Chelsea

Consider the case of Chelsea striker Didier Drogba. He’s big, he’s strong and he’s quick – assets which enable him to cause some embarrassment to premiership central defenders, as he undoubtedly did to Arsenal’s Senderos and Campbell at Highbury.

In fact, you sometimes get the impression that he needs little else to be effective – which is fortunate because to be ruthlessly honest, he has little else. It must be acknowledged that, compared to a player like Thierry Henry, Drogba’s skills are rather primitive.

But you have to admire him for playing to his strengths. And also for looking to the future, because it has become apparent recently that Didier has an eye to the days when he can no longer play.

Leaving to one side those cruel souls who have claimed that such a day dawned ages ago, it is noticeable that Didier leans towards a career as a trade union official or if all goes well, perhaps even a barrister.

With this in mind he seeks every opportunity to engage referees in animated discussions on the finer points of the Laws and at the same time to develop his skills as an advocate.

With special reference to the interests of Chelsea Football Club of course.