ethicalstrategy Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 It's doing the rounds on some other sites. Apparently it comes from his mum and dad I hope it's not true.
loz Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 Fingers crossed it is nonsense but I could fully understand why he would fancy the move. Cole is clearly, for some inexplicable reason, the first choice left back at Chelsea.
BLUENUT Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 If he can't get in the side when clearly ahead on current form you couldn't blame him for wanting out. Don't do it Wayne.
blizeH Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 Are people's views distorted by the fact that Ashley Cole is a bit of a tw*t, or do people genuinely think Bridge is better?
BLUENUT Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 on current form Bridge. But Cole better defender overall, Bridge is better going forward. Bridge must feel disheartened after playing so well recently and still being 2nd choice
Barn Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 In my opinion Bridge really is the better player, but the management past and current don't see it that way so he may as well move on. It's funny there are an awfull lot of fans that prefer Bridgey (not just Cheslea) yet most managers seem to disagree!!!
blizeH Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 But Cole better defender overall, Bridge is better going forward. I guess I agree with this, it's good seeing Bridge going forward, but Cole's defensive positioning is ace (how many times does he clear the ball off the line!?) and has managed to keep even the best players (Ronaldo, for one) quiet on numerous occasions. Cole in defence, Bridge in midfield is something I'd like to see more of.
BLUENUT Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 They could go for Cole, but they reckon it would be pointless taking Cole to Newcastle *heads for door with coat*
Liam Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 Bridge is better, and he scored THAT goal, and he's not a bag of total w ank.
dkw Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 in bridge and cole we have the bes of both worlds. against pace cole is by far the better defender. whereas bridge is a much better crosser/attacking player.
g3.7 Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 there is nearly no point to ashley cole- here we have a defender who often gets mugged by lower league wingers, and has an amazingly poor crossing ability for someone who is supposedly good going forward. we really did get the wrong left back from that lot. bridge is not a world class defender. he's not a great defender even. what he is, is an extremely consistent one, who is solid in defence and a very strong crosser. he's more of an attacking player, and few fullbacks can do more going forward in england. he's an excellent asset- not a totally irreplaceable one, but one that doesn't deserve replacing. also, I'd never make up mean verses about him. for which he deserves much praise.
Guest Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 When we come up against Man Utd and Cristiano Ronaldo in particular, I feel far more comfortable with Ashley Cole back there than Wayne Bridge. Bridge may be more consistant and better going forward, but as long as Ashley Cole continues to be our strongest option against the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, then I think he has a role at Chelsea.
Makelele Posted January 22, 2008 Posted January 22, 2008 When we come up against Man Utd and Cristiano Ronaldo in particular, I feel far more comfortable with Ashley Cole back there than Wayne Bridge. Bridge may be more consistant and better going forward, but as long as Ashley Cole continues to be our strongest option against the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, then I think he has a role at Chelsea. one thing you need to battle C.Ronaldo is speed, one thing ashley has that you cannot deny him, is pace
evissy Posted January 22, 2008 Posted January 22, 2008 When we come up against Man Utd and Cristiano Ronaldo in particular, I feel far more comfortable with Ashley Cole back there than Wayne Bridge. Bridge may be more consistant and better going forward, but as long as Ashley Cole continues to be our strongest option against the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, then I think he has a role at Chelsea. I agree. I think Avram and Jose chooses the one who they feel can defend better. Bridge usually gets his chance to play when we play carling cup or against lower teams. Otherwise they have chosen Cole. We really should try to keep Bridge since he knows really well the left flank and how to use it in attacks. If we are trailing in a game Bridge could be an attacking option to the left. Bare in mind that Belletti is our number one right back and he is sometimes(really often actually) in the attacking box. The other side needs to be protected in case of counter attacks. But I agree with most of you that Bridge has played really, really well and still Cole gets picked for the next game. For competition it is bad and unfair. I totally understand if Wayne want's to go.
TheWestwayWonder Posted January 24, 2008 Posted January 24, 2008 Not to be a hindsighter, but I never wanted Ashley here. I honestly thought he would be better than bridge, but I knew he was the kind of personality that was cancerous and didnt want him in that locker room. Right sentiment, but wrong reasons. Like many of you, I think Bridge is better at only certain aspects of the game. But with those aspects the purchase of Cole seems totally ill advised and wasteful considering 1. Del Horno was another Jose related fullback disaster 2. we gave up a mercurial but talented player of our own in Willy. Looking back, id rather have the talented c*nt we knew than having the one we bummed off Wenger All that said, with the swirling rumors that Keegan now wants Riise (in what is no doubt an ominous portend of his tactical intent) I have my fingers crossed that our Bridge is safe from Geordie mitts......hopefully
mad_mac Posted January 24, 2008 Posted January 24, 2008 ah, the debate of Cole and Bridgey. All I can say is, it's a wonderful position to be in! Cole showed how great he can be against Ronaldo, and Bridge showed how great he can be against Le arse. We are playing both of them enough that I feel we can keep them both happy! no way should we let Bridge go!
Essien's Strike Posted January 25, 2008 Posted January 25, 2008 bridges defending in the everton cup was as good as you would expect a top tier fullback to be. I see no reason bridge cant keep his current first team position. Remember, Cole was not Grant's pick, so he has no reason to play cole over bridge if hes not performing.
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