Petr Cech dares Mikel critics

[fobi]

By MTNFootball.com
Wednesday Oct 03, 09:14 +0200
http://www.mtnfootball.com/europe/epl/n ... itics.html

Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech has leapt to the defence of Nigeria midfielder Mikel Obi.

Cech said the 25-year-old Mikel remains a highly valued member of the Chelsea squad despite recent criticisms after a mistake at home against Italian champions Juventus.

“Everyone has an opinion but ever since he (Mikel) joined the club he's played a lot of games, all the important games, and he's never missing from the team if he's available for selection,” Cech told the Chelsea official website.

“He's very useful and he was part of our success over the years, he's a massive player and we are happy to have him in the team no matter what anybody else says.”

Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo has again stood by Mikel, who came on as a second half substitute in Tuesday’s 4-0 away win at Nordsjaellend of Denmark in a UEFA Champions League group tie.

“I don't know why Mikel is underrated by the media or the fans. He is very rated by us in the group and it's a position where you're a bit of an unsung hero,” the Italian coach explained.

“You do the dirty work which is not recognised all the time because the goal scorers and more creative players get the recognition.

“But he is very important for our team, he breaks up the play, he is physically strong, he is getting better on the ball with his distribution and dictates the tempo of the team as well, so we are very happy to have him in our team.”

[Tbite]

I was ecstatic and then I saw the source

[metalalloy]

I was ecstatic and then I saw the source

they literally copied and pasted an article from the chelsea website. see below

http://www.chelseafc.com/news-article/a ... el-the-man

MIKEL THE MAN
Posted on: Tue 02 Oct 2012

His manager and a long-term team-mate have both praised the work of John Mikel Obi in Chelsea's midfield.

The Nigerian attracted criticism following our last Champions League game against Juventus after he surrendered possession to the Italians in the build-up to their second goal, but with almost 250 Chelsea appearances to his name, the 25-year-old remains a highly valued member of the squad.

'Everyone has an opinion but ever since he joined the club he's played a lot of games, all the important games, and he's never missing from the team if he's available for selection,' Cech said. 'He's very useful and he was part of our success over the years, he's a massive player and we are happy to have him in the team no matter what anybody else says.'

Speaking last night prior to our training session at Parken, temporary home of FC Nordsjaelland, tonight's opponents, Di Matteo echoed the goalkeeper's sentiments.

'I don't know why Mikel is underrated by the media or the fans. He is very rated by us in the group and it's a position where you're a bit of an unsung hero,' the Italian explained.

'You do the dirty work which is not recognised all the time because the goalscorers and more creative players get the recognition. But he is very important for our team, he breaks up the play, he is physically strong, he is getting better on the ball with his distribution and dictates the tempo of the team as well so we are very happy to have him in our team.'

[Bigpokey24]

someone should sue this mtn.. talk about copying person work with not sending if WAEC catch you

[paj]

Abeg midfield is not important jare.. it's MERELY the confluence between defence and offence..
Pa

[danesh]

I was ecstatic and then I saw the source

they literally copied and pasted an article from the chelsea website. see below

http://www.chelseafc.com/news-article/a ... el-the-man

MIKEL THE MAN
Posted on: Tue 02 Oct 2012

His manager and a long-term team-mate have both praised the work of John Mikel Obi in Chelsea's midfield.

The Nigerian attracted criticism following our last Champions League game against Juventus after he surrendered possession to the Italians in the build-up to their second goal, but with almost 250 Chelsea appearances to his name, the 25-year-old remains a highly valued member of the squad.

'Everyone has an opinion but ever since he joined the club he's played a lot of games, all the important games, and he's never missing from the team if he's available for selection,' Cech said. 'He's very useful and he was part of our success over the years, he's a massive player and we are happy to have him in the team no matter what anybody else says.'

Speaking last night prior to our training session at Parken, temporary home of FC Nordsjaelland, tonight's opponents, Di Matteo echoed the goalkeeper's sentiments.

'I don't know why Mikel is underrated by the media or the fans. He is very rated by us in the group and it's a position where you're a bit of an unsung hero,' the Italian explained.

'You do the dirty work which is not recognised all the time because the goalscorers and more creative players get the recognition. But he is very important for our team, he breaks up the play, he is physically strong, he is getting better on the ball with his distribution and dictates the tempo of the team as well so we are very happy to have him in our team.'

Thought he had this covered before joining Chelsea

[The Notorious B!GGESTMAN]

I was ecstatic and then I saw the source

they literally copied and pasted an article from the chelsea website. see below

http://www.chelseafc.com/news-article/a ... el-the-man

MIKEL THE MAN
Posted on: Tue 02 Oct 2012

His manager and a long-term team-mate have both praised the work of John Mikel Obi in Chelsea's midfield.

The Nigerian attracted criticism following our last Champions League game against Juventus after he surrendered possession to the Italians in the build-up to their second goal, but with almost 250 Chelsea appearances to his name, the 25-year-old remains a highly valued member of the squad.

'Everyone has an opinion but ever since he joined the club he's played a lot of games, all the important games, and he's never missing from the team if he's available for selection,' Cech said. 'He's very useful and he was part of our success over the years, he's a massive player and we are happy to have him in the team no matter what anybody else says.'

Speaking last night prior to our training session at Parken, temporary home of FC Nordsjaelland, tonight's opponents, Di Matteo echoed the goalkeeper's sentiments.

'I don't know why Mikel is underrated by the media or the fans. He is very rated by us in the group and it's a position where you're a bit of an unsung hero,' the Italian explained.

'You do the dirty work which is not recognised all the time because the goalscorers and more creative players get the recognition. But he is very important for our team, he breaks up the play, he is physically strong, he is getting better on the ball with his distribution and dictates the tempo of the team as well so we are very happy to have him in our team.'

Thought he had this covered before joining Chelsea

abi

[maceo4]

Hmmm...

[paj]

Hmmm...

....say it.. ..we all know sey E dey itch U for mouth pass pesin wey chop poison ivy..

[maceo4]

Hmmm...

....say it.. ..we all know sey E dey itch U for mouth pass pesin wey chop poison ivy..

Wonder why they keep having to defend someone who is 'the man'.

[paj]

Hmmm...

....say it.. ..we all know sey E dey itch U for mouth pass pesin wey chop poison ivy..

Wonder why they keep having to defend someone who is 'the man'.

..who are 'they'....folks who actually play with/coached him or those who haven't?

[maceo4]

Hmmm...

....say it.. ..we all know sey E dey itch U for mouth pass pesin wey chop poison ivy..

Wonder why they keep having to defend someone who is 'the man'.

..who are 'they'....folks who actually play with/coached him or those who haven't?

You tell me, it seems theres a campaign by CFC to build Mikel up, Im just wondering why, thats all.

[paj]

Hmmm...

....say it.. ..we all know sey E dey itch U for mouth pass pesin wey chop poison ivy..

Wonder why they keep having to defend someone who is 'the man'.

..who are 'they'....folks who actually play with/coached him or those who haven't?

You tell me, it seems theres a campaign by CFC to build Mikel up, Im just wondering why, thats all.

..na after 6 years dem go dey build am up? U think Uncle Rush is that patient?oya..find anoda excuse..

[maceo4]

Hmmm...

....say it.. ..we all know sey E dey itch U for mouth pass pesin wey chop poison ivy..

Wonder why they keep having to defend someone who is 'the man'.

..who are 'they'....folks who actually play with/coached him or those who haven't?

You tell me, it seems theres a campaign by CFC to build Mikel up, Im just wondering why, thats all.

..na after 6 years dem go dey build am up? U think Uncle Rush is that patient?oya..find anoda excuse..

Exactly why am surprised he has been the same way for all these years but suddenly now they need to justify his worth to the team? Who are they trying to convince that hes the man?

[paj]

Hmmm...

....say it.. ..we all know sey E dey itch U for mouth pass pesin wey chop poison ivy..

Wonder why they keep having to defend someone who is 'the man'.

..who are 'they'....folks who actually play with/coached him or those who haven't?

You tell me, it seems theres a campaign by CFC to build Mikel up, Im just wondering why, thats all.

..na after 6 years dem go dey build am up? U think Uncle Rush is that patient?oya..find anoda excuse..

Exactly why am surprised he has been the same way for all these years but suddenly now they need to justify his worth to the team? Who are they trying to convince that hes the man?

..correction..they ARE convinced.. otherwise they'd have moved him along with others...afterall..Kalou and Diarra aren't much farther from his age.. ...there's a reason U stay in a top club for a long time:Quality...google it

[maceo4]

Pa J, so who is this report meant for and what's the point of it? That's my main question...

[paj]

Pa J, so who is this report meant for and what's the point of it? That's my main question...

....It's just to point out to the blind clueless minority what they're missing.... Majority of the fans AND the ENTIRE Coaching staff appreciate Mikel..and that..my friend..is what matters..