Deadly Drogba determined to break Spurs scoring drought

Chelsea’s striker Didier Drogba is more concerning with breaking his scoring drought against Tottenham tomorrow than smashing more club records.

Sat, 07 Apr, 2007 - 01:00
Adrian Curtis

The Ivory Coast international took his tally for the season to 30 with his headed equaliser against Valencia in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final at Stamford Bridge.

In doing so he became the first Chelsea player to reach the figure since Kerry Dixon 22 years ago.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

185 years of the Irish Examiner

185th
Anniversary Offer

Six months of digital access for €18.50

No obligation. Ts&Cs apply.

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Gianni Infantino File Photo Gianni Infantino accused of not co-operating with probe into Donald Trump
Franco Foda 23/9/2026 Ambitious Kosovans have designs on maintaining surge by scalping Ireland in front of full-house
England Press Conference and Training - St George's Park - Wednesday September 23rd Harry Kane serious about NFL career once his time in top-level football is over
CourtsSoccerEnglandPlace: Stamford BridgePerson: DrogbaPerson: Didier DrogbaPerson: Kerry DixonPerson: DixonPerson: Jimmy GreavesPerson: ShevaPerson: Andriy ShevchenkoPerson: David VillaPerson: Fernando MorientesEvent: Champions LeagueEvent: UEFA Cup finalOrganisation: SpursOrganisation: ChelseaOrganisation: TottenhamOrganisation: Ivory CoastOrganisation: ValenciaOrganisation: BluesOrganisation: Man UnitedOrganisation: Marseille
<p>Former French football player Eric Cantona. Pic: Valery Hache/Getty</p>

Eric Cantona: I would not have joined Manchester United if Sir Jim Ratcliffe was in charge

READ NOW

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Latest

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited