Didier Drogba

[Madmax 9,219]

Had a pretty good one in 2012.

This is different though, we've addressed the exact issues that were crying out to be addressed.

[Chelsea Legend 11 4,062]

This is different though, we've addressed the exact issues that were crying out to be addressed.

Only because in 2012 we addressed a fair few more! Lacked creativity.

[The only place to be 11,313]

Of course but that coming of the bench role will be the main thing the other strikers have to bank on.

Diego costa is 25 and can easily play the league and Europe matches. hell, he will be expecting as much. The rest, to start, would have to be looking at domestic cup runs and we all know lukaku won't go for that.

All signs will be pointing towards lukaku being offloaded, and costa,drogba, and Torres being the 3.

0-0, parked bus - Drogba.

2-0, 60 minutes - Lukaku

Lukaku and Costa are similar players, Drogba offers something different in my opinion. Again, this gives us flexibility. Torres is similar to Lukaku and Costa (requires space beyond defences) so he'd be the one I'd lose.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Drogba knows he isn't going to be first-choice, but the people slagging this signing off clearly haven't seen much of Fernando Torres.

Actually, most Chelsea fans haven't seen much of, or from, him.

That's why the King has returned.

[Madmax 9,219]

Only because in 2012 we addressed a fair few more! Lacked creativity.

We upgraded from Kalou and Malouda but overdid it with bringing Marin (admittedly acquired when CL was a doubt) and Moses in - two who'll move on without 50 games between them. Didn't sign a midfielder, didn't sign a striker. Azpi was a plus, definitely. Matter of opinions but I feel this time we've been very surgical, signing the correct players in the correct positions fitting the exact needs of the squad's evolution. No overkill, no short sell. Pretty damn close to perfect, really.

[DavidEU 2,023]

Drogba knows he isn't going to be first-choice, but the people slagging this signing off clearly haven't seen much of Fernando Torres.

Actually, most Chelsea fans haven't seen much of, or from, him.

That's why the King has returned.

Yet, hes still your sig Alex.

[TorontoChelsea 4,064]

Yes, because Costa was bought to be a £32m bench ornament...

Nice strawman. I never said anything like that nor do I think for a second that Costa won't start. Too much does not equate to starting ahead of Costa regularly. Too much means playing more than about 15-20 games total all season.

[Chelsea Legend 11 4,062]

We upgraded from Kalou and Malouda but overdid it with bringing Marin (admittedly acquired when CL was a doubt) and Moses in - two who'll move on without 50 games between them. Didn't sign a midfielder, didn't sign a striker. Azpi was a plus, definitely. Matter of opinions but I feel this time we've been very surgical, signing the correct players in the correct positions fitting the exact needs of the squad's evolution. No overkill, no short sell. Pretty damn close to perfect, really.

Marin was signed before we won the Cup, he was our fall back plan should we not be able to attract big names. Moses made no sense though...

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Yet, hes still your sig Alex.

I keep him there in the hope he'll one day not be shit...

[The only place to be 11,313]

As for age, he scored this goal less than 12 months ago. Torres couldn't do this if he tried.

[didierforever 7,349]

I keep him there in the hope he'll one day not be shit...

can you include DD in the fav player list!!!?

[sherry33 234]

Fuck our board..

In stead of going out like a hero, he comes back to be bitched by our fans

Worst transfer in a while and probably goes to show the board has no fucking plan for the future. What the fuck could Costa learn from Drogba is beyond me

[Chelsea Legend 11 4,062]

He'll be fine in a limited role. Even if he only makes a handful of appearances his presence in the locker room and as a figurehead at the club is immense. We need more leaders within the squad, a few months ago people were struggling to find the name of the next chelsea captain, well, this may help in the character department. Sometimes you need good examples to follow before you emerge a leader.

[Sir Mikel OBE 4,920]

Its horses for courses dude. No one is guaranteed to start any game regardless of the competition. There are situations that will favour Torres, same for Lukaku and other that will favour Drogba. Its not about 1st choice/2nd choice and never was really.

What situation would you say would favour lukaku over costa or drogba?

Its easier to say its not about first or 2nd choice if we were playing two strikers at a time but it definitely is an issue when only one will more than likely play at a time. Lukaku isn't going to go for just playing an odd capital one cup game.

[didierforever 7,349]

0-0, parked bus - Drogba.

2-0, 60 minutes - Lukaku

Lukaku and Costa are similar players, Drogba offers something different in my opinion. Again, this gives us flexibility. Torres is similar to Lukaku and Costa (requires space beyond defences) so he'd be the one I'd lose.

perfect!!!

courtois

iva/azpi JT GC luis

matic cesc

schurrle willian hazard

costa

subs - cech/schwarzer, zouma, iva/azpi, rambo, oscar, lukaku, DD.

[meetdoscar 335]

With costa and Drogba a very big trophy is coming to chelsea this season ala EPL or UCL Trophy. Him and costa in front along with fabregas in midfield will break smaller teams that play 19th century defensive football which was our major problem last season. We've signed the best squad player around.

[Chelsea Legend 11 4,062]

What situation would you say would favour lukaku over costa or drogba?

Its easier to say its not about first or 2nd choice if we were playing two strikers at a time but it definitely is an issue when only one will more than likely play at a time. Lukaku isn't going to go for just playing an odd capital one cup game.

I'd say the one where we need an injection of energy up front in a 2-1 game? Or perhaps a game where we are up 2,3 goals and need to get him some time? He's best as a change of pace if you ask me, also as a late game finisher.

Stop looking at competitions! Its about form and situations! There will be times where he will be called upon and its up to him to make the most of the opportunities

[Starman60 1,343]

Fuck our board..

In stead of going out like a hero, he comes back to be bitched by our fans

Worst transfer in a while and probably goes to show the board has no fucking plan for the future. What the fuck could Costa learn from Drogba is beyond me

He can learn how to be a Champions League winner, and how to scare the shit out of opposition defences.

If he is worth a starting place he will start... and if not, then he wont..........but he will still always be a Chelsea legend.

I'm delighted to see him back, even if its only to add extra incentive to our other strikers to keep him out of the side