RUUD GULLIT: AC Milan to Chelsea, 1995
Another whose real value was not in his playing ability. Although Gullit finished runner-up to Eric Cantona in the award for Footballer of the Year, there was no denying the Dutchman was in the twilight of his career. But when Glenn Hoddle got the call from England, Gullit was promoted to player-manager, and would lead the Blues to victory in the 1997 FA Cup, the club's first trophy for 26 years.
Another whose real value was not in his playing ability. Although Gullit finished runner-up to Eric Cantona in the award for Footballer of the Year, there was no denying the Dutchman was in the twilight of his career. But when Glenn Hoddle got the call from England, Gullit was promoted to player-manager, and would lead the Blues to victory in the 1997 FA Cup, the club's first trophy for 26 years.
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