loz Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Who is the better full back? It is an ongoing debate so lets put it to a vote. Try and vote on this purely on ability and not on any personal feelings about Cole. Also vote purely on them being a left back and try and not go down the route of 'Bridge could be a good left sided midfielder' as Chelsea are clearly not going to play him there. I know it isn't really as simple as that because you can argue that Bridge is better suted to some games than others (and likewise Cole) but just for the sake of discussion vote on which of the two you would take as your left back if that vote meant he was to be left back for every game we played irrespective of opposition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blizeH Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 I love Bridge, and think he's better going forward, but since those two don't count to this I've had to go with Cole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loz Posted January 21, 2008 Author Share Posted January 21, 2008 I didn't say that going forward didn't count as that is part of a full backs job in a lot of circumstances - all I meant was don't vote for him as a midfielder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Bridge for me, as i mentioned in the other thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midlandblue Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 very difficult choice, I will need to give this a little more thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUENUT Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Tough one, on current form it's Bridge, but overall defending I'd go for Cole, just by an edge. There is room for both to play together going by what I seen of Malouda so far, Bridge could play ahead of Cole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maksimov Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Bridge offers more when going forward and as I think they're pretty even when it comes to defending, I think Bridge is the better player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim W Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Simple, Bridge, the better all-round player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueBeard Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Easy choice - Bridgey all the way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty_Sanchez Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 I would vote Bridge every time I don't feel Cashley gives us anything more than Bridge offers, although it's good having the pair to keep the squad strength in times when one's missing. That said, I have no time for Cashley & if left tomorrow, I wouldn't shed a tear... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ethicalstrategy Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 A very difficult choice. Cole is a better defender, I'm sure of that. Bridge is much better going forward. I'd obviously try to keep hold of both and play them as appropriate. All round though I would say Bridge is better. His attacking skills are much better than Cole whilst his defending is only a little behind Cole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basarabeanul Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 A. Cole for me. But not all the way, unfortunateley not too good in going to attack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Can't vote in this one because I really can't split them. I've tried but I don't believe you could fit a rizla paper between the two in terms of overall ability, and I've said this from the day we brought Cashley. As such, we never needed to buy Cashley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loz Posted January 21, 2008 Author Share Posted January 21, 2008 Just shows up, does a fine impression of Switzerland, then drifts away again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimboola69 Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Bridgy by a million miles. Cole has been a waste of time money and reputation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Bridge everytime. And the fact that Cole is a total tosspot can't be discounted as it effects the overall karma of the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enrico Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 As defenders they both have significant flaws, Bridge's positioning and Cole's ridiculous tackling especially, but Cole, really, offers nothing going forward. If I could only choose from these two I'd go for Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MURDOCH_(8) Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Both are annoyingly one footed but I would go for Cole as he is better defensively and thats the most important issue for a defender obviously, plus whenever Bridge goes forward its always head down and run which is quite frustrating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chippy Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 not much in it on ability but on form Bridge at the moment looks better, I also think Bridge seems to put more heart into his performances for us and feel he looves the club, I always feel Ash does well against Ronaldo and would play him against UTD though. if one had to go, I would rather keep Wayne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g3.7 Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 I voted bridge, but let me explain: it's only because he's better. he was better when cash was still at arsenal, and he remains better now. right now, and 8:06, he's better. tomorrow, he'll be better, and in 2 years he'll be better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 I know Loz said "don't say horses for courses" but I am going to completely disregard what he said and say "horses for courses". I think both have a role at Chelsea. By the way, I voted Ashley Cole, not because I think his better, but because I think everyone else is going to vote Bridge and I think the gap won't be reflective of the the difference in quality between the two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomP Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 I agree with just - there's really not that much between them. I think that Cole cops a lot of unwarranted flak as he is ex-Arsenal, is a bit of a w***ker off field, and a lot of Chelsea fans rightly or wrongly feel that his controversial transfer was damaged our reputation and/or overly strengthened the Arse. However, in an ideal world, he should be judged on his on-field performances only - which in truth have been good, but not great. But, the same can be said for Bridge. I think that Bridge plays really well and an overlapping, crossing fullback supporting the attack. However, he always looks a bit shaky in defence - dare I say it, shakier than Cole (who can rely on his pace to get him out of trouble). In reality, there is plenty of room in the squad for two quality left-backs when we have to play 50+ games in a season - especially as both players have had injury problems over the last few years, and there has been several times when neither of them have been available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g3.7 Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I voted bridge, but let me explain:it's only because he's better. he was better when cash was still at arsenal, and he remains better now. right now, and 8:06, he's better. tomorrow, he'll be better, and in 2 years he'll be better. good post, I agree 100%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I voted bridge, but let me explain:it's only because he's better. he was better when cash was still at arsenal, and he remains better now. right now, and 8:06, he's better. tomorrow, he'll be better, and in 2 years he'll be better. good post, I agree 100%. HAHA, only you would make a post agreeing with yourself......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makelele Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 rediculous, ashley for prime minister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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