Top Five: Didier Drogba meltdowns

07 May 2009 12:18
May 2009 v Barcelona, Champions League semi-finalResult: Chesea draw, defeated over two legs[LNB]Heartache for Chelsea fans and once again they were forced to endure more late-on shenanigans from Drogba. The Stamford Bridge faithful left incensed over referee Tom Henning Ovrebo's performance and Drogba, who had been substituted late in the game, stormed on to the pitch at the final whistle to harangue the official, who had to be escorted down the tunnel by a group of stewards.[LNB] Related ArticlesDrogba's TV outburstRef's semi-final meltdownInjustice will sicken ChelseaChelsea v Barcelona: Man markingNorwegian referee not novice Chelsea claimChelsea v Barcelona: Reaction Drogba screamed obscenities into a television camera, forcing broadcasters to apologise to viewers. "Are you watching this? It is a disgrace. It is a f******g disgrace," Drogba shouted. [LNB]May 2008 v Manchester United, Champions League final Result: Chelsea defeated[LNB] Drogba's sending off for childishly slapping Nemanja Vidic minutes before the end of extra time effectively robbed Chelsea of a key player in the penalty shoot-out. Wayne Rooney had summed his opposing number up by saying Drogba's head was not always "quite there". [LNB]Thus, Drogba became the second player to be red carded in a Champions League final, behind Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann in their defeat 2006 final defeat to Barcelona. [LNB]Nov 2008 v Burnley, Coca Cola Cup Result: Chelsea defeated[LNB]More negative headlines after Didier Drogba was banned for three matches after this forgettable League Cup moment. Drogba made a single-finger gesture before throwing a coin back into the travelling Burnley fans following a 27th-minute goal. [LNB]The incident echoed a similar situation in an FA Cup tie in 2002 when Liverpool's Jamie Carragher was seen throwing a coin back into the crowd after it had been aimed at him by Arsenal fans. [LNB]Feb 2005 v Barcelona, Champions League Result: Chelsea defeated[LNB]Chelsea had led through a 33rd-minute own goal by Juliano Belletti, but a moment involving a Scandanavian referee was to scupper their chances. Drogba was sent off in the 55th minute for a second bookable offence having already been shown a yellow card for a foul in the first-half. [LNB]Anders Frisk, who was to incur the wrath of Chelsea fans, gave Drogba his marching orders after what looked a fair challenge on Valdes, Barcelona's goalkeeper. Chelsea's striker screamed that Valdes did not have the ball under proper control - but all in vain. [LNB]Dec 2006 v Arsenal, Premier League Result: 1-1 draw[LNB]Just past the hour a ridiculous pantomime performance took centre stage when Jens Lehmann pushed Drogba in Arsenal's box, who subsequently went down. Drogba immediately got up and ran towards the German - his shoulder connecting with Arsenal's stopper - who himself indulged in a spot of WWF. Both were booked for their antics. [LNB]Drogba's histrionics were summed up following Jose Mourinho's exit as Chelsea manager. The Italian said in 2008: 'I am no longer Chelsea coach, and I do not have to defend them any more, but I think it is correct if I say Drogba is a diver."[LNB] 

Source: Telegraph