Premier League - Drogba set for three-year deal

Eurosport - Wed, 03 Jun 17:37:00 2009

Striker Didier Drogba will be offered a new three-year contract by Chelsea.

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Contrary to speculation that the Blues were not prepared to hand him a fresh long-term deal, one will be put before the Ivory Coast international within the next week.

Drogba is seen by Chelsea as being irreplaceable and has proved his worth to the capital club yet again this season. Despite his earlier problems with former boss Luiz Felipe Scolari, Drogba returned to his best form under the managerial tenure of interim coach Guus Hiddink.

He was at the centre of controversy following Chelsea's Champions League exit at the hands of Barcelona when he confronted Norwegian referee Tom Henning Ovrebo after the final whistle.

Drogba's foul-mouthed rant was seen by millions as he swore straight at the TV cameras.

However Chelsea have been impressed by his behaviour since the incident, for which he apologised almost immediately. Chelsea now believe that it is better to keep Drogba than look for a replacement.

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  1. How many EPL players don't swear? Anybody who­ watched the game would understand why.

    From lincolngoh, on Fri 3 Jul 5:32PM

  2. Drogba is a bully. He bullies defenders and goal­ keepers. Thats why he's staying at the Bridge.­ "Chelski"? Oh! I get it! It's cause the­ owner is Russian. Wow, what a real brain buster that­ was. Lets take a look at the people who hate Drogba.­ Liverfool fans. And what did Liverfool win this­ year?

    Chelsea! Chelsea! Chelsea!

    From frith, on Fri 5 Jun 3:24PM
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    Wowww a three year deal for a foul mouth thug, there­ again he is employed by a bunch of thugs, the Czar of­ russia and his crew make the Kray Twins look like choir­ boys, what a bunch together.
    Drogba and Ballack, what a­ pair of scum bags, great example for the next­ generation : Be a Thug and thou shall prosper.

    From , on Thu 4 Jun 7:20AM

  4. Drogba fans have to remember once the Milan boss comes­ to town he's potentially bringing either Kaka or­ Pato or both. If this happens Drogba is riding the­ bench. Drogba fits well into the English system but is­ he a true footballer?

    From bass_alick, on Wed 3 Jun 9:03PM

  5. Drogba fits well into the English system of football.­ Good for him.

    From bass_alick, on Wed 3 Jun 8:58PM

  6. It's all right Drogs is a great striker but getting­ really old but I don't care. He scores loads of­ important goals. :D

    From jonpcook, on Wed 3 Jun 5:32PM

  7. Webisan1 - I think you've made your point mate.­ It's just selfish when one person floods a­ discussion forum repeatedly with the same message.

    From Gizmo1, on Wed 3 Jun 4:46PM
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    No, NO, please - worst nightmare.
    Drogba hanging around­ here for another 3 years. Please spare us from the­ diver, mouthy,frantic, and above all, useless­ individual who masquerades as a footballer.
    He is only­ signing because no other club on earth wants to sign­ the plonker.
    I really thought he might exit the UK this­ Summer, no such luck, but how long before the new guy­ susses him out?

    From Ray S, on Wed 3 Jun 4:43PM

  9. So pleased that Drogba has signed for another 3 years­ at the Chelsea. What ever people say about him he is­ one of the most feared forwards in the world. ­ Don't think he cares what people say about his­ behaviour, he is one of the best. As for his antics­ after the Barcalona game, I think most humans with a­ love of their team and of justice would have done the­ same. He will pay the price no doubt but he was only­ telling it as it was. Even I swore at the ref several­ times during the game and I am friends with the Pope!

    From webisan1, on Wed 3 Jun 4:35PM

  10. So pleased that Drogba has signed for another 3 years­ at the Chelsea. What ever people say about him he is­ one of the most feared forwards in the world. ­ Don't think he cares what people say about his­ behaviour, he is one of the best. As for his antics­ after the Barcalona game, I think most humans with a­ love of their team and of justice would have done the­ same. He will pay the price no doubt but he was only­ telling it as it was. Even I swore at the ref several­ times during the game and I am friends with the Pope!

    From webisan1, on Wed 3 Jun 4:35PM

  11. So pleased that Drogba has signed for another 3 years­ at the Chelsea. What ever people say about him he is­ one of the most feared forwards in the world. ­ Don't think he cares what people say about his­ behaviour, he is one of the best. As for his antics­ after the Barcalona game, I think most humans with a­ love of their team and of justice would have done the­ same. He will pay the price no doubt but he was only­ telling it as it was. Even I swore at the ref several­ times during the game and I am friends with the Pope!

    From webisan1, on Wed 3 Jun 4:35PM

  12. So pleased that Drogba has signed for another 3 years­ at the Chelsea. What ever people say about him he is­ one of the most feared forwards in the world. ­ Don't think he cares what people say about his­ behaviour, he is one of the best. As for his antics­ after the Barcalona game, I think most humans with a­ love of their team and of justice would have done the­ same. He will pay the price no doubt but he was only­ telling it as it was. Even I swore at the ref several­ times during the game and I am friends with the Pope!

    From webisan1, on Wed 3 Jun 4:35PM

  13. So pleased that Drogba has signed for another 3 years­ at the Chelsea. What ever people say about him he is­ one of the most feared forwards in the world. ­ Don't think he cares what people say about his­ behaviour, he is one of the best. As for his antics­ after the Barcalona game, I think most humans with a­ love of their team and of justice would have done the­ same. He will pay the price no doubt but he was only­ telling it as it was. Even I swore at the ref several­ times during the game and I am friends with the Pope!

    From webisan1, on Wed 3 Jun 4:35PM

  14. So pleased that Drogba has signed for another 3 years­ at the Chelsea. What ever people say about him he is­ one of the most feared fowards in the world. Don't­ think he cares what people say about his behaviour, he­ is one of the best. As for his antics after the­ Barcalona game, I think most humans with a love of­ their team and of justice would have done the same. He­ will pay the price no doubt but he was only telling it­ as it was. Even I swore at the ref several times during­ the game and I am friends with the Pope!

    From webisan1, on Wed 3 Jun 4:35PM

  15. So pleased that Drogba has signed for another 3 years­ at the Chelsea. What ever people say about him he is­ one of the most feared fowards in the world. Don't­ think he cares what people say about his behaviour, he­ is one of the best. As for his antics after the­ Barcalona game, I think most humans with a love of­ their team and of justice would have done the same. He­ will pay the price no doubt but he was only telling it­ as it was. Even I swore at the ref several times during­ the game and I am friends with the Pope!

    From webisan1, on Wed 3 Jun 4:35PM

  16. So pleased that Drogba has signed for another 3 years­ at the Chelsea. What ever people say about him he is­ one of the most feared fowards in the world. Don't­ think he cares what people say about his behaviour, he­ is one of the best. As for his antics after the­ Barcalona game, I think most humans with a love of­ their team and of justice would have done the same. He­ will pay the price no doubt but he was only telling it­ as it was. Even I swore at the ref several times during­ the game and I am friends with the Pope!

    From webisan1, on Wed 3 Jun 4:34PM

  17. taqcfc post 81. How does that comment make qasim7uk­ racist? He hardly sounds English himself!

    From david b, on Wed 3 Jun 4:30PM

  18. I love that liverpool fans hate drogba cause he's­ given me so much pleasure by scoring so many against­ them.

    From yip, on Wed 3 Jun 4:25PM

  19. Ralph r, how can Drogba be a CURSE to the Chelsea when­ he's been winning trophies for Chelsea since his­ arrival from the French side.

    From ebonylinks20, on Wed 3 Jun 4:16PM

  20. Drogba has earned his new three year contract, he has­ been Chelsea's most consistent player over the­ last four season's

    From Kenneth, on Wed 3 Jun 4:15PM
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