Welcome, Guest: Register On Nairaland / LOGIN! / Trending / Recent / NewStats: 3,194,899 members, 7,956,396 topics. Date: Monday, 23 September 2024 at 11:09 AM |
Nairaland Forum / Entertainment / Sports / Chelsea Fans React On Twitter To John Obi Mikel Performance V Newcastle United (4812 Views)
After Mourinho’s Sack, Mikel Obi, The 'Consistent' One #Mikel Trends On Twitter / Mourinho Desperate To Sell Either Torres Or John Obi Mikel Or Petr Cech / Inside John Obi Mikel's House - Video (2) (3) (4)
Chelsea Fans React On Twitter To John Obi Mikel Performance V Newcastle United by Nobody: 8:55pm On Dec 06, 2014 |
www.hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2014/12/06/chelsea-fans-react-on-twitter-to-john-obi-mikel-performance-v-ne/ Mikel was called in after suspension to Nemanja Matic. Chelsea always knew that a trip to Newcastle United was going to be tough. In recent times, especially under Jose Mourinho, they have struggled to defeat The Toon, especially on Tyneside. The task was made all the more tougher by the absence of Nemanja Matic. The defensive midfielder is an ever present in the side and without his influence from midfield many were concerned Chelsea would not be able to get the desire result. But Chelsea have an extremely experienced replacement in the form of John Obi Mikel, even if he has not played on a regular basis in recent weeks and months. It was his first start of the Premier League season and his first since May, so his performance was always going to come under the microscope. Mikel did not have a bad game, in fact, he was one of the least to blame players out on the pitch. He got stuck in, made some great tackles and toward the end of the game his howitzer passes were causing endless trouble in the Newcastle area. However he did not influence the game quite like Matic has done for Chelsea this season. The main reason is the speed in his transition. Mikel takes three languid touches when Matic takes two to get Chelsea on the move in a more crisp and ferocious fashion. The fact is Matic was bought as an upgrade on Mikel because he is simply that, an upgrade. So when Mikel plays something will be taken away from Chelsea's performance. Here is what the Chelsea fans thought of his performance...
How did you feel Mikel performed today? 1 Like |
Re: Chelsea Fans React On Twitter To John Obi Mikel Performance V Newcastle United by Nobody: 9:03pm On Dec 06, 2014 |
I feel he is not to blame for chelsea's defeat today. Chelsea would hav lost the game even if matic played. Even at the viewing centre where I watched the match, all his former critics kept quiet today. Alot of chances were wasted, luck wasn't on our side 1 Like |
Re: Chelsea Fans React On Twitter To John Obi Mikel Performance V Newcastle United by knightsTempler: 9:15pm On Dec 06, 2014 |
How ironic that he started the game and played one of his best football but Chelsea lost. He played well today i must say. 5 Likes |
Re: Chelsea Fans React On Twitter To John Obi Mikel Performance V Newcastle United by sulmeza(m): 9:34pm On Dec 06, 2014 |
D team lost...dnt put d pin on only one man...tot dos white fans are mre reasonably dan sum fools here...apparently,i ws wrong...mourinho has neva won at d st.james park..wit or witout mikel 1 Like |
Re: Chelsea Fans React On Twitter To John Obi Mikel Performance V Newcastle United by omokab: 9:47pm On Dec 06, 2014 |
To be sincere mikel really played today but the quality of matic is not there.There are so many things to look at in football. Firstly,in term of speed matic would have help the team better especially when they are in need of goal.secondly space covered, matic is also better than mikel.thirdly in bringing ball to attack an opponent matic is also good.Fourtly,matic is good on playing short from outside the box .lastly bringing down of opponent before he get close to box 18 should also be giving to matic.With all this qualities it will be very difficult for chelsea to beat newcastle without a player like matic as we can see that fabregas also find it difficut today when he's going forward.All the attackers were not able to break through because of lack of space and creativity until when drogba came in and fillipi.this is just my own observation |
Re: Chelsea Fans React On Twitter To John Obi Mikel Performance V Newcastle United by Nobody: 9:52pm On Dec 06, 2014 |
Mikel ...the Nigerian Snail |
Re: Chelsea Fans React On Twitter To John Obi Mikel Performance V Newcastle United by Nobody: 9:53pm On Dec 06, 2014 |
omokab:so you mean chelsea would have won the game if matic played or what? |
Re: Chelsea Fans React On Twitter To John Obi Mikel Performance V Newcastle United by tuffgongjo(m): 9:53pm On Dec 06, 2014 |
Are they mad?they must be mad. Obi was one of our best performers today,he even went to head a ball in the opposition's box?that is enough for a day. 2 Likes |
Re: Chelsea Fans React On Twitter To John Obi Mikel Performance V Newcastle United by Nobody: 9:56pm On Dec 06, 2014 |
tuffgongjo:yeah. It would have been a great day if he scored the goal |
Re: Chelsea Fans React On Twitter To John Obi Mikel Performance V Newcastle United by Afrok(m): 10:59pm On Dec 06, 2014 |
Any day wey no be person day, everything will go wrong that day . Why blame Mikel when u've got 10players left plus substitutions and coaching crew, moreover, they should deal with the bitter pill of lost coz some clubs have being tasting that and they did tasted it again today . Think of losing team, think of Arsenal fc . |
Re: Chelsea Fans React On Twitter To John Obi Mikel Performance V Newcastle United by ukukaegbu(m): 11:25pm On Dec 06, 2014 |
tuffgongjo: Bros, is that supposed to be a compliment? I don't think so. |
Re: Chelsea Fans React On Twitter To John Obi Mikel Performance V Newcastle United by zizazizu: 11:45pm On Dec 06, 2014 |
The truth is, Mourinho should have chosen his battles wisely. Knowing he had never won in Newcastle, he would have rested key players on Wednesday against this match. Mikel played 1st class football. He is someone Chelsea will not sell in a hurry. Remires was benched to allow Mikel play. That should tell you a lot. Chelsea weree wasteful with their chances. Costa was selfish at points he should have been passing the ball. Truth is, losing this match drops the burden of going a whole season unbeaten and now gives the team opportunity to focus on winning the league instead of beating or setting a record. Mikel didn't cost Chelsea the match. Newcastle won well. Even Matic wouldn't have stopped them. 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Chelsea Fans React On Twitter To John Obi Mikel Performance V Newcastle United by Nobody: 12:50am On Dec 07, 2014 |
Tho am a man utd fans buh pls give it up for mikel Don't know y pple shouting Check out the 2 goals are there no terry, lius, ivanovic, azip there, the first goal beat a defender for cisse to tap in 2nd goal a clear Tru pass, again Chelsea are opportuned to prevent the ball, but they couldn't There is nothing matic can do today Matic was there they drew Sunderland nearly got beaten Mourihno has been using his best 11way too much 1st 11 In UCL in epl This pple aint machine ND this is epl Unbeaten na joke Man u Unbeaten then was broken by wolves |
Re: Chelsea Fans React On Twitter To John Obi Mikel Performance V Newcastle United by Nobody: 6:14am On Dec 07, 2014 |
zizazizu:A very good comment |
Re: Chelsea Fans React On Twitter To John Obi Mikel Performance V Newcastle United by Mcbussy(m): 6:37am On Dec 07, 2014 |
Mikel is slow, Mikel is this, Mikel is that.... I personally don't like his style but if u ask me,I think Hazard killed d game. He lost possession and that led to the 2nd Newcastle goal. He was tired so I see no reason why he should try to take on Cisse when all Chelsea players had moved forward for an attack. 2 Likes |
Re: Chelsea Fans React On Twitter To John Obi Mikel Performance V Newcastle United by omokab: 6:42am On Dec 07, 2014 |
blueto:I have not siad that,but is most likely for chelsea to have won the game if matic played the match.Don't you that the absence of one or two key players sometimes affect the whole team.That's why Morihno suppose to be rotating Players because of a situation like this. |
Re: Chelsea Fans React On Twitter To John Obi Mikel Performance V Newcastle United by Nobody: 6:54am On Dec 07, 2014 |
Mcbussy:Costa also helped in killing the game. He was stingy with the ball right from the beginning of the match to the end. The moment drogba came in and scored, the more stingy he became, he wanted to score his own goal. he should learn from his mistakes and move on 2 Likes |
Re: Chelsea Fans React On Twitter To John Obi Mikel Performance V Newcastle United by Nobody: 8:15am On Dec 07, 2014 |
Mikel was really okay. The only problem was Costa n cursed mourinho. The curse even made him to make unconvincing subs. Too bad 1 Like |
Re: Chelsea Fans React On Twitter To John Obi Mikel Performance V Newcastle United by tuffgongjo(m): 10:23am On Dec 07, 2014 |
ukukaegbu:It is because it is unusual seeing him there. |
Re: Chelsea Fans React On Twitter To John Obi Mikel Performance V Newcastle United by Adeoba10(m): 10:46am On Dec 07, 2014 |
zizazizu:Tru talk bro,..... 36 Likes |
Re: Chelsea Fans React On Twitter To John Obi Mikel Performance V Newcastle United by Arsenate(m): 11:54am On Dec 07, 2014 |
Matic is so much superior to Mikel. quite true Mikel gives the elegant long range passes every now and then but Matic has so much more in his game. Matic strength is basically his ability to break up plays; this doesn't necessarily appear elegant but in a team like Chelsea with so many technically gifted and attack-minded players, a tough tackler is absolutely necessary; which unfortunately Mikel isn't. yes, matic is just as important as Costa, Cesc and Hazard in this Chelsea system. ( I can argue that he's the most important player in this Chelsea team, but that will be for another day) |
Re: Chelsea Fans React On Twitter To John Obi Mikel Performance V Newcastle United by pat077: 12:44pm On Dec 07, 2014 |
mikel was a bit above average yesterday considering he hasn't been a regular this season. |
Re: Chelsea Fans React On Twitter To John Obi Mikel Performance V Newcastle United by Nobody: 1:22pm On Dec 07, 2014 |
chai! This topic dey frontpage? Naso any topic about Mikel they attract views? 1125 Views and still counting.... |
Re: Chelsea Fans React On Twitter To John Obi Mikel Performance V Newcastle United by cerzo(m): 5:56pm On Dec 07, 2014 |
the first half was never OK 4 Mikel although he tried....he only showed his klass after d 1st goal cuz Newcastle midfielders went on defendn thus leaving d center 4 Mikel to play.......I really enjoyed his long passes.....nice prefect long passes.... 1 Like |
Re: Chelsea Fans React On Twitter To John Obi Mikel Performance V Newcastle United by M4gunners: 7:04pm On Dec 07, 2014 |
Chealshit and there yeye fans. |
Re: Chelsea Fans React On Twitter To John Obi Mikel Performance V Newcastle United by Nobody: 7:54pm On Dec 07, 2014 |
M4gunners:Arsenal lost yesterday too |
Re: Chelsea Fans React On Twitter To John Obi Mikel Performance V Newcastle United by Nobody: 7:56pm On Dec 07, 2014 |
cerzo:You can say that again |
Re: Chelsea Fans React On Twitter To John Obi Mikel Performance V Newcastle United by M4gunners: 8:16pm On Dec 07, 2014 |
blueto:Who talking about lost?Whenever you guys lose, we no hear word again as if you guys are unbeatable. |
Re: Chelsea Fans React On Twitter To John Obi Mikel Performance V Newcastle United by Nobody: 11:47pm On Dec 07, 2014 |
Danielstainz:You....the nigerian agbaya |
Re: Chelsea Fans React On Twitter To John Obi Mikel Performance V Newcastle United by Nobody: 7:00am On Dec 08, 2014 |
shockwave91:whatz the meaning of agbaya? |
Re: Chelsea Fans React On Twitter To John Obi Mikel Performance V Newcastle United by Nobody: 8:15am On Dec 08, 2014 |
If all chelsea players were as good as Mikel, Chelsea would have won the game comfortably. Period |
Cristiano Ronaldo Tops List Of Richest Footballers For 2015 [full List] / Kenya Accused Nigeria Of Over Aged Players / Will AIT, NTA Show Todays Match?
(Go Up)
Sections: politics (1) business autos (1) jobs (1) career education (1) romance computers phones travel sports fashion health religion celebs tv-movies music-radio literature webmasters programming techmarket Links: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) Nairaland - Copyright © 2005 - 2024 Oluwaseun Osewa. All rights reserved. See How To Advertise. 42 |