Drogba Revealed as Chelsea's Greatest of All Time

[Kojo 4,676]

I think in a few years, Drogba might not even be considered top-5. He had two fantastic years at Chelsea and was named Chelsea Player of the Year only once. Some of this is that Roman kept trying to bring in new strikers to displace Drogba so his games went up and down, but in Drogba's 8 years at Chelsea, he had a number of poor seasons. Drogba is undoubtedly a Chelsea legend and one of our greats, but I think his incredible form in the CL last year meant he left on a high that is still influencing people.

Drogba was quality when he first came in (i don't literally mean his first game), he wasn't a goal machine, but goals came with him. That's not the striker he is, he's always been a team player, and when he was in the team the team scored goals, down to him. You're disrespecting him way too much, he's a Chelsea legend through and through.

How many cups has Drogba won us?, the amount of winners and equalises in cup finals he's scored is scary, down to him we've won so many cups.

[Spike 12,049]

Drogba was quality when he first came in (i don't literally mean his first game), he wasn't a goal machine, but goals came with him. That's not the striker he is, he's always been a team player, and when he was in the team the team scored goals, down to him. You're disrespecting him way too much, he's a Chelsea legend through and through.

How many cups has Drogba won us?, the amount of winners and equalises in cup finals he's scored is scary, down to him we've won so many cups.

Toronto Chelsea is not disrespecting Drogba just discrediting. The word respect is thrown around too much.

[Kojo 4,676]

Toronto Chelsea is not disrespecting Drogba just discrediting. The word respect is thrown around too much.

Okay Captain obvious, so lets just forget what the big man did for us in the Champions League.

[Spike 12,049]

Okay Captain obvious, so lets just forget what the big man did for us in the Champions League.

Okay, Captain Deluded when did I write that Drogba's achievements should be forgotten? Where did I write that? Please tell me, because I can't seem to read it anywhere.

[Kojo 4,676]

Okay, Captain Deluded when did I write that Drogba's achievements should be forgotten? Where did I write that? Please tell me, because I can't seem to read it anywhere.

Since you're on his side, go downgrade our Chelsea legends some more, heck I'll go make a thread for you where you and all your other friends can all go on and downgrade them as much as you want.

[Spike 12,049]

Since you're on his side, go downgrade our Chelsea legends some more, heck I'll go make a thread for you where you and all your other friends can all go on and downgrade them as much as you want.

You didn't answer my question. Where did I disrespect or downgrade our legends? Where? I can't see it written anywhere on these forums and damn website. You know why I can't read it? Because it wasn't written. You're pulling things out of your arse. Go troll someone else, I'm sick of your bullshit.

[Kojo 4,676]

You didn't answer my question. Where did I disrespect or downgrade our legends? Where? I can't see it written anywhere on these forums and damn website. You know why I can't read it? Because it wasn't written. You're pulling things out of your arse. Go troll someone else, I'm sick of your bullshit.

Now you're just being stupid, Didier is a great legend, you can't say he isn't. He deserves to be number one, and that's my opinion, you have to learn to respect it.

[Strike 7,295]

Okay Captain obvious, so lets just forget what the big man did for us in the Champions League.

Drogba single-handedly won us a lot of trophies but is he the greatest Chelsea player Ever? No.

[The Big Drog 1,110]

Not true. Lamps was our best player offensively and the star man in the periods 2003-2006 and 2007-2009. That can't be forgotten.

Stats wise yes, that can't be disputed and the stats previously posted show Lampard's as more impressive than Drogba's. That being said, anyone watching Chelsea over that time period and for the entire duration of his Chelses career knows that Drogba was always about far more than stats. His contribution to our way of playing could never be measured in stats.

[Kojo 4,676]

Drogba single-handedly won us a lot of trophies but is he the greatest Chelsea player Ever? No.

I think he is, Drogba is unplayable, what don't people understand about that?.

Lampard was a great player but it's not fair to say he was our best player, I think Gerrard has been better than Lampard overall if I'm honest.

Drogba is one of them where he was the best in the world at what he did and where he played.

[Kezza 1,965]

Where did RDM and Eddie Newton stand in the top 100?

[Kez 2,727]

Where did RDM and Eddie Newton stand in the top 100?

The rest of the list was alphabetical.

[TorontoChelsea 4,064]

How many cups has Drogba won us?, the amount of winners and equalises in cup finals he's scored is scary, down to him we've won so many cups.

None. No one player wins a cup. It's a team game. Look at the CL. Drogba's goal got us into penalties. But we don't get to penalties without Cech standing on his head, without Cole, Mikel, and everyone putting in a fantastic defensive effort. (and without some luck). We don't even get to Munich without Ramires scoring, without Lampard setting him up beautifully and with a heroic defensive effort by everyone. We don't get past Benfica without Kalou and Meireles scoring. We don't get past Napoli without Ivanovic's goal and without a total team dominance in the home leg. That's the way football works. It's a team game. Drogba scored some immense goals for us, he is definitely one of our best players ever, but he also had some bad periods. He was viewed as a disappointment when he first came. He was missing lots of chances and diving all the time. In the league, he scored 8 or fewer goals three times in 8 years. He got sent off for a stupid red in Moscow that could very well have cost us the Champions' League. Again, Drogba is a Chelsea legend, but if you look at the numbers (yes, stats!) there's simply no way you can justify picking him as #1. And as for the other stuff, you don't think Lampard created goals for his teammates? You don't think Zola created space? You don't think someone like Terry has brought intangible values to the team?

And it's not just the statistics. It's how people thought of him. Drogba was Chelsea's best player once in his entire career. Four different Chelsea players in the past 20 years have won it multiple times including two players that were contemporaries of Drogba.. I don't even see what the argument for Drogba is for #1 overall.

[Ollie 4,400]

I liked Ballack but 11 is too high, in fact it's way too high. I think it's been voted like best player to play for Chelsea rather than best player for Chelsea if you know what i mean.

Drogba is deserving of top spot though because of all his final goals. All the trophies we won went through this guy. Mr reliable. Oh and he abused Arsenal on a truly huge scale! Torres on that list is shameful. Mark Stein, John Spencer and Paul Furlong did more for us than Torres. If Torres is on it, Mutu might be 40th! (Loved the coke head btw, shame about him).

[Kojo 4,676]

None. No one player wins a cup. It's a team game. Look at the CL. Drogba's goal got us into penalties. But we don't get to penalties without Cech standing on his head, without Cole, Mikel, and everyone putting in a fantastic defensive effort. (and without some luck). We don't even get to Munich without Ramires scoring, without Lampard setting him up beautifully and with a heroic defensive effort by everyone. We don't get past Benfica without Kalou and Meireles scoring. We don't get past Napoli without Ivanovic's goal and without a total team dominance in the home leg. That's the way football works. It's a team game. Drogba scored some immense goals for us, he is definitely one of our best players ever, but he also had some bad periods. He was viewed as a disappointment when he first came. He was missing lots of chances and diving all the time. In the league, he scored 8 or fewer goals three times in 8 years. He got sent off for a stupid red in Moscow that could very well have cost us the Champions' League. Again, Drogba is a Chelsea legend, but if you look at the numbers (yes, stats!) there's simply no way you can justify picking him as #1. And as for the other stuff, you don't think Lampard created goals for his teammates? You don't think Zola created space? You don't think someone like Terry has brought intangible values to the team?

And it's not just the statistics. It's how people thought of him. Drogba was Chelsea's best player once in his entire career. Four different Chelsea players in the past 20 years have won it multiple times including two players that were contemporaries of Drogba.. I don't even see what the argument for Drogba is for #1 overall.

Let me tell you something, had Drogba not of been in the team in the CL Final, do you really believe we would've still gotten a goal in that game?, do you honestly believe that, because if you do then I wont even bother carrying on this discussion.

I wont forget Drogba for what he done, even if some people have, you might not think he's been our best player fair enough, but don't dare even try and look past what he done for us. WE WOULD NOT HAVE WON IT IF IT WERN'T FOR HIM... ENOUGH SAID.

[DYC. 7,542]

Stats wise yes, that can't be disputed and the stats previously posted show Lampard's as more impressive than Drogba's. That being said, anyone watching Chelsea over that time period and for the entire duration of his Chelses career knows that Drogba was always about far more than stats. His contribution to our way of playing could never be measured in stats.

No not just stats wise. Drogba played a important in 2004-2006 but he wasn't crucial, Lampard was. It was Lampard who was second to Ronaldinho, who was in legendary form, for Player of the Year in 2005 (has a Chelsea player ever made the top 10 even after that?). He was the engine and passer in midfield. Always a available passing option, starting up attacks, switching play and finding the wingers quickly with ease. Frank was the main creator and making intelligent runs and exploiting spaces left by the opposition (which struck fear in their defences and pushed them back), Lampard was the player who would find the goal regularly and also score very important goals for the club. And due to his incredible fitness, he was always getting back quickly to defend and played a important part in our very organized defence. Lamps was the player who played every match and produced quality performances at unbelievable consistency.

And when Drogba suffered from loss of form in the seasons 07/08 and 08/09, it was Lampard who we could count on and carried the team offensively. Especially in 08/09, when Lampard was simply magnificent throughout the season imo. Despite the irregular form of his team mates, bar Carvalho and A. Cole. Lampard was a very effective player but he wasn't all about stats, that would be an insult.

Forwards always get far more attention than players in other positions. Drogba was key because of his own physical excellence in our physical style of play, but that doesn't mean he performed the best. When he was on form, he was simply incredible. But when he wasn't, he could be very frustrating. So yeah, on his day he was without a doubt the best offensive player but he suffered from loss of form far too often to top Lamps.

That said, I really don't want this to sound like I don't know or appreciate what Drogba brought to the club. He was a top player and is one of the greats at Chelsea. But Lampard was even bigger for me. I guess we'll never agree on that.

[DYC. 7,542]

Let me tell you something, had Drogba not of been in the team in the CL Final, do you really believe we would've still gotten a goal in that game?, do you honestly believe that, because if you do then I wont even bother carrying on this discussion.

I'm sorry but If it wasn't for Cech's heroics, his goal would have meant as much as Kuyt's goal in the CL 2007 final.

We wouldn't even be in the final if wasn't for Cech. Or what about Cole's goal-line clearance against Napoli.

Giving Drogba all credit is simply ridiculous.

[Kojo 4,676]

I'm sorry but If it wasn't for Cech's heroics, his goal would have meant as much as Kuyt's goal in the CL 2007 final.

And if it wern't for Drogba's goal, his saves would've been pointless.