Michael Essien being sued

[LDN Blue 7,903]

MICHAEL ESSIEN'S father has vowed to take his son to court to stop him using the family name.

In an astonishing move, James Essien says he has instructed a lawyer in Ghana to take the case on against Chelsea midfielder Michael, who he has not spoken to for 10 years.

Essien Snr claims Michael's mother is lying by telling people he never took care of his son when he was a small child.

He said: "I will take Michael to court to get him to stop using the Essien name. I have a lawyer who wants to help me achieve this aim.

"If we achieve my aim then everyone will know he is no longer my son.

"The name has blessings on it and that's why he has been a great player."

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3462927/Its-Essien-v-Essien-in-court.html

This is disgraceful. :ballack:

[True_Blue 469]

Well then again it is The Sun.

[chrismada9 1,948]

what a fucking disgrace this is!!

[Term-X 7,891]

His father isn't the only Essien in the world, he doesn't own the rights to that surname.

Anyone can change their surnames by deed poll anyway.

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Lmao. Essien snr sick of being short of cash me thinks.

[chrismada9 1,948]

"The name has blessings on it and that's why he has been a great player."

At least be proud of your son if you're going to say that!

[Wilson 358]

It's not only shocking, it's sad. I feel sorry foor Essien. It is stupid though, theres only ONE MICHAEL ESSIEN!

[eldo 868]

WHAT A TWAT.

[Steve 10,227]

This guy is a complete twat. You are not there for your son when he needs you and then you want to take him to court to get some sort of money out of him. Im sure Essiens lawyer will show him up anyway....

If need be just change your name to Bison!

[Laylabelle 9,395]

That is mental!! Thought be some accidentl injury to someone they wana claim for the way they do these days.Not something as stupid as that!Seriously of all the things to do!

[Peace. 4,352]

This is one of the reason why I wouldn't want have big money...

Fuck that !

[spuz 143]

If need be just change your name to Bison!

Wicked ! I like it. Bison on the back of his shirt.

This is one of the reason why I wouldn't want have big money...

Fuck that !

I think I could cope. Beats working.

[HRiver 1,512]

Wtf

[chrismada9 1,948]

whether he has to change his name or not, in my eyes as a Chelsea fan, he is, and always will be Michael Essien! I think it's absolutely unfair on Michael. He's known to us fans as a legend, and yet his father wants to bring up his childhood experiences, at the expense of some money.

What a total dick!!

[Term-X 7,891]

whether he has to change his name or not

Lmao, you do realise this story is bullshit.

Nobody can own a surname, Fact.

Thousands/millions of people have the same surname, it's impossible to own or have exclusive rights to one.

[Steve 10,227]

Correct even if he does sue him and win. He can legally change his name to anything he wants.

[Drogba11CFC 108]

^ If he does change his surname, and he can choose anything he wants...

"...Number 3, Ashley Cole! Number 5, Michael Kickarse! Number 12, John Obi..."

[BlueLion. 21,491]

He should change his name to 'Where's Gerrard?' and then there will be no further confusion.