SenatorTobijah:
Mikel's playing days with Chelsea ended a long time ago, it's unfortunate that he's just realizing it. Turkey is the next destination

U have just spoken the mind of pple that knws the goings on in chealsea

blueto:
This goes to show how patriotic Mikel is to his father by risking his shirt for Nigeria even when Conte tried to deter him from going to represent Nigeria in the Olympics by praising him, he still maintained his patriotism, unlike Moses that claims that he wants to satisfy his manager and retain his place at the expense of circumventing national call ups by feigning injuries.

It is a pity that same Nigerians are the ones ridiculing him instead of supporting him. We saw how he impressed against Zambia and he has also stated that he will like to represent Nigeria in the next Olympics. This depicts his level of commitment to serving his father land.

He earned my respect. And if we check, his critics might be 9ja Chelsea fans .. just saying ooooo.. hope say I never look for trouble...

Mr O.P.Stop passing false information...if u need rily answers go to senator TOBIJAH page.

wanyènnnnnnnnnnnn

abbey621:
Rubbish! Mikel's benching has nothing to do with playing for Nigeria, he is simply not good enough to bench Kante or Matic!

all Bioduns i know are very intelligent than.... Well so unfortunate.

nerodenero:
Mikel earned my respect for contributing financially and physically to help Nigeria win her third Olympic medal in football. He deserves all the accolades for his sportsmanship and dedication to the country.

Like every other managers that has come and gone in Chelsea, John Obi Mikel always end up playing his role when the chips are down. Conte won't be an exception.

Nemanja and Kante can't play consistently throughout the season which means Mikel's time would come. His calmness and obedience has always earned him a place in the Chelsea team. This will continue for as long as he's at Chelsea.

Baba Ibeji, no worry, your time to play regularly this season go come.

gbam

[quote author=ucsparks post=50279171][b][size=15pt][color=#990000] LIARS, MIKEL HAS LONG BEEN WARMING CHELSEA'S BENCH EVEN BEFORE THE OLYMPICS
Get your facts right!!!
FOR THE MEAN TIME......... UP MAN U

u re the one that need to get ur facts right Oga, Mikel played 3 out of Chelsea's pre season matches and he even scored a goal, but he left for the Olympics even before the EPL season kicked off..so stop saying what u don't know.

Drabeey:


all Bioduns i know are very intelligent than.... Well so unfortunate.

Oya clap for yourself!

cloud9usher:
Shut up!

Like seriously when did this man start watching football? Why hasn't playing for the national team cost other top players around the world their club's place?

Mikel is just average in terms of capabilities and skill and that's the truth, he isn't exceptional, no exceptional player is ousted from his club because of his national team duties.

liking ur comment was one thing so come back to ur s....ses. hv u forgotten dat iheanacho optd to stay put at man city for pre season rather come home for Olympics.. but u praising him ain't u...

veekid:
Wetin he Sabi play before?

can you head a ball sef?
Go sit down

Neymar, gnarby, Son of Spurs all went to the same Olympics.

Mikel's bus at Chelsea left since. Moreover, his joy sitting on the bench is going to affect the national team.

SenatorTobijah:
Mikel's playing days with Chelsea ended a long time ago, it's unfortunate that he's just realizing it. Turkey is the next destination

let wait and see
conte will be sack and with a new coach odogwu mikel will be back

englishmart:
MIKEL is far better than MATIC

better not far better

Any coach that relegates Mikel in Chelsea hardly stays long. They ended up being disgraced out. Just observe.

SenatorTobijah:
Mikel's playing days with Chelsea ended a long time ago, it's unfortunate that he's just realizing it. Turkey is the next destination

Maybe. But he has already won most things in football, still raking in money & settled with family in London. Being a smart guy, even if he stopped plsying today, he would be sorted for life.

In recent SE history, after Okocha/Kanu, Mikel stands out.

AlphaCentaurii:
Shey na only Mikel b professional wey dey play for him country?? Abeg make the two of you park well joor or make una gerrarahere

my friend u keep shut you know nothing about football......

We have known some Nigerians as ingrates no matter what u do to support your country they will still go-ahead and criticise u

No! I think playing for Chelsea almost cost Mikel Nigeria place But I appreciate his dedication to Nigeria now than ever.

he has gotten every single laurel in club football...whats the fuss

Time will tell wen conte is going to need him badly

This is an insane lie. Ronaldo And Messi plays for there respective countries, it never cost them there place in their clubs, how come Mikel..

cloud9usher:
Shut up!

Like seriously when did this man start watching football? Why hasn't playing for the national team cost other top players around the world their club's place?

Mikel is just average in terms of capabilities and skill and that's the truth, he isn't exceptional, no exceptional player is ousted from his club because of his national team duties.

Pls man stop preaching hate and talk football.Please go and ask Iwobi and iheanacho. why they did not come for Olympic.And who are u to tell us Mikel is not exceptional or is average.Please this guy deserve some respect from u guys coz is not easy to be in a club for 10yrs and even national team either as a bench warmer is nobody biz even great KANU was a bench warmer through out his club career!so what a fuss.

cloud9usher:
Shut up!

Like seriously when did this man start watching football? Why hasn't playing for the national team cost other top players around the world their club's place?

Mikel is just average in terms of capabilities and skill and that's the truth, he isn't exceptional, no exceptional player is ousted from his club because of his national team duties.

Pls man stop preaching hate and talk football.Please go and ask Iwobi and iheanacho why they did not come for Olympics

And who are u to tell us Mikel is not exceptional or is average.Please this guy deserve some respect from u guys coz is not easy to be in a club for 10yrs and even national team either as a bench warmer or regular,even great KANU was a bench warmer through out his club career!so what a fuss.

When Mikel refused to honour 2008 olympics,it was a hell for him from Nigerians whereas Iheanacho and Iwobi refused to go to Rio and u guys are praising them by saying they need to safe guard their career.

The same guy paid over 30k dols for d team to survive the hardships they were subjected to by NFF and u are here talking thrash.

Chelsea's Coach, Antonio Conte when questioned about Mikel's non inclusion in his squad told reporters and all those who care to know that Mikel is nursing a minor muscle injury. Mikel debunked the report by saying he is fit.
At their training ground at the National Stadium Abuja, I saw Mikel against Plateau United. Wow, I was surprised that he covered the blade of grass in the pitch. A player who is said to be nursing an injury didn't show any sign of it and even went ahead to boss Nigeria's midfield against Zambia putting up a top notch performance.

Something is gone amiss here, who is saying the truth?, Mikel or Conte?.
Conte should come out clear and categorically state that Mikel is not in his plans just as Mourinho and Pep have done to players who they don't have in their plans. Mikel played 3 games in the pre-season for Chelsea under Conte. Conte had plans for Mikel in his midfield until he decided to opt out of the pre-season and went to the Olympics. How many players invited for the Olympics turned out?,the likes of Iwobi, Iheanancho and Ighalo? They all decided to stay put in their various club and fight for shirts. Let's give it up for Mikel. He is not the Mikel we used to know in character and disposition. He is matured to be Nigeria's Captain.

The quality of Mikel is not in doubt. He is a shield when he plays as a defensive midfield and his attacking prowess is unrivaled. Chelsea will continue to leak goals when they meet a team that pass and move the ball with precision. We all saw what Arsenal did to Chelsea. Mikel should take Matic place in DMF and let Kante play CMF. I bet you Chelsea fortune will rise again.

Skippo Fantastic is patriotic
Skippo Fantastic never get Match Rusty.
Skippo Fantastic now Shot the ball with precision.
Skippo Fantastic created over 52%of the goal scored in the Olympics.
Skippo Fantastic is been missed by his team mates who are clamoring for his inclusion in the midfield.

Patriotic son

michoim:
This is an insane lie. Ronaldo And Messi plays for there respective countries, it never cost them there place in their clubs, how come Mikel..

Then tell us insane truth

Interesting...

I never knew Mikel would have benched Kante and Matic together.

hope he plays very soon

Why then did Barca not drop Neymar?? Abeg class is class

if anything at all MIKEL deserve respect from NIGERIANS in general... all the things he did at the Olympics no be joke and of recent he is actually one of the best player in the eagles....