Another Club another legend another goodbye.
Didier Drogba played his last game for Chelsea today against Sunderland.
Drogba was substituted off after about 28 minutes and e Chelsea footballers carried him off the field.
Sunderland manager Dick Advocaat when asked if he had a problem with the ceremonial send off said: ‘Not at all. Mr Mourinho before the game he came to me and he explained it. We knew what would happen and no problem at all. And the player deserves it too.’
Drogba took off his shirt and saluted all four sides of the ground on reaching the sidelines.
Referee Chris Foy entered into the spirit of things and allowed all this to go on without looking at his watch and reaching for his cards.
Drogba leaves with Barclays Premier League titles in his collection and a host of memories that stretch back a long way.
‘It’s a difficult moment for me,’ Drogba said when addressing the fans after the game. ‘This one is really special because it’s going to be the last one as a player.
‘Everybody wants to compare the team in 2004-2005 to this team. I want to say to the young players, you might be the best but you have to catch us! Be the best, we’re going to be behind you, you have the best fans in the world behind you. Thank you. I love you guys, I love you.’
Chelsea went on to win 3 -1.
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