ZanSnake 1,211 Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 What a legend To play such a brilliant game with something so big on his shoulders- amazing! It really shows his chatacter to fight on and do his job despite this large saddening circumstance. I hope these bastard that abducted his father is brought to justice, and that he comes back to his home unscathed and with no injuries. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eldo 868 Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3752938/John-Obi-Mikel-played-for-Chelsea-after-learning-his-father-had-been-abducted-in-Nigeria.htmlpoor guy..hope it ends well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
St Abramovich 175 Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 I hate feeling helpless, wish there was something I could do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ray. 217 Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Hadn't realised yesterday that he was under such immense pressure, hope his dad will be OK. I'd admire his attitude to carry on, saying that he didn't want to let down the team and his family. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Laylabelle 8,246 Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Horrible news!Hope it all turns okay Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Randall 315 Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 What a man. I cannot imagine what kind of character it must take to play through something like that and do such a professional job. Above and beyond anything I could ever imagine and the utmost respect to John Obi. Really hope everything works out, something similar happened with Joseph Yobo's Dad I think and, although never offcially, I think a ransom was paid because he was released 10 days later unharmed. Fingers crossed this all ends well. Kind of puts football into perspective doesn't it? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peace. 4,351 Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Wow, to play as good as he did sunday while knowing your dad was abducted... that is worth a great respect. I hope it turns in a 'happy end' for him.Statement on Mikel reportshttp://www.chelseafc...2420805,00.htmlGood to see our club making such a statement. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lionsden 4,689 Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 He shouldn't have played the stoke match. I pray GOD give him the strength to cope with this problem and hope his father is released from captivity alive sooner than later. From the looks of things, Mikel's dad is probably being used as a leverage to claim ransom.. . . it's a sad world we live in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bosnian Blue 2,471 Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 If this happened to me, I would immediately went to my country and wouldn't even consider playing football. Strong character Obi, we're with you ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilson 358 Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Shocking news, well done to Mikel for being strong though. Hope his father is returned safely and unharmed. Again, well done Mikel, I'm praying for you man. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Randall 315 Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 http://www.skysports.com/story/0,,11668_7106464,00.htmlCan't even put into words how much respect I have for Mikel. Absolute hero. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LDN Blue 7,900 Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 These days in football, seeing acts of loyalty are scarce in a game where we constantly pay over the odds for players who show no commitment for the team or fans to repay their generous salaries.John Obi Mikel is a delightful anomaly. The fact he still asked to play is one of the most courageous things I've seen from a Chelsea player, or any player, in a very long time. What's more is, he didn't let it affect his performance as he was solid throughout as usual.Absolute hero. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
manpe 10,545 Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Maybe his relationship with his father isn't that strong to affect him enough just throwing the thought out there... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilson 358 Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Maybe his relationship with his father isn't that strong to affect him enough just throwing the thought out there... He obviously does because he's distraught over it and said he will pay any amount to get his dad back. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kez 2,727 Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 He obviously does because he's distraught over it and said he will pay any amount to get his dad back.Sickening the lengths people will go to for money. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
termninja 5,290 Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 I hope everything ends well. Abductors of Chelsea star Mikel's father contact familyhttp://news.bbc.co.u...ll/14551428.stm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Randall 315 Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Maybe his relationship with his father isn't that strong to affect him enough just throwing the thought out there... I don't think it's your place to speculate on that and I think it's a bit sick you'd even suggest such a thing without any basis in fact.Anyway hopefully now a line of contacts been established things will all end well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
manpe 10,545 Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 I don't think it's your place to speculate on that and I think it's a bit sick you'd even suggest such a thing without any basis in fact.I'd become a hell of a journo... should think of itjust messing, didn't think that seriously Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Laylabelle 8,246 Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Random demand been made:http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/14551428.stm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
We Hate Scouse 10,023 Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 That's like his weekly wage!! These kidnappers sound amateur. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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