Saturday, September 16, 2006

Bridge fight Cole

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Wayne Bridge is determined to fight on at Chelsea, despite the arrival of left-back rival Ashley Cole.

Boss Jose Mourinho insists there will be chances for both players in the season ahead and, after an impressive start to the campaign, Bridge is not about to give up.
The 26-year-old said: "I count myself as a fighter.
"The way I have been playing, I have done enough to show I am good enough to play for Chelsea. I won't be happy unless I do.
"Hopefully, with what I've done in games and training, I will get a chance. If it doesn't work out then it doesn't."
Bridge, who spent six months on loan at Fulham last season, returned to Stamford Bridge in the summer.
His form in August was so good that he won the London Evening Standard's Player of the Month.
Bridge told the Standard: "I got a lot of praise from people after the first three games, especially around the club.
"There was a lot of talk about Ashley but I just kept quiet and plugged away.
"It was an odd situation but I decided that what will be, will be.
"I didn't ask the manager about it and have kept my head strong."