Mikel John Obi

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Not when you've been replaced by Matic.

Here's the thing though. How is it that Matic is already a firm favourite with the Chelsea support and has garnered praise from all corners, rather than being 'under-appreciated' or 'misunderstood' like Mikel apparently was/is?

Why is it that both Matic and Makelele have been roundly applauded for their performances when Mikel simply wasn't?

Are Chelsea supporters smarter than they used to be or is it simply that Matic and Makelele are far better players than Mikel?

Funny thing....that French boy who used to post all those pictures showing just how great Mikel was....well his last post was on the day we signed Matic.

What does Matic has to do with Mikel's wages?

Matic is a completely different type of player to Mikel. He is not a pure CDM, in fact he used to play higher up the pitch until his last year or so in Benfica. Makalele played in a different time with a different system. When someone like Mikel was needed in the team, he was appreciated and praised by a lot of fans; specifically till 2011 and even in 2012 under Robbie. But now we need someone who is more rounded and more dynamic to be a starter for us.

[quickpassnmove 924]

If this guy developed the habit of making some quicker passes by spotting space in front of the opposition defence beyond his own line, he would do well enough for me, but he doesn't do those things nearly enough. If he played the same way for Alex, he wouldn't last at United. Yet, here he is, still a Blue.

[Vybz Kartel 1,613]

If his such a good option as some people claim why are no teams queuing up to get him?

[Stats 6,980]

If his such a good option as some people claim why are no teams queuing up to get him?

If you bothered to read the last page or 2 and then you might see why. Maybe to do with the fact that he does not currently have a British passport.

Going back to his playing abilites I do think his long range passing is underrated.

[edetarod 2,155]

should only come on when we're protecting a narrow lead

[The only place to be 11,313]

Going back to his playing abilites I do think his long range passing is underrated.

Everything about him apparently is.

Mikel is just a very average, unexceptional player. If we play unadventurous, unambitious, stifling football then he won't let you down.

I've never seen him step-up and take control of a game. I've never seen him stick his neck on the line for the team or be the one to put his hand up and give us some impetus. It's why that interview he gave made me laugh.

I think the only knowledge he could pass on to players like Costa and Matic is where the toilets are.

[Vybz Kartel 1,613]

If you bothered to read the last page or 2 and then you might see why. Maybe to do with the fact that he does not currently have a British passport.

Going back to his playing abilites I do think his long range passing is underrated.

Essien does not have a british passport, Kwadoh Asamoh does not have a british passport, Atsu does not have a british passport, Keita does not have a british passport. If you are good enough a team will sign you regardless of your passport, Just look at us we signed Drogba despite us being fully aware that we are having problems with our homegrown quota

[Stats 6,980]

Essien does not have a british passport, Kwadoh Asamoh does not have a british passport, Atsu does not have a british passport, Keita does not have a british passport. If you are good enough a team will sign you regardless of your passport, Just look at us we signed Drogba despite us being fully aware that we are having problems with our homegrown quota

Essien is a holder of a European passport. Asamoah as well. Atsu might not have a British passport but that is irrelevant as he is here and likely to move on loan to a team in England. In countries such as Italy the rules are different. Mikel right now would affect the criteria in Serie A. Seydou Keita holds a French passport so he does not take up the non-EU spot in Serie A. It is that simple. Roma wouldnt have signed him, I am sure if he did not have a French passport but because he does he does not pose any problems.

So there

[happy_juan 64]

This is getting like arguing with Liverpool supporters about their title chances.

Season after season, they build up their chances, claiming to be front runners for titles and then once actual football starts........

Mikel is praised to skies every season and then the manager shows him his rightful position on the bench......

[robsblubot 3,224]

This is also how I see him:

Mikel is as ordinary or as regular a footballer as it is possible to come across. He is at best a functional one who can play a role that is as technical limiting and not athletically tasking as the one he has made a career out of at Chelsea Football Club.

It then is a deep mystery to me how a footballer so limited technically from a country that has produced the likes of Segun Odegbami, Henry Nwosu, Etim Esin, Kanu Nwankwo, Austin Jay Jay Okocha, Samson Siasia and a host of others can be hoodwinked for so long into accepting the “greatness” or talents of Mikel.

Read more at: http://www.thecable.ng/whats-the-fuss-about-john-obi-mikel | TheCable

[happy_juan 64]

Looks like Mourinho is saving Obi Mikel for the start of the season.

[The only place to be 11,313]

Starting to seem like this passport stuff is true. Gets it in October, won't fuck off before then, could lead to Cech or Van Ginkel leaving which is fairly frustrating.

January transfer at the earliest. Yay.

[sherry33 234]

Starting to seem like this passport stuff is true. Gets it in October, won't fuck off before then, could lead to Cech or Van Ginkel leaving which is fairly frustrating.

January transfer at the earliest. Yay.

Hope your right. We can sell Mikel and Ramires (2 non-HG players) and get Pogba (HG) this summer or next.

[zolayes 14,489]

Starting to seem like this passport stuff is true. Gets it in October, won't fuck off before then, could lead to Cech or Van Ginkel leaving which is fairly frustrating.

January transfer at the earliest. Yay.

loan him to a championship side till December then sell him

[stroey 2,525]

loan him to a championship side till December then sell him

Lol after being with us for 8 years as a solid squad member, played over 300 matches for us. Just "loan him out to a championship side", some people here are really ungrateful.

[The only place to be 11,313]

Lol after being with us for 8 years as a solid squad member, played over 300 matches for us. Just "loan him out to a championship side", some people here are really ungrateful.

More importantly no Championship side would cover his wages.

[zolayes 14,489]

Lol after being with us for 8 years as a solid squad member, played over 300 matches for us. Just "loan him out to a championship side", some people here are really ungrateful.

WHO do you want us to drop from the squad ,, someone has to go.

[zolayes 14,489]

More importantly no Championship side would cover his wages.

willing to take that hit for 5 months