Author Topic: Didier Drogba (Read 27284 times)

conman · « **Reply #560 on:** May 23, 2012, 01:49:03 PM »

Quote from: ABJ on May 23, 2012, 02:18:18 AM

I haven't seen a post from him in a long time.

he is still about

jaffod · « **Reply #561 on:** May 23, 2012, 02:09:12 PM »

Quote from: Tommy_W on May 23, 2012, 10:06:03 AM

He's carrying the Olympic Torch through bloody Swindon today.

Astonishing irony.

brad147690 · « **Reply #562 on:** May 23, 2012, 07:13:12 PM »

Surprised he didn't fall on the ground at the torch relay.

El Denzel Pepito · « **Reply #563 on:** May 23, 2012, 07:19:58 PM »

He's a very good player. But a massive, cheating c*nt as well.

Glad to see him gone.

willss · « **Reply #564 on:** May 23, 2012, 10:00:23 PM »

Quote from: rhylred on May 23, 2012, 05:25:44 AM

Remember being in 125 anny road when he played against us for Marseilles,he was brilliant that night..

I remember that match. There's loads going around today about how Mourinho turned him from a nobody which is a load of horseshit as he was class before he started there.

Gifted Right Foot · « **Reply #565 on:** May 24, 2012, 12:05:26 AM »

chelsea's new statue for the great man..

https://twitter.com/disturbmedia/status/205379959928258561/photo/1

also...

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea/9284424/Chelsea-striker-Didier-Drogba-some-of-his-most-melodramatic-dives.html

gazzalfc · « **Reply #566 on:** June 20, 2012, 10:08:17 AM »

Signed for Shanghai Shenhua for a reported £200,000 a week in a 2 and a half year deal (£26 million if he sees his contract through)

Drinks Sangria · « **Reply #567 on:** June 20, 2012, 11:15:03 AM »

Quote from: gazzalfc on June 20, 2012, 10:08:17 AM

Signed for Shanghai Shenhua for a reported £200,000 a week in a 2 and a half year deal (£26 million if he sees his contract through)

As much as the guy pissed me off, I started to find it hard to dislike him towards the end, even though I despise Chelsea. I know it's a financial decision, but he could definitely have hacked two years in the Prem or with Marseille or someone. As ever, money talks. Time to form a management super team with Anelka. The owner likes to play striker.

rjackman · « **Reply #568 on:** June 20, 2012, 03:39:51 PM »

Great news I will not have to hear or see him again.

XabiArt · « **Reply #569 on:** June 20, 2012, 04:15:28 PM »

Dont blame him for following the money, I would.

CarlitoB · « **Reply #570 on:** June 20, 2012, 04:52:08 PM »

He's 34, won pretty much everything with Chelsea, topping it off last season with a Champions League. Perfect time to cash in before the end of his career. If he were 30 and had just come off his most prolific season as Eto'o did when he left for the money, I might question his decision.

A twat on the field, but undeniably a top player.

Kovai Red · « **Reply #571 on:** June 21, 2012, 12:43:27 PM »

Good twattish player and I wish him success. But 26m over 2.5 years is ridiculous

XabiArt · « **Reply #572 on:** June 21, 2012, 01:05:21 PM »

Quote from: Kovai Red on June 21, 2012, 12:43:27 PM

Good twattish player and I wish him success. But 26m over 2.5 years is ridiculous

Yep. But you wouldn't say no would you? Your children and grandchildren are sorted. And he can continue with his fantastic charity work at home.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #573 on:** June 21, 2012, 01:11:43 PM »

From the Beeb: Drogba said: "I'm looking forward to a new challenge and experiencing a new culture, and am excited about developments in the Chinese Super League. "

Course you are Didier.

Fair enough, if someone is willing to pay silly money why not take it? Shame to affectively drop out of top flight football though when he could clearly still carry on for another year or two at the highest level.

Quote from: rjackman on June 20, 2012, 03:39:51 PM

Great news I will not have to hear or see him again.

And there's defeinitely an element of that for me too!

jaffod · « **Reply #574 on:** June 21, 2012, 01:49:21 PM »

Quote from: Drinks Sangria on June 20, 2012, 11:15:03 AM

As much as the guy pissed me off, I started to find it hard to dislike him towards the end, even though I despise Chelsea.

As a matter of interest, what exactly did he do to endear himself more to you?

Heighwayondawing · « **Reply #575 on:** June 21, 2012, 01:52:43 PM »

Quote from: Crosby Nick on June 21, 2012, 01:11:43 PM

From the Beeb: Drogba said: "I'm looking forward to a new challenge and experiencing a new culture, and am excited about developments in the Chinese Super League. "

Course you are Didier.

Fair enough, if someone is willing to pay silly money why not take it? Shame to affectively drop out of top flight football though when he could clearly still carry on for another year or two at the highest level.

And there's defeinitely an element of that for me too!

I don't see it that way. I think it's a refreshing change from watching lads who are finished try and hang on (Owen) for nothing but to service their ego. He's won everything with Chelsea and owes them nothing. He played with pain last season. He obviously knows his own body and physical limitations better than anyone. Think maybe he emptied the tank this season past and knows it.

HighSix · « **Reply #576 on:** June 21, 2012, 01:55:00 PM »

Drogba is 34! How can you criticise him for doing what he wants at that age.

Hyypia headers · « **Reply #577 on:** June 21, 2012, 04:01:37 PM »

Quote from: bored86 on May 24, 2012, 12:05:26 AM

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea/9284424/Chelsea-striker-Didier-Drogba-some-of-his-most-melodramatic-dives.html

I can 't understand how someone can respect him? If someone on my team would act like that, I' d kick' em in the bollocks myself. I hope some Chinese defender kung fu kick' s him.

HighSix · « **Reply #578 on:** June 21, 2012, 04:15:54 PM »

Quote from: Hyypia headers on June 21, 2012, 04:01:37 PM

I can 't understand how someone can respect him? If someone on my team would act like that, I' d kick' em in the bollocks myself. I hope some Chinese defender kung fu kick' s him.

Thats a bit over the top as diving does not take away from quality of the player. Most teams have one & if hes yours the majority of fans love him... Pires, Nani, Drogba, Young, Rooney ect

(& this lad

)

Hyypia headers · « **Reply #579 on:** June 21, 2012, 04:23:47 PM »

Quote from: HighSix on June 21, 2012, 04:15:54 PM

Thats a bit over the top as diving does not take away from quality of the player. Most teams have one & if hes yours the majority of fans love him... Pires, Nani, Drogba, Young, Rooney ect

(& this lad )

While I can see where you are coming from, but if Suarez (or anyone) starts acting like Drogba (against Napoli stands out for me) I wouldn 't want him anywhere near our shirt.

GBF · « **Reply #580 on:** June 21, 2012, 05:12:58 PM »

Quote from: gazzalfc on June 20, 2012, 10:08:17 AM

Signed for Shanghai Shenhua for a reported £200,000 a week in a 2 and a half year deal (£26 million if he sees his contract through)

If Gazza sees this, he will probably start drinking to drown his sorrows

King_Poetic · « **Reply #581 on:** June 21, 2012, 10:01:10 PM »

Quote from: rjackman on June 20, 2012, 03:39:51 PM

Great news I will not have to hear or see him again.

zabadoh · « **Reply #582 on:** June 22, 2012, 05:56:08 PM »

He'll be re-united with Anelka. Although they are currently 12th in a 16 team league with him.

They've only scored 9 goals in 13 matches?!? Anelka's only managed 2 goals in 9 appearances? Something else is wrong and I don't think adding a Drogba's going to help.

A bit more detail in this article: http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/drogba-seals-shanghai-move-060840521.html

Drogba seals Shanghai move
PA Sport – Thu, Jun 21, 2012 14:47 BST

Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has confirmed his long-expected move to Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua.

The 34-year-old, who confirmed his intention to leave Stamford Bridge following Chelsea's Champions League final victory over Bayern Munich, has signed a two-and-a-half year deal reportedly worth £200,000 a week with the Chinese Super League side.
He will join up with former Chelsea colleague Nicolas Anelka, who joined the club in January. Drogba has been linked with Shanghai for several months after contract talks with Chelsea stalled over the length of a new deal.

The Barclays Premier League club had said they hoped to keep the Ivorian after he scored the all-important equaliser and then the winning penalty in the Champions League triumph in Munich last month.

Drogba said in a statement released by his agents on Wednesday: "I have considered all the offers I have received in the past few weeks, but feel that Shanghai Shenhua FC is the right move for me at this time.

"I am looking forward to a new challenge, to experiencing a new culture, and excited about the new developments in the Chinese Super League. When Chelsea went to China last year, we had a great time and I met some amazing fans. I hope to help promote Chinese football around the world and further improve the links between China and Africa."

Drogba scored 157 goals in all competitions for Chelsea, finishing with 100 in 226 league appearances since signing from Marseille for £24million in 2004, one of Jose Mourinho's first major signings for the club. He had an exceptional record in cup finals, scoring nine goals in nine different finals, including one in this year's 5-1 FA Cup final victory over Liverpool.

However, he failed to gel with Fernando Torres and began to find himself rotated at Stamford Bridge, despite the huge struggles of the Spaniard following his £50million switch from Liverpool, making it likely he would leave this summer.

Shanghai owner Zhu Jun said: "We have been wanting to sign Didier for a while, and are very happy that it has finally happened. He is an incredible player, who has won so many trophies in his career, we feel that his experience and ability will be a very valuable asset to our squad. Shanghai is one of the most influential cities in the world, and we are very excited to welcome Didier here."

Shanghai's new manager Sergio Batista said: "Drogba is a very good soccer player, his outstanding skills and amazing experience will give us motivation to improve our games. It is my honour to invite him to join in our team. At last I have to say that the club owner Zhu Jun did his utmost to bring Drogba to Shenhua."

KERRYKOP · « **Reply #583 on:** June 26, 2012, 12:10:53 AM »

Guillem Balague ‏@GuillemBalague

In Spain it is being reported that Didier Drogba is arriving tomorrow to Barcelona to sign for FC Barcelona

Drogba has got a clause that allows him to leave Shangai Shenhua for free if Barcelona came calling. He will meet the Spanish club tomorrow

Just come out with it, pretty big news if true

RedLeader · « **Reply #584 on:** June 26, 2012, 12:23:24 AM »

Yep, news about that Barca want Drogba...

rafathegaffa83 · « **Reply #585 on:** June 26, 2012, 12:32:27 AM »

Catalan paper Sport has quickly come out and said there was no meeting and they have no plans to meet Drogba either

The Infamous_LFC · « **Reply #586 on:** June 26, 2012, 01:53:20 AM »

Uncle Drogba

Enjoy China!

MidwestWool · « **Reply #587 on:** June 26, 2012, 03:01:50 AM »

Now Ballague is saying FCB aren't interested in him and he's moving to China in July.

Saint Kopite™ · « **Reply #588 on:** June 26, 2012, 03:46:18 AM »

Quote from: Silent Violet on June 26, 2012, 03:01:50 AM

Now Ballague is saying FCB aren't interested in him and he's moving to China in July.

Ballague spouts a lot of bollocks.

Anywhichwayucan · « **Reply #589 on:** June 26, 2012, 03:49:40 AM »

Quote from: KERRYKOP on June 26, 2012, 12:10:53 AM

Drogba has got a clause that allows him to leave Shangai Shenhua for free if Barcelona came calling.

How random.

KennyDaggers · « **Reply #590 on:** June 26, 2012, 07:25:03 AM »

Quote from: Anywhichwayucan on June 26, 2012, 03:49:40 AM

How random.

I would imagine he knows they are interested, hence why he's requested that clause.

Hank Scorpio · « **Reply #591 on:** June 26, 2012, 08:41:34 AM »

^^^
LOL that gif of Suarez above is hilarious.

He two-foots the guy and then goes down clutching his ankle.

It's only funny when Suarez does it.

Mirra · « **Reply #592 on:** June 26, 2012, 08:42:22 PM »

Quote from: Hank Scorpio on June 26, 2012, 08:41:34 AM

^^^
LOL that gif of Suarez above is hilarious.

He two-foots the guy and then goes down clutching his ankle.

It's only funny when Suarez does it.

Beg to differ mate.

HighSix · « **Reply #593 on:** June 26, 2012, 08:48:53 PM »

Ballague does get in on / flame any possible rumour just to get his mug on sky sports news! Is he well known & respected in Spain?

BazC · « **Reply #594 on:** June 26, 2012, 09:50:48 PM »

Quote from: CarlitoB on June 20, 2012, 04:52:08 PM

He's 34, won pretty much everything with Chelsea, topping it off last season with a Champions League. Perfect time to cash in before the end of his career. If he were 30 and had just come off his most prolific season as Eto'o did when he left for the money, I might question his decision.

A twat on the field, but undeniably a top player.

Eto'o had won everything multiple times and with 2 big clubs.

WraithXx · « **Reply #595 on:** June 27, 2012, 04:03:44 PM »

Quote from: Hank Scorpio on June 26, 2012, 08:41:34 AM

^^^
LOL that gif of Suarez above is hilarious.

He two-foots the guy and then goes down clutching his ankle.

It's only funny when Suarez does it.

actually one of the least funny things I've ever seen, and Suarez is a dumb sack of fucking shit for pulling something like that.

Stevie93 · « **Reply #596 on:** June 27, 2012, 04:04:50 PM »

Quote from: WraithXx on June 27, 2012, 04:03:44 PM

actually one of the least funny things I've ever seen, and Suarez is a dumb sack of fucking shit for pulling something like that.

Nah, it's pretty funny.

WraithXx · « **Reply #597 on:** June 27, 2012, 04:05:51 PM »

Quote from: Stevie93 on June 27, 2012, 04:04:50 PM

Nah, it's pretty funny.

oh, ok

Stevie93 · « **Reply #598 on:** June 27, 2012, 04:13:47 PM »

Quote from: WraithXx on June 27, 2012, 04:05:51 PM

oh, ok

You do realise, as a Liverpool fan, that you just called a Liverpool player a 'dumb sack of fucking shit'.

Bakez0151 · « **Reply #599 on:** June 27, 2012, 04:14:10 PM »

don't understand how people could like the c*nt if they don't support chelsea