🇨🇮 Didier Drogba

[didierforever 7,349]

I don't see why he wouldn't be the greatest. The main man in the team during the most successful period in the clubs history. Not only did the great man do it domestically but he also did it in Europe. One of the few players in the history of the club who could mount a genuine claim of being able to get into any starting 11 in any side in his pomp. One of the best strikers on the planet for a very long time and probably the most complete centre forward of the modern age. Didier Drogba had it all and he did it all at Chelsea.

The argument for Drogba isn't one of sentiment or nostalgia, it's one steeped in logic and fact. Lampard and Terry will have won more than him at the club and both are absolute Chelsea legends but I, like a lot of people, feel that it is Drogba that defined the most successful era in the club's history. For me, when you were talking about Chelsea or other clubs o fans were talking about playing against Chelsea they were talking about playing against Drogba. Some may have been here longer, some may have won more, some may have been prettier to watch playing, some may rekindle a greater sense of nostalgia but none had the impact of Drogba, the finest striker I've ever seen, and probably ever will see, and, the greatest player I've ever seen play in a Chelsea jersey.

perfectly said. THE BEST STRIKER. specially for big games. u can always count on him. the best to lead the attack. A BEAST....

[Superblue 6,372]

The problem with these lists is they will always favour players within the last 10-20 years because they are the players most of the voters have watched. If we do another of these votes in 5-10 years expect to see the likes of Oscar, Hazard and Mata towards the top end.

My only argument towards the likes of Terry, Lampard and Drogba being amongst the top handful is that they have been a core part of the most successful period of the club's history. The likes of Zola and Osgood played in excellent teams in their era but never won the trophies we have won in recent years.

But for me, these lists are generally pointless.

[The Big Drog 1,110]

The problem with these lists is they will always favour players within the last 10-20 years because they are the players most of the voters have watched. If we do another of these votes in 5-10 years expect to see the likes of Oscar, Hazard and Mata towards the top end.

My only argument towards the likes of Terry, Lampard and Drogba being amongst the top handful is that they have been a core part of the most successful period of the club's history. The likes of Zola and Osgood played in excellent teams in their era but never won the trophies we have won in recent years.

But for me, these lists are generally pointless.

I think that because the quality of the teams at Chelsea have improved since Abramovich so too will the calibre of player at the club, thus these lists will always consist more of players playing at Chelsea during the Abramovich era than those playing at any other era at Chelsea. Don't be surprised to see Hazard, Oscar or Mata in these lists in the near future and it wouldn't be incorrect, afterall there haven't been many players of Hazard's genuinely world class qualities at Chelsea and it's not everday that Brazil's starting number 10, and a phenom at the age of 20, plays his football in England.

[zolayes 14,489]

He isn't the greatest because the almighty "zolayes" says so.

well IM sure I know a little more than SUPER MOD

[Kieran. 6,317]

well IM sure I know a little more than SUPER MOD

Hop off my dick.

[zolayes 14,489]

Hop off my dick.

I have no idea what that means but perhaps you should show more respect to other posters .. I dont mean me but those you accuse of making racist

remarks,

[Kieran. 6,317]

I have no idea what that means but perhaps you should show more respect to other posters .. I dont mean me but those you accuse of making racist

remarks,

Yawn..jog on, you're incredibly boring. I won't reply to any cuntish remark you have for the sake of the thread.

[zolayes 14,489]

Yawn..jog on, you're incredibly boring.

good night ...one day you will learn ...perhaps,,,,,,perhaps not.

[manpe 10,861]

If Torres really is in that list, then it loses all credibility. Might as well put in Sheva, Kezman and Mutu while we're at it.

[wj818 25]

Typical new wave plastic generation fans I'm afraid

Zola or possibly Jimmy Floyd should be topping this. Watched Zola train with the ball recently at a Watford game (I got in free through the ES scaffold with some scraps) and he's still got it. Tucked the ball in his tracksuit top at one point, but I missed it, couldn't sleep after that

Hi!! Welcome to the forum.

Anyway could you elaborate on what "New wave plastic generation fan" mean???

[TorontoChelsea 4,064]

Love Drogba obviously, but he's not even in the discussion for best ever. Lampard, Zola, or Osgood are the three legit candidates for the title IMO.

[wj818 25]

Hi mate can't find the quote button, I suspect a mod/mamf will get that fixed :fumup:

New generation as in young or new sky sports generation fans. They don't appreciate our history but rather only what is going on in the modern game? I bet they couldn't name one player from the 1970 FA cup final against Leeds United for example, but they think Drogba is the best player to grace our club??

You just press the comment you wanna quote, and it should trigger a button to quote. Hope it helps

I can't name a single person that played in 1970 (well not Exactly but Im not that well informed about our past) So am I a so called plastic fan too???

But before you tag me as a "plastic fan", you should atleast hear out, why I don't!!! First I was born in 1990 so that's like 20 years before I was even born, not only that I wasn't born in England either. So the only reason I am a Chelsea fan is because my grandad luckily was a Chelsea fan and I grew up watching/liking them, and trust me where I come from 15 years ago, no one had even heard of Chelsea, hence I feel lucky my grandad somehow knew. I haven't been in any Chelsea match!!! Just once when they came to Malaysia, and I barely managed to be there. But does that make my love/passion towards the club, any lesser than yours?? I certainly don't think so!!!

I'm just saying before tagging the supporters of the same club with awful words as "plastic fan". You gotta understand that some people aren't lucky enough to have a heritage with a club and the only way they know about the club is because they liked the style of the team (past or present or via skysports) And beside that, instead of hating them for not knowing the clubs history, you can always educate them!!

Because a fan is a fan, eventhough he found out about Chelsea yesterday or he has been following for ages. And should get equal respect from other fans. Period!!

[Kezza 1,965]

Think he means non fanatics the type who know everything about us from what they've seen on tele, I mean look how many people from other nations post on here, what allegiance do they really have to CFC?

Me I've stood on the terraces with me scraps and me rattle watching Chopper Harris and Norman Hunter kicking seven shades of shit out of each other.

True fanatics will know the score on this one.

Anyway Zola or Peter (sideburns) Osgood for me

Not another one of these...

I'm from New Zealand, (other side of the world) Myself and other people on this forum stay up til 1,2,3,4,5,6 am to watch Chelsea play, I'm sorry, but CFC wouldn't be where it is today if it weren't for international fans. We generate more revenue for the club than season ticket holders.

Just because we don't go to games or 'stood on the terraces' does not mean we aren't true to the club.

Im making a trip to London in 3 weeks soley to see Chelsea play. 1,500 pounds for flights, 1,500 for accomodation etc, it all adds up. Just ask Steve.

Don't be so ignorant just because you go to games.

[klopfzeichen 78]

My vote goes to Mineiro, an absolute legend.

[wj818 25]

Or you could educate yourself, then you'd realize why some of us are looking forward to a trip to Elland Road

Everything I know about this club is due to either nagging my grandad, or by researching myself on the net and sharing with fellow fans.

Yes!! People like me aren't lucky enough to have witness or have the luxury to take a train to the bridge and watch the match!!! But that doesn't mean I know less about the club. You may have witnessed it with your own eyes but I have read it or heard it!!

I know the rivalry that exist between us and dirty leeds, i might not feel the same adreline as you guys, but I know it's important for the old supporters and the club and thats enough for me to take it serioulsy. Think of us like new players like mata and Oscar , they might not know the history first hand but theyve heard of it and respect it, while you guys are like RDM who knows it cause youve already been part of it.

[Spike 12,049]

Peter Osgood

Jimmy Greaves

Kerry Dixon

Terry Venables

Ray Wilkins

Pat Nevin

Bobby Tambling

David Speedie

Dennis Wise

Ron Harris

Peter Bonetti

Andy Townsend

David Webb

Colin Pates

A few off the top of my head. I didn't get to see any of them play, but at least I know of them.

[Spike 12,049]

Geez Bruce don't get your sheep in a shank knot. I'm just sayin its a different level, when its born and bred into you it's more real, I used to Koop a backhander of me dad if we lost, for no reason other than...we lost, and in return our little Eddie gets the same.

Thanks for informing me NZ is the other side of the world btw, I had no idea

So the fact your dad beat you up when Chelsea lost makes you more of a fan...I'm glad it's less real for me then. And father like son you hit your son...well I guess that's a shame.

Maybe I should just go support my local club...oh wait the town I live in doesn't have a club...I suppose I could support Brisbane Roar but I wasn't born and bred into that club either...I guess no matter who I support I'm just a plastic. Maybe one day when I have children if I hit my son enough he will be born and bred into a club and be a real supporter.

[Hybrid Angel 2,130]

well IM sure I know a little more than SUPER MOD

I'm sure you do ( not being sarcastic )

Hop off my dick.

Read this SUPER MOD's posts. They are full of spam and so many arguements that don't make any sense.

Also Mr.Mod, don't you think it's not really nice to say that as a moderator ?? And don't you think it's better for you to answer us with some better arguments and don't just try to make your post amounts go higher ??

Seriously, grow up man!

About the Topic: For me, Lampard and Jt are Chelsea's legends for me, Drogba is not a legend because he is a super legend

[wj818 25]

Geez Bruce don't get your sheep in a shank knot. I'm just sayin its a different level, when its born and bred into you it's more real, I used to Koop a backhander of me dad if we lost, for no reason other than...we lost, and in return our little Eddie gets the same.

Thanks for informing me NZ is the other side of the world btw, I had no idea

Born and bred, Like how apes are taught to solve problems by abusing/treating them, phst!!! Yeah I rather not have that experience !!!! You aren't a fan by choice!!!! You were made one by chance!!! Remember that!!!

Fans like you who think their superior disgusts me!!

[Spike 12,049]

Born and bred, Like how apes are taught to solve problems by abusing/treating them, phst!!! Yeah I rather not have that experience !!!! You aren't a fan by choice!!!! You were made one by chance!!! Remember that!!!

Fans like you who think their superior disgusts me!!

A man chooses a slave obeys.