EXCLUSIVE: Jermain Defoe was a more difficult opponent to take on than Didier Drogba, according to a fan favourite.
The Englishman, renowned for his explosive pace and finishing ability, made this defender’s life a misery.
David Wheater claims Jermain Defoe was harder to play against than Didier Drogba
Didier Drogba is undeniably one of the greatest strikers to have ever graced the Premier League, with the legend leaving centre-backs in the dust with his tremendous skills.
However, David Wheater claims Jermain Defoe made for a trickier challenge than the Chelsea hero.
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When asked whether playing against the former Tottenham Hotspur star provided a trickier test during an exclusive interview with Sporf, via Midnite, the Middlesbrough icon, replied: “Yeah, one of my first games, I remember Jermain Defoe and Robbie Keane—they were small, sharp, and tough, so they had everything. It was just hard work. With Didier Drogba, I loved playing against the top players. Even when we played the front three at Manchester United of Wayne Rooney, Cristiano Ronaldo and Carlos Tevez, I just loved it. It was brilliant. There was Fernando Torres for Liverpool, too; it was a top era for strikers. Playing for my hometown team at the top stadiums was brilliant.”
Papiss Cisse reveals the question Didier Drogba asked him after his outrageous goal
Like Wheater, Papiss Cisse has gone head-to-head with Drogba.
On a day Newcastle fans will never forget, the Senegalese player produced something special.
Now, Cisse has revealed what Drogba asked him after his epic goal.
David Wheater was speaking on behalf of Midnite. The new principal partners of Middlesbrough gave back to fans through their This Season’s On Us campaign, which saw fans rewarded with season tickets, new shirts, and matchday tickets if they successfully completed some football-based challenges at The Riverside
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