St Abramovich 175 Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 I hate feeling helpless, wish there was something I could do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray. 217 Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Hadn't realised yesterday that he was under such immense pressure, hope his dad will be OK. I'd admire his attitude to carry on, saying that he didn't want to let down the team and his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laylabelle 9,535 Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Horrible news!Hope it all turns okay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall 315 Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 What a man. I cannot imagine what kind of character it must take to play through something like that and do such a professional job. Above and beyond anything I could ever imagine and the utmost respect to John Obi. Really hope everything works out, something similar happened with Joseph Yobo's Dad I think and, although never offcially, I think a ransom was paid because he was released 10 days later unharmed. Fingers crossed this all ends well. Kind of puts football into perspective doesn't it? Madmax and BlueLion. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peace. 4,352 Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Wow, to play as good as he did sunday while knowing your dad was abducted... that is worth a great respect. I hope it turns in a 'happy end' for him.Statement on Mikel reportshttp://www.chelseafc...2420805,00.htmlGood to see our club making such a statement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsden 4,689 Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 He shouldn't have played the stoke match. I pray GOD give him the strength to cope with this problem and hope his father is released from captivity alive sooner than later. From the looks of things, Mikel's dad is probably being used as a leverage to claim ransom.. . . it's a sad world we live in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosnian Blue 2,471 Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 If this happened to me, I would immediately went to my country and wouldn't even consider playing football. Strong character Obi, we're with you ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson 358 Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Shocking news, well done to Mikel for being strong though. Hope his father is returned safely and unharmed. Again, well done Mikel, I'm praying for you man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall 315 Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 http://www.skysports.com/story/0,,11668_7106464,00.htmlCan't even put into words how much respect I have for Mikel. Absolute hero. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 These days in football, seeing acts of loyalty are scarce in a game where we constantly pay over the odds for players who show no commitment for the team or fans to repay their generous salaries.John Obi Mikel is a delightful anomaly. The fact he still asked to play is one of the most courageous things I've seen from a Chelsea player, or any player, in a very long time. What's more is, he didn't let it affect his performance as he was solid throughout as usual.Absolute hero. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manpe 10,861 Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Maybe his relationship with his father isn't that strong to affect him enough just throwing the thought out there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson 358 Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Maybe his relationship with his father isn't that strong to affect him enough just throwing the thought out there... He obviously does because he's distraught over it and said he will pay any amount to get his dad back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kez 2,727 Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 He obviously does because he's distraught over it and said he will pay any amount to get his dad back.Sickening the lengths people will go to for money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
termninja 5,290 Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 I hope everything ends well. Abductors of Chelsea star Mikel's father contact familyhttp://news.bbc.co.u...ll/14551428.stm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall 315 Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Maybe his relationship with his father isn't that strong to affect him enough just throwing the thought out there... I don't think it's your place to speculate on that and I think it's a bit sick you'd even suggest such a thing without any basis in fact.Anyway hopefully now a line of contacts been established things will all end well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manpe 10,861 Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 I don't think it's your place to speculate on that and I think it's a bit sick you'd even suggest such a thing without any basis in fact.I'd become a hell of a journo... should think of itjust messing, didn't think that seriously Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laylabelle 9,535 Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Random demand been made:http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/14551428.stm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
We Hate Scouse 10,326 Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 That's like his weekly wage!! These kidnappers sound amateur. Bosnian Blue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manpe 10,861 Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 In nigerian money it sounds a lot, 20 million.... candy money for John though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.F. 1,484 Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 John Mikel Obi is just amazing, says Chelsea boss Villas-BoasAndre Villas Boas faced one of the toughest days of his fledgling managerial career when he had to tell John Mikel Obi his father had been kidnapped. The Chelsea manager, 33, said it was difficult news to deliver, but praised Mikel's mental fortitude in light of such trauma. The midfielder played against Stoke less than 24 hours after hearing of Michael Obi's abduction and has made himself available to face West Bromwich today.Mikel's family have since received a 'sizeable' ransom demand and recovered Mr Obi's Mercedes Benz car. Villas-Boas said: 'It was difficult to break the news to him. Not easy. It's a pretty sensitive situation and pretty traumatic. 'I agree he showed amazing mental toughness. I just have to go with the word my player gives to me and, for the game against Stoke, Mikel felt well enough to play. 'Mikel made himself available for training and selection so I will just judge the situation like that. 'Hopefully he can get this thing solved as soon as possible. That's what we hope for.'http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2028120/John-Mikel-Obi-just-amazing-says-Chelsea-boss-Villas-Boas.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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