Branislav Ivanovic

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Tbh, I've actually passed the stage of being mad at Ivanovic. Now I'm just mostly embarrassed for him.

Seriously, if I were in his shoes, particularly in that first half, I would have just walked off the field to save any remaining dignity.

[robsblubot 3,595]

Tbh, I've actually passed the stage of being mad at Ivanovic. Now I'm just mostly embarrassed for him.

Seriously, if I were in his shoes, particularly in that first half, I would have just walked off the field to save any remaining dignity.

he considers it for about a sec then he remembers the number of zeroes on his paycheck.

[Special Juan 28,119]

I just have visions of him walking down Fulham Road during the day dodging old grannies by shuffling sideways with his hands behind his back.

[LAM09 7,043]

Constantly at fault. Why has neither manager dropped him permanently?!

[Styles 9,790]

Constantly at fault. Why has neither manager dropped him permanently?!

First manager didn't drop him because his 80% of his game plan revolved around Ivanovic winning headers.

New manager is just too new to know any better.

[LAM09 7,043]

First manager didn't drop him because his 80% of his game plan revolved around Ivanovic winning headers.

New manager is just too new to know any better.

Gus was the one would originally gave him his chance, but should have seen enough to see he's past his best.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

I do ponder one thing, if Ivanovic is dropped who do you guys want in? The way I see it we've got 2 options;

Azpi - Terry - Zouma - Baba

or

Aina - Terry - Zouma - Azpi

Ignoring choice of CBs, do you guys think Baba is ready to make that LB spot his? I mean Azpilicueta is in fact a terrific left-back for all intents and purposes.

[DYC. 7,542]

Let's be honest, his goal vs Sunderland guaranteed him at least 10 starts under Hiddink's reign.

[Tomo 21,751]

We played 7 games without Ivanovic during his injury and conceded 8.

Since his return 9 games 6 conceded.

Ivanovic is passed it and needs replacing but droppinghim won't magically turn our form around.

[MefiX19 1,092]

We played 7 games without Ivanovic during his injury and conceded 8.

Since his return 9 games 6 conceded.

Ivanovic is passed it and needs replacing but droppinghim won't magically turn our form around.

No, but it's a step forward not only in defensive side, but in offensive too.

[DYC. 7,542]

We played 7 games without Ivanovic during his injury and conceded 8.

Since his return 9 games 6 conceded.

Ivanovic is passed it and needs replacing but droppinghim won't magically turn our form around.

Ahh stats.

He gets any slower and he'll need a rascal though.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

We played 7 games without Ivanovic during his injury and conceded 8.

Since his return 9 games 6 conceded.

Ivanovic is passed it and needs replacing but droppinghim won't magically turn our form around.

Team stats, especially generic ones like goals scored/conceded or points won....etc. simply CANNOT be attributed or even directly correlated to the presence/absence of a single player or factor as there are endless variables that cannot be accounted for from one game to the next that affect the outcome.

I swear, it should be mandatory that that statement be displayed as a warning/disclaimer on every single football stats site.

[lucio 5,418]

I do ponder one thing, if Ivanovic is dropped who do you guys want in? The way I see it we've got 2 options;

Azpi - Terry - Zouma - Baba

or

Aina - Terry - Zouma - Azpi

Ignoring choice of CBs, do you guys think Baba is ready to make that LB spot his? I mean Azpilicueta is in fact a terrific left-back for all intents and purposes.

first options, need natural fullbacks, azpi on the left defends well, but destroys any buildup, can't have the fullback taking 4 touches and cutting back every time

[BXL70 396]

Ivanovic has been dreadful once again. Just one example: when Martial hit the woodwork. Ivan was completely at fault. He was completely lost on the pitch. I feel embarrassed for him. He should not play again for us. Anyone else cannot be worse.

[BXL70 396]

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