the wes 7,212 Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Michael Essien is convinced a large section of Ghanaians will be rooting for Chelsea’s success next season and claims Chelsea games have become as popular as those of the Black Stars. The English Premier League has traditionally been a big hit in Ghana, and now Essien says most people have become Chelsea fans after his record breaking move from Lyon to London in 2005. “We have more Chelsea in Ghana than before because back in the day people only supported Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool or Spurs, but now Chelsea have more fans than them so it’s good”, Essien told the July edition of the club’s official magazine. “People come together in bars, they have the football on big screens and I hear every time Chelsea play now its like the Black Stars are playing.” Essien is currently on pre-season training with Chelsea in Los Angeles and played a part in his side’s 2-0 win over Inter Milan on Tuesday. that's down to you m8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kez 2,727 Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Deffo down to Essien Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFC58 22 Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 im looking to buy an Essien Ghana jersey for next years world cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drogba11CFC 108 Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 I guess that half the Bundesliga and Inter don't get half a look in then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane 2,275 Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Tbf if I supported any team in the world I would still hold Essien the highest regard, Total legend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badboy 1,526 Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Tbf if I supported any team in the world I would still hold Essien the highest regard, Total legend. Most liverpool fans and man utd fans rate him as one of the most complete players in the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismada9 1,948 Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Ghana are my favourite African football nation, so that fits in nicely I think but it's definitely down to Essien's popularity! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badboy 1,526 Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 (edited) Ghana are my favourite African football nation, so that fits in nicely I think but it's definitely down to Essien's popularity! I think its marcel desailly popularity Edited July 25, 2009 by Badboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejolta 1 Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 I've met two guys from Ghana at my university. One of them was a reluctant Arsenal fan, the other watched the Liverpool champions league games with me last spring. True fan and was very complimentary of my Essien away kit. I think if Obi Mikel reaches the level of superstar that Essien is at we might be able to make a foothold in Nigeria too. I think Mikel's going to have an incredible year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane 2,275 Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Since Essien has come back I realised how much i loved him, Defo getting him on the back of one of my shirts next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue FC 3 Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 You read the comments on Goal.com, all the Nigerians cheer on Mikel & Essien no matter what the story is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warnie_666 1,081 Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 He is a fucking Machine!!! I am surprised he still hasnt won a single player of the month award forget player of the year. Hopefully this season, he has his best season with Chelsea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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