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    Wednesday
    Feb062013

    Top10 - Number 7: Roberto Di Matteo

    Stats for Chelsea: 26 goals in 155 games

    Why: It may be a raw subject with some Chelsea fans at the moment because of his unruly sacking as manager at the tail end of last year, but he lives on in their memory. Di Matteo was an influential part to Chelsea's success in the late 90s/early 00s and when he was given the chance to take the reins as gaffer, he did a wonderful job. In the short time he was in charge, he claimed an FA Cup and a Champions League trophy.

    Honours with Chelsea: 2 FA Cups, 1 League Cup, 1 Charity Shield, 1 Uefa Cup Winners' Cup, 1 Uefa Super Cup

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    Feb062013

    Top10 - Number 8: Gianluca Vialli

    Stats for Chelsea: 40 goals in 78 games

    Why: You may remember Vialli for his extravagant celebrations on the touchline as Chelsea gaffer or his flair-filled performances when wearing the shirt, but for whatever the reason it will surely be a memoir of fondness. The fiery Italian has since gone on to manage Watford and a pundit for a number of TV channels.

    Honours with Chelsea: 1 FA Cup, 1 League Cup, 1 Uefa Cup Winners' Cup and 1 Uefa Super Cup

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    Wednesday
    Feb062013

    Top10- Number 9: Dennis Wise

    Stats for Chelsea: 7 goals in 438 games

    Why: Wise is the sort of player that you love if he is in your side, but detest if he is playing for the opposition. A scrappy individual who will do anything for success, even if it means breaking a leg or two in the process! Wise shored up the Blues midfield for a lengthy number of years and is still regarded as one of their most effective of all time.

    Honours with Chelsea: 2 FA Cups, 1 League Cup, 1 Charity Shield, 1 Uefa Cup Winners' Cup, 1 Uefa Super Cup

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    Feb062013

    Top10 - Number 10: Ray Wilkins

    Stats for Chelsea: 30 goals in 179 games

    Why: Wilkins is about as passionate towards Chelsea as the most ardent fan, and this is a big reason that the supporters hold him in such high regard. Despite representing a huge number of clubs throughout his career, it was always Chelsea that was his closest to his heart and when he got the chance to return as first team coach and then assistant manager, he jumped at it.

    He served as assistant under Carlo Ancelotti, who had this to say about him:

    "Ray is one of those select few, always present, noble in spirit, a real blue-blood, Chelsea flows in his veins ... without him we wouldn't have won a thing."

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    Wednesday
    Feb062013

    Top10 - Number 1: Luis Suarez (Liverpool)

    Why: Where do I start? He was relatively unknown in the footballing world until he decided that it was a good idea to rip an opponent's ear off with his teeth whilst playing for Ajax. Perhaps he was trying to get his name noticed on a wider scale, or maybe he was simply showing his admiration for Mike Tyson, who knows?

    Then there was the World Cup incident. You could feel the whole of Africa cursing his name when he slapped the ball off the line during their clash in the South African Cup in 2010. What makes it worse was the way he celebrated the penalty miss from the sideline in front on the home fans and the cameras.

    Liverpool overlooked his previous antics and focused on his incredible talent when they signed him for the club in 2011. It wasn't long before he was in trouble again, though, with the alleged racist comments directed towards Manchester United defender Patrice Evra. He was handed an eight match ban and has continued to cause controversy with his diving and provocative celebrations, but what annoys me most about the little goofy striker, is the fact that the more he is frowned upon, the better he becomes.

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    Wednesday
    Feb062013

    Top10 - Number 2: Wayne Rooney (Manchester United)

    Why: It may be his enormous head or his ridiculous toupee, but I cannot stand the sign of Wayne Rooney.

    The chubby England striker struts around the field like he is doing the world a favour by taking part in the game, and god forbid the referee awards a free kick against him or one of his colleagues. His childish outbursts and little sneaky kick-outs have somewhat marred his brilliant ability, although Manchester United fans will be sure to agree.

    Some say he is just a passionate player, some say that his is an aggressive oaf-of-a-man who's behaviour on the field, including swearing into the cameras, is a poor role model for young fans.

    For me, it is not the stunner he scored against Newcastle which he scored a few years ago or the numerous goals he has scored for Manchester United that epitomises what Wayne Rooney is about, it is this cheap elbow to Wigan's James McCarthy.

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    Wednesday
    Feb062013

    Top10 - Number 3: John Terry (Cheslea)

    Why: I don't think anyone who is reading this is asking why John Terry is on this list, but might be surprised that he is only number 3. From the numerous complications with teammates and their partners to the thuggish behaviour whilst on the field, John Terry comes across as a horrible human being.

    Although he is decent in getting his face in the way of the ball and climbing on opponents to header a ball, Terry's predicament with Anton Ferdinand last season has propelled him to the top of the hatred league in football. However, as this is not a list of hated players, he will have to settle for a bronze medal.

    Let's all enjoy this clip of the Chelsea 'leader' blubbing like a big girl.

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    Wednesday
    Feb062013

    Top10 - Number 4: Rio Ferdinand (Manchester United)

    Why: His arrogance, his need to get involved with every little bit of drama that occurs on the planet, and the fact that he finds himself hilariously funny.

    Whenever I see his overgrown top lip flapping about, I can be certain that whatever is being spouted from his mouth is about as useful as his performances over the past few years.

    Your career is coming to an end Rio, accept it.

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    Wednesday
    Feb062013

    Top10 - Number 5: Kevin Nolan (West Ham)

    Why: A nasty, scrappy little individual who's attitude stinks about as much as the portion of chips on his shoulder. Yes, he has scored a few goals in his career, but his tendency to throw his weight around in the direction of anyone who suggests that he is wrong is frankly quite embarrassing. Oh, and his chicken celebration is crap as well!

    Watch this clip of his challenge on Birmingham's Nikola Zigic. 

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    Wednesday
    Feb062013

    Top10 - Number 6: John O'Shea (Sunderland)

    Why: Throughout O'Shea's career he has been perceived as a bit of a laughing stock, and although I have never really agreed with this stance, he is now starting to get on my nerves.

    I cannot put my finger on what the reason for that is, but whenever I see him in action I can't help but to sigh and think back to his shoddy performances during his Manchester united days. Maybe it is that smirk that he wears which screams 'I know I am not good enough for the level I am playing at, but I'm earning tens of thousands of pounds a week for it' that rubs me up the wrong way.

    Whatever it is, you're on my list, Johnny.

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