Styles 9,790 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Yeah I agree with Shaw, fantastic talent, would love him here in a few years. However the contrasting point about Cole is when he did make them runs under Ancelotti is it not ironic that we won the league that season? That is why I think if we are to win the league we need more from our fullbacks like him because both our FB are the same. Also your point about Marcelo. Yes, that is what I feel Cole should do more, not to the same extent but some attacking intent because it gives you more bite and Marcelo attacking instincts got him a goal and proved a valuable asset for them.The thing is, Ashley isn't able to do that any more. He has lost a lot of pace and doesn't carry the offensive threat of a Marcelo or Shaw. He's a defensive full-back now and doesn't contribute much going forward besides sporadic decoy runs to open up some space.I feel we are missing out on having somebody at LB that Hazard can link-up with. Look at the understanding Baines and Pienaar have, it's absolutely tremendous. We don't have that on either flank. Stats and Peace. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 This is nothing new really. Ashley has offered very little going forward for a few years now. Compare that to somebody like Marcelo, who in the friendly against Madrid spent virtually the entire game in our half causing problems.If Ashley has a great game nowadays it's when we play very defensively and he just has to worry about marking his opponent and covering his CB ala the Champions League final.I honestly can't remember the last time I watched a game and thought 'Ashley has done a great job going forward'. It was probably in Carlo's first season, that's how long ago it was.I really like the kid Shaw at Southampton. The way he carries the ball and beats players, he goes both inside and out and is a real threat. His performance against West Brom on the opening day was brilliant and he won them the game. I really hope he is a Chelsea player in the future.I agree somewhat, but I think you're exaggerating a bit. Ashley had a good game going forward against Hull, for example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NishC300 1,865 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Shoot these cunts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellzfresh 7,229 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 He's turned from an all round full back (attacking wise and defending) to only a defensive one. Sad really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Flash 1,144 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 He wasn't so good today don't really know why? Has put on a bit of weight too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ainsley Harriott 2,732 Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 He wasn't so good today don't really know why? Has put on a bit of weight too?He was pretty good defensively Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DYC. 7,542 Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Ash was IMMENSE, best defender on the pitch for me last night. When there's a lot of pressure, he just reaches a higher level. CHOULO19, Styles, Peace. and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 We have been so lucky to have players in our team like Cole who never fail to come up with world-class performances in big games. Spyker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmin 2,484 Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 He's probably still the best LB in the world. iceboy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,571 Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Ashley Cole 7 Years Ago. This Legend Joined Chelsea! Bir_CFC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Flash 1,144 Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 I thought he was wonderful against Bayern, real asset to the team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDY 1,290 Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 One of the worst performances I've ever seen from him. Literally couldn't do anything right. xPetrCechx, King11Didier and The only place to be 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bir_CFC 3,455 Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Looks clueless on the ball. He's always been a liability in the build-up but that was shockingly bad. Bertrand should be given a chance. Stats, didierforever and Blue Armour 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleed_blue 136 Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Was frequently outnumbered by Everton attackers and that got to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsblubot 3,595 Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 yes bad day in the office for Cole, but he was having was constantly under pressure by the electric Coleman. Same way Jelavic was a handful for both Luiz and Terry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolayes 14,489 Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 he was taken off and replaced by Torres cos we have the ONLY manager with the balls to do that .. Ash did have a poor game . He has about 3 poor games out of 60 bababoom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amblève. 4,995 Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 The lack of activity in this thread compared to others is shocking. Especially after such an embarrassing performance by Ash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stats 7,147 Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 United failed in their attempt to get Baines. I would do anything to have him next season. Cole will be 33 and in Baines we have someone who will help our attacking duties and also have a good defender as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucio 5,418 Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 cole has run out of steam i think. he really struggles to get on the end of simple through balls these days. still a top defender though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellzfresh 7,229 Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Was his worst attacking peformance I have ever seen in his career, left hazard isolated every time. Horrible!! Nero 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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