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Mikel - I felt the pressure
Thursday 7th February 17:00

John Obi Mikel has blamed the weight of expectation for Nigeria's exit from the Africa Cup of Nations.

Kalou hails 'dream' goal
Thursday 24th January 09:44

Ivory Coast forward Salomon Kalou has described his match-winning goal against a Nigeria as a 'dream come true'.

Mikel - I am not a monster
Saturday 12th January 10:51

Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel insists he is not a 'killer' on the pitch following his most recent sending off.

Cech to resume training
Thursday 10th January 15:13

Petr Cech is on his way back to fitness and is set to to resume full training.

Neville backs Mikel red card
Thursday 10th January 09:41

Phil Neville claims John Obi Mikel deserved to be sent off and that his challenge was typical of foreign players.

Grant hoping for Mikel boost
Sunday 6th January 18:27

Avram Grant expects John Obi Mikel to be available for Chelsea's Carling Cup semi-final against Everton on Tuesday.

Grant not giving up
Thursday 27th December 16:40

Chelsea boss Avram Grant has refused to concede the Premier League title to Manchester United or Arsenal.

Crouch unlikely to be punished
Saturday 22nd December 13:40

Peter Crouch looks set to escape any disciplinary action over his controversial diving accusations.

Mikel hits back in Crouch row
Saturday 22nd December 09:26

John Obi Mikel's representatives have hit back at Peter Crouch's claim that foreigners are prone to diving.

Crouch - I have no excuses
Thursday 20th December 14:13

Peter Crouch says he has 'no excuses' for his dismissal in the Carling Cup quarter-final defeat to Chelsea.

Mikel - We play good football too
Saturday 15th December 11:37

John Obi Mikel believes that Chelsea are just as entertaining to watch as their rivals Arsenal.

Pompey duo in Nigeria squad
Thursday 27th September 18:23

Portsmouth pair Kanu and John Utaka have been called up for Nigeria's friendly against Mexico next month.

Grant vents Mikel frustration
Tuesday 25th September 17:40

Avram Grant is 'disappointed' at the FA's decision to reject Chelsea's appeal against John Obi Mikel's red card.

Mikel fails in ban appeal
Tuesday 25th September 14:31

The FA has rejected John Obi Mikel's appeal against the red card he received against Man Utd.

Mikel confident of Nigeria role
Thursday 12th July 15:52

John Obi Mikel is expecting to return in time for the African Cup of Nations.

Lyn calm on Mikel row
Wednesday 4th July 16:25

Lyn Oslo have played down reports they will have to refund Chelsea for John Obi Mikel.

Nigeria suspend Mikel
Thursday 21st June 16:53

Nigeria have indefinitely suspended Chelsea star John Obi Mikel from playing for them.

Mikel in confident mood
Friday 27th April 14:27

John Obi Mikel has expressed delight with Chelsea's win over Liverpool.

Mourinho bigs up Bison
Monday 23rd April 15:22

Jose Mourinho admits that losing Michael Essien is a huge blow.

Mikel pays Jose tribute
Sunday 15th April 12:42

John Obi Mikel has thanked Jose Mourinho for steering him onto the straight and narrow.

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