Kolarov

[CityGer]

shit.
That's no way to react to trolling. Where's CityGer?

That hit you hard, didn't it? What was it, 7/8 months ago? Really sorry mate, hopefully you can move on some day.

As for Kolarov, just can't work the guy out. Seems to have no idea of where he needs to position himself. I mean no idea.

Also, his turn of speed over 5-10 yards is remarkable....he seems to go slower when he tries to speed up.

The acquisition of Savic and Kolarov, for a combined £22 Mil, is starting to look like some of the worst business we've done.

Thing is, we need Savic at the moment due injuries and suspension but there is no need for Kolarov to be getting as much football as he is. Clichy is fit and in form - play him!

[Dubciteh]

The half volley he blasted across the box towards the end at 100 mph high in the air summed him up, just not good enough. I thought we might get away with him left wing back but we cant. I would take Garrido over him which says it all.

[Blue In Bolton]

Definitely need to sell him back to Serie A and he can take Savic with him. Remember reading a couple of weeks ago that Juventus were rumoured to be interested in signing both Dzeko and Kolarov for a combined £36 million. I would snap their hands off!!

[s1ty m]

Kolarov has been shite from Day 1 and has been supported by many of this forum. Like Savic...give them time, young, needs to adapt, great left foot, whatever bollocks excuses you can name. Him, Savic, Dzeko are just not good enough. It is as plain as day. If you see honestly believe these players are worthy of a side in search of the title, I'd rather not discuss football with you. They're shit. Paying what, £53m for the 3 of them is grand incompetance. By someone.

[Mike J]

all he has is a good cross and free kick. he is appaling at absolutely everything else. needs replacing in the summer (please god.)

[eastlands-lostboy]

When are we likely to see a youth player knocking on the door for a place in the defence ?

[sheblue]

he is not a defender at all.

[Niall Quinns Discopants]

When are we likely to see a youth player knocking on the door for a place in the defence ?

There's Boyata and he should be number four centerback behind Vinnie The Skipper, New top quality centerback, Lescott (providing cover for both centerback and leftback where Clichy is first choice and Zabaleta second choice). Kolo is done imo and I'd ship him off as well.

[Original Dub]

it's clear that him and Savic were poor buys. I do also remember getting hammered here saying he can't defend when we bought him. Usual suspects calling me miserably etc.

Indeed, but you say that about every full back we've been linked with. Including clichy.

[bluej]

Lets get the boy Lahm in.

The worst thing about Kolarov last night for me, was when he did a complete disappearing act (particularly in the first half). Savic was having a nightmare but was at least continuing to have a go again each time, whereas Kolarov was hiding on the touchline.

That cross at the end was ridiculous as well - if anyone had tried to attack it they would have lost their head.

[Dubciteh]

Lets get the boy Lahm in.

The worst thing about Kolarov last night for me, was when he did a complete disappearing act (particularly in the first half). Savic was having a nightmare but was at least continuing to have a go again each time, whereas Kolarov was hiding on the touchline.

That cross at the end was ridiculous as well - if anyone had tried to attack it they would have lost their head.

Haha i thought that too, i was thinking not for all the money in the world would i stick my head on that!

[1950]

Cross? Don't kid yourself, that was him having a shot at goal from a ridiculous angle.

[Hazy2]

If the idiot had got his head up, I know no chance last min he could and should have picked out AJ stood on the Pen spot.

[Ted Hughes]

One thing is for sure, if you look at all the top clubs in the Prem & their signings over the recent past; signing defenders is a very hit & miss affair.

[Blue Since 76]

Cross? Don't kid yourself, that was him having a shot at goal from a ridiculous angle.

I thought that. At least if he'd have kept it low there was a chance that any touch would have taken it straight in. You'd have needed Crouch on Samba's back to have got near that.

Haven't liked him whenever I've seen him, but was willing to give him a chance last season. Injured in first game, new league etc etc. Well, he's not got any better. No pace, no positional sense, can't tackle, can occasionally hit a good free kick. He'd be a poor man's Garrido if he hadn't cost about 6 times as much. The choice of back up at left back is him or Bridge. Think I'd rather play with a massive hole there (it's usually there anyway) and play an extra attacker, as at least something might come of that.

We need to get rid to anyone who'll take him ASAP, even if we can't get a replacement in immediately. If Clichy is out, Zab, Barry or Lescott can move there. They're no worse than he is.

[bluej]

Cross? Don't kid yourself, that was him having a shot at goal from a ridiculous angle.

I was being kind to him as it was obviously him having a go, but it went out for a throw in.

[Nigels Tackle]

can someone please explain why he was carded when henderson appeared to foul him last night??????

[bluej]

can someone please explain why he was carded when henderson appeared to foul him last night??????

[Niall Quinns Discopants]

it's clear that him and Savic were poor buys. I do also remember getting hammered here saying he can't defend when we bought him. Usual suspects calling me miserably etc.

Indeed, but you say that about every full back we've been linked with. Including clichy.

Yeah, but like I've said million times, I don't like fullbacks who can't really defend. Clichy has so far been better than I expected but he has had his lapses as well.

Problem is, there aren't many defensive fullbacks around. We got two of the best in Micah and Zabaleta.

[Ted Hughes]

it's clear that him and Savic were poor buys. I do also remember getting hammered here saying he can't defend when we bought him. Usual suspects calling me miserably etc.

Indeed, but you say that about every full back we've been linked with. Including clichy.

Yeah, but like I've said million times, I don't like fullbacks who can't really defend. Clichy has so far been better than I expected but he has had his lapses as well.

Problem is, there aren't many defensive fullbacks around. We got two of the best in Micah and Zabaleta.

There aren't many decent defenders around full stop. We have 4 of the best im Micah, Zabba, Lescott & Vinny. I'd like another CB with pace & another LB but imo both on the ball & defensively, the midfield can do a lot more a lot better to help the defenders.