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Is Obi Mikel Playing His Best Under Roberto Di Matteo At Chelsea? by Nobody: 10:25pm On May 11, 2012 |
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 5 Likes |
Re: Is Obi Mikel Playing His Best Under Roberto Di Matteo At Chelsea? by yusufbaba(m): 6:02pm On May 12, 2012 |
Di matteo is a great leader nd undrstnd d plyaz that d catalyst 4 chealsea,s recnt perfmance |
Re: Is Obi Mikel Playing His Best Under Roberto Di Matteo At Chelsea? by Nobody: 9:47pm On May 12, 2012 |
anthony obi is the former governor of osun state...if you ask me, i'll say he's a good man 4 Likes |
Re: Is Obi Mikel Playing His Best Under Roberto Di Matteo At Chelsea? by Nobody: 9:53pm On May 12, 2012 |
who cares? . . . 1 Like |
Re: Is Obi Mikel Playing His Best Under Roberto Di Matteo At Chelsea? by alfablondy: 9:55pm On May 12, 2012 |
ondo_boi: anthony obi is the former governor of osun state...if you ask me, i'll say he's a good manAre you sleeping or what? |
Re: Is Obi Mikel Playing His Best Under Roberto Di Matteo At Chelsea? by Nobody: 9:56pm On May 12, 2012 |
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. . . 1 Like |
Re: Is Obi Mikel Playing His Best Under Roberto Di Matteo At Chelsea? by sylve11: 9:58pm On May 12, 2012 |
ondo_boi: anthony obi is the former governor of osun state...if you ask me, i'll say he's a good man lol |
Re: Is Obi Mikel Playing His Best Under Roberto Di Matteo At Chelsea? by PurestBoy(m): 9:58pm On May 12, 2012 |
ondo_boi: anthony obi is the former governor of osun state...if you ask me, i'll say he's a good man Drunkard |
Re: Is Obi Mikel Playing His Best Under Roberto Di Matteo At Chelsea? by freecocoa(f): 10:00pm On May 12, 2012 |
ondo_boi: anthony obi is the former governor of osun state...if you ask me, i'll say he's a good manNow this is hilarious ,you sure must be sleeping and talking at the same time. |
Re: Is Obi Mikel Playing His Best Under Roberto Di Matteo At Chelsea? by Nobody: 10:01pm On May 12, 2012 |
I heard Mikel Obi eats Breakfast, Lunch and Supper. Is this not news that can merit front page also ? |
Re: Is Obi Mikel Playing His Best Under Roberto Di Matteo At Chelsea? by Digriz(m): 10:01pm On May 12, 2012 |
he's nt the only Nigeria player to talk about,what abt victor moses and osaze and numerous others in other leagues.WTF! |
Re: Is Obi Mikel Playing His Best Under Roberto Di Matteo At Chelsea? by philip0906(m): 10:06pm On May 12, 2012 |
^^ sorry which club d'u support? |
Re: Is Obi Mikel Playing His Best Under Roberto Di Matteo At Chelsea? by begwong: 10:12pm On May 12, 2012 |
Mods,how does a gaddam post like this made front page? pls make this to d front burner ''is ronaldo from calabar'' |
Re: Is Obi Mikel Playing His Best Under Roberto Di Matteo At Chelsea? by opokonwa(m): 10:12pm On May 12, 2012 |
He's simply having a more consistent role. |
Re: Is Obi Mikel Playing His Best Under Roberto Di Matteo At Chelsea? by opokonwa(m): 10:17pm On May 12, 2012 |
Now having read through all the posts in this thread, I can't help laughing out loud! |
Re: Is Obi Mikel Playing His Best Under Roberto Di Matteo At Chelsea? by OdenigboAroli(m): 10:18pm On May 12, 2012 |
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! 2 Likes |
Re: Is Obi Mikel Playing His Best Under Roberto Di Matteo At Chelsea? by Nobody: 10:27pm On May 12, 2012 |
Odenigbo Aroli:So you have a car, whats your registration number sir ? |
Re: Is Obi Mikel Playing His Best Under Roberto Di Matteo At Chelsea? by Digriz(m): 10:30pm On May 12, 2012 |
philip0906: ^^kwara united |
Re: Is Obi Mikel Playing His Best Under Roberto Di Matteo At Chelsea? by ZUBY77(m): 10:32pm On May 12, 2012 |
opokonwa: He's simply having a more consistent role. Exactly! I was going to say that. |
Re: Is Obi Mikel Playing His Best Under Roberto Di Matteo At Chelsea? by dnative(m): 10:33pm On May 12, 2012 |
ondo_boi: anthony obi is the former governor of osun state...if you ask me, i'll say he's a good man Naaairaland! Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse - and then this . |
Re: Is Obi Mikel Playing His Best Under Roberto Di Matteo At Chelsea? by greall1: 10:37pm On May 12, 2012 |
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 |
Re: Is Obi Mikel Playing His Best Under Roberto Di Matteo At Chelsea? by greall1: 10:42pm On May 12, 2012 |
People in the ous turn tins upside down. I heard okocha sign for arsnal lolz |
Re: Is Obi Mikel Playing His Best Under Roberto Di Matteo At Chelsea? by opokonwa(m): 10:52pm On May 12, 2012 |
I am still laughing |
Re: Is Obi Mikel Playing His Best Under Roberto Di Matteo At Chelsea? by Chillext(m): 10:56pm On May 12, 2012 |
Bleep mikel........ 6 seasons no goal, not even goal attempt. Mtcheeeewww |
Re: Is Obi Mikel Playing His Best Under Roberto Di Matteo At Chelsea? by poj(m): 10:57pm On May 12, 2012 |
Cant just stop laughing. Nairalanders; vry unprdctabu set of people. |
Re: Is Obi Mikel Playing His Best Under Roberto Di Matteo At Chelsea? by tainot2002(m): 11:04pm On May 12, 2012 |
Thread moved to recycle Bin |
Re: Is Obi Mikel Playing His Best Under Roberto Di Matteo At Chelsea? by Tos87(m): 11:17pm On May 12, 2012 |
ondo_boi: anthony obi is the former governor of osun state...if you ask me, i'll say he's a good manYou outta space imp. |
Re: Is Obi Mikel Playing His Best Under Roberto Di Matteo At Chelsea? by MAssMoneIt: 11:20pm On May 12, 2012 |
tainot2002: Thread moved to recycle BinAnd Thread Restored ! |
Re: Is Obi Mikel Playing His Best Under Roberto Di Matteo At Chelsea? by WhoIGoAsk: 11:24pm On May 12, 2012 |
Mikel Obi was once at the same level with lionel messi. Our choices today are really important for tomorrow 1 Like |
Re: Is Obi Mikel Playing His Best Under Roberto Di Matteo At Chelsea? by Alumnus: 11:31pm On May 12, 2012 |
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? |
Re: Is Obi Mikel Playing His Best Under Roberto Di Matteo At Chelsea? by jumobi1(m): 11:41pm On May 12, 2012 |
Who I Go Ask?:Except one was really under 18 and nowhere near his peak and the other was probably over 20 and near his peak. |
Re: Is Obi Mikel Playing His Best Under Roberto Di Matteo At Chelsea? by MeGaStReEt: 11:42pm On May 12, 2012 |
Who I Go Ask?: Wrong! He was never on the same level with Lionel Messi at club level. While Mikel played in backwater league in Oslo, Messi was already flexing muscles with world great footballers. |
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