10 Best Premier League Goal Celebrations Ever
10. Old Man Samuel Eto'o
He’s one of the most decorated African players in history, but in spite of his success - or possibly because of it - Samuel Eto'o's time at Chelsea can often be forgotten. Indeed, his much loved “old man” celebration might be the most famous moments in his season at the West London club.
Like a lot of the goings-on at that particular football club, the incident stemmed from some poorly chosen words from then-manager Jose Mourinho. The Special One put his foot in it by making jibes at his striker’s advancing years.
At 32 Eto’o was no longer blessed with his own pace, but he rolled back the years to slot one past Tottenham, before dashing to the corner flat, which he used as a crutch for his aching back. The cheeky celebration eased the dressing room tensions - for about two months, before Eto’o branded his manager “a fool” and promptly departed for Everton.
It was a great response to some harsh words, and was immortalised soon after as a celebration in the FIFA games. Eto’o, a three time Champions League winner (once under Mourinho) has nothing to prove, but this was a sharp reminder of his enduring skill.