Mikel John Obi

[The Skipper 20,593]

JOM is a martyr. #believe

[EBH 283]

I think the problem is, everybody think now that defensive midfield, you must be Pirlo otherwise you are not good. This is stupid. It is like saying, striker, you are not good if you are not Pelé. Pirlo is one of the best ever football players. Maybe in our whole lives, we will see one more like Pirlo, if we are lucky. For everybody else, Mikel is the maximum.

People see Pirlo then say, why Mikel cannot pass like that, why Mikel cannot score goals? I think we need to be more realistic. The whole point of defensive midfield, is to allow other players to attack. Why should he be good at attacking? That is not his job.

[Kieran. 6,317]

I think the problem is, everybody think now that defensive midfield, you must be Pirlo otherwise you are not good. This is stupid. It is like saying, striker, you are not good if you are not Pelé. Pirlo is one of the best ever football players. Maybe in our whole lives, we will see one more like Pirlo, if we are lucky. For everybody else, Mikel is the maximum.

People see Pirlo then say, why Mikel cannot pass like that, why Mikel cannot score goals? I think we need to be more realistic.

And according to the logic of some of these posters, Mikel isn't as good as Makelele (best DM of all-time) so he's shit. Brilliant

[Las7 951]

Mikel has outscored Eto'o; Torres and Ba in the League this season I think he deserves plaudits for his finishing

[Stats 7,059]

While people say there is no need for Mikel in our current system I really think people are underestimating his range of passing. Especially long range passing. Do people remember Drogba's goal against Cardiff in the FA Cup in our 4-1 victory I think it was? The 5-0 victory over Portsmouth as well a few years ago when he done that wonderful through ball for Drogba to score. He is capable of this. He has displayed moments of brilliant passing in other games as well. I hope he displays more of what he is capable of over the season.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

While people say there is no need for Mikel in our current system I really think people are underestimating his range of passing. Especially long range passing. Do people remember Drogba's goal against Cardiff in the FA Cup in our 4-1 victory I think it was? The 5-0 victory over Portsmouth as well a few years ago when he done that wonderful through ball for Drogba to score. He is capable of this. He has displayed moments of brilliant passing in other games as well. I hope he displays more of what he is capable of over the season.

His pass for Anelka's second goal in the 6-0 at Wigan in 2010/11 (our second game of the season) was one of the best passes I have ever seen.

[The only place to be 11,313]

This goal might give him a bit of confidence.

Only goal keepers should have 0 goals after the games Mikel has played, I know it's not his priority but it's the english league with the english media with the english fans, we apply the pressure, and most of the time it's unfair. Now no one can say Mikel hasn't scored a Premier League goal, if you ask me good for him. I was really happy when he scored, it shows that he isn't as useless as some of us thought he was.

One goal lets not get ahead of ourselves though, but I heard he put in a good performance and that's good to hear, Mikels problem has been consistency, if he can keep it up then I'll be happy with it. I have been mad at Mikel for years for not taking his place in the team, it's gotten to the point where I've lost all hope for him and want him out of the side, if he can prove me wrong this season then I'll be happy, and I mean that.

Exactly.

He deserves credit for putting in better performances recently, but he has to keep it up. Actually felt his performance against Everton was much better than yesterday but he stepped up and it was encouraging to see.

This is the thing about people like you and I who have criticised him - we didn't do it because we needed a scapegoat or just for fun. We did it because he wasn't playing well (in our opinions), but when he does put in a good performance then we're quite ready to give him the credit he deserves.

And I'll be honest - it felt good to sing his name yesterday. I hope this is the start of a new era for him, but he needs to kick on.

[Despiadado.Maleante 1,046]

So strong shielding the ball

[Laylabelle 9,381]

Yay he scored and the world hasnt ended lol..maybe Torres might score again that be as strange!
Good on him for it

[Jase 43,479]

Salomon Kalou ‏@Skalhuno 1h

Tchaaiiii. My bobo scored. They gonna learn today #obimikel #chelseafc #africa http://instagram.com/p/ej4mQcCCal/

Mikel? Bobo??

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Mikel? Bobo??

That's what I call him as well

[Laylabelle 9,381]

Bobo hahaha awwww

[GodZola 630]

Ramires & Mikel were both fortunate that Bent didn't take his chance otherwise both would of been slated & the end result could of been different, however no more than a workmanlike performance. Congrats to Mikel for finally hitting the onion bag, scored at the right time, took the pressure off at exactly the right time.

[Bosnian Blue 2,471]

I expected something like this from our fans:

[Barbara 15,149]

Neil Barnet: Do you realize that your three Chelsea goals have all been scored under management of Jose Mourinho?

Mikel: I know! I was just speaking to Ivanović about it and hopefully he’s my good luck for scoring goals.

and then people wonder why José is The Special One.

Life achievement: Got Mikel to score not one, but three goals.

José wins in life.

can the next be Torres?

[Styles 9,790]

Lampard's face when Mikel runs towards him is still making me laugh.

[Spyker 27]

Glad mourinho subed him off at half time or we could have suffered an embarrasment....

[zolayes 14,489]

Glad mourinho subed him off at half time or we could have suffered an embarrasment....

wait till you see choulou analyse the situation