Branislav Ivanovic

[The Mak 4,459]

http://www.chelseafc.com/news/latest-news/2015/07/ivanovic--happy-and-proud.html

Ivanovic is officially the new vice-captain...

Not a particularly great choice considering his communication skills are practically non-existent. I remember him and Cech getting in that embarrassing tiff when we faced Liverpool a few years ago. Not to mention the pairing of him and Luiz as a partnership was the most disorganised monstrosity I've ever seen. Pairing him with Cahill wasn't much better either.

Fabregas probably would've been a better bet considering his experience, but Brana is like Mourinho's love child after all.

[Unionjack 7,531]

http://www.chelseafc.com/news/latest-news/2015/07/ivanovic--happy-and-proud.html

Ivanovic is officially the new vice-captain...

I was hoping he wasn't going to be around long enough to wear it.

[Amblève. 4,995]

http://www.chelseafc.com/news/latest-news/2015/07/ivanovic--happy-and-proud.html

Ivanovic is officially the new vice-captain...

Truly deserved.

[didierforever 7,349]

LOL. so people are now not happy with iva as our vice captain.

a true warrior, one of our most experienced players, played each and every PL game last season. i mean... WTF.. people will keep on cribbing. who the fuck cares.

truly deserved.

[the wes 7,212]

We need to keep Ivanovic for at least one or two more seasons!!

snap he deserve a one year extension deal

[Unionjack 7,531]

I love the chap, one of the most passionate players we have and I would be more than happy for him to be the team captain. As long as he did it from the bench.

Either that or make him run a couple of miles per hour faster, give him a GPS so he knows where he is on the pitch when he gets lost on the break and cant get back, give him a chill pill now n then so he doesn't go grabbing players from behind in a UFC strangle hold and maybe get his arse sent off or a penalty.

Hes been great but right now the formation of him n Cahill are problems for us. Willian has to be more and more defensive and dropping back to cover for them which takes away even more creativity up front. And with him,Cahill and JT slow and not the best passers hey dont really help us on the break which is sad. Matic coming out wide to cover for him exposed Cescy even more so with him not being the best defender is another problem

Just watch the amount of times opposition comes down our right flank attacking those 2.

Again I do love him, hes a proper geezer and I go bonkers when he scores but for the sake of the team as a whole I think we need a change.

[Barbara 15,149]

interesting enough, his side today was well taken care of. I don't know if it's because Suarez attacked from Azpili's side (and made him his bitch on a few occasions). He was solid and I hope he carries on. Maybe the captaincy will help him to be more 'responsible' let's say.

[Oscar 441]

interesting enough, his side today was well taken care of. I don't know if it's because Suarez attacked from Azpili's side (and made him his bitch on a few occasions). He was solid and I hope he carries on. Maybe the captaincy will help him to be more 'responsible' let's say.

both barca goals came from the right side.

[Barbara 15,149]

both barca goals came from the right side.

none of which remotely his fault. Azpili (and before him Cahill) should be held accountable for the first and Sandro's talent for the second.

[didierforever 7,349]

both barca goals came from the right side.

both of which had no fault of iva though.

[Fulham Broadway 16,829]

Going bald and proud.

No poncy Rooney type £30 000 hair weave transplants for me, thank you very much.

Proper Serbian Warlord. Proper Chels.

[lucio 5,418]

If he isnt dropped...

[MrBlueGuy 1,552]

If he isnt dropped...

But he scores winners

[yipo 56]

he wont be dropped

[LAM09 6,744]

Shocking. Play Azpi at RB and drop him ASAP.

[Gilvorak 3,734]

ENOUGH IS ENOUGH FFS. LB, CB, RW & CM all needed. Yet we have none.

[lucio 5,418]

he wont be dropped

We will do well to get top 3 then.

[Sir Mikel OBE 4,919]

This was always going to be a tough match up. Montero, as far as wing play goes, is one of the top in the league.

Hopefully he won't have to deal with Sterling next week.