BlueLion. 21,491 Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 LOL. Is it only me or does it look like he punched a brick wall? He really hit Brana, it wasn't a graze or something, and Brana doesn't even flinch. LOLHaha, looked like he broke a knuckle hitting Ivan! iseah100 and Barbara 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iseah100 5,612 Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 See the edit.Alexis taking a swing should be enough for a red. I'm sure if we pushed for it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Alexis taking a swing should be enough for a red. I'm sure if we pushed for it...I doubt it. If he was wearing a Chelsea shirt, however, it'd be at least a three-game ban. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 These things usually depend on the media. If the media make a huge fuss then the FA acts (unless it is one of their darlings like Gerrard or Rooney). This has hardly been mentioned in the media so I expect it to not even be acknowledged by the FA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Imagine if it was Terry who did that to Sanchez instead...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Lamps 11,692 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Imagine if it was Terry who did that to Sanchez instead......Well he once kinda did, we know how that ended....In general there is only taken action against unspotted offences when they are not against Chelsea players. 8 match ban for the Suarez bite on Ivanovic was a joke. I also got no idea why anyone would have Iva as the target of choice. If I could pick one player not to start a fight with it would be him. Maybe it is because Ivanovic is barely able to feel pain he does not mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Imagine if it was Terry who did that to Sanchez instead......Banned for life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chels 2,502 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 I wonder if Jose instructs Ivanovic to drop narrow and become a 3rd CB since he does it all the time. It obviously helps with the aerial battle in the middle but it gives the opposition wingers so much space and means our right winger has to defend 1v1 often. Do that against Di Maria and we're in big trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DH1988 1,348 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 I wonder if Jose instructs Ivanovic to drop narrow and become a 3rd CB since he does it all the time. It obviously helps with the aerial battle in the middle but it gives the opposition wingers so much space and means our right winger has to defend 1v1 often. Do that against Di Maria and we're in big trouble.+1 just asking for a cut inside shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodIsBlue 291 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 +1 just asking for a cut inside shotMy worries with Ivanovic isn't him stoping the inside runs, its how he consistently fails to close down defenders when they cross. He would much rather let someone cross in those positions then fail a tackle and allow them to run into the box behind him. It's not even just allowing the cross, he gives them a lot of space (as he stands there with his hands behind his back) and the cross will come in with a perfect trajectory. Luckily we have straight up mahogany in the box with Terry and Cahill, but I'm always biting my nails when Ivanovic lets in these crosses. The Chels 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DYC. 7,542 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 I wonder if Jose instructs Ivanovic to drop narrow and become a 3rd CB since he does it all the time. It obviously helps with the aerial battle in the middle but it gives the opposition wingers so much space and means our right winger has to defend 1v1 often. Do that against Di Maria and we're in big trouble.When you see a player move into certain positions on a consistent basis, it's always because of instructions. If Mou doesn't like him doing so, he'll always order him to change his ways.It's the same with Azpi staying behind the ball during attacks most of the time, or Fabregas sticking to his (deep midfield) position in big games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosnian Blue 2,471 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 I wonder if Jose instructs Ivanovic to drop narrow and become a 3rd CB since he does it all the time. It obviously helps with the aerial battle in the middle but it gives the opposition wingers so much space and means our right winger has to defend 1v1 often. Do that against Di Maria and we're in big trouble.Of course he does. There is less danger when your opponent is wide than when he is running in between a full back and a centre back. This is basic defending. If you ever played even remotely serious 11 v 11 football you would know this.Anyways, this thread disgusts me every time I open it. The bloke gives his heart to Chelsea, fights for the shirt, has been doing that for years. Yet you come here and out of 83 pages 50 are filled with bashing and insulting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chels 2,502 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Of course he does. There is less danger when your opponent is wide than when he is running in between a full back and a centre back. This is basic defending. If you ever played even remotely serious 11 v 11 football you would know this.Anyways, this thread disgusts me every time I open it. The bloke gives his heart to Chelsea, fights for the shirt, has been doing that for years. Yet you come here and out of 83 pages 50 are filled with bashing and insulting.'Basic defending' that leads to most of the opposition's threats and goals coming down our right flank where there is usually acres of space as Ivanovic casually backs off into the box or when he is in position allows the cross in anyway. And there is less danger when the opposition are running at a winger (which was in some attacks Dom Solanke yesterday) just outside the box than when they're running at a DM shielding two defenders? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAB 1,030 Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 RoyalBlues, Polo7, Blue Armour and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelseafc9010 224 Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 On the Brana defending thing, I think Jose has told him to go in tight with the centerbacks, to allow JT and Cahill to shift to the left, which allows Azpi to be in a wider position. So with this in place, and the right winger (normally willian) dropping back, you get a solid back 5 without sacrificing Hazard. Although I haven't noticed it, but some of you seem to think Ivan goes in too tight, so maybe that's why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chels 2,502 Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Runs all the way back with the QPR player who takes the shot but decides to walk away and leave him completely unmarked on the edge of the box...http://zippy.gfycat.com/AlarmingMediumAmericancicada.webm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellzfresh 7,229 Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Runs all the way back with the QPR player who takes the shot but decides to walk completely away and leave them unmarked on the edge of the box...http://zippy.gfycat.com/AlarmingMediumAmericancicada.webmHe's practically not a defender this season, but has been an immortal attacking wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chels 2,502 Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 He's practically not a defender this season, but has been an immortal attacking wise.Probably because he has the license to do whatever he wants for some reason (without ever being criticsed/dropped). Even Hazard has more defensive duties than him! iseah100 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAB 1,030 Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Who the fuck knew the kind of form Brana would be in this season offensively though? Currently not benchable, sorry Azpi. kellzfresh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Who the fuck knew the kind of form Brana would be in this season offensively though? Currently not benchable, sorry Azpi.Slightly disagree with that. His early season form shouldn't be a surprise TBH. Including the previous 2 seasons, he has always started the season on fire - scoring goals, creating tons of chances, assisting others - before reverting to his 'crappy' self. And he seems to be heading back to that form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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