LDN Blue 7,903 Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 After seeing Cole return to form (for the most part) recently, it's really evident just how much of a chasm is between Cole & Bertrand's natural talents. When deployed on the wing, Bertrand whips in a decent cross. But when deployed at left back, Bertrand seems too scared to actually wander up and get himself into that position like Cole so often does. I'm still adamant that Shaw is the only player we should consider getting in to replace Ashley. Yes he's young, but so what? He's great! I also like the fact we've typically had English left-backs. Le Saux, Bridge, Cole. When I look at Shaw, I just see a child version of Ashley Cole. The way they play is so similar. Shaw arriving would have me feeling much more optimistic about the future.With that said though, I doubt any player we ever buy will be a better left back than Ashley, meaning regardless who we pick up it'll be a downgrade of sorts. The amount of goal-line clearances Cole has produced for us right in our time of need are crazy.Ah come on, that's unfair to Bertrand I think. What you've described in his flaws, as a left-back, can be something that's easily improved the more he's allowed to play at left-back. We've seen him play left midfield and wing so much that people do often forget that he's actually a good defender. Bertrand will only pick up that instinct of when to/when not to go forward the more experience he picks up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Benitez has said he will be out for 2 weeks or so after picking up the hamstring today. Will miss games against Rubin Kazan(Home & Away), Sunderland(H), Man City(N) and Fulham(A) at the very least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nero 1,874 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Benitez has said he will be out for 2 weeks or so after picking up the hamstring today. Will miss games against Rubin Kazan(Home & Away), Sunderland(H), Man City(N) and Fulham(A) at the very least.F U C K !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg 1,824 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Expected more, so, thank god. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif 6,006 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Meh. We'll cope. Bertrand rarely looks below average when at left-back and he performed just fine today. xPetrCechx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Armour 4,439 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Benitez has said he will be out for 2 weeks or so after picking up the hamstring today. Will miss games against Rubin Kazan(Home & Away), Sunderland(H), Man City(N) and Fulham(A) at the very least.Hmm...wonder whether there'll be a certain Paulo on the team-sheet for one of those games. Could've been worse, I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambo 1,729 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Will Malouda be recalled to backup Bertrand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Just means we'll see Paulo on the bench a little more often as an auxiliary left full-back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fulham Broadway 17,314 Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 United cry babies.Ashley Cole gives two tickets and lounge passes away each match. On Sunday he mistakenly selected a yernited fan as the winner -when he found out it was a united fan he said sorry its for Chels only -and sent the United a fan a signed shirt as consolation.The United fan started crying and his mum went and told the police.No more free ticket sfrom Ashley now Rambo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 United cry babies.Ashley Cole gives two tickets and lounge passes away each match. On Sunday he mistakenly selected a yernited fan as the winner -when he found out it was a united fan he said sorry its for Chels only -and sent the United a fan a signed shirt as consolation.The United fan started crying and his mum went and told the police.No more free ticket sfrom Ashley nowNot defending the guy in any way, he was clearly an outright c*nt, but he got some nasty abuse on twitter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manpe 10,861 Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 United cry babies. Ashley Cole gives two tickets and lounge passes away each match. On Sunday he mistakenly selected a yernited fan as the winner -when he found out it was a united fan he said sorry its for Chels only -and sent the United a fan a signed shirt as consolation. The United fan started crying and his mum went and told the police. No more free ticket sfrom Ashley now Not defending the guy in any way, he was clearly an outright c*nt, but he got some nasty abuse on twitter. Who, Cole or the crybaby? Sent from my GT-S5660 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 12,049 Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Just means we'll see Paulo on the bench a little more often as an auxiliary left full-back. That makes the bench 150% more classy. Who doesn't want George Clooney sitting on the sub bench? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Who, Cole or the crybaby?The united fan. Ash gets constant abuse regardless! Amblève. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 United cry babies.Ashley Cole gives two tickets and lounge passes away each match. On Sunday he mistakenly selected a yernited fan as the winner -when he found out it was a united fan he said sorry its for Chels only -and sent the United a fan a signed shirt as consolation.The United fan started crying and his mum went and told the police.No more free ticket sfrom Ashley nowFunny thing is his mum told Cole to grow up and yet her Twitter name is 'biebermum'... Bolt from the Blue, OneMoSalah, Amblève. and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Just wanted to say that I thought he was excellent last night. Solid defensively and a great outlet in attack. First game back since his injury and it looks like he's been playing week in week out. It's a testament to the player he is really. The only place to be, Rambo and Sheva. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheva. 5,373 Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Thank god he got a new contract, still has a lot to offer. Rambo, The Skipper and xPetrCechx 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoSalah 8,886 Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Who the fuck is Jordi Alba? Still the worlds best LB for me. Rambo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZanSnake 1,211 Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Came back from an Injury and showed WHY he is the number one. Absolutely amazing performance tonight, along with JT, helped us stay in the game defensively as well as offensively.Brilliant to see him back, but a shame he will miss the second leg. The only place to be 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Lamps 11,692 Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Who the fuck is Jordi Alba? Still the worlds best LB for me.Leighton Baines Jordi Alba was never in contention, but Leighton Baines has overhauled Ash this season, faster, stronger, more solid, far better crosses and superior overall offensive impact Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The only place to be 11,313 Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Leighton Baines Jordi Alba was never in contention, but Leighton Baines has overhauled Ash this season, faster, stronger, more solid, far better crosses and superior overall offensive impactWow, all that and I still wouldn't swap them. Baines is a great crosser of the ball. Ashley Cole is a once in a generation left-back. OneMoSalah 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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