Sun 26 Mar 06
The Hand of Drog
Didier Drogba, perhaps figuring Chelsea isn’t hated enough these days, is unrepentant about handling the ball against Manchester City:
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba admits his second goal against Manchester City was indepted to a handball, but was largely unrepentant post-match.
In the absence of manager Jose Mourinho, who refused to speak to the press after the 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge, Drogba spoke of the crucial role he played in proceedings.
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Drogba, who was also criticised for two pieces of theatrics when ‘fouled’, was largely unapologetic.
“Yes, it was handball but sometimes this is the game,” he said.
“I don’t know how to explain. The ball comes to me and I can’t do nothing but this.
“Okay, so take off the goal I scored.”
Needless to say, this was the dominant topic of discussion on yesterday’s 606 broadcast, available here as a podcast.
Damian P.
Yes, compare D. Diddy’s comportment (and that of Milan Baros against Everton earlier this year, I might add) with that of Daniele De Rossi of Roma’s recent display.
http://www.goal.com/en/articolo.aspx?contenutoId=25856