EskWeston 696 Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 MICHAEL ESSIEN wants to end his career at Chelsea. The Ghana international recently signed a new four-year contract but is ready to pledge his future to the Blues way beyond that. He revealed: “With football being what it is, you can never be certain what will happen in the years ahead. “But I’d be very happy if I could play for Chelsea until I stop. It is a great club and I’ve really settled here. “It was always a dream of mine since I was a young boy to play in England. “Chelsea have helped me with that dream and I am glad that I can give something back to the club. It would be good to stay a long time.” Essien, 24, has stayed in close contact with former boss Jose Mourinho but is adamant everyone is pulling in the same direction under Avram Grant. He said: “At Chelsea, we’re all professional and want to do our best for the club and of course the fans. “There is a job for us all to do at Chelsea, we are going well in the league and there is a big game in the Champions League against Rosenborg.” The Blues top Group B despite only drawing 1-1 at Stamford Bridge with the Norwegians back in September. But a win at the Lerkendal Stadium tonight guarantees their passage into to the next stage and Essien reckons it is unthinkable to even contemplate going out. He said: “It would be strange for Chelsea to go out at this group stage.” Essien was revealing his thoughts when he pitched up at NikeTown in London to look at the boot colours designed for him by school children. Just moments before he walked in, actor Dustin Hoffman was walking out after he too put finishing touches to his own signature trainers. Essien said: “It’s fantastic for the kids because I will actually be wearing the boots they have designed in some upcoming games.” Arsenal are top of the Premier League but Essien reckons Chelsea are capable of reeling them in. The midfielder, who yesterday lost his appeal against a red card at Derby, said: “It was a slow start to the season but now we’re in the title race it is so far so good. “I think it will be among the usual four for the title, Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool. “But Manchester City could make a breakthrough as they are going well now under Sven Goran Eriksson.”Source: The Sun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 10,227 Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 good news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliott 7 Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Good to hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EskWeston 696 Posted November 28, 2007 Author Share Posted November 28, 2007 Always good to hear of commitment from the players, especially ones as important to us as Essien is. Lets hope we do keep him here for a very long time as he is still fairly young.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 It is in the Sun, so I'm not sure what to make of this But Essien is a top player, and if he stays till the end of his career, we'd be benefitting greatly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandicoot 3 Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 This is great news, if its true , Essien is a quality player, will be good to have for a few more years to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxfordblues 299 Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 good if true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbluewillie 1,930 Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 3 down 22 to goEssienTerryCarvalhoregards: JBD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aesthetic Relic 301 Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Essien is a f**king machine. Splendid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warnie_666 1,081 Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 3 down 22 to goEssienTerryCarvalhoregards: JBDWhat does that mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky10 5 Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Good news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bombayblue™ 55 Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 shame it's from The Sun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungii 3 Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Yeah yeah and yeah most wanderfull news that i have heard today.....yes yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainmarvel 1 Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 first time ever that the Sun has a positive Chelsea story?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 10,227 Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 lol i hope this is true it would be shattering if it wasnt essian is such a key player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainmarvel 1 Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 deserved a goal last night.. shooting from everywhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EskWeston 696 Posted November 29, 2007 Author Share Posted November 29, 2007 deserved a goal last night.. shooting from everywhere And also shooting them everywhere, his shooting boots were definately left at Cobham for this game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainmarvel 1 Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 yeah we all know what his shooting is like (bar specials ala Arse etc) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EskWeston 696 Posted November 29, 2007 Author Share Posted November 29, 2007 yeah we all know what his shooting is like (bar specials ala Arse etc) He was fantastic last night, but it was one of those night for him right from the start, he should have just given up shooting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbluewillie 1,930 Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 What does that mean? those who've signed new contracts mate...we wait for the rest of 'em 22regards: JBD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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