Mikel John Obi

[CHOULO19 24,332]

1 hour ago, Magic Lamps said:

What I noticed about yesterday's game after recalling which players played (I could only see the 2nd half), I had to conclude that our Mikel Obi played CB. Mikel at CB. Football has peaked.

 

But honestly, that is not even a bad idea. His offensive contribution is minimal anyway whilst his built is perfect for CB. Also he is as composed as anyone and a decent passer. That being said I wonder whether Gus did not simply play Miazga.

I missed the first 20 mins ad well, but he made a few comical errors in the first half. Didn't help either that our midfield was allowing runners through like they weren't even there...

Can't imagine Miazga would have done a lot worse.

[KevinAshburner 1,270]

The only good things I can say about Mikel is that in many football manager 2016 saves for me is that Mikel has scored many goals for me and awesome goals from heading the ball in the net from the corner. when I partner Mikel and Hazard in the middle they work so well together.

 

[Leif 6,006]

I just heard something from someone unreliable but i'll pass it on. Apparently Nigerians have joint problems in their feet from past generations of walking long distances for water or something, meaning when they swim, they can't actually bend their feet, they just flap in and out of water without a bend, meaning most Nigerian people are scared of swimming (and never participate in Commonwealth swimming.)

So would this explain why Mikel and the Nigerian team in general seem less developed than their African brethren? Their feet literally don't bend like 99% of other footballers?

[OhForAGreavsie 6,068]

30 minutes ago, Leif said:

I just heard something from someone unreliable but i'll pass it on. Apparently Nigerians have joint problems in their feet from past generations of walking long distances for water or something, meaning when they swim, they can't actually bend their feet, they just flap in and out of water without a bend, meaning most Nigerian people are scared of swimming (and never participate in Commonwealth swimming.)

So would this explain why Mikel and the Nigerian team in general seem less developed than their African brethren? Their feet literally don't bend like 99% of other footballers?

If that is accurate then problems is the wrong word. The word problems implies impact or stress injuries but such wouldn't be heritable and therefore would not apply to Nigerians in general but only to those who walk so much that they damage themselves. If there is truth in this, it must be because, over time, the feet of people who survive by walking would inevitably become adapted to that function. Whether adaptations in favour of long distance walking also tend to restrict flexibility I don't know.

[Kieran. 6,317]

34 minutes ago, Leif said:

I just heard something from someone unreliable but i'll pass it on. Apparently Nigerians have joint problems in their feet from past generations of walking long distances for water or something, meaning when they swim, they can't actually bend their feet, they just flap in and out of water without a bend, meaning most Nigerian people are scared of swimming (and never participate in Commonwealth swimming.)

So would this explain why Mikel and the Nigerian team in general seem less developed than their African brethren? Their feet literally don't bend like 99% of other footballers?

Good lord dude.

[Special Juan 28,134]

[lucio 5,418]

think i've heard that before actually

[Strike 7,478]

^Just going to ignore above

He was okay yesterday but frustrating passing a couple of times in crucial moments. Not good enough 

[CHOULO19 24,332]

The things you sometimes read on TC!  

Anyway, thought he needed to show a bit more concentration yesterday, but I really liked the fight he brought to our midfield especially in the first half when Tottenham were getting very physical and we really needed someone to get stuck in. 

[Captain Ahmed 528]

As a fan ,I appreciated what JOB did (loyalty,never complains about benching,accepted to play in an another position ,etc...) to CFC. However,next season I want to see RLC to be a part of our starting line-up.This lad is the future of Chelsea FC.

[The Mak 4,459]

6 hours ago, Leif said:

I just heard something from someone unreliable a racist but i'll pass it on.

 

Fixed.

[manpe 10,861]

7 minutes ago, Captain Ahmed said:

However,next season I want to see RLC to be a part of our starting line-up.This lad is the future of Chelsea FC.

Starting line-up is highly unlikely, and probably for sound reasons. I expect him to play more prominent backup/rotation role in the following seasons until (if) he claims that starting spot.

[the wes 7,212]

Recording to mikel agent mikel is staying with Chelsea 

http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/667498/John-Obi-Mikel-Not-Leaving-Chelsea-Agent-John-Shittu-Confirms-Transfer-News-Gossip-Rumours

[nyikolajevics 2,690]

Good news, he's the fucking man.

 

He can play on the highest level even after sitting on the bench for months.  By the way, if he stays he will probably play his 400th match for Chelsea next season

[the wes 7,212]

Galatasaray have held early talks with John Obi Mikel’s representatives according to the Turkish sports paper AMK.