Drogba serves up timely reminder

REMEMBER the film Sliding Doors? It starred Gwyneth Paltrow and John Hannah and told the story, in parallel, of what would have happened to the lead character if she had caught a tube train she was running for in London — or missed it.

Well, Chelsea fans got to see their own version of the movie last night as Carlo Ancelotti’s side gave them a glimpse of what might have happened had they not signed Fernando Torres as they beat Birmingham 3-1 to go second in the Premier League and re-ignite their title challenge.

Two goals from Florent Malouda and one from Salomon Kalou sealed a comfortable victory as Torres sat on the bench and Chelsea recreated the old days.