Chelsea have had the unique privilege of seeing many of their modern greats bow out at the right moment.
Gianfranco Zola left just before Roman Abramovich's injection of wealth in 2003 but his final match concluded in a defining win over Liverpool to claim a vital Champions League spot. His legacy is intact as one of the most beloved talents to ever grace the turf of Stamford Bridge.
John Terry probably got the sweetest of all send-offs by lifting one more Premier League title and getting to say his grand farewell to an emotional Stamford Bridge crowd.
