The only place to be 11,313 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 There is nothing wrong with criticizing Mikel. Imo he is just a good squad player and no one is saying he is amazing. But to bring up the same shit whenever he plays, even after a good performance is a waste of time.I agree....the problem is when he actually has to get on the pitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didierforever 7,349 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 What I find funny is, the people who are being called as "mikel lovers" have never once brought up the point of mikel vs matic. Infact since all of us are xhelsea fans, I sincerely douby that any sane fan would. But some are just so eager to (can't use scapegoat, bash, hatr or critisize) pin point (easy out) mikels flaws and limitations that they themselves will start with the comparision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bir_CFC 3,455 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 You've never heard "hating" used as a slang? Not sure why it's so hard to comprehend that your definition of hate isn't the same as mine in the context I've used it in. Hating is often used as slang when one overly criticizes someone for no apparent reason. I don't mean they despise him and wish bad things unto him. Simply that some Chelsea fans aren't Mikel fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bir_CFC 3,455 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 That is just an example of how misleading stats can be. A pass from Matic to Hazard through the lines which forces defences to reorganise and a pass back to a player who has no option but to hoof it long still count as passes completed but are in reality completely different. The problem is that those who defend him constantly fall back on stats which have little context.You're comparing him to Matic, not sure why. No one is saying he's better than Matic, not even close. People are just saying he was put on to do a job and he did what was asked of him so the intense criticism isn't really warranted after a decent enough performance. If it was really just about him then why not make these posts two days ago? didierforever 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strike 7,489 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Which is an opinion. If people think he played badly accept that and get on with it. There's no need to wank the guy off and defend absolutely everything people say against him for fucksake.there's also no need to call he's shite after he plays 20-odd minutes and actually didn't play all that badyou keep comparing him to matic when literally nobody is saying mikel is better than matic. didierforever 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strike 7,489 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 it's not at all a case of people jumping to defend mikel on this occassion. it has happened before but not the case this timei get the people saying he's not good enough. i'm with them actually. i'd sell him off in the summer but why do people have a problem with Mikel's performance yesterday? Mikel played 27 mins and had somewhat of a meh game. not good. not terribly bad. edit : regarding comparisons with matic, he was not available yesterday. he'll play against Fulham and every remaining league game ahead of Mikel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
We Hate Scouse 10,326 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 there's also no need to call he's shite after he plays 20-odd minutes and actually didn't play all that badyou keep comparing him to matic when literally nobody is saying mikel is better than matic. I didn't compare him to Matic at all.I merely responded to this:Our prejudices always cause us to voew things differently and this is the prime example of it. Had this been matic, I am sure people would have lauded him for his touresque physicality Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strike 7,489 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 I didn't compare him to Matic at all.I merely responded to this:okay. fair enough. my mistakebut looking back, almost every other post in the previous page has a comparison with Matic attached to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodZola 630 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 The first thing he did was give the ball away when he came on, which obviously stuck in people's minds, I cannot fathom why members believe he had a good half an hour because he performed like he always has and that is with mediocrity - let's be honest he was joined by a number of our players in that second half.Been discussing his flaws for over 3 years (which is far too long!) and now we have Matic members can finally see the light!!!Hopefully he will get a move in the summer which will benefit him and the club - then we can all stop wasting our time posting on this thread........ zolayes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolayes 14,489 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 well I would sooner see Ake being the back up on the bench rather than mikel GodZola, The Rising Sun and Mufassir08 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsblubot 3,595 Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 You know MIkel is really like 37 years old, right?That would explain why Lampard, 35, is far more mobile.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vybz Kartel 1,613 Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Wow Mikel has been on another whole new level of being bad of late. 3 times in the last month his been brought on to calm the game down, his done the opposite of tht and we have come under more increasing pressure. I am glad we got Matic. MrExcalibur100 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vybz Kartel 1,613 Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 I can't choose between André and Eden. They were both amazing in the second.I guess I'll honor the hat-trick boy I do hope Willian starts instead of Oscar against TottenhamI would start Willian too just to put pressure on Oscar who I feel relaxed a bit when Mata left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! happy_juan 64 Posted March 1, 2014 Popular Post! Share Posted March 1, 2014 9 starts in 28 PL games this season. The fewer times he turns up on the pitch, our chances of winning a trophy increase. zolayes, MrExcalibur100, The Skipper and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Wow Mikel has been on another whole new level of being bad of late. 3 times in the last month his been brought on to calm the game down, his done the opposite of tht and we have come under more increasing pressure. I am glad we got Matic.If you wanna blame someone for opposition putting lots of pressure on us late on in games, blame Mourinho, not Mikel. His intention in such situation was always to shut up shop and hold what we have and bringing on any defensive player, Mikel or not, will bound to lead to this scenario. The Skipper and didierforever 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didierforever 7,349 Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Jose by now has made it abundantly clear what mikel's role in the team is. Shut off the shop in the last minutes of the gane. Nothing more. And rightky so. Simply can't see him here next season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolayes 14,489 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 You know MIkel is really like 37 years old, right?That would explain why Lampard, 35, is far more mobile.... LIES ..... Mikel is a year younger than me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrExcalibur100 7,124 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Wow Mikel has been on another whole new level of being bad of late. 3 times in the last month his been brought on to calm the game down, his done the opposite of tht and we have come under more increasing pressure. I am glad we got Matic.He was shocking when he came on, wasn't he? Will definitely be leaving Stamford Bridge next season. He's won a lot with us and he should be proud of that. His presence in the squad and his wages make him a pointless player to keep, even as a squad player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1e8fr5_mikel-the-big-interview_sport MrExcalibur100 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy_juan 64 Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 The most critical player in our title run in. The Skipper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.