PHOTO: Drogba returns to Stamford Bridge; fans respond accordingly
As you well know by now, Didier Drogba is back at Stamford Bridge for the first time since leaving Chelsea, and not surprisingly, the Ivorian is receiving quite the welcome prior to kick-off of the crucial Champions League match.
Here's a sampling:
Drogba introduced to the Bridge as "the man who won everything". Loud applause from #cfc fans. Huge noise from Galatasaray fans
— Henry Winter (@henrywinter) March 18, 2014
Whole stadium, at times, singing one man's name. And we haven't even kicked off yet. Going to be an unforgettable night, whatever outcome.
— Dan Levene (@BluesChronicle) March 18, 2014
Drogba, who spent eight years at the English club, was presented with a gift.
Didier Drogba has just received a special silver football boot to commemorate his glorious years at the Bridge. #CFC
— Chelsea FC (@chelseafc) March 18, 2014
The real gift, though, was the response from the fans in attendance.
One of the many #Drogba banners inside the Bridge tonight. LIVE: http://t.co/6UgNKSixvZ pic.twitter.com/LkEzWGOIL0
— ITV Football (@itvfootball) March 18, 2014
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