Ashley Cole

Before Ashley Cole’s turbulent move to the Bridge, the phrase ‘tapping up’ was a relatively alien concept in modern football.

Chelsea and their special one, Jose Mourinho were found guilty of approaching the England left-back without prior permission from the Gunners. All the three naughty parties were slapped with hefty fines before Cole eventually completed his desired switch in a £5m swap deal with William Gallas on transfer deadline day in August 2006.