Branislav Ivanovic

[robdog 2,084]

Interesting article on Brana's (AKA Bane) contributions this season

[The Chels 2,502]

Interesting article on Brana's (AKA Bane) contributions this season

Ivanovic has been a major driving force behind both achievements. His relentless energy helped to stifle Liverpool in the first leg of the semifinal and helped Chelsea maintain their rhythm and tempo in the return match before scoring the goal that decided the tie.

The Serbian international was then virtually flawless in the 1-1 draw against City,

Haha right...If you say so, ESPN.

[Jase 43,479]

Haha right...If you say so, ESPN.

It's actually written by a Chelsea fan. One of two fans who contribute pieces to ESPN.

[The Chels 2,502]

It's actually written by a Chelsea fan. One of two fans who contribute pieces to ESPN.

Even worse in that case. I wonder whether we were actually watching the same player/matches.

[Belgiannutt 3,201]

Interesting article on Brana's (AKA Bane) contributions this season

"The Serbian international was then virtually flawless in the 1-1 draw against City"

VIRTUALLY FLAWLESS ! ???

Seriously, WTF.

[Sheva. 5,373]

Maybe the journo was asleep during the opening 35 minutes of the game, where Ivanovic was giving the ball away in his own half.

After that, he barely did much wrong (as City kept attacking with Navas) and he also played a world class pass.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

"The Serbian international was then virtually flawless in the 1-1 draw against City"

VIRTUALLY FLAWLESS ! ???

Seriously, WTF.

Yeah, virtually flawless. Those 3 times he gave City the ball at the edge of our own box were not defensive mistakes (ask Opta of you don't believe me!), he just had Aguero as captain of fantasy football team

[The Mak 4,459]

Just saw all of the 'warlord' and 'warrior' posts.

Not sure how anyone can honestly say that after seeing the numerous times of him diving and screaming like he's been shot. Stuff like this just makes those antics even more embarrassing. I'll say again, man-up Brana.

[OneMoSalah 8,776]

Just saw all of the 'warlord' and 'warrior' posts.

Not sure how anyone can honestly say that after seeing the numerous times of him diving and screaming like he's been shot. Stuff like this just makes those antics even more embarrassing. I'll say again, man-up Brana.

To be fair shit loads of players do it.

[Madmax 9,219]

The way Ivan's reputation as a defender never dissipates is akin to people still thinking Iniesta is some god. I love the guy but come on.

[LAB 1,030]

The way Ivan's reputation as a defender never dissipates is akin to people still thinking Iniesta is some god. I love the guy but come on.

#campaign to keep Iva in our starting eleven, make the league more interesting ???

[The Mak 4,459]

To be fair shit loads of players do it.

Great, not my point though. Not many players do it who are 6.2 and built like a tank. Would JT, Zouma, Matic or Mikel carry on the way he does? Would they hit the floor as quickly as Brana does when he gets tackled by players much smaller than him? Not a chance in hell.

The point is that labeling a prone diver as a 'warrior' is absolutely ridiculous.

[King11Didier 916]

Looks like he is not impressed

[The Skipper 20,593]

Fantastic today, hope he keeps this up (defensively).

[xPetrCechx 13,563]

saved our arses again...

[LAB 1,030]

MOTM, end of. I'm tired of giving it to flair players.

He defended well and scored the winner which was a screamer. What more can we ask? Hoping to return to his early form.

[Topico 165]

Post match interview

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jupFW-uEnc

[lucio 5,418]

Great, not my point though. Not many players do it who are 6.2 and built like a tank. Would JT, Zouma, Matic or Mikel carry on the way he does? Would they hit the floor as quickly as Brana does when he gets tackled by players much smaller than him? Not a chance in hell.

The point is that labeling a prone diver as a 'warrior' is absolutely ridiculous.

Would you not label your favourite player drogba a warrior then? (I'm not disagreeing , I don't like to see it either) ,