francozola 2,040 Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Very good when he came on yesterday. Who thinks he should be our starting RB?Jose has improved a great deal this season but still is only 'above average' imo. His defending is still suspect. He gets forward really, really well but crossing can be atrocious at times - which is so frustrating.Iva was given the license to get forward much more yesterday and he put in a couple of great crosses. That cross for Anelka's header was one of the best crosses I've seen in a long time. He was always there to support the midfielders too. Defensively he's definitely better than Bos and also provides a huge threat on set pieces.I'm torn because Jose has done ok this season. hmmmmm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manpe 10,861 Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Very good when he came on yesterday. Who thinks he should be our starting RB?Ivan is a big threat in set pieces and for that reason i consider him better in attack. His crossing is also defo better. Bosingwas good runs are often rendered pointless by his crossing. Ivan is okay getting forward too and defo better at defending. The only thing jose has over ivan is pace and dribbling perhaps.So thinking about it ivan is more likely to score, to put in a good cross and to defend solidly. But i'm no avb so i trust him on this matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran. 6,317 Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 I think Iva proved today why he should get at least SOME games at RB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teignman 441 Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 It was great to see Brana put in a great shift at RB. It was reminiscent of his performances there in the 2009-10 season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan 17,957 Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 It was great to see Brana put in a great shift at RB. It was reminiscent of his performances there in the 2009-10 season.The best RB in the league, commenting it he didn't feel that comfortable in that position. Legendary. Yesterday I was really sad, seeing Ivan on the bench among other subs. 'Thankfully' Bosingwa made a blatant tackle so all Brano has to do now is to perform like always and he's back in the starting XI. Hopefully. I've always said that, he's a wonderful footballer. termninja 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 After watching Ivanovic cover there, and looking at some of the crosses he played, I'm convinced he should be our 1st choice RB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
termninja 5,290 Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 My heart fills with happiness when I see how much people like and respect Bane around here Agreed with 2 posts above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kez 2,727 Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 He should be starting ahead of Bos in my opinion. He's a more solid defender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 My heart fills with happiness when I see how much people like and respect Bane around here Agreed with 2 posts above.With Vidic retiring from Serbia, do you think Ivanovic will take the captaincy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
termninja 5,290 Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 With Vidic retiring from Serbia, do you think Ivanovic will take the captaincy?It could happen and I really hope it does, but Vidic has also said that he won't retire yet and that he was angry when he said he is leaving. Also, it depends on who our new coach is so I dunno yet. But for me, he is the best candidate for a captain after Vidic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
termninja 5,290 Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 ^It's official, Vidic has retired from Serbia. Just heard it on TV. I really hope Bane becomes the new captain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Should be the first name on the team-sheet out of all our defenders. Kez 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldo 868 Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 ^It's official, Vidic has retired from Serbia. Just heard it on TV. I really hope Bane becomes the new captain! Vidic is scum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisey11zola25 142 Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Three Words....Crossing Technique. Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Ivan looked a little more comfortable at RB yesterday and reverting to the old Ash-JT-Alex-Bran back four paid rich dividends. I believe that should be our backline for the remainder of the season.Alex has started two league games this season. We've kept two clean sheets. pHaRaOn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGuerreiro 252 Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 I think a back 4 of Ivanovic - Luiz - Terry - Cole is by far our best defence. Alex is good, but sadly he just doesn't have the pace for the high line defence. Playing Ivanovic in the RB (and imo he is the best RB in the league) would take the pressure of Luiz' forward runs since he is much more capable of dropping down than Bosingwa, personally I think these 4 would make a really great defence for Chelsea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo 21,751 Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Alex did make a few mistake's yesterday, he looks a bit rusty right now but if he can get back on top form it will be a fantastic boost for us no doubt.But for Liverpool however we must play Ivan-Luiz-Terry-Cole, the high line against Suarez will be hard enough with Luiz and his pace, without it would be suicide.Hopefully Ivan is first choice RB now, he doesn't convince me in the centre yet on the right he might aswell have a sign on his head to the left sided wingers saying no way through here fuck off. termninja and Sheva. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
termninja 5,290 Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 on the right he might aswell have a sign on his head to the left sided wingers saying no way through here fuck off.Brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo 21,751 Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 ^ bit off topic sh0n3x but that is a fantastic sig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francozola 2,040 Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Alex + JT against Suarez is a disaster waiting to happen. Luiz has to play Tomo and Peace. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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