CHOULO19 24,332 Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 36 minutes ago, manpe said: Maybe he's still adjusting to the positional change? He was played at LB exclusively for 2 seasons, at RB he's been since JT's injury about a month ago. Tbf, it's also quite a change going from JT to Ivanovic playing next to you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manpe 10,861 Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 1 hour ago, CHOULO19 said: Tbf, it's also quite a change going from JT to Ivanovic playing next to you... Actually it's Cahill playing next to Azpi, but I get your point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 18 minutes ago, manpe said: Actually it's Cahill playing next to Azpi, but I get your point. Is it me, or have they actually alternated from one game to another? First game after JT's injury was Iva left and Cahill right, then against Norwich it was definitely the other way round because I made a point to take notice. If I'm not mistaken, then it's very weird as you'd want your back four as settled as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsblubot 3,595 Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 8 hours ago, CHOULO19 said: Thought I was going crazy with that 'zero interception' stat. Actually downloaded the match to check if I am still sane, and literally two minutes in an interception that created our very first chance of the match: I never said that Mikel is not a limited player. He's limited by his pace, mobility and attacking instinct. But he also does the non-glamorous stuff that could be vital for a team like covering for his midfield partner and fullbacks, positional awareness and tactical discipline, physical and aerial strength in midfield (which we sorely missed when Matic was playing instead this season) and ball retention and safe circulation. His defensive numbers are lower than expected (not THAT low, btw) because defensively he's a player that contains rather than destroys. He forces plays wide, blocks passing lanes, occupies important space...etc. Btw, I don't think many people would have thought that Mikel was our MOTM (he undoubtedly had a good game, though nothing extraordinary). But I thought he was because of the tactical role he played both in pressing and keeping Di Maria quiet. Costa got most votes for MOTM because he scored a brilliant goal but in reality for most of the match he was just walking of at best jogging when he didn't have the ball at his feet because it was very clear that he was playing while injured (which Guus confirmed after the game). If anything, Cesc was probably the player that 'shone' the most... That was good anticipation - dunno how they count interceptions... They may have counted that as a bad pass from the back for ex. not much disagreement from me aside from very specific points, but we've been there before and much of our disagreement comes down to personal preference in style of play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manpe 10,861 Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Am just watching Chels-Everton highlights and regarding the first Lukaku goal Mikel was pathetic. Sure Romelu bullied Azpi and Ivanovic and sure he made Cahill breakdance, but Mikel had a good opportunity to disrupt his run or do ANYTHING, at least go with him, but big Mike just stood there like a pole. Awful awful defending. lucio and Miguelito 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguelito 459 Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Am just watching Chels-Everton highlights and regarding the first Lukaku goal Mikel was pathetic. Sure Romelu bullied Azpi and Ivanovic and sure he made Cahill breakdance, but Mikel had a good opportunity to disrupt his run or do ANYTHING, at least go with him, but big Mike just stood there like a pole. Awful awful defending. He really does have such an annoying tendency to just let things happen. He lets so many people just run right by him and in to a dangerous space. It's not just cause he's slow either. He just chooses not to follow people. Beigl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manpe 10,861 Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 1 hour ago, Miguelito said: He just chooses not to follow people. Yeah... Lukaku left Ivan kissing the grass and Azpi admiring his back, but in the end both ended up closer to him than Mikel and Lukaku was running straight at him before cutting to his left. I was baffled, didn't notice it during the game. The more I replay it, the more I'm convinced Mikel was the main culprit, because the initial situation happened far away from the goal, yet he was still allowed to run by our anchor man. I would make a gif of it if I knew how to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccg 1,528 Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Another Mikel transfer saga this summer...Think we should flog him to China.Thanks for your services.But let the rebuild start with afew worldclass upwardly mobile CM/DM,to start with! the wes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wes 7,212 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel, 28, will consider making a move to the Chinese Super League in the summer. (Standard) TheIceMan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 I'd take nothing less then 30M for the midfield warrior. Essien19, The Mak, Blue Armour and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pHaRaOn 2,131 Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 GOAT The Skipper, Sir Mikel OBE, Blue Armour and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccg 1,528 Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 He is on again about nxt season he wants to play and not be on the bench,can't see him being a deffo starter,so we should tap tap boom cash in on him and get a new upgrade or two for the new season. the wes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wes 7,212 Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 TheIceMan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wes 7,212 Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 4 hours ago, mccg said: He is on again about nxt season he wants to play and not be on the bench,can't see him being a deffo starter,so we should tap tap boom cash in on him and get a new upgrade or two for the new season. Hope the Fuck a Chinese club comes in with a bid of £16m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amblève. 4,995 Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 He can do it all, now even as a CB On a serious note, that scene when Gomis completely turned him in the middle of the pitch was too damn funny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 You know the season is completely dead when Falcao makes an appearance and Mikel is asked to play CB. Ladies and gents I give you Chelsea FC. bellion and Stats 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 56 minutes ago, Special Juan said: You know the season is completely dead when Falcao makes an appearance and Mikel is asked to play CB. Ladies and gents I give you Chelsea FC. You know how bad the season has been when Mikel puts in one of the best performances at CB for us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Just now, CHOULO19 said: You know how bad the season has been when Mikel puts in one of the best performances at CB for us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manpe 10,861 Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 On 3/29/2016 at 6:36 PM, the wes said: So after 10 years he developed an appetite to play? Been a good servant, but goodbye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! Special Juan 28,141 Posted April 12, 2016 Popular Post! Share Posted April 12, 2016 If we are aspiring to be much higher in the table next season and challenge on all fronts the last thing we want is Mikel in that team. Right now he's starting because Matic's arse fell out this season and Hiddink didn't have anyone else to turn too, plus Mikel is an average player in an average side. Like Ivanovic he's been a good servant, but that in no way should stand in the way and both for me should sent packing because this team needs new blood with immediate effect. bellion, lucio, LondonsFinest and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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