Didier Drogba: Beauty & The Beast

Posted on October 5th, 2009 by Chelsea D

How bloody infuriating is Didier Drogba?

There’s no question about it, he was the difference between the two sides yesterday. He’s without a doubt one of the hardest players to play against in the Premier League – as I’m sure plenty of defenders would testify – but he’ll never get the sort of respect other forwards with his ability would.

When he’s in form, the man must feel impossible to play against. He’s a thorn in the opposition’s side from start to finish. A complete powerhouse wherever he is on the field. And yet, the sort of breeze that wouldn’t even move a blade of grass has him off his feet.

Yes, the sniper in the crowd has once again returned to haunt Didier Drogba.

I can’t believe how easily his theatrics are excused though – to the point of some supporters going as far as to suggest he was yesterday’s MOTM. Of course he had a couple of assists, and for 50% of the time he really had a significant impact for us. But surely his impact could’ve been even greater if he hadn’t spent the remainder of the time on his arse?

It isn’t just supporters it winds up either because for the second Premier League game in succession, John Terry has felt compelled to have a word with the Ivorian when it’s clear his dying-swan act isn’t helping our cause. You see, when he really was fouled, how many free-kicks did Drogba actually get? Obviously none because the officials don’t even bother looking anymore – and why would they? Compare that to free-kicks awarded to Torres who can also go down fairly easily but chooses to do it less dramatically and less often, and you start to see why the Chelsea captain gets as pissed off as the rest of us.

And the most irritating thing about all his amateur dramatics is – he doesn’t even need to cheat. Drogba’s more than capable of standing up against any player on his day and using the unquestionable strength and skill he does have to win – and win fair. He’s admitted in the past he’s a far better player when he stays on his feet – so why doesn’t he just bloody do it?!!

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2 Responses to “Didier Drogba: Beauty & The Beast”

  1. Brett, on October 5th, 2009 at 13:28 Said:

    I reckon he was MoM (or maybe Ashley again) but boy, does he get on my frigging nerves with all that nancy boy hand-waving when he’s been ‘shot’. Surely by now someone must have told him that the world and his wife is sick of him crying wolf.

  2. Nick Beans, on October 5th, 2009 at 16:02 Said:

    Sadly the neutrals will never warm to us when we have Drog doing all that rubbish. But then again do I care what others think, he wound the whole Liverpool team up, he wound the whole of Mersey side up, he even winds our own fans up, but still he is the difference between winning and losing. A brilliant player, how he man handles defenders like Carragher is a joy to my eyes. Keep on going Drog, cause I love u gettin on scousers nerves to the point that they wanna kill. Its genius. So look at the positives of what he does people.