In his recent interview with goal.com, Mikel Obi discloses that he had to configure his game in other to suit the premier league standard since he joined Chelsea in 2006 under Jose Mourinho, who converted him from an offensive midfielder to a holding one prior to Claude Makalele’s departure. Since Roberto Di Matteo taking over at Chelsea with the recent playing formation, he now has the freedom to display his natural talent.

In the early years, the Nigerian player got a raft of red cards for reckless tackles but in the June issue of Chelsea FC magazine, Obi reveals that he has had to grow up quickly. “Growing up, 4-4-2 was the standard for me. Then I came into the team at Chelsea and switched to a holding role. If I’m the only deep midfielder, it means I tend to play with more discipline,” Obi said in the magazine. “I need to be the one to keep the shape of the team, to be the one man holding, and every team needs that.

Now Obi said his role is more flexible as Chelsea have started playing with two defensive midfielders – Frank Lampard and Obi, and this change has given the Nigerian more freedom to explore his creative tendencies. “It depends on what the manager wants you to do and what he gives you permission to do.

I’ve been here six years and in that time I have had managers who said, “Don’t even try it,” Obi continued. “But Robbie [Roberto Di Matteo] has encouraged it, and why not? I try to help the team and I try to show what I can do when I have the ball as well. I try to create and make the team play, to be a little bit more offensive, not only disciplined and defensive.’
Source:=> http://www.abclatestnews.net/2012/05/obi-mikel-becoming-better-player-under.html

Di matteo is a great leader nd undrstnd d plyaz that d catalyst 4 chealsea,s recnt perfmance

anthony obi is the former governor of osun state...if you ask me, i'll say he's a good man

who cares? . . .

ondo_boi: anthony obi is the former governor of osun state...if you ask me, i'll say he's a good man

Are you sleeping or what?

ondo_boi: anthony obi is the former governor of osun state...if you ask me, i'll say he's a good man

and aregbesola obi was the former governor of imo state. . .

ondo_boi: anthony obi is the former governor of osun state...if you ask me, i'll say he's a good man

lol

ondo_boi: anthony obi is the former governor of osun state...if you ask me, i'll say he's a good man

Drunkard

ondo_boi: anthony obi is the former governor of osun state...if you ask me, i'll say he's a good man

Now this is hilarious ,you sure must be sleeping and talking at the same time.

I heard Mikel Obi eats Breakfast, Lunch and Supper. Is this not news that can merit front page also ?

he's nt the only Nigeria player to talk about,what abt victor moses and osaze and numerous others in other leagues.WTF!

^^
sorry which club d'u support? u sound like a manu fan

Mods,how does a gaddam post like this made front page?
pls make this to d front burner ''is ronaldo from calabar''

He's simply having a more consistent role.

Now having read through all the posts in this thread, I can't help laughing out loud!

ondo_boi: anthony obi is the former governor of osun state...if you ask me, i'll say he's a good man

I laughed till i got into my car and am still laughing . That was epic,dude!

Odenigbo Aroli:

I laughed till i got into my car and am still laughing . That was epic,dude!

So you have a car, whats your registration number sir ?

philip0906: ^^
sorry which club d'u support? u sound like a manu fan

kwara united

opokonwa: He's simply having a more consistent role.

Exactly! I was going to say that.

U are not serious lolz what do u mean by this

ondo_boi: anthony obi is the former governor of osun state...if you ask me, i'll say he's a good man

People in the ous turn tins upside down. I heard okocha sign for arsnal lolz

I am still laughing

Bleep mikel........ 6 seasons no goal, not even goal attempt. Mtcheeeewww

Cant just stop laughing. Nairalanders; vry unprdctabu set of people.

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ondo_boi: anthony obi is the former governor of osun state...if you ask me, i'll say he's a good man

You outta space imp.

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Mikel Obi was once at the same level with lionel messi. Our choices today are really important for tomorrow

ondo_boi: anthony obi is the former governor of osun state...if you ask me, i'll say he's a good man

This guy should moderate the jokes section. hope I'v not mistyped cos of lafta?

Who I Go Ask?:
Mikel Obi was once at the same level with lionel messi. Our choices today are really important for tomorrow

Except one was really under 18 and nowhere near his peak and the other was probably over 20 and near his peak.