Mikel John Obi

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

Can anyone believe the transformation Mikel has made? Most fans, including me, used to hate Mikel as a player. Although now he has raised his game and showed us how good he really is. He performs his role really well. Yes he gets caught in possession sometimes but to his credit this is starting to happen less. Also, many fans, including me, thought Mikel was not going to improve and that he had reached his peak. Well he is improving and is now a good player. I would still like it if we got a DM to contend with Mikel for the DM spot but Mikel has had a very good season, particularly the 2nd half of it.

[Kostas 1,468]

IMO Mikel has been playing at this level for at least 3 seasons now.

[capriccioso 2,545]

I agree with Kostas, he's been that good for years. Most people never valued the importance of keeping the ball safely so he was automatically a scapegoat.

[Manuf 1,448]

The most underrated player in the current squad.

[capriccioso 2,545]

It was always Anelkalouda, Mikel and Bosingwa for the bandwagon.

Wonder who we'll blame now that 4 of those 5 look like heading for the exit, with one already having left.

[The Big Drog 1,110]

It was always Anelkalouda, Mikel and Bosingwa for the bandwagon.

Wonder who we'll blame now that 4 of those 5 look like heading for the exit, with one already having left.

Defintely Sturridge and probably with good reason.

[Kieran. 6,317]

One of my favorite players in the squad for a while now, I'm glad he's starting to get some praise. He was vital in both legs.

Lampard and Mikel have made quite the duo.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

His passing awareness still annoys me. My Dad was the first to point this out in his very first season; he has a habit of playing passes into danger areas. For example passes into players surrounded by the opposition. He needs to learn to clear the bastard thing rather than try and play out from the back and maintain 90% pass success rates.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Lampard and Mikel have made quite the duo.

Best thing about this season so far.

[Sheva. 5,373]

His passing awareness still annoys me. My Dad was the first to point this out in his very first season; he has a habit of playing passes into danger areas. For example passes into players surrounded by the opposition. He needs to learn to clear the bastard thing rather than try and play out from the back and maintain 90% pass success rates.

He should be playing for Barca, since that's all they care about

[CHOULO19 24,332]

[LDN Blue 7,903]

This is a must-read:

John Obi Mikel is enjoying a divine time after tackling his red-card problem

Sometimes, it’s not just about going in for tackles, it’s about knowing how to win the ball without having to go in for those challenges. Now, I tend to be closer to the ball so I can win it more easily, to pressurise instead of making those silly tackles I used to make when I first came.

http://www.thisislon...em-7763083.html

[Tomo 21,733]

Never really got the Mikel bashing, happy he i finally starting to get the praise he deserves.

You don't get into a Mourinho team as a teenager without having something about you.

[Kojo 4,676]

You never got the Mikel bashing?, wait till next season when he goes straight back to square one, he could even fuck up tomorrow.

I still think we should sell him.

[manpe 10,861]

Flawless performance by him. One of the best I've seen from him. His ball distribution was top class. He was up there alongside Cole, Cech, Lampard and Drogba.

[Kieran. 6,317]

Take a fucking bow son.

[Clevemayer 764]

right take a bow... a king has shown his class today... priceless... hope he fucks off to barca and gets one of the worlds greatest... who doubts the talent of this guy is just clueless...

[captainjt26 106]

One of the best performances ive seen him have in a chelsea shirt literally tackle after tackle after tackle . I cant remember him losing the ball or not winning a tackle he was by far our best player in the first half . He is so under rated i cant wait to watch him next season , he is only gonna get better.

Well done John Obi Mikel !