Branislav Ivanovic

[Jase 43,479]

I think this is a fantastically original approach to analysing the goal.

I'm not sure if you're just taking the piss now or......

[Joe Cool 388]

I have to say, his behavior towards Cech (the captain) and the official was utterly disgraceful. Stop arguing with the captain and shut the fuck up. What he did truly unsettled the team, which was a huge cause of our collapse tonight.

[Sir Mikel OBE 4,920]

I have to say, his behavior towards Cech (the captain) and the official was utterly disgraceful. Stop arguing with the captain and shut the fuck up. What he did truly unsettled the team, which was a huge cause of our collapse tonight.

That really was the most insane thing of the night to me. I think Cech is so laid back that players feel they can have a go at him like that. I know he wouldnt have reacted like that to Terry.

Should probably get a nice rest this weekend.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Would rather shout at the ref than actually defend. Cech had every right to yell at him.

The nervousness at the back cause by this and a couple of defending mistakes is what gave WBA the belief and momentum to go forward and put us under pressure to get an equalizer. Before that they didn't create much.

[Jase 43,479]

I have to say, his behavior towards Cech (the captain) and the official was utterly disgraceful. Stop arguing with the captain and shut the fuck up. What he did truly unsettled the team, which was a huge cause of our collapse tonight.

Also, who on earth was he shouting 'f*ck off' to? Have seen some said it was Mourinho and others said it was towards another player.

[Mufassir08 2,400]

Really Disappointed by Brana's behaviour.As for him not closing down the winger well thats classic Ivanovic really,nothing new.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

I'm surprised how quiet this thread has been when Ivanovic, yet again, failed to close down a cross which in the end led to West Brom's equalizer. Just stood off Berahino with hands behind his back and no interest in putting pressure on the ball. Utterly pathetic!

To some people, him scoring twice in the last three league games is enough to spare him criticism.

I hate him as a right-back. Feel free to go back through this thread and quote the multiple (at least four occasions) times where I've said so. He just refuses to close the wingers done - that is a cardinal sin for any full back.

[bushman 2,043]

To some people, him scoring twice in the last three league games is enough to spare him criticism.

I hate him as a right-back. Feel free to go back through this thread and quote the multiple (at least four occasions) times where I've said so. He just refuses to close the wingers done - that is a cardinal sin for any full back.

I believe, you are correct here. Iva is still a hoof ball specialist, in my opinion, his flurry decisions to kick the ball are wasted chances, I feel.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

I believe, you are correct here. Iva is still a hoof ball specialist, in my opinion, his flurry decisions to kick the ball are wasted chances, I feel.

Well, he is really a centre-back! Besides his athleticism, he lacks the characteristics of a full-back. Square peg for a round hole... while we have Azpilicueta, arguably the best right back in the league, playing on the other side of the defence.

[hjperdeath 2,226]

Anyone can gif the moment? Can't seem to find it.

Has happened before tho..

[bushman 2,043]

Well, he is really a centre-back! Besides his athleticism, he lacks the characteristics of a full-back. Square peg for a round hole... while we have Azpilicueta, arguably the best right back in the league, playing on the other side of the defence.

OK, I agree. However, why is Cole not playing, then ? Should Jose not give him another chance ?

Azpi could easily rotate with Iva, Cole can play on his left, then. Left footed player on the left, right footed on the right or am I mistaken ? Iva has blundered on more chances than I like to see.

[kellzfresh 7,229]

He didn't close the winger like azpi does, it would have made the cross more difficult. At least he scored.

I don't think this is the first time he has had a go at cech, I remember one match with AVB where someone crossed the ball and he didn't hear cech scream to leave it for him to catch and he ended up heading it for holt to score a free goal. He should be more respectful, westbrom got confident after that and our players became flat.

[manpe 10,861]

OK, I agree. However, why is Cole not playing, then ? Should Jose not give him another chance ?

Azpi could easily rotate with Iva, Cole can play on his left, then. Left footed player on the left, right footed on the right or am I mistaken ? Iva has blundered on more chances than I like to see.

There is obviously some kind of breakdown between Jose and Ash. After Ash played against Stoke, he told people in his twitter not to get used to seeing him play. It's a shame because we loaned out Bertrand and now we have basically no options left if Cole's exile continues.

[bushman 2,043]

There is obviously some kind of breakdown between Jose and Ash. After Ash played against Stoke, he told people in his twitter not to get used to seeing him play. It's a shame because we loaned out Bertrand and now we have basically no options left if Cole's exile continues.

Well, then the obvious question. Why Jose ? Another power trip by him ?

[The_Flash 1,144]

I had a terrible view of the game, what happened between Cech and Ivan??