These ex-Blues are prime examples and I know there are a lot names that fit the bill and we can go on all night (or at least for the length of this article) debating the issue.

Claude Makelele - who can forget his saved penalty against Charlton when we won our first title in 50 years - against Charlton (at least he scored the rebound albeit scuffed).

The late Peter Houseman, who back in the 70s could be the worst player one week and then score 10/10 the next. Scored at Wembley in the 1970 FA Cup Final against Leeds United.

Doug Rougvie. The man couldn't play football to save his life, but Doug 'The Thug' wouldn't shirk a tackle and always came out on top.

Joey Jones. All heart and soul. Gave 100% everytime he played in the Blue shirt - much loved by the fans despite the fact that he was so so successful at Liverpool.

Mickey Thomas. The cheeky chappie, bad boy with a heart who recently said, "I had the best time of my career at Chelsea and that I played my best football at Chelsea."

Mickey always said what he meant, for example on an after-dinner speech (for which he is a legend on the circuit) he took some stick from Man Ure fans for saying that his time at Chelsea was the best - so Mickey being Mickey had to take the time to explain that he was only telling the truth.

Chelsea played at Shrewsbury in the old Division Two back in the 80s. Somehow we dragged Mickey out of the changing rooms after the game (1-1 draw I think was the result) and he was happy to chat, sign autographs and have pictures taken.

If I can find the picture I will post it. That for me just sums the man up.

Mark Hughes. Probably Chelsea fans most hated man when he played for Utd.

Hughesy had no qualms signing for Chelsea and scored on his debut in a testimonial for Paul Elliott against Porto at Stamford Bridge. Instant 'cult' hero and Chelsea legend.

George Weah. George didn't stay long at The Bridge but he gained 'cult' status coming off the bench and scoring the winner against Tottingham on his debut.

Sheva. As far as I am concerned Sheva didn't get a fair crack at Stamford Bridge. Who can forget his most memorable match against Villa in the 4-4 draw and of course he scored at Three Point Lane in the FA Cup replay after the 3-3 draw at The Bridge. You know the game. Tottingham were winning 3-1.

As I wrote earlier, this list can go on and on and on and on.

But what about Juliano Belletti?

Belletti joined Chelsea in 2007 from Barcelona (he scored the winner for Barca in the Champions League final against Woolwich) and he hit the heights scoring the winner against Tottingham and the goal won Chelsea's goal of the season competition, as voted by the fans.

Belletti's other goal last season came against Wigan at the JJB and if my memory serves me right that goal was also a contender for Chelsea's goal of the season as well.

Belletti playing the holding role against Tottingham this season at The Bridge scored in the 1-1 draw, from inside the area.

Last season Belletti made 32 appearances in all competitions plus 6 as sub.

This season he has hardly featured but was on the bench against Villa on Sunday and this is where this article was born.

It isn't very often that Chelsea fans make up songs for the players. Joey has got a song, Super Frank has got one, JT has got a song, Anelka has got a song (but it isn't sung very often), Claude Makelele had one and that is about it.

Imagine Juliano's surprise when he was warming up down by the Matthew Harding Stand and smiling at his major embarrassment when the fans started singing J-U-L-I-A-N-O B-E-L-L-E-T-T-I time and time again.

He looked completely overwhelmed but responded with applause of his own to acknowledge the fans' appreciation and when he made an appearance by coming on as a late substitute (for Malouda) he was very well received.

Bearing in mind that Belletti has a shot on him - remember the rasper against Bordeaux that hit the bar and Anelka had the simple tap-in - well each time he touched the ball on Sunday, he was encouraged to shoot and I am sure that every time he plays he will get the very same encouragement.

A Cult Hero in the Making?

I definitely think so.