Mikel John Obi

[Vybz Kartel 1,613]

Waste of space? He's had many great games for us, not least Munich.

And show some respect, European champion is John Obi.

Kalou had some great games 4 us, Torres has had some great games 4 us, Malouda arguable won us the EPL trophy in 2010, Mikel has been here 4 close 2 ten years never estbalishing himself into the first team, his reached his peak and is not good enough 4 chelsea especially now when we hv younger better options with a higher potential. Its better 4 us to part ways with him.

[DavidEU 2,023]

Romeu has so much potential, he's a decent passer, very aggressive and presses well. I actually remember back in the AVB days he would be the only one in midfield who pressed the opposition.

Hence why hes going out on loan. To show that potential week in week out and try and force his way past Matic and Mikel in the future. Coming back from an ACL injury, he still needs to prove he is capable of playing for a good side week in week out, cos he didn't do that at Valencia.

[Vybz Kartel 1,613]

So if Mikel is just wasting space at Chelsea FC, what would Romeu bring in to be considered an important part of the team? What's so special about him? His endless sideways passes? The ability to be dispossessed in his own half like no one else? I really don't get the hype around him to be fair.

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

[DavidEU 2,023]

Kalou had some great games 4 us, Torres has had some great games 4 us, Malouda arguable won us the EPL trophy in 2010, Mikel has been here 4 close 2 ten years never estbalishing himself into the first team, his reached his peak and is not good enough 4 chelsea especially now when we hv younger better options with a higher potential. Its better 4 us to part ways with him.

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. And he's played in pretty much every final since he arrived here.

And furthermore, granted, hes not everyones cup of tea, but for 8 years hes given his all for the badge. And that is all Chelsea fans should ask for.

[lucio 5,402]

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. And he's played in pretty much every final since he arrived here.

And furthermore, granted, hes not everyones cup of tea, but for 8 years hes given his all for the badge. And that is all Chelsea fans should ask for.

given his all? barely moves some games.

[Vybz Kartel 1,613]

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. And he's played in pretty much every final since he arrived here.

And furthermore, granted, hes not everyones cup of tea, but for 8 years hes given his all for the badge. And that is all Chelsea fans should ask for.

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

[Styles 9,790]

Ahhh it looks like Romeu will go out on loan whilst this waste of space stays 4 another season

Was he a waste of space in the Champions League final? Please show respect for a real Chelsea legend.

Would Mikel go and play for Man City? No. Proper Chels.

[Vybz Kartel 1,613]

Was he a waste of space in the Champions League final? Please show respect for a real Chelsea legend.

Would Mikel go and play for Man City? No. Proper Chels.

I see what u did there

[DavidEU 2,023]

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

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?

[sherry33 234]

So if Mikel is just wasting space at Chelsea FC, what would Romeu bring in to be considered an important part of the team? What's so special about him? His endless sideways passes? The ability to be dispossessed in his own half like no one else? I really don't get the hype around him to be fair.

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

[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 5,402]

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 5,402]

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.