Wayne Bridge

[EskWeston 696]

I wouldn't like Bridge to go, i think he is an outstanding back up left back. But it may be the case that he desperately wants to move on this summer for first team footie!! And i can see how we would work it if he was to leave too.

SWP can go, the sooner he goes and we bring in a replacement the better.

[Kez 2,727]

I really dont want to see Bridge leave, He would be playing week in week out if it weren't for cole and half the time he deserves to be playing ahead of him.

Looks like we will be losing another English player.

And Pompey thats an interesting move considering he is southampton born

[chelsea blue 615]

Manchester City agree deal with Chelsea to sign Wayne Bridge for £12 million

By Sportsmail Reporter

Last updated at 8:24 PM on 01st January 2009

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Manchester City have agreed a deal to sign unsettled defender Wayne Bridge from Chelsea for £12 million.

The full-back has ended five and a half largely frustrating years at Stamford Bridge for the England full-back.

Bridge will be at City on Friday to discuss personal terms.

Wayne Bridge is on his way to Manchester City

Bridge was initially a Chelsea regular after signing for the Londoners in the summer of 2003, but injuries and the arrival of other top stars, particularly Ashley Cole.

His international career has also stalled, with his last appearance in a European Championship qualifier against Estonia in June 2007.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/...d.html?ITO=1490

[Elliott 7]

Looks like he's going. Don't blame him really, he's always playing second fiddle to Ashley. Guess that means we'll have Ferreira as back up left back. Hopefully with a view to have Ryan Bertrand nurtured for the first team in the future.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Best of luck to Wayne Bridge. A model professional footballer who will, quite rightly, go down in Chelsea history for that goal against Arsenal. When he first came to Chelsea he made an immediate impression and I for one thought that we'd found a solid, English left-back to compliment the core of our team. He got injured against Newcastle in the FA Cup in early 2005 and from there he really lost his place in the team, especially with the signing of Del Horno and with Gallas operating at left-back as well. But he kept on battling, and even when Ashley Cole came, he had a brilliant season in 06/07 - I remember him putting in two fantastic displays in the League Cup and FA Cup finals, and he even scored in the 1-1 draw against Wycombe when playing as a striker! He was willing to play everywhere, but perhaps moreso, key to play second-fiddle, and fill in when he was required, and he didn't half do a bad job. Countless assists, countless faultless performances, and did I mention that goal at Highbury? Maybe not an out-and-out Chelsea legend in the same category as Tambling and Osgood and Zola, but certainly one of the loya players who was close to the fans' hearts. We can't really blame him for going, but he's certainly a top player and I wish him all the best after five and a half years of service at the Bridge. I know its not a done deal just at the moment, but he deserves first team football and City seem to suit his needs. Best of luck, Bridgey.

[Kez 2,727]

Well i'll be gutted if he leaves.. Don't want to see him go to Man City though.

He's a fantastic player and would be playing week in week out in any other team.

Sad to see him go will always remember that goal at highbury and for that hes a legend to me.. Never moaned and fought so hard to get back after his injury which i can still remember the very moment of

good luck wayne you will be missed.

Edited January 2, 2009 by Kez

[Pauly8 0]

Goodluck wayne, hope you find instant success were ever you go. Thanks for the great memories bridgey

[the wes 7,212]

the talk is that Chelsea are to replace bridge with Yuri Zhirkov who can play as a left-back or left-winger

[riks12 3]

Not the biggest fan of Russian players (No, I'm not a racist or somtehing..), but I think it would be a good deal. I really like Bridge and I think he has got some skills, but it would be great to have a player, who can play both FB and Winger roles. I'm sure he is better than Malouda..

[chrismada9 1,948]

Hmmm, not happy with Bridge leaving us. I still believe he is the better left back at Chelsea. If it's anyone who should be going it's Ashley Cole!!

and Bridge is definitely leaving. BBC have broken the news now

[BlueLion. 21,491]

According to Sky Sports News, Wayne Bridge has been given permission to talk to Man City.

[the wes 7,212]

£12m is a lot money for a squad player Chelsea would be silly to turn down £12m

[chrismada9 1,948]

yeah I have to say, £12m for a player who hardly plays for us is tempting

I see a £10m bid for Luis Fabiano on the way

[Steve 10,227]

£12m is alot of cash, but we all know its exactly what hes worth.

To be honest i will be sad to see him go, He was a player who gave his all for the club when he got the chance to play, he did have his ups and downs but what can you expect from a player who starts a game every few months. Good luck to you Wayne i hope you do well for the rest of the season a Man City

Edited January 2, 2009 by STEV3O

[Laylabelle 9,351]

never forget the Arsenal goal..

Well hope to god now what they were saying on Skysports also aint true..that we arent gana sign anyone in the window cause if thats the case and we're letting players go,we could be fucked with injuries

[Aesthetic Relic 301]

Good luck to him.

I've always prefered Bridge to Ash. Not because of his Arsenal links but because I feel he can offer more to the team going forward. His quality of crosses are excellent compared to Ash who continues to miss-hit 9/10 crosses he puts into the box.

He's a model professional imo. He never complained and was always there to do a job when called upon.

[Milan 17,853]

The transfer is sealed, it is confirmed by the official MC website

Thanks for all Bridgey and good luck there

[BlueLion. 21,491]

£10 million, according to the BBC.