BlueLyon 9,359 Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 It's contentious to say that Branslav only had one great season as an amazing defender. 09/10.He was good in CL winning run too. Was voted in uefa team of the year last season too (however Im not so sure if deserved). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsden 4,689 Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 It's weird having players who are crap in their primary duties but excel in other secondary ones. Imagine an Ivanovic with Azpi's defensive ability. That would be scary. The Skipper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueGuy 1,552 Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Now basically Jose's Lampard/Drogba, untouchable. Think he is set to start for a long time to come(at least 2-3 years) unless he starts a huge decline and can't run anymore or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chels 2,502 Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Now basically Jose's Lampard/Drogba, untouchable. Think he is set to start for a long time to come(at least 2-3 years) unless he starts a huge decline and can't run anymore or something.Would say when he can't defend anymore but we're already past that stage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosnian Blue 2,471 Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Proper Chelsea legend. Fulham Broadway 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrExcalibur100 7,124 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Brana is a great player and Chelsea legend. Arguably the best RB in the Premier League. He didn't deserve (and doesn't) all the stick he was getting from some people a couple of weeks ago. It's not that hard to understand that a full-back who is instructed by his manager to overlap all the time sometimes gets caught out. bababoom, Tomo and Bosnian Blue 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! Belgiannutt 3,201 Posted February 11, 2015 Popular Post! Share Posted February 11, 2015 Brana is a great player and Chelsea legend. Arguably the best RB in the Premier League. He didn't deserve (and doesn't) all the stick he was getting from some people a couple of weeks ago. It's not that hard to understand that a full-back who is instructed by his manager to overlap all the time sometimes gets caught out.The odd thing is his mistakes aren"t because of him overlapping all the time. Most of his mistakes happen when he's back defending.The most worrying thing about Ivanovic is that he gets caught ball watching a lot.Too many times he just switches off and doesn't seem to have any idea of what's going on behind him.Take the Okore goal for example. Great that Ivanovic scored the winning goal and he deserves credit for that wonderfull strike but he also deserves to be criticized for the goal.Okore was his man and he just completely forgot about him. Failed to mark him in his own 18 y box. That's just unacceptable for a FB.Imo the criticism (stick) is justified as while his attacking performances have been great, his defensive performances leave a lot to be desired. Bir_CFC, CHOULO19, Weckerz and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 2,703 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 People give Iva way too much crap on here. I have had a few performances where I have cracked it at him while watching, but people talking as if he has been poor the whole season defensively? Seriously? He is still a better player than Azpi, and if instructed to do so, he'd defend better than him too. He is a brick wall, and 1 on 1 is still one of the best, if not the best defender in the league. I never see people cracking the shits at Azpi for never providing anything up front, yet Iva cops it if he isn't having a good day crossing it, or having a little trouble at the back. He is the best RB in the league, still. He has been asked to play more offensively, so clearly there will be a little less to give defensively. Plus he plays on Cahill's side, so cut him some slack. kellzfresh and Chelsea Legend 11 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea Legend 11 4,062 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 I know I'm a dying breed and I acknowledge there are reasons why many don't share my opinion but I actually love our entire squad. Its the first time in a long time I can say that without hesitation. Brana is a beast, has warts but definitely fits with Chelsea FC like a glove to a hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrExcalibur100 7,124 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 People give Iva way too much crap on here. I have had a few performances where I have cracked it at him while watching, but people talking as if he has been poor the whole season defensively? Seriously? He is still a better player than Azpi, and if instructed to do so, he'd defend better than him too. He is a brick wall, and 1 on 1 is still one of the best, if not the best defender in the league. I never see people cracking the shits at Azpi for never providing anything up front, yet Iva cops it if he isn't having a good day crossing it, or having a little trouble at the back. He is the best RB in the league, still. He has been asked to play more offensively, so clearly there will be a little less to give defensively. Plus he plays on Cahill's side, so cut him some slack. This this and this. All of Azpilicueta's mistakes are never spoken of despite the fact he contributes very little in attack (okay, not entirely his fault). Apart from the odd performance here and there, he's had a pretty okayish season up till now, nothing special. Ivanovic has been the better player this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bir_CFC 3,455 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 This this and this. All of Azpilicueta's mistakes are never spoken of despite the fact he contributes very little in attack (okay, not entirely his fault). Apart from the odd performance here and there, he's had a pretty okayish season up till now, nothing special. Ivanovic has been the better player this season. Azpi doesn't really make any mistakes. On form, I'd say from a strictly defensive point of view, he's the best defensive fullback in the world. He had some trouble in the City game, and one more here and there. But overall, dude is a defensive monster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmax 9,219 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Funny, couple of goals changes the entire narrative. Peace. and Weckerz 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLyon 9,359 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Azpi is best 1 on 1 defender in legue. No way is Iva better than him. Offensively yes, but not defensively.Iva makes some decisive stuff here and there, but should not be forgotten that he is also at fault for few goals and made some serious mistakes in dangerous areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAB 1,030 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 He had a rough patch recently when he made silly mistakes defensively but even offensively he wasn't the same Brana that started the season brilliantly. I think he looks better now.You can't expect every player to be perfect at everything. It's a trade off most of the times. If he's going to contribute like this offensively he can be excused for some of the mistakes he makes, although not all of them. Plus he is one of the experienced like Drogba and Terry, which makes him very important for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalBlues 4,050 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 So, will he get 3 match ban? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmax 9,219 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 So, will he get 3 match ban?Would be a farce if it happens. Which of course means it will happen. RoyalBlues 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,570 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 what he did? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueGuy 1,552 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Couldn't really careless if he gets 3 matches ban. Actually like Luis at LB and Dave at RB for better balance.]what he did?Slightly headbutted Everton player Muzchap 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Fong 2,776 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 what he did?Slightly leaned his head towards McCarthy which Skysports & co will call it headbutt for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzchap 8,966 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 So, will he get 3 match ban?Nah Ref gave him a yellow Fuck all the FA can do now RoyalBlues 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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