Branislav Ivanovic

[lucio 5,418]

He dserves better than hoof and chase under pulis. Go back to Russia or stay with us

[zakhov 253]

3 hours ago, lucio said:

He dserves better than hoof and chase under pulis. Go back to Russia or stay with us

Part of me wants to see him finish off the season so he can get in with the final celebrations and we can give him a proper send off, he deserves it.

With Jose it was a bit of a worry because he couldn't see that Iva was a yard or two off the pace, but Conte sees things crystal clear.

Heck once the season wraps up, someone in charge should setup a proper testimonial for Iva, Lamps and Cole.

[Eidur the Spider 4,515]

 

BREAKING NEWS

Branislav Ivanovic’s move from Chelsea to Zenit St Petersberg is on the verge of completion, with sources saying it is 99% done.

The player has agreed personal terms and will fly out to seal the move within the next 24 hours.

We understand Ivanovic has agreed a two-and-a-half year deal with the option of a further year, and has moved on a free transfer.

 

[BlueLyon 9,359]

Yeah he deserves proper send off. He might not be good anymore but no one can say he didnt live for club in his best years. 

[Beigl 1,387]

Meh. Wished that he stayed with us to lift his third Premier League title and to get a proper send off.

[Special Juan 27,104]

Great servant and a top defender at his height, but this is absolutely the right thing to do, and exactly the right time.

The players in his position have now surpassed him and the club is moving on. Slowly but surely we are getting rid of players that have done very well but it's time to cash in, and move on.

Delighted that Conte is really putting his mark on the side, if a certain JM was here Ivanovic would still be a regular starter and that was what was holding this club back....too much emphasis on holding onto players and sentiment.

[BoyBlue96 990]

Actually not reading much about him to Zenit anymore....is he staying?

[Special Juan 27,104]

SSN just broke news there that his move is expected to go through in the next 24hrs to Zenit, pending personal terms.

[BoyBlue96 990]

Just now, Special Juan said:

SSN just broke news there that his move is expected to go through in the next 24hrs to Zenit, pending personal terms.

Indeed:

 

 

[manpe 10,857]

So we are actually weakening this window rather than strengthening, great.

[BoyBlue96 990]

Just now, manpe said:

So we are actually weakening this window rather than strengthening, great.

Yeah... Iva would still be a good fringe player as (wing)back but we got Aké and Kenedy back for those positions so...

[Tomo 21,684]

1 minute ago, BoyBlue96 said:

Yeah... Iva would still be a good fringe player as (wing)back but we got Aké and Kenedy back for those positions so...

He's actually done all right coming off the bench to see games out (Spurs home game aside, N Koudou did give him a going over in that one), especially as teams often resort to desperate long ball when searching for a late equalize.

[manpe 10,857]

Just now, BoyBlue96 said:

Yeah... Iva would still be a good fringe player as (wing)back but we got Aké and Kenedy back for those positions so...

Both Ake and Kenedy are for the left side, doesn't really count. Kenedy doesn't fill me with confidence either, he was never a full-back and I don't believe he will make it here.

[lucio 5,418]

Very sad to see him go. I hope Mourinho and Hiddnk's isistence of playing him when he was past it, does not ruin his memory. For me one of our top 5 defenders without a doubt.

[xPetrCechx 13,548]

9 Years! 

[Sideshow Luiz 2,310]

 

[DYC. 7,542]

An actual legend of the club. He played a key role in many of Chelsea's successes and he can be very proud of himself. Went from a complete nobody when he first arrived to one of the first names on the team sheet. I remember wondering if he was even going to play before eventually being shipped off to who knows where.

An unorthodox fullback, definitely not my idea of a rightback, but he quickly grew on me and became one of my favourites. He was strangely effective in his unique way and he always gave his all. Of course he'll mostly be remembered for his big goals and rightly so. The man possessed ridiculous timing for the stuff of heroes.

It's too bad he declined in such a dramatic fashion but he's not the first in his position to experience such a fall from grace. But I choose to remember him for the good times. One of the best rightbacks of his generation. The best in Chelsea colours in modern football.

[Duppy Conqueror 1,451]

thank you for the memories Branislav..he leaves with quite a treasure chest of winners medals. a club legend.