Mikel John Obi

[Strike 7,217]

Massive respect for yesterday

[happy_juan 64]

We became much more vulnerable once he came on for Lampard. Lost Sakho on the set piece where he hit the crossbar, gave away needless fouls in dangerous positions, lost the ball in dangerous positions.

[lucio 5,418]

We became much more vulnerable once he came on for Lampard. Lost Sakho on the set piece where he hit the crossbar, gave away needless fouls in dangerous positions, lost the ball in dangerous positions.

i only thought we became more vulnerable when cole came on.

[Phil Driver 503]

We became much more vulnerable once he came on for Lampard. Lost Sakho on the set piece where he hit the crossbar, gave away needless fouls in dangerous positions, lost the ball in dangerous positions.

Fact. Luiz the latest partner to suffer when Mikel just sits and lets his partner do all the work the diffrenece between Luiz in two halves was graphic .

95% pass success rate no doubt ,even with the flu everything was backwards and yes Sakho was the latest player he lost while ball watching .

[The Skipper 20,593]

Mikel was very solid today, did pretty well in protecting the back four and also played a hand in Willian's goal with a nice forward pass to Oscar.

We looked very good going forward today and I think Mikel having a decent game played a role in that.

[y10edn 185]

Contrary to what the doubters predicted at the beginning of the season, he is highly rated by JM. Finally JM's CFC is shaping up. For a high tempo attacking game: Ramires, Luiz and Lampard; for a cautious defensive Obi will be there. Torres stilll our best striker, you cant trust Ba and Etoo consistently: Likely to leave: Mata, Cole, Ba, KDB and Essien.

[robsblubot 3,502]

Mikel was very solid today, did pretty well in protecting the back four and also played a hand in Willian's goal with a nice forward pass to Oscar.

We looked very good going forward today and I think Mikel having a decent game played a role in that.

Agree with the first (good defensively), but not with the second point. His contribution in attack was pretty mediocre as usual. A particular ridiculous play was when he attempted a long ball to Torres - nowhere near the target.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Thought he was excellent today, along with Ramires. Not sure if it's 100% true but I just read on Twitter that Frank is out for a month. If that's true, we're going to need to continue with the good form he is currently in.

Contrary to what the doubters predicted at the beginning of the season, he is highly rated by JM. Finally JM's CFC is shaping up. For a high tempo attacking game: Ramires, Luiz and Lampard; for a cautious defensive Obi will be there. Torres stilll our best striker, you cant trust Ba and Etoo consistently: Likely to leave: Mata, Cole, Ba, KDB and Essien.

This is pretty much spot on. Summed up every thing perfectly.

[The Skipper 20,593]

Agree with the first (good defensively), but not with the second point. His contribution in attack was pretty mediocre as usual. A particular ridiculous play was when he attempted a long ball to Torres - nowhere near the target.

He didn't do much offensively, he barely does - what I meant is that he provided a platform for our attacking players and even Ramires to perform like they did today.

[Phil Driver 503]

Did what he always does ,not a lot . But with JT and Cahill now looking very secure and all our great players turning it on ,you can carry him and no doubt Mourinho is getting the best out of all his players . A normal game for him , I did not notice any difference at all . Is that enough for us?

[The only place to be 11,313]

Thought he was good today, broke play up and laid it off quickly. When the team is playing well, he won't let you down.

[robsblubot 3,502]

Did what he always does ,not a lot . But with JT and Cahill now looking very secure and all our great players turning it on ,you can carry him and no doubt Mourinho is getting the best out of all his players . A normal game for him , I did not notice any difference at all . Is that enough for us?

Right but perhaps the point here is that Mikel was key in making our defense line secure today. That whole idea of not letting your defenders exposed on one-on-ones against the attackers.

Was the same defense line bad when we conceded 5 goals in two games, or were they too exposed then?

To me we've been defending better and you gotta give credit to Mikel as well.

Now, is that enough? It was today. I agree that it isn't going to be enough, especially in different circumstances, such as when he has to join the attack in possession. He is a very one-dimensional player no doubt.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Right but perhaps the point here is that Mikel was key in making our defense line secure today. That whole idea of not letting your defenders exposed on one-on-ones against the attackers.

Was the same defense line bad when we conceded 5 goals in two games, or were they too exposed then?

To me we've been defending better and you gotta give credit to Mikel as well.

Now, is that enough? It was today. I agree that it isn't going to be enough, especially in different circumstances, such as when he has to join the attack in possession. He is a very one-dimensional player no doubt.

Trust me: Don't. Many before you have tried and failed!

[happy_juan 64]

If this counts for a good performance, then I am afraid chelsea is far beyond his level. R

[The Skipper 20,593]

Lampard out till the end of this month, Mikel will get a lot of game time.

[nachikethas 1,149]

John obi Messi, just 205 goals behind lampard. Watch out!

[didierforever 7,349]

He scores when he wants, he scores when he wants. JON OBI MIKEL, he scores when he wants.

[y10edn 185]

Mikel: are you Drogba in disguise?