Michael Essien

[Spike 12,049]

Imagine 2006 Essien in this team.

Also: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2925032/Michael-Essien-t-believe-Frank-Lampard-trying-beat-Chelsea.html

But Essien believes that Chelsea fans will not forget what Lampard gave the club.

‘Well, you know how fans are but I believe the Chelsea fans are always going to give him their warmth and respect everything that he did for the club,’ he said. 'I’m sure that they will give him a welcome.’

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Essien, if he ever comes back here, would get an incredible reception to be sure, especially after turning down offers from other English sides (though I for one wouldn't have begrudged him a move elsewhere in England).

[Jase 43,479]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3106585/Michael-Essien-arrives-Athens-former-Chelsea-midfielder-edges-closer-Panathinaikos-move.html

It seems Essien will be joining Panathinaikos in the summer...

[Essien19 1,415]

So sad that he wasn't able to finish his career at Chelsea. He is one of my favourite players ever, our engine in midfield and so likeable.
The goal against Barcelona was spectacular, at the time i got the flu, but despite headache i was cheering so loud, unbelievable.

I try to honour him by using his name, he will never be forgotten!

[empire of emotions 247]

i never loved a player as much as i loved essien. by far my favorite player.

[cosmicway 1,333]

https://twitter.com/MichaelEssien/status/605487296016723971

One of my opponents.

Thank heavens though he did not go to Piraeus.

[Spike 12,049]

Merged.

[LAB 1,030]

I am surprised. I thought he would continue to play in a big league. Greek Superleague is a mickey mouse league and it's boring so i'm not extremely happy for the Bison.

One can guarantee that he will have a good time staying here though and the fans will give him much love for sure.

[zolayes 14,489]

Good luck to him

[Madmax 9,219]

Michael Essien: ‘José Mourinho has a big ego but in a good way’

Nice little interview with The Bison there.

[MefiX19 1,092]

Happy birthday LEGEND!!!!!!!! :blue scalf: :blue scalf:

[Hybrid Angel 2,130]

One of the best midfielders I've ever seen. At his peak, he would put the likes of Vidal in his pocket. We desperately need a box to box midfielder like him.

[Beigl 1,387]

I miss this beast so much :/

[DYC. 7,542]

It's a damn shame his legacy has been so heavily tainted because of how his career has ended/is ending. Those knee-injuries were a travesty.

But it can not and must not be forgotten how good this man was for Lyon and Chelsea in his prime. He was one of the very best around and in his position/role, one of the best the world has witnessed. One of the most ridiculous athletes I've seen in the world of football. Many are nowadays referred to as 'beasts' but this man was The Beast, even though he only stood at 5ft10.

Also one of the few Chelsea players who was universally loved. He was quiet and reserved in public but you could just feel he was a top bloke.

I always think of this picture when I think of him btw.

[Blue Armour 4,436]

16 hours ago, DYC. said:

It's a damn shame his legacy has been so heavily tainted because of how his career has ended/is ending. Those knee-injuries were a travesty.

But it can not and must not be forgotten how good this man was for Lyon and Chelsea in his prime. He was one of the very best around and in his position/role, one of the best the world has witnessed. One of the most ridiculous athletes I've seen in the world of football. Many are nowadays referred to as 'beasts' but this man was The Beast, even though he only stood at 5ft10.

Also one of the few Chelsea players who was universally loved. He was quiet and reserved in public but you could just feel he was a top bloke.

I always think of this picture when I think of him btw.

 

If I remember right, before Mata came and started sharing his blogs on the Chelsea website, there used to be articles from Essien. Always had a smile on his face, and was involved in a lot of funny moments like this

 

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