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FLIERS

DIDIER DROGBA

As has been the case over the years, Chelsea's spending power forced them to pay over the odds for Drogba from Marseille. But the Ivorian powerhouse overcame a difficult start to become the Premier League's leading striker.

MICHAEL ESSIEN

At £24million from Lyon, the Ghana international was no bargain. But the rock-hard, energetic midfielder looks likely to be at Stamford Bridge for a few years yet and is a fans' favourite.

FLORENT MALOUDA

Already looks a decent signing at £13.5million from Lyon. The French winger has started the season strongly and will be a more consistent performer than predecessor Arjen Robben.

FLOPS

PAULO FERREIRA

Spells of injury and poor form have undermined Ferreira since he joined for in excess of £13million after he and Mourinho lifted the Champions League trophy with Porto in 2004.

MATEJA KEZMAN

Chelsea beat Birmingham to Kezman's signature from PSV Eindhoven for £5million but after a year in west London, they probably wished they had let the midlanders have him.

SHAUN WRIGHT-PHILLIPS

The England winger has improved considerably this season and remains a good player. But Mourinho never got the best out of him after he joined from Manchester City for £21million.

ANDRIY SHEVCHENKO

Very little about Shevchenko's transfer from AC Milan seemed good business. The Ukrainian was too old, too expensive and too hampered by knee injuries over the years. Whether he was Mourinho's choice remains open to question.

MICHAEL BALLACK

Ballack arrived with Shevchenko in 2006 with Mourinho under pressure to win the Champions League. Injury and poor form have blighted his Blues career so far.

KHALID BOULAHROUZ

Signed from Hamburg to add defensive steel, it never worked out for 'Khalid the Cannibal' as his performances were not as solid as his build.