Patrick van Aanholt

[Tomo 21,733]

I think either need to do one of 2 two thing's with this lad. Either sell him or try and 'do a Bale' and turn him into a winger, which could save us a few quid if we pull it off.

Don't mean to sound harsh but the guy cannot defend for shit, Leicester fans could not stand him, he got dropped at Wigan near enough as soon as he started playing and he's been dropped at Vittese for poor display's and too say he is not a crowd favorite their is a understatement.

So maybe we should try and convert him to a LW? Because unless we play teams with next to no attacking threat teams will cause no end of problems to us with him playing LB.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Apparently he's not doing too well at Vitesse:

Patrick van Aanholt - PvA was an unused sub this weekend after a relatively poor week last weekend. He's certainly not been a crowd favorite since joining Vitesse, and his loan spell in general has been a bit disappointing. How he fares for the Dutch U21 side this summer will be interesting.

http://www.weaintgotnohistory.com/2012/4/2/2920052/chelsea-fc-loan-roundup-4-2-12

[Justin_3d 1,140]

The last game of Vitesse against AZ Alkmaar PVA was on the bench.

Kalas still continue to be a main starter.

I think at this rate is over for PVA at Chelsea. If he can't get in a starting role at Vitesse is over.

Just like it was for Delac.

[Tomo 21,733]

What the fuck do we do with him?

Looked out of his depth in the Championship and now is out of the matchday squad at Vittese, either we try and do a Bale with him or get what we can.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Bit over the top reaction there Tomo? He was impressive when I saw him play for Chelsea, just the curse of a failed loan, the guy who removed him must be better. Get him back to Cobham and let him play reserve football till a better loan offer (lol) comes in.

Newcastle fans adored him when we sent him a loan there, so he's not all bad.

[Tomo 21,733]

Bit over the top reaction there Tomo? He was impressive when I saw him play for Chelsea, just the curse of a failed loan, the guy who removed him must be better. Get him back to Cobham and let him play reserve football till a better loan offer (lol) comes in.

Newcastle fans adored him when we sent him a loan there, so he's not all bad.

I say it because was never really convinced with his defensive abilities and with Ryan coming on strong and Ash showing no signs of serious decline he won't be making left back position his own any time soon, 1 or even 2 failed loans could be deemed as fluke but 3?

He does have outstanding attacking abilities however and if our coaches can 'do a Bale' with him it could potentially save us millions.

[English Freak 456]

I say it because was never really convinced with his defensive abilities and with Ryan coming on strong and Ash showing no signs of serious decline he won't be making left back position his own any time soon, 1 or even 2 failed loans could be deemed as fluke but 3?

He does have outstanding attacking abilities however and if our coaches can 'do a Bale' with him it could potentially save us millions.

Think Van Aanholt's future will be at LW. I just don't see him becoming a quality LB at Chelsea. His development has stalled & now is the best time to make a decision about his future at the club....do we help him convert into a LW or do we sell him off.

[robdog 2,084]

Think Van Aanholt's future will be at LW. I just don't see him becoming a quality LB at Chelsea. His development has stalled & now is the best time to make a decision about his future at the club....do we help him convert into a LW or do we sell him off.

I like that & have said as much. The same w/ Bertrand. Both have game from the left side of the pitch. At least we have options from that side. I believe this has happened due to Ashley Cole taking these guys under his wings. I have read as much.

[Madmax 9,219]

No way can he dislodge Ryan as rotational LB as things stand, midfield may well be where he can make a case for himself.

[capriccioso 2,545]

Left wing? Why not. It'll be a while before Cole goes down the Paulo Ferreira route of making 3 appearances a season and by that time he could be ruined.

[Hannah 200]

He will be playing for Vitesse for another season. http://www.vitesse.nl/en/news/message/patrick-van-aanholt-nog-een-seizoen-in-arnhem/2735

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Yeah that was predictable since he won't get a look in with Cole and Bertrand here.

[OneMoSalah 8,778]

So is it just me or is Van Aanholt's possible Chelsea career over? Development has stalled something awful, might be a case for the left wing but I don't see it especially with Mata, De Bruyne, Hazard and Marin who can all play there and will probably be here for a fair amount of years. Feel slightly sorry for him as he obviously was talented but I think his chances of making it here are non-existent now.

[Jase 43,479]

Have not really seen too much of him but heard that he is terrible defensively.

[Leif 6,006]

Have not really seen too much of him but heard that he is terrible defensively.

+1

I cringed whenever I saw him for Vitesse. Was usually the worst player on the pitch.

[DavidEU 2,023]

http://www.chelseafc.com/page/LatestNews/0,,10268~2841591,00.html

Hes gone back to Vitesse on loan with Kalas. Can't help but feel that we'll never see him here again.

[Ollie 4,400]

If he was so bad for Vitesse and the fans hate him, why would we put him through that torment again for another year? Get him out of there and onto a new challenge or he'll lose all self confidence and get worse. Whether we have a relationship with them or not, these loans are supposed to help our players, not hinder them.

Must say tho, if he can't hack it for Vitesse, he's gonna find it nearly impossible here and i thought he looked good. Oh well.

[Amblève. 4,995]

http://www.chelseafc...2841591,00.html

Hes gone back to Vitesse on loan with Kalas. Can't help but feel that we'll never see him here again.

I think a loan to a Championship team would have been better.