Liquidator 5,176 Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Just some shit journalism. Didier wouldn't do that and his representatives have said it is a load of rubbish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin_3d 1,140 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Not sure if this been posted before: In Praise Of Drogba The hero of Chelsea's historic Champions League final victory, Ivorian striker Didier Drogba is a man of the world whose intellect and impact extend far beyond the pitchLast Saturday, in a packed Allianz Arena in Munich, Chelsea striker Didier Drogba stepped to the penalty spot with the chance to win the most prestigious trophy in world club soccer, to end the UEFA Champions League final with one 12-yard kick. The 34-year-old striker had done more than any other player to bring the Blues to the brink, scoring a driving header off a corner in the 88th minute to draw level with Bayern Munich at 1--1. As the scene unfolded, I thought back to another moment, one I spent with Drogba two years earlier inside a dusty compound, surrounded by soldiers wielding AK-47s, in the tense Angolan enclave of Cabinda.Drogba was there to play in the Africa Cup of Nations for his beloved Ivory Coast. I had come to interview him for a story on his role in healing the wounds of civil war in his homeland. Drogba is one of the leading humanitarians in world football—he has donated and raised millions of dollars to build a hospital in his native Abidjan—and while he was happy to talk soccer, we spent much of our time together watching news reports on the devastating earthquake in Haiti.Drogba's first instinct, rare among athletes, is to listen. As the images from Haiti flashed on the TV, he said nothing, concentrating on the scene, processing the scale of the catastrophe. We discussed the role Brazil's national team had taken in that impoverished island nation, including sending its biggest stars to Haiti for a friendly in 2004 to raise money and lift the country's spirits. We talked about books; Drogba left the room to bring back his latest material. "I've been reading a lot of Paulo Coelho," he said, referring to the Brazilian novelist whose writing is infused with spirituality and self-discovery. He was also reading Nelson Mandela's autobiography and a history of the African diaspora in Europe. (Drogba moved to France at age five.) In 15 years as a journalist I have never had an interview with an athlete that felt more like a two-way conversation.Drogba is nearing the end of his playing career—Saturday's game may have been his last with Chelsea after eight seasons—but he has no plans to slow down. When I asked him about his future after football, he said, "I want to help with a lot of things: my charity, the hospital. I hope to keep learning. For me it's important to open my mind. I love to meet people and listen to their stories, their experiences." All that passed through my mind as he stepped to the spot on Saturday in Munich. A muscular and swift striker who is powerful in the air and lethal in front of the net, Drogba hasn't always endeared himself to fans in England, who criticize him for gamesmanship, diving and, at times, lack of composure. Even when he plays well, he has often done something to temper his quality, and the final was no different: Three minutes into extra time Drogba clipped Bayern's Franck Ribéry in the penalty area and needed Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech to save Arjen Robben's spot kick to preserve the 1--1 draw.PENALTIES ARE a cruel way of deciding championships, but the drama they produce is undeniable. After Bayern's Ivica Olić and Bastian Schweinsteiger failed on their attempts, Drogba stepped forward with a chance to seize the first European crown in Chelsea's history. His record in championship games is one of the best in the world—nine goals in nine Cup finals—and on Saturday, Drogba made no mistake, burying his penalty inside the left post as goalkeeper Manuel Neuer dived the other way. Having upset mighty Barcelona in the semifinals, then toppled Bayern in its home stadium with four starters, including captain John Terry, suspended, Chelsea had won one of the most improbable titles in European history.Drogba raced across the field to celebrate with his teammates, his arms darting outward in his trademark goal celebration. For all he had accomplished and all he still wished to do, it was impossible not to smile for him. You didn't even have to be a Chelsea fan.http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1198741/index.htm francozola and Blue Armour 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Drogba is to Chelsea something like Etoo was for Barca, but Lampard to Chelsea is something like Messi is to Barca.Lamps won everything possible on club stage, what is most important, in times when Henry and Ronaldinho played (2005), Frank was for many best player in the world and certainly among top 5 for all people. He came with a little transfer, for small money and become legend. Something I hope Kdb will become in 10 years. Im sure somehow you can replace scorer for Drogba, but its much harder when you have to replace playmaker who was playing for over 10 years. I guess Barca will never replace Xavi or Messi, while it was easier to replace Etoo, despite it looked impossible.Disagree to that. To me, and I'm sure others will agree, Drogba is on par with Lampard in terms of legendary status. I'm sure that's the general consensus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoSalah 8,886 Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Lets get a statue of Michael Jackson instead.. oh wait we aren't Fulham. Zola deserves a shrine tbh, do that first then give DDA a statue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badboy 1,526 Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I don't support the idea of having a statue because its just a silly thing to have. If tourists want to know about our golden generation then they can go inside the club and they'll have access to plenty of information on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liquidator 5,176 Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 I don't support the idea of giving Didier a statue straight away. 50 years down the line though when we can fully appreciate what he has done for this club he should have one. Obviously his number 11 shirt should not be retired either but I don't think we should just give it out to somebody else straight away. They need to prove that they are worthy of wearing that shirt before they can wear it. Therefore i think the number 11 shirt should be unofficially retired for about 2 seasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusek 2,031 Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 This is a graffiti made by a Finnish Chelsea fan, in honour of Didier:Beauty! Jype 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badboy 1,526 Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Who the hell suggested that number 11 should be retired ? This is the kind of stupidity that winds a few members up on this forum :banghead:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! DavidEU 2,023 Posted July 1, 2012 Popular Post! Share Posted July 1, 2012 Drogba's goodbye to the Stamford Bridge dressing room. Jype, Kez, Justin_3d and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanicus 5,208 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 This is a Picture of what Didier Drogba wrote on a White Board, at Cobham Training Ground."Blue till i DIE" - With his Signature. Cosmin and Rambo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manuf 1,448 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 His first match is on 14th of July. His team is near relegation zone, but with Didi and Anelka I doubt they will have any trouble winning the league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusek 2,031 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 BREAKING NEWS: Didier Drogba fails his medical at Shanghai Shenua. Medics found that his blood was 100% Blue. gary gordon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 BREAKING NEWS: Didier Drogba fails his medical at Shanghai Shenua. Medics found that his blood was 100% Blue. That is 1 367 089 205th time I have seen that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambo 1,729 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 “The first person to call me last night and congratulate me was Didier Drogba, we’ll certainly miss him at Stamford Bridge.” - Fernando Torres jmarlow, gary gordon, Azpinator and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robdog 2,084 Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 “The first person to call me last night and congratulate me was Didier Drogba, we’ll certainly miss him at Stamford Bridge.” - Fernando TorresJoin the Club, El Nino....You & Millions of CFC fans will miss our #11..The club should seriously consider retiring the jersey. gary gordon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peace. 4,352 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Anyway, Peace.... this might interest you lolhttp://forum.talkche...ce/page__st__54Lol, I do not deserve this.Welcome back mate Great to see you posting again mate Thanks, you two ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane 2,275 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Hate seeing this in the ex blues forum, Come back DD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capriccioso 2,545 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 BREAKING NEWS: Didier Drogba fails his medical at Shanghai Shenua. Medics found that his blood was 100% Blue. Yes.. the blue of Shanghai Shenua! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petr.breu 1,618 Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Sir Alex Ferguson believes Didier Drogba's departure from Chelsea is good news for Manchester United as he has such a great record in big games.Drogba inspired the Blues to UEFA Champions League glory at the end of last season before announcing that he had decided to bring his eight-year spell at Stamford Bridge to an end.He has since secured a transfer to Chinese side Shanghai Shenhua, and Ferguson doubts whether Chelsea will remain as strong a force in the future.Ferguson feels that Drogba was such a key player for Roberto Di Matteo's side that his summer exit can only be welcomed by the other Premier League title challengers."When you think of the season he's just had, I must say it is a big boost for us that Drogba is leaving Chelsea," Ferguson said in The People."He scored that fantastic goal in the final with two minutes to go and his goalscoring record in the big games, in big finals, is incredible."As far as I was concerned, he won the Champions League for Chelsea." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amblève. 4,995 Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Drogba was the best and most unplayable striker to have ever played in the PL. Just logical that the other teams will be fine with his departure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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