Look at Chelsea now and we see a club built for the future. Antonio Conte has a team blended with youth and experience; it's one ready to take the Blues into the next generation as they attempt to reassert themselves at the top of English football.
It wasn't always the case, though. Before Chelsea could afford to sign up-and-coming stars for multi-millions, the Blues had to be far more creative with their transfer policy. They couldn't cherry pick the best players in their prime, so had to go for golden oldies.
Time was when the Chelsea dressing room was no stranger to players the wrong side of 30 and ready to cash in their football pension slips.