Michael Essien

[bombayblue™ 55]

Priceless Aroop. How I miss the witty banter between you, myself, mike and Esk

Fear not G, I'm back for good this time. Got promoted at work and it basically ensures I have more free time.

[quinner 9]

Can you explain what Happened? Difficult to understand using Google translate...Basically Bryan English ignored a doctors orders of 6 weeks rest for essien?

[Peace. 4,352]

Can you explain what Happened? Difficult to understand using Google translate...Basically Bryan English ignored a doctors orders of 6 weeks rest for essien?

Yes, basically this is it. Pierre Hamon has told (the seven of february, 2009) Chelsea Essien should have 6 more weeks of 'recovery' before join the first team. But Essien has just started to play again 2 weeks later.

In the beginning of 2010, Essien went back to do some medical analysis with Hamon. Once again, Hamon has told Chelsea Essien needs 6 weeks before start to play. But, the very next day English made Essien pass another analysis, without inform Hamon. Following these analysis, English decided to operate Essien. And according to Hamon, this surgery wasn't called for. And that was a bullshit made by English.

Hope I was clear.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Let's sue Brian English then! It seems perfectly clear he went against fellow doctors' orders.

[Madmax 9,219]

"The injury is well-documented so I will not dwell on it, however I can say I have had a good operation on my knee and I am definitely on the mend.

"My days are filled with physio sessions from 10am to 5pm and it is a gradual process which I am confident will lead to the results I want. I have been here before and know the routine inside out now but it's still hard work as I hate to watch games on TV.

"I prefer to be with my team-mates in training and on the field of play, however I know I have to be patient so I can heal properly.

"I have been asked when I am coming back and at this point in time it's down to how the recovery goes and when I am given the all clear by the medical team. Sorry I can't be more precise, but its too early to give specific dates.''

[Tortilla9 390]

He also mentioned how it was deja vu. Isn't that the truth. My daughter had her second ACL surgery the same day as the Bison. I shared the blog with my daughter, her comment "I feel you Essien". While she's not doing physio work 10 am to 5 pm, she is doing PT or massage 5 days a week. It's a grind coming back from ACL surgery. Riding the bike is a milestone. Going up stairs is a milestone. Going down stairs is a milestone. Getting cleared to run is a HUGE milestone and it's not even running. More like a slow controlled walk/skip/jump at the beginning. Daughter is having a scope done in a week to clean out a cyclops lesion (scar tissue) on the first knee so everything will be ok to start "running" end of October.

Hope to see them both back out on the pitch playing the game they love.

[termninja 5,290]

He also mentioned how it was deja vu. Isn't that the truth. My daughter had her second ACL surgery the same day as the Bison. I shared the blog with my daughter, her comment "I feel you Essien". While she's not doing physio work 10 am to 5 pm, she is doing PT or massage 5 days a week. It's a grind coming back from ACL surgery. Riding the bike is a milestone. Going up stairs is a milestone. Going down stairs is a milestone. Getting cleared to run is a HUGE milestone and it's not even running. More like a slow controlled walk/skip/jump at the beginning. Daughter is having a scope done in a week to clean out a cyclops lesion (scar tissue) on the first knee so everything will be ok to start "running" end of October.

Hope to see them both back out on the pitch playing the game they love.

Some people really don't know how to appreciate health, and they learn it once they lose it

I hope her recovery goes well and best wishes

Essien is a very good lad and a quality footballer, and I'm very sorry that serious injuries have impacted his career.

[Tortilla9 390]

Some people really don't know how to appreciate health, and they learn it once they lose it

I hope her recovery goes well and best wishes

Essien is a very good lad and a quality footballer, and I'm very sorry that serious injuries have impacted his career.

Thanks much and isn't that the truth. You don't wish it on anybody else but you wonder why you have some much "luck". Unfortunately I feel like an expert and not because I stayed at a Holiday Inn (lame commercials in the US).

At first my daughter said she was done and wanted to hang up the boots. Now with each milestone the focus has geared toward playing again. "Did you see those sick cleats, I want those when I get back", "That Chelsea training top is sick (the sleeveless), I want that when I get back". The love for the game drives some to keep battling. I'm a soft touch for any player coming back from injury. Not blind though to the fact injuries take their toll and players come back differently. Some good as new, some never the same, some different but still able to play in different ways.

C'mon Essien!

[Madmax 9,219]

Thanks much and isn't that the truth. You don't wish it on anybody else but you wonder why you have some much "luck". Unfortunately I feel like an expert and not because I stayed at a Holiday Inn (lame commercials in the US).

At first my daughter said she was done and wanted to hang up the boots. Now with each milestone the focus has geared toward playing again. "Did you see those sick cleats, I want those when I get back", "That Chelsea training top is sick (the sleeveless), I want that when I get back". The love for the game drives some to keep battling. I'm a soft touch for any player coming back from injury. Not blind though to the fact injuries take their toll and players come back differently. Some good as new, some never the same, some different but still able to play in different ways.

C'mon Essien!

Feel for your daughter mate but so nice to hear about her coping well. I loved playing (still do of course) but got a dodgy right knee. Had it checked and the doc said to me I'd have to give up playing if I wanted to avoid spending my latter life on crutches. Some stuff about genetics. Was really gutted at the time. Now I hope to take on coaching once I get my academics sorted out.

[Tortilla9 390]

Her dream is to play DI soccer and its hard to walk away from a dream. We've told her no matter what college will happen with or without football. Part of me would love to see her play DI. The other part doesn't want to see her riddled with arthritis in her late 20s either. She's weighing the options because DI is still an option. Or maybe she'll become a girly girl, join a sorority and play intramurals. Still have a year to decide.

[Bear-Felix 16]

I was just thinking about this guy. I know it's a long-shot because of his two perma-crocked knees but is there any chance we will ever seen the bison in full flow again?

Really miss this guy, was an amazing player not to mention he was one of our players that wasn't detested by anyone and everyone.

[Madmax 9,219]

Would imagine his career is in grave jeopardy. 3 knee surgeries in 3 years is unthinkable for a pro footballer.

[DYC. 7,542]

He was really something special. How often does it happen that a midfielder of his type is seen as one of the best midfielders in world football and of his generation by football fans all over the world?

The most painful thing about Ess' case is the fact that his decline was out of his hands..

[LDN Blue 7,903]

http://chelseaheadache.wordpress.com/2011/09/15/essien-biting-the-dust/

[LDN Blue 7,903]

"I was in so much shock that I could not hold back the tears. I sobbed uncontrollably to the extent that the physios called off the session. The simplest of things like driving were so difficult; I had to be driven home."

- Michael Essien talking about the death of his founder & mentor.

http://blogs.chelseafc.com/?p=1368