Zola for me - I remember his last appearance at Maine Road, giving Schmiecs the eyes and leathering it in during a 3-0 walk in the park for Chelsea - he was untouchable that day. When substituted a standing ovation waas rightly afforded by the city fans which was saluted by Gianfrnco himself.
In the age of footballers being the ultimate role models (and often letting themselves down) I remember Franco leaving Chelsea literally hours before Roman Abromovich came in. He was offered wads to stay to which Zola's reply was 'I'm given Bari (I think) my word'. And of he trundles without a regret in the world...What a guy!
Wish that the crowd at CoMS had the same humility as we did at Maine Road. How many times a season do you see us now shoing respect for other players - it used to be quite often I seem to remember. That said, the reception Ronaldinho got with Barca for the friendly to open CoMS was exceptional.......can't begin to think why!!!!
