Claude Makelele

[BlueLyon 9,359]

I always thought with Essien, we have next Makelele. And especially Lassana Diarra was even more like young Makelele, when he was playing for us. Really dont know, why we sold him...damn...

[LDN Blue 7,903]

I always thought with Essien, we have next Makelele. And especially Lassana Diarra was even more like young Makelele, when he was playing for us. Really dont know, why we sold him...damn...

Because there was no need for him. Essien was in his prime and Mikel was seen as the second choice to Ess. It made perfect sense to sell Diarra.

[Badboy 1,526]

What did Florentino Perez once say about Makalele ?

'''We will not miss Makélelé. His technique is average, he lacks the speed and skill to take the ball past opponents, and ninety percent of his distribution either goes backwards or sideways. He wasn't a header of the ball and he rarely passed the ball more than three metres. Younger players will arrive who will cause Makélelé to be forgotten''.

Real Madrid basically went into the dark ages when Makalele left the club. They have consistently been knocked out of the CL in every single season since he left due to defensive lapses.

[robdog 2,084]

BTW on the Chelsea Football Fancast Website, there is a poll on which CM should be considered for our all-time Best XI. Maka is running away from Butch Wilkins & Bison Essien. He did get a position named after his style. That is mad props right there.

[Kojo 4,676]

It's amazing how much effect he had.

Such an underrated player, you have had players with unbelievable concentration and work rate, defensive type players. They've never been considered as one of the best ever or anything, not even called up on footballer of the year have they?. You get these crazy players who don't switch off and make a huge difference in the team, so consistent etc.

But instead players with the flair and attacking football get the highlights, cause goals are footballs biggest highlight. And that's what creates the goals, unfortunately what prevents the goals never gets the recognition it deserves.

[Kez 2,727]

Disappointing to read this...

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/france/9332739/Suspended-prison-sentence-sought-for-Claude-Makelele.html

[cousin benson 76]

i can't believe little Claude is married to this French model, the one from the M&S ads! she's stunning

[Ainsley Harriott 2,732]

Just saw a Barça fan saying Busquets is as good as him.. I fucking lol'd

[hjperdeath 2,226]

Just saw a Barça fan saying Busquets is as good as him.. I fucking lol'd

He is as close as it gets though. even though they don't carry out the exact same duties.

[Eidur the Spider 4,515]

Happy Birthday Claude Makelele! A great player for us no doubt!

[Jusek 2,031]

Chelsea FC ‏@chelseafc 58 min

Happy birthday to Chelsea legend, Claude Makelele! The only #CFC player to have had a position named after him!

[nyikolajevics 2,690]

BREAKING NEWS: Makelele named new Bastia boss

Bastia have announced the appointment of former France international Claude Makelele as the club's new coach.

"Bastia are pleased to announce that Claude Makelele will be trainer for the next two seasons," a statement on the club's official website read.

I can't believe he is 41 and a Ligue 1 head coach..

[iceman 329]

our legend. get luck

Bastia is new Vitess?

[LDN Blue 7,903]

I hope he becomes a World Class coach. He's got the tactical mind and he's got sound knowledge of the game

Imagine the day we've got backroom staff compromising of Lampard, Terry & Makelele!

[CraigFairlie 16]

Loved the guy at Chelsea. One of the hardest working players i've ever seen. I don't think we've ever replaced him properly.