Branislav Ivanovic

[Rambo 1,729]

Good news.

Although this means Alex is on his way out.

How can you be so sure?

[Tomo 21,681]

CB Pecking order

1. Terry (Untouchable, Carlo's maldini)

2. David Luiz (if his debut is anything to go by, just a matter of time before he's a guaranteed starter imo)

3. Ivanovic

4. Alex (his days are numbered after Branislav's new contract)

I disagree, Ivan will be moved to RB full time i think and Alex will be further up in the pecking order to play CB than Ivanovic.

If the 1st half of this season taught us anything it is that we need a squad, selling Alex straight after buying Luiz just seems nonsense not evrey one can play evrey game and all 3 will get their fair share of games this season and next. In a couple of years Bruma should be knocking hard at the door aswell.

Fantastic news on Ivan's new contract tho

[zxZXzx 4]

Is it true that before this new contract ,he was on like 30k wage? Oo

[Kostas 1,468]

Great news about his contract. He's our Terry clone. Now with Luiz at the club he'll probably make the RB position his own.

[zolayes 14,489]

seems we are giving longer contracts ,,a sign of stability I hope

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Brana's birthday today! He turns 27

[Wilson 358]

Happy Birthday Ivan

[eldo 868]

Happy Birthday, hope he will have a good one (Copenhagen).

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Tuesday really was a good day for Ivanovic!

It was his 27th birthday, he enjoyed a comfortable victory & it marked his 100^th appearance for us!

[Milan 17,835]

Ivan not choosy over position

Ivanovic was adamant he had no problem playing wherever Ancelotti asked him, saying simply: "I prefer to be on the pitch."

"I see my future in Chelsea. I want to be ready and to give maximum for the team. It depends on the manager which position."

I love you Ivan

[Kostas 1,468]

Digging through this thread..

yes he a quality player and a good head to get into the box for corners etc

we paid too much for him but hes done a decent job dont think he'll ever been a first team player though.. cuz when carvalho leaves or alex we'll just sign another superstar.. its obvious

Well he got half of it right

[Milan 17,835]

[LDN Blue 7,903]

A great professional! Made his mark with the double vs Liverpool, I'll never forget it

[Tomo 21,681]

After the Arsenal match in 08/09 at home i never thought he would be any more than a squad player but im so glad to be proved wrong and im happy to eat and humble pie that gets thrown in my direction

[Milan 17,835]

Again and again and again - I love him.

[termninja 5,290]

Love you Bane!

[Kez 2,727]

Again and again and again - I love him.

Brilliant! I love this guy!

[rantdeville 195]

Dudes a beast. Think he needs to hit the gym more and do some squats or something, cuz those TREE TRUNKS of legs aren't big enough lol. 