Mikel John Obi

[didierforever 7,349]

No they did not, every manager bar Di Matteo tried to replace him or did not really play him in the first team

carlo was said to be mikel's "daddy" by more than one player at different point of times. He was a sure shot starter for carlo.

[petre.ispirescu 4,928]

U clearly havent seen Romeu play he plays forward balls more often than not, and his passing is decisive together with his tackling, everythin he does is better than what mikel offers

If I had not seen him playing, I would think Vidal is a poor mans Romeu judging by your description. Add creativy and flair to that list and you have Iniesta, too. Lol

[lucio 5,418]

If I had not seen him playing, I would think Vidal is a poor mans Romeu judging by your description. Add creativy and flair to that list and you have Iniesta, too. Lol

yeah decisive passing and tackling. what a description...

[Vybz Kartel 1,613]

He's played 303 times for Chelsea... Those managers didn't do a great job replacing him then did they? Besides, how many defensive midfielders have we signed since Mikel has been here? Miniero and Matic twice?

We have always played Essien ahead of him, we also signed Romeu under AVB, 2 seasons ago Rafa even opted to play Luiz in Midfield bcoz Mikel is shit, he has played 303 times because he has had luck with our DMs always gettin long term injuries, even last season Mourinho had to replace him with Matic and look what a difference it made to our team, the difference was instant. Lets face it that dude is stealing a living at Chelsea, he knows he will be exposed if he goes to another team thats why he does not want to transfer

[Vybz Kartel 1,613]

carlo was said to be mikel's "daddy" by more than one player at different point of times. He was a sure shot starter for carlo.

No he was not, Mikel only started starting when Essien got injured, then when he was fully fit we played Essien, Lamps and Ballack

[petre.ispirescu 4,928]

There is no hype both are not worth wearing the Chelsea shirt but atleast Romeu has more hope to improve due to his age.

Still, I know who I'd pick to come off the bench at the Etihad or Anfield. Mikel might not be the best defensive midfielder in the world, but he is a decent squad player.

[lucio 5,418]

We have always played Essien ahead of him, we also signed Romeu under AVB, 2 seasons ago Rafa even opted to play Luiz in Midfield bcoz Mikel is shit, he has played 303 times because he has had luck with our DMs always gettin long term injuries, even last season Mourinho had to replace him with Matic and look what a difference it made to our team, the difference was instant. Lets face it that dude is stealing a living at Chelsea, he knows he will be exposed if he goes to another team thats why he does not want to transfer

he gets his passport in october. thats why he stays for now.

although i think stealing a living is harsh. he has done well at times.

[The only place to be 11,313]

Its no coincidence that over the 8 years hes been here - Mourinho, Grant, Scolari, Hiddink, Ancelotti, AVB, Robbie, Benitez and once again Mourinho - have all wanted JOM to be here. Some of the best managers in the world have wanted him in their sides.

Sacked

Sacked

Sacked

Came to end of contract

Sacked

Sacked

Sacked

Came to end of contract

Replaced him with Matic and didn't use him much after

None of those managers is perfect and the current one has marginalised him.

Mikel can't be sold apparently. No top team wants him and he's holding out for a passport here. He's lucky that Romeu fucked his ACL.

[DavidEU 2,023]

We have always played Essien ahead of him, we also signed Romeu under AVB, 2 seasons ago Rafa even opted to play Luiz in Midfield bcoz Mikel is shit, he has played 303 times because he has had luck with our DMs always gettin long term injuries, even last season Mourinho had to replace him with Matic and look what a difference it made to our team, the difference was instant. Lets face it that dude is stealing a living at Chelsea, he knows he will be exposed if he goes to another team thats why he does not want to transfer

How many managers played Essien consistently in defensive midfield? Benitez opted to play Luiz in midfield because he was a liability in defence and pretty much the whole of England told him he needed too.

If Jose wanted to sell him, he could. Easily.

But yeah, I'll leave this thread cos I forgot momentarily that Chelsea are meant to have 25 perfect world class players.

[The only place to be 11,313]

If Jose wanted to sell him, he could. Easily.

Really? Last reports were that he was being shopped for £5 million because no-one wanted him.

His contract is too expensive and his quality is lacking, so who would actually want him? We need one of them shitehouse Turkish teams to come in for him because everyone else knows the truth about Mikel.

[Vybz Kartel 1,613]

How many managers played Essien consistently in defensive midfield? Benitez opted to play Luiz in midfield because he was a liability in defence and pretty much the whole of England told him he needed too.

If Jose wanted to sell him, he could. Easily.

Luiz was actually a better option in defence than Cahill during Rafa's reign he gave him a chance in midfield becoz he believed Mikel was shit, before Romeu was injured he was already gettin more minutes than Mikel

[didierforever 7,349]

No he was not, Mikel only started starting when Essien got injured, then when he was fully fit we played Essien, Lamps and Ballack

Mikel was a 22 year old at the start of 2009-10 season. Under carlo he got to play close to 5400 minutes in the 2 seasons. This was despite the fact that we had ballack, lamps, essien, deco, belleti, and then ramires in the next season.

Saying carlo dint favor mikel is wrong. Many a times did carlo say that mikel was very important

Ps- I myself want mikel sold and romeu to be given a chance. But like everything else, if jose thinks mikel is a better option than romeu for us, then so be it!!!

[TheIceMan 596]

Enough is Enough, Please just fucking go already!!!!

[OneMoSalah 8,776]

Luiz was actually a better option in defence than Cahill during Rafa's reign he gave him a chance in midfield becoz he believed Mikel was shit, before Romeu was injured he was already gettin more minutes than Mikel

He played him in midfield in the Club World Cup because we were short in midfield after Romeu's injury. Lampard, Mikel and Ramires couldn't play every week, especially as well since we played with 2 defensive midfield players every week. For that system to work you need at least 4 players who can play those deeper roles so if you get injuries/suspensions your well covered. If Romeu was fit I'd imagine he would have stayed in contention for those games and not Luiz in midfield.

It had nothing to do with Mikel being shit as you said.

[Shakez 755]

We'll need him as a defensive sub. We can't rely unto unproven "Chelsea" players like Van Ginkel en Romeu yet...

[LAB 1,030]

Today was not the day to judge Mikel. He needs to be on our subs list in particular games.

[Tomo 21,733]

As the years went on yes, it became pretty obvious he wasn't good enough to be a main man, however, as a squad player I think he is fine. He came in at Leti last season in a CL semi final and was really good, we need squad players capable of that.

We have our bonafide numero uno in Nemanja Matic, Mikel is perfectly capable of filling in when and where.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

he's holding out for a passport here. .

wow.. that's what we're resorting to?