Michael Essien

[CHOULO19 24,332]

sorry Maths equations are built using logic ... Logic doesnt exist in the transfer market .. Better to study Chaos theory or Eisenbergs Uncertainty Theorem

Epic post!

[Leif 6,006]

Essien's agent has said to France Football that he's staying at Chelsea. Got another 3 years on his contract. ffs.

We weren't all sentimental with Drogba and allowed him to leave, so why are we keeping Essien?

I can't remember any notable pass, tackle or interception from him this season.

This is what separates Champions from pretenders - they cut their losses when they need to, shift old wood when they need to, and don't keep someone around just because they have a nice smile.

[English Freak 456]

Essien's agent has said to France Football that he's staying at Chelsea. Got another 3 years on his contract. ffs.

We weren't all sentimental with Drogba and allowed him to leave, so why are we keeping Essien?

I can't remember any notable pass, tackle or interception from him this season.

This is what separates Champions from pretenders - they cut their losses when they need to, shift old wood when they need to, and don't keep someone around just because they have a nice smile.

Keeping Essien makes no sense.

The injuries have taken all his ability away from him.

From a top-class midfielder to a below-par midfielder in a few seasons.

Well I guess Essien will be enjoying the Chelsea bench for the rest of his contract.

[Sheva. 5,373]

That's 60-80k a week that could be better used elsewhere. And also a spot for a non homegrown player.

[Jype 6,398]

Maybe it's just that no one wants him anymore when there are better and younger options available for the same price. After all, Essien's reputation is still high and he would want a good wage if he went to some other team so they prefer buying some decent youngster instead for a slightly higher transfer fee but on a fraction of Essien's wages. And if Michael himself is more than happy to stay at Chelsea and get a good wage without playing every week then the only one to blame is the idiot who gave him a 5 year contract two years ago when his injuries were common knowledge.

There's still hope left that he will get even a little bit closer to the player he was if he can enjoy a good preseason without injuries. As long as he performs even slightly better than last season he can still be a decent player for the team but not a definite starter like he was before his knees got fucked up. Of course he should still be sold if someone is willing to take him, but I'm not holding my breath

[Ramox 246]

That's 60-80k a week that could be better used elsewhere. And also a spot for a non homegrown player.

This! Essien will never be the same... Sad thing, but fact. Everytime, when he came on, was awful... We should try to sell on any price.

[Rubber bullets 1,183]

We may have to shoot him if its the only way to get him off our books.

[YuriZhirkov 106]

Ancelotti! Come and take him!

Would like him to leave but no panic about it, its more important to get rid of Malouda.

[themightyblue 443]

I still think the club will sell him

[bushman 2,043]

It is sad to see him going downhill after his injuries, but that is the way she goes sometimes.

I believe, Essien is far from being useful for Chelsea.

Therefore, he should be offered to other teams. It makes no sense to see him sitting on the bench or playing less than 10 games next season.

[manpe 10,861]

That's 60-80k a week that could be better used elsewhere.

Is he really on that little? I thought after his monster form he was offered way over 100k.

[Sheva. 5,373]

Is he really on that little? I thought after his monster form he was offered way over 100k.

Not sure, saw on the Daily Fail (article from 2 seasons ago) he was on 60k a week.

They might not be 100% accurate, but it should be somewhere around that.

[manpe 10,861]

Not sure, saw on the Daily Fail (article from 2 seasons ago) he was on 60k a week.

They might not be 100% accurate, but it should be somewhere around that.

That's great, in that case it shouldn't be too difficult to sell him with this wage. If he were on 100k+ it would be hard to find anybody wanting him.

[English Freak 456]

That's great, in that case it shouldn't be too difficult to sell him with this wage. If he were on 100k+ it would be hard to find anybody wanting him.

Nobody really wants Essien anyway...apart from clubs based in Qatar.

Don't see any decent European club taking a risk on Essien..when there are plenty of up and coming CM/DM's available at a fraction of the cost.

[Superblue 6,372]

If we are to keep Essien, you just hope a full pre season schedule free from injuries, whilst never likely to get back to his previous level, will help us get him back to a condition as a very good and solid midfielder. Gone are the days of rampaging box to box runs but we now have Ramires, and to a lesser extent Meireles to perform that job.

Essien's experience still leaves him as a very good defensive midfielder. With better fitness, he could hopefully get back up to a good enough standard to challenge and push Mikel for a defensive midfield spot in our team.