Ryan Bertrand

[zolayes 14,489]

Read that hes going to Everton if Baines goes to United.

Don't really mind about that. He will cement the 1st team spot. (Same if we actually let him go on loan to liverpool earlier)

We can always get PVA back for loan.

no way that is going to happen ...sometimes I think journos have a comp to post the biggest heap of steaming shit ,,,

he is our only back up for Ash for fuck sake ...We are more likely to loan or sell Terry

[CHOULO19 24,332]

no way that is going to happen ...sometimes I think journos have a comp to post the biggest heap of steaming shit ,,,

he is our only back up for Ash for fuck sake ...We are more likely to loan or sell Terry

I'm convinced that papers like the mail and mirror have two giant wheels similar to the wheel of fortune. One has the names of all the players and the other of all the clubs. the journos spin them and write a story linking whichever player that comes up with which ever club. That can be the only explanation why stories like Torres to Inter could be possible!

[zolayes 14,489]

I'm convinced that papers like the mail and mirror have two giant wheels similar to the wheel of fortune. One has the names of all the players and the other of all the clubs. the journos spin them and write a story linking whichever player that comes up with which ever club. That can be the only explanation why stories like Torres to Inter could be possible!

the Mirror is just CRACKED the Mail is FUCKING EVIL and they don't seem to realise Bates has left

[DJames 729]

**Off-topic: I didn't know he had a child. Cute kid!!

[Mufassir08 2,400]

Its time that we start giving him more regular gametime because cole is definitely not capable of playing 3 times a week.

[mac.bo 48]

What injury did Bertrand have,and it is time to really push Cole for no.1 starting slot

[Sir Mikel OBE 4,761]

If he cant be trusted this weekend against Fulham at home then he should go.

Cole needs a rest badly.

[Rubber bullets 1,183]

Needs to start the next couple of matches. Somehow I doubt that will happen.

[The Skipper 20,593]

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.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

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!

[English Freak 456]

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.

[Blue Armour 4,168]

This guy definitely deserves more game time. Played well today, and these days he offers more than Cole when it comes to attacking play

[ja1 1,166]

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.

[The_Flash 1,144]

Agreed he had a good game considering he hasn't played. Really deserves a chance

[CHOULO19 24,332]

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

[ChelseasMessiah 304]

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.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

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.

[didierforever 7,349]

he provides a way way way better option in attack than cole.

defensively he is good. does his job.