ForeverCarefree 24,355 Posted November 9, 2018 Following Phoenix Rising's loss in the United Soccer League Cup final Didier looks set to hang up his boots at the age of 40. Writing on the Phoenix Rising website last month, Drogba had said: "I joke with people that they need to give me the cup, so I can retire in peace. And that if I don't get it, I'll come back. But the truth is, this is my last season." Not a bad career was it? 9 Londonisblue, Barry Bridges, Boyne and 6 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Giordano_Bruno 183 Posted November 9, 2018 (edited) The biggest big time ever. 104 goals for Chelsea and probably half of them to save the day, to score in a derby or a final or just to deliver another trophy in the cabinet. I doubt we will see such a character and mentality in the big time moments soon. And I'm not talking about CFC only. Edited November 9, 2018 by Giordano_Bruno 3 Londonisblue, Wsuffolkblue and ForeverCarefree reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kentonio 1,125 Posted November 9, 2018 Legend. 4 Londonisblue, Jezz, Wsuffolkblue and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RIP Mourinho 5,550 Posted November 9, 2018 The King. 4 Londonisblue, Wsuffolkblue, ForeverCarefree and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy2461 461 Posted November 9, 2018 The one and only what a privilege to have watched him play for my club legend 4 ForeverCarefree, Wsuffolkblue, Jezz and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riccardo 19 Posted November 9, 2018 Big balls of a big dog. God bless him. https://www.uefa.com/video/skills/video/videoid=1954219.html?autoplay=true 1 Londonisblue reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skinnedy 797 Posted November 9, 2018 He’s the reason I became a Chelsea fan. I read this article and said “that’s a guy I want to follow” https://www.si.com/vault/2010/05/24/105940842/soccer-savior AFRICA'S GREATEST STAR, DIDIER DROGBA, DIDN'T SINGLE-HANDEDLY END HIS COUNTRY'S CIVIL WAR, BUT SUCH IS THE RESPECT HE COMMANDS THAT WHEN HE CALLED FOR IVORIANS TO LOOK BEYOND WHAT DIVIDED THEM, THE PEOPLE LISTENED 5 atomis, Jezz, Londonisblue and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkw 24,537 Posted November 9, 2018 THE biggest of Big Game players, an outstanding player and an outstanding human being. Hopefully we get to see him back at our club in some way. 8 Osgood is Good, Barry Bridges, Slojo and 5 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bisright1 1,013 Posted November 9, 2018 3 hours ago, Giordano_Bruno said: The biggest big time ever. 104 goals for Chelsea and probably half of them to save the day, to score in a derby or a final or just to deliver another trophy in the cabinet. I doubt we will see such a character and mentality in the big time moments soon. And I'm not talking about CFC only. *164 goals, 104 league goals. And countless crucial goals. One of a handful of top strikers in the history of the game who performed better when the occasion was bigger. Wonderful man and player. 5 ForeverCarefree, Jezz, Wsuffolkblue and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaRick 887 Posted November 9, 2018 A true Chelsea immortal. 'Nuff said. 2 Jezz and Londonisblue reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robdog 7,279 Posted November 9, 2018 tribute to a Legend 3 Jordan711, Londonisblue and Jezz reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jordan711 13 Posted November 9, 2018 What a great player. Has no one invented a time machine yet so we can get him back in the first team. A true legend hope to see him back at the club soon. 1 Jezz reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Munkworth 5,238 Posted November 9, 2018 Another one where words can’t do justice. Thanks for making us the only team in London with the European Cup. 2 Jezz and Londonisblue reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Osgood is Good 2,096 Posted November 9, 2018 He epitomised, 'when the going gets tough, the tough gets going'. What a player and human being. Top notch. Thank you for the 'Holy Grail', And to the tune of 'December 1963 - The Four Seasons' Oh what a night, May 19th in Munich Germany Didier Drogba scored the penalty. As I remember what a night. Oh what a night, no one thought we'd ever win that game, But now it's never gonna be the same As I remember what a night !. 1 Jezz reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Argo 3,772 Posted November 9, 2018 4 hours ago, dkw said: THE biggest of Big Game players, an outstanding player and an outstanding human being. Hopefully we get to see him back at our club in some way. Club Ambassador will be the role that suits him most in my opinion. 1 dkw reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paraphil 199 Posted November 9, 2018 Up there with being one of the greatest Chelsea legends ever 1 Jezz reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gol15 1,336 Posted November 9, 2018 The King is forever missed, much luck in the future no matter what he chooses to do. 1 Wsuffolkblue reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skinnedy 797 Posted November 9, 2018 He ain’t done yet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atomis 673 Posted November 9, 2018 Just a power house of a striker.....he could and did destroy so many defences on his own.......with him you always had a chance. Sadly his kin is not made anymore. Lukaku is the closest and Drog is light years ahead in everything. 1 Londonisblue reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strider6003 2,731 Posted November 9, 2018 The first season I was not sure, credit to Mourinho and his team as he became a sensational striker the like of which will not be seen for some time IMO. 1 Jezz reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
big blue 4,995 Posted November 9, 2018 Probably my favourite chelsea player ever. Can't wait for my boys to grow up so I can show them old matches of the greatest big game player I've ever seen. When we had the spine of Cech, Terry, Lampard, and Drogba, I always felt we would win, it didn't matter who or where we playing, with those 4 in the side, I felt we were invincible. 2 Jezz and CFCholland reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Argo 3,772 Posted November 9, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, atomis said: Just a power house of a striker.....he could and did destroy so many defences on his own.......with him you always had a chance. Sadly his kin is not made anymore. Lukaku is the closest and Drog is light years ahead in everything. Lukaku is a totally different player, he's closer to Torres than Drogba style wise. If any current striker was comparable to DD style wise it would unfortunately be Kane (few steps behind quality wise though). Edited November 9, 2018 by Argo 1 Strider6003 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aryagorn 24 Posted November 10, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Argo said: Lukaku is a totally different player, he's closer to Torres than Drogba style wise. If any current striker was comparable to DD style wise it would unfortunately be Kane (few steps behind quality wise though). Eh, let's not go too far mate. Kane is unquestionably a far superior player than prime Drogba ever was.. If anything, it makes more sense to compare him with T. Henry & Shearer whom are the best strikers ever in Premier League. Edited November 10, 2018 by Aryagorn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Backbiter 4,302 Posted November 10, 2018 4 hours ago, big blue said: Probably my favourite chelsea player ever. Can't wait for my boys to grow up so I can show them old matches of the greatest big game player I've ever seen. When we had the spine of Cech, Terry, Lampard, and Drogba, I always felt we would win, it didn't matter who or where we playing, with those 4 in the side, I felt we were invincible. Sadly, it did matter who was reffing, though. Yes, that was an incredible spine, but Maka was very much part of it for a few years. Drogba was a total legend. Yes, he was a bit of a slow starter, and had a petulant, almost childish streak, but he was a true phenomenon, one of the best centre forwards I've ever seen. His contribution to our success was massive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gol15 1,336 Posted November 10, 2018 4 hours ago, Argo said: Lukaku is a totally different player, he's closer to Torres than Drogba style wise. If any current striker was comparable to DD style wise it would unfortunately be Kane (few steps behind quality wise though). Kane doesn't have the pressence nor leadership that Drogba had and it's not even close, all balls go on Kane and he takes his chances but he lacks the personality that makes a player more, at least for now, Kane is like a typical target man that a team can count on like Van Nisterlooy. Drogba was a late bloomer but that impacted his team and the game much more than just by his stats. 1 Wsuffolkblue reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
