manpe 10,861 Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Somewhere during the game I was thinking he was on his way of getting my MOTM vote in the match thread, until Mata went on a killing spree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! CHOULO19 24,332 Posted October 21, 2012 Popular Post! Share Posted October 21, 2012 Found it! underdrog, Amblève., Jase and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolayes 14,489 Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 still if we do lose a game ,,,,IT WILL BE ALL HIS FAULT ......................................................................................................even if he isnt playing nachikethas and Styles 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacquiao 1,834 Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Another class performance from Mikel the guy is immense! as i have always said. wheres that guy who thinks Mikel is crap and Tiote is better than him? haha looks like he has been proved wrong once again first Hazard proved him wrong now Mikel is proving him wrong. Styles and zolayes 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607 Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Proving himself to be one of the best DM's in the PL. He fits like a glove in this new style of ours. It may just be me but I think he has quickened up his passing and decision making a bit. He seems to have embraced the challenge of trying to play more slick, passing football and stepped up his game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meetdoscar 335 Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 He makes his job look easy as a result pple don't notice him unlike makelele who was always sweating(but really great). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Found it! As amazing as that was, it was still a risky thing to do. Had he lost the ball there and Spurs went on to score, he would probably have been slaughtered for over-elaborating there. chelseathebest and Bosnian Blue 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolayes 14,489 Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 apparently he is nothing like as good as Tiote bababoom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bababoom 4,478 Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Fantastic once again, i also thought his passes were great yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 4,400 Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 He woulda been my motm if Mata the magician didn't do what he did. He was immense against Arsenal and Tottenham. Also against Bayern and Barca last season. A man for the big games it seems. So much better with Ramires it has to be said, but we all knew that a while ago didn't we! The only fuck up he made was for Yids 2nd goal but everyone makes mistakes. Some are more highlighted than others. He's so good on the ball. With that starting line up and a proper striker, we have the perfect balance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadavTKL 1,787 Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 As somone who always thought Mikel isnt good enough to be our first DM, I was ready to "give him a chance" in the start of the season for his brilliant performances in the end of last season.... and in the last few games he impressed me i got to say. So quiet on and off the ball, seem he has full of confidence now, and his familiar physical qualities fits like a glove to the energy and aggressiveness of Ramires. Still have things to get better in, but it looks good and also he's style realy fits our trio "H.O.M". Keep it up John! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 His presence will be sorely missed when he goes to the ACON in January. Hope Romeu can come in and do a good job in his place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran. 6,317 Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Those saying he's been playing this way for years aren't necessarily right. I'm probably the biggest Mikel fanboy and he's impressing me more and more these days. His passing has been much more adventurous and he isn't as afraid to run with the ball. His passing percentage suffers a bit now, but it's well worth it. KonohasOrangeFlash 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DYC. 7,542 Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Those saying he's been playing this way for years aren't necessarily right. I'm probably the biggest Mikel fanboy and he's impressing me more and more these days. His passing has been much more adventurous and he isn't as afraid to run with the ball. His passing percentage suffers a bit now, but it's well worth it.I agree. He's always been good on the ball but he's improving his defensive play while he's also playing a (slightly) quicker and more adventurous game. Ramires' presence also gives him more confidence of moving into advanced positions, offering support to the attacking players and he does it well.But I think the most important change is the fact that he has a (defensive) partner next to him as he used to be the lone DM. That was a much harder role. Kieran. and KonohasOrangeFlash 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan 17,958 Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Found it! Don't tell me I was the only one who was screaming 'pass it! clear the ball!' I was quite nervous when I saw him doing this, 5 minutes into the game, and having 3 Spurs players around him lol but then I had to say 'well done' He dealt with that in some style. robdog, xPetrCechx and zolayes 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! Styles 9,790 Posted October 22, 2012 Popular Post! Share Posted October 22, 2012 Proving himself to be one of the best DM's in the PL. He fits like a glove in this new style of ours. It may just be me but I think he has quickened up his passing and decision making a bit. He seems to have embraced the challenge of trying to play more slick, passing football and stepped up his game.That's because now people like Mata, Hazard and Oscar find space and demand the ball. Mikel has never had passing options like he has now. We used to play like statues, nobody moving and creating passing lanes. Everybody was just standing still and waiting for something to happen. Now we have players roaming, finding space and showing for the ball. Mikel has never been the problem. People used to complain he holds on to the ball too long. What was he supposed to do? Pass to somebody who was standing still and had defenders on him? He was abused for his intelligence and is now being praised with backhanded compliments "oh he's improved, he passes quicker etc" haha makes you wonder what the hell people are watching sometimes.If somebody finds space and shows for the ball Mikel will find him 10/10. If they stand still and have defenders on them he will keep possession and make simple passes until he has better options. Only Mikel gets abuse for that. In Spain they would treat him like a king. zolayes, Kieran., DYC. and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolayes 14,489 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Don't tell me I was the only one who was screaming 'pass it! clear the ball!' I was quite nervous when I saw him doing this, 5 minutes into the game, and having 3 Spurs players around him lol but then I had to say 'well done' He dealt with that in some style.was scared at first then thought it must be Oscar so ok ,,,,,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 That's because now people like Mata, Hazard and Oscar find space and demand the ball. Mikel has never had passing options like he has now. We used to play like statues, nobody moving and creating passing lanes. Everybody was just standing still and waiting for something to happen. Now we have players roaming, finding space and showing for the ball. Mikel has never been the problem. People used to complain he holds on to the ball too long. What was he supposed to do? Pass to somebody who was standing still and had defenders on him? He was abused for his intelligence and is now being praised with backhanded compliments "oh he's improved, he passes quicker etc" haha makes you wonder what the hell people are watching sometimes.If somebody finds space and shows for the ball Mikel will find him 10/10. If they stand still and have defenders on them he will keep possession and make simple passes until he has better options. Only Mikel gets abuse for that. In Spain they would treat him like a king.Spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amblève. 4,995 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 If somebody finds space and shows for the ball Mikel will find him 10/10. If they stand still and have defenders on them he will keep possession and make simple passes until he has better options. Only Mikel gets abuse for that. In Spain they would treat him like a king.People were actually saying that Mikel isn't suited for the ball possession playing style and he can only blossom in a team that sits deep all the time Styles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelseathebest 150 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 He suits perfectly to our squad. He seems so relaxed while playing and he really enjoys beeing the part of this team.I am by far the most impressed with his defensive skills, it's simply world class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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