs because he is a player that can make a game-saving tackle or clearance.And yes, "comfortableness" is a word, although I would have used "comfort level" instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChelseasMessiah 304 Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 He did well tonight Ryan. He looked hungry. He should see more of him, especially considering the amount of games we'll be playing in the next few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 He did well tonight Ryan. He looked hungry. He should see more of him, especially considering the amount of games we'll be playing in the next few weeks.Absolutely. No need to work Cole to death when we have a more than capable back up in Bertrand. Maybe not against Spurs but certainly against Steaua he should start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didierforever 7,349 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 he provides a way way way better option in attack than cole.defensively he is good. does his job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
English Freak 456 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Absolutely. No need to work Cole to death when we have a more than capable back up in Bertrand. Maybe not against Spurs but certainly against Steaua he should start. Considering our upcoming fixtures: Spurs (A), Steaua (A), Norwich (A), Cardiff (H), Schalke (A), Man City (H)I'd like to see Bertrand get the start against Steaua & Cardiff. CHOULO19 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Absolutely. No need to work Cole to death when we have a more than capable back up in Bertrand. Maybe not against Spurs but certainly against Steaua he should start. He'll probably end up giving away another penalty again.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChelseasMessiah 304 Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 I think Ryan will be starting a few games for us while we rest Ashley for the tougher CL and PL games. Hopefully he's fully fit and firing in all cylinders come next weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 I think Ryan will be starting a few games for us while we rest Ashley for the tougher CL and PL games. Hopefully he's fully fit and firing in all cylinders come next weekend.Can only hope so. Mourinho's persistence with starting Cole (and some others) for nearly every single game this season when his performances haven't been great at all, goin by usual high standards, is really nonsensical! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolayes 14,489 Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Can only hope so. Mourinho's persistence with starting Cole (and some others) for nearly every single game this season when his performances haven't been great at all, goin by usual high standards, is really nonsensical!it happens so often ..rotation only seems to apply to midfield and attackers ...coaches seem reluctant to rotate the back 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChelseasMessiah 304 Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 I thought he did well today, poor decision making at times but decent overall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Flash 1,144 Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Not a bad performance considering how little game tim he has had. I think he is a promising talent for the future. Needs more game time though, but if fit Ashley over him eerytime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Driver 503 Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Ryan did well today he looked more confident on the ball as if he deserved to be there as our left back. Good signs . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChelseasMessiah 304 Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Ryan did well today he looked more confident on the ball as if he deserved to be there as our left back. Good signs . Indeed.I feel we just need to judge him in a different paradigm to Ashley, as have been spoilt for having a world-class left back we sometimes take it for granted. Ryan is never gonna emulate Cole in his prime, but I feel he's a worthy member of the squad and produces when called upon. Leif and didierforever 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Positive performance from him today. Arguably not the best of attacking displays from a LB you'll see but he certainly is more enterprising and offers better attacking outlet on the left side than Cole. nadavTKL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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