Anelka 08-09 (a)

This was a good season for Nicolas Anelka. It was the year after he had joined and having missed the decisive penalty he was brought on for in the Champions League Final that season it was fair to say he wasn't a fan favourite in August of 2008.

However, the supporters quickly realised his worth as he scored several goals and ended up winning the golden boot. It wasn't the greatest season in Chelsea's recent history as we finished outside the top two for the first time in six seasons, but did end up with an enjoyable FA Cup victory over Everton.

The season had started so well under Big Phil Scolari as we won a number of early games in style and topped the table throughout the autumn. At the half way point we were only a point of top of the league Liverpool, but a disappointing start to 2009 saw Scolari sacked and Guus Hiddink brought in as a temporary replacement. Form picked up straight away with Anelka coolly slotting in the only goal away at a strong Aston Villa, where we wore this black away kit.

As for the kit, it was simple enough to paint and looks almost as good as the excellent Corinthian model of Anelka.