Mikel John Obi

[Sir Mikel OBE 4,742]

and rightfully so, because it's a trend Mikel follows every single game, and not a trend of Cesc's.

How long can a player be bad before it is a trend?

[Leif 6,006]

How long can a player be bad before it is a trend?

I'd wait for 6 or 7 really unspectacular performances in a row, or clustered closely together at least, before saying its the norm for that player's ability to be his trend.

Less than that many games and its just a dip in form to me, like Cesc has when he plays shite for 2 or 3 games in a row. Mikel, Ramires, and others, are consistently downright 'bad' for plenty games in a row. They've proven they cannot be consistent top players, full stop.

[didierforever 7,349]

How long can a player be bad before it is a trend?

exactly. its been 8 and a half months of "poor performances".

atleast mikel consistently puts in a 6/10 or 7/10 performances.

[CurlyHairLikeLuiz 1,625]

Mikel would have slowed down midfield even further and ruined any build up play we had left. When will we learn that Matic-Mikel-Cesc will never work and never has?

[Blue Armour 4,168]

Mikel getting criticized for not playing is funny, I admit, but tbh... just like stated in the post above, I can guarantee that we would have had even less possession then we had against City yesterday if Mikel was playing along with Rambo and Matic.

And while Mikel might have shown, at least 90% of the time, more positional awareness, a few lapses in his concentration would have negated any of that.

[didierforever 7,349]

Mikel would have slowed down midfield even further and ruined any build up play we had left. When will we learn that Matic-Mikel-Cesc will never work and never has?

who is talking about even playing cesc against a team that is not pub level.

[wilander 35]

Mikel getting criticized for not playing is funny, I admit, but tbh... just like stated in the post above, I can guarantee that we would have had even less possession then we had against City yesterday if Mikel was playing along with Rambo and Matic.

And while Mikel might have shown, at least 90% of the time, more positional awareness, a few lapses in his concentration would have negated any of that.

The real problem is Obi Mikel being helpless to Chelsea FC's bench!

[Gappy 130]

His ability wasn't useful in this situation but we still need him to park the bus.

He's a good sub for defense situation and He's happy with this role that was good for us

If he really want to be a first squad he won't be stay this long.

We still need people like this to fight in the long season and when we in December he'll

Be useful or even in the situation that Matic got ban or injure he'll be the best choice in DMC role

[wilander 35]

His ability wasn't useful in this situation but we still need him to park the bus.

He's a good sub for defense situation and He's happy with this role that was good for us

If he really want to be a first squad he won't be stay this long.

We still need people like this to fight in the long season and when we in December he'll

Be useful or even in the situation that Matic got ban or injure he'll be the best choice in DMC role

Parking bus is not working by Obi Mikel with three ageing (30+) DF

[LAM09 6,552]

He is going to retire here at this rate.

[Clockwork 1,764]

I like mikes but I am not sure what he is still doing here. Especially since Mou would rather play A defender in midfield instead of Mikel.

[milka 3,308]

Now there will also be a push to sign another central midfielder with John Obi Mikel likely to leave before the end of the month #CFC (Mail)

[Amblève. 4,995]

Not long ago he declared that he'd stay at least 2 more years. He's not going anywhere.

[TheIceMan 596]

I am not sure what he is still doing here. Especially since Mou would rather play A defender in midfield instead of Mikel.

Very horosho! I ask myself that question every single day in the past 9 years!

[stroey 2,525]

From now on he won't even make the bench if everyone is fit.

Bego, Zouma, Baba, Ramires, Oscar/Willian, Falcao, Remy

He should leave before September.

[the wes 7,212]

reports say mikel still could be sold

http://www.squawka.com/news/john-obi-mikel-likely-to-leave-chelsea-before-the-end-of-the-window/444671?

[The Mak 4,459]

I don't understand, there should be clubs lining up to take him off our hands...

[Jase 43,479]

The Nigeria coach didn't include Mikel in the squad for the upcoming matches and his explanation for that is somewhat funny...