Mikel John Obi

[zolayes 14,489]

Have a bit too much time on your hands, Ron?

you are the one here 24/7 spouting on about obi and ivo ....you should get out more

[nachikethas 1,149]

Then we officially wont have any dm. But is dm necessary i mean if we can control the midfield.

[Kojo 4,676]

Their isn't that much speculation that he's leaving.

[Strike 7,250]

I think he does as he is our only geniune holding midfielder. Ramires did a very good job in that role at the weekend, but it was only Hull. And more importantly, when Rami plays that role, it restricts him and takes away his best asset which is his ability to play box-to-box and make those trade mark runs of his. Van Ginkel looked very good defensively in preseason, but he's still young, and I think his role may be restricted this season in bigger games. Not sure what Jose's plans for Essien are, but I doubt he'll be more than a squad player.

So based on the above, I think Mikel will definitely play an important role. On any account, we'll have a better idea what role each player will have a few weeks into the season.

I doubt Mikel will play in many games. He maybe brought on to protect a lead late on or play as DM against a big-ish team but for the most part, against the Hulls and the Norwich's of the league, it will be a more dynamic pivot

[bleed_blue 136]

Still not getting much minutes. Somebody please check on choulo19

[The only place to be 11,313]

Thought he did ok when he came on. Kept it simple but showed a bit of urgency in his movement which has been sorely lacking for a while now. Maybe he's getting the kick up his arse he sorely needed.

[bushman 2,043]

Amazing mikel hardly touch the ball & showed an urgency ?

[robsblubot 3,529]

Wonder if what Mourinho said about players needing to be playing to feature in their national teams was really meant for Rooney...

We don't seem to be able to move many players; might have something to do with high wages.

[pHaRaOn 2,131]

Actually, he did great block vs Van Pussy's shot, but some people like to notice only mistakes, even little ones.

[The Skipper 20,593]

Still not getting much minutes. Somebody please check on choulo19

Similarly to Mata, Luiz and Azpilicueta who were all involved in the Confederations Cup. Give it a rest already.

[Clevemayer 764]

OMFG still going on?

He did Ok in that 10 Mins he came on tracked back an forward and made a good block plus a good tackle in the midfield with a good pass that hazard couldn't controll propper when we counter attacked... nothing special...

but hopefully he gets his ass kicked and shows what he can otherwise he can leave at the End of the season...

[LegenTerry 267]

Actually, he did great block vs Van Pussy's shot, but some people like to notice only mistakes, even little ones.

Are you really mention his block against Van Persie shot? Hahah I mena,I don't have anything against Mikel but Van Persie shot and he hit Mikel,it could be anyone else.

[Vybz Kartel 1,613]

Dont think he will leave unless we sign a new defensive midfielder

[Bacika 188]

Ramires-Mike is.better combination than Lampard-Ramires....it's just Lampard isn't DM and neither Ramires... And when Mikel.is playing, Ramires runs.forward often and.giving.us a sparkle from midfield. In.my.opinion Lampard is not good.at all in DM but it's Jose and he.will continoue to play him.... And with this.midfield Ramires-Lampard we'll hardly win,anything...we are gonna defend against every better team, just like last night and like we will against Bayern..

[pHaRaOn 2,131]

Are you really mention his block against Van Persie shot? Hahah I mena,I don't have anything against Mikel but Van Persie shot and he hit Mikel,it could be anyone else.

What an absurd. In the same case, there's could be no one. Or you can tell the same about every situation.

Mikel was at right place at right time and made important block.

[couris 232]

Still our best midfielder. Jose better play him.

[LegenTerry 267]

What an absurd. In the same case, there's could be no one. Or you can tell the same about every situation.

Mikel was at right place at right time and made important block.

Of course, but I think you misunderstood what I wanted to say.

Those on the ground that he blocked the shot you want to say that he is a good player, I want to tell you that to be a good player you need to have much more than blocking shots

[pHaRaOn 2,131]

Of course, but I think you misunderstood what I wanted to say.

Those on the ground that he blocked the shot you want to say that he is a good player, I want to tell you that to be a good player you need to have much more than blocking shots

I don't said that he's good player, because of this block. I just praised his good effort. This is it.