TERRACE TALK: Chelsea - Only player who cares has no new contract

Just after Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero completed his hat-trick, a glum Roman Abramovich was texting on his phone. Two thoughts went through my mind — firstly, how different things could have been, had we bought the talented Argentinian.

I know I sound like a spoilt brat, given that the owner has hardly been stingy when getting his wallet out, but to see Aguero go to another Premiership club and almost single-handedly transform them has been a bitter pill to swallow.

Secondly, I thought whoever it was that Abramovich was texting, that even with all Abramovich’s connections and wealth, no-one could help this bunch of charlatans masquerading as footballers.