John Obi Mikel CHELSEA Exclusive: Mourinho makes Mo Salah cry + the Blues boss he couldn't stand

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  • čas přidán 17. 10. 2022
  • Former Chelsea and Nigeria midfielder Jon Obi Mikel lifts the lid on a glorious decade at Stamford Bridge, in which he won all of the game's major domestic prizes and played under a raft of managers, from Mourinho to Di Matteo. Jon Obi does not hold back with some brilliant tales from the Chelsea dressing room, including the time Mourinho made Mo Salah cry and why nobody could stand Rafa Benitez!
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Komentáře • 468

  • @ronsmaleconstructionltd5688

    This man’s a chelsea legend. Always smiling, great work ethic, great player

    • @vm5954
      @vm5954 Před rokem

      He doesn’t know when to stop talking tho

  • @olanrichards2421
    @olanrichards2421 Před rokem +53

    Mourinho built chelsea's dna,he created winners and when he left most of his players were still there winning because built characters at chelsea

  • @uchechukwukevin5792
    @uchechukwukevin5792 Před rokem +21

    He made chealse so popular in Africa, especially in Nigeria

  • @Director_Bello
    @Director_Bello Před rokem +291

    What an insightful interview, i love the way the hosts asked these questions, Mickel is such a lovely guy, I wish him the very best in life. Football is truly a beautiful sport.

  • @LadhaSalman
    @LadhaSalman Před rokem +78

    Watching this after we just lost 1 - 0 against Southampton. What a difference in mentality. Hoping we get it back some day...

  • @divinetonkeye1484
    @divinetonkeye1484 Před rokem +165

    A perfect definition of a team player.
    The reason why I am Chelsea fan today

  • @trivagravia4837
    @trivagravia4837 Před rokem +95

    Honestly Micheal Essien was my favourite player at Chelsea...l dont remember him having a bad game...so underrated...Obi Mikel won 11 trophies in 10 years at Chelsea...who can regret that...each year he had a trophy...

  • @ugfidel7351
    @ugfidel7351 Před rokem +129

    I didn't realise 35 minutes could be that short...An amazing interview it was.

    • @wysefavor
      @wysefavor Před rokem +1

      So True.....such an insightful interview...He laid it all out!! ..LOL

  • @dubaieye1038sport
    @dubaieye1038sport  Před rokem +268

    Wow thanks for all the positive comments guys. John Obi Mikel is easily one of the best guests we’ve ever had on the show. And he lives in Dubai now, so he’ll be back on again soon!

  • @sydneyigbokwe4362
    @sydneyigbokwe4362 Před rokem +14

    This is the Chelsea’s DNA. Big team players now we have boyscouts

  • @talkfactorymedia6641
    @talkfactorymedia6641 Před rokem +150

    Beautiful interview. Haven't seen Mikel this animated,. Thank you for the memories and making Nigeria proud. We love you Mikel.

  • @jamesfynch2086
    @jamesfynch2086 Před 7 měsíci +2

    As a Nigerian supporting Arsenal I always secretly wished Chelsea well because of Mikel. He was such a wonderful player to watch both at Chelsea and the National team. I wish him the very best

  • @MwizeraUwizera
    @MwizeraUwizera Před rokem +37

    That squad had the Nigeria, Ivory Coast, England, Ukraine, Czech and German captains. Of course it was brimming with character

  • @bisonkambaine5628
    @bisonkambaine5628 Před rokem +17

    My coach always said when a player gets an excessive amount of injuires it's mainly due to them not looking after themsleves or training well. It doesnt suprise me when it comes to Eden Hazard. If you don't train hard enough, the body eventually wears out. He's paying the price at Madrid for not looking after himself.

  • @enejeemmanuel2644
    @enejeemmanuel2644 Před rokem +82

    He needs to come back to tell us the story of how he played a world cup/ AFCON match for Nigeria after speaking with kidnappers who were with his Dad, and he didn't show any worry while playing.

    • @nathanieladdo8285
      @nathanieladdo8285 Před rokem +1

      Matter o

    • @Uzodesign
      @Uzodesign Před rokem +5

      Because sometimes football is the best distraction from life's problems.

    • @josephrobert194
      @josephrobert194 Před rokem

      Ah! That happened?
      How did it eventually turn out? Was he ransomed?

    • @abduladau4733
      @abduladau4733 Před rokem

      May be he put his carrier before his Family….who knows?

  • @TVfridge23
    @TVfridge23 Před rokem +29

    We need a whole series with Mikel. That was pure joy and entertainment.

  • @obainomilano
    @obainomilano Před rokem +33

    That season changed my life . My Chelsea predictions from quarter finals got me on radio and changed my life forever

  • @Khalodotto
    @Khalodotto Před rokem +120

    The most underrated player ever. He would be the best if he was in this generation

    • @Rockydenzel
      @Rockydenzel Před rokem +3

      Yeah I’d agree he was massive and could do everything

    • @obieWanmotivation
      @obieWanmotivation Před rokem +15

      You hit it on the head. Mikel was ahead of his time. Nowadays fans appreciate & value Rodri, Enzo, Rice, type of midfielders much more today than when Mikel was in his prime. Back then Chelsea fans criticized him for keeping it simple & retaining possession.

    • @ojvic7297
      @ojvic7297 Před rokem +2

      @@obieWanmotivation don’t forget busquets

    • @obieWanmotivation
      @obieWanmotivation Před rokem

      @@ojvic7297 For sure.👍🏾

    • @fighterforlife5284
      @fighterforlife5284 Před rokem

      smh

  • @dauchmusic1759
    @dauchmusic1759 Před rokem +40

    One of the best football interviews I have watched in a long time. It was a very honest conversation and what Mikel said about so many Africans becoming Chelsea fans because of him is the truth. Most of my friends who became serious Chelsea fans became fans because of John Obi Mikel.
    The hosts did a very nice job, asking difficult questions while making your guest feel at home. Love you guys.

  • @ccfanatics3577
    @ccfanatics3577 Před rokem +10

    I love Obi Mikel ! Criminally underrated

  • @kny7937
    @kny7937 Před rokem +8

    This is possibly the best podcast episode I've ever watched, Mikel was not holding anything back, I've learned more about how football clubs are like on the inside from this video than anything I've ever seen before, I so wish this was a 2, 3, 4 even 5 hour video, I'd still watch every second of it.

  • @danmain325
    @danmain325 Před rokem +32

    What an absolute Chelsea legend he is

  • @jt19933
    @jt19933 Před rokem +21

    Mo Salah and Kevin DeBruyne are simple examples of giving players time.

    • @jeanlundi2141
      @jeanlundi2141 Před rokem +1

      What makes you think going to another club, another league isn't EXACTLY what made them better players? Maybe being at Chelsea wouldn't make them who they are today.

    • @yohanespaskal9352
      @yohanespaskal9352 Před 5 měsíci

      Nope. Give young players playing time. That's the lesson. You give them time without playing time it's useless. And those young player can't start at chelsea team back then, at highest level you need reliable players, managers gonna be hard to start those younster when their job on the line.

  • @smartsontugume5292
    @smartsontugume5292 Před rokem +3

    I liked Obi's attitude towards playing Big Teams. He was always classic in the midfield

  • @ahmadkhairul3222
    @ahmadkhairul3222 Před rokem +10

    John Obi Mikel our own Zidane! Thanks for the memories Mikel!

    • @michaelkemas
      @michaelkemas Před rokem +1

      Man's carried Nigeria on his back, a true legend

  • @roadlesstravelled4
    @roadlesstravelled4 Před rokem +80

    I never imagined Mikel could speak this good I didn't want this interview to stop.. keep going guys

    • @wc899
      @wc899 Před rokem +30

      Nigeria speak English

    • @gibralkent6321
      @gibralkent6321 Před rokem +6

      WTF?

    • @roadlesstravelled4
      @roadlesstravelled4 Před rokem +29

      Chill guys I didn't mean speak English lol I meant the way he flowed all through the interview very crisp his story telling.

    • @arinzemuojimbe
      @arinzemuojimbe Před rokem +10

      Mikel Is from Nigeria and Nigeria is a British colony.. he stays in Chelsea London England for 11 years

    • @iamdeeal
      @iamdeeal Před rokem +14

      @@arinzemuojimbe was a British colony

  • @Adekazvip
    @Adekazvip Před rokem +27

    Simply legendary stuff, he went to Chelsea when there was no path and left a trace. Best interview I ever watched

  • @bensamedia
    @bensamedia Před rokem +12

    That Chelsea isn't the same today. Sad...Michael Essien, Didier Drogba, Obi Mikel (it used to be hilarious how Obi would still look for someone to pass the ball to score even if he was left with the goalkeeper! But great midfielder), Peter Cech, Lampard, Eden Hazard,,,man!

  • @msizicele3565
    @msizicele3565 Před rokem +1

    Top Man Obi Mikel. Always loved him in Blue now we get the authentic person.

  • @obainomilano
    @obainomilano Před rokem +21

    My legend. My favorite Chelsea player of all time. So underrated

  • @loveadewoyin9486
    @loveadewoyin9486 Před rokem +2

    Mikel and Drogba is the reason why i became a Chelsea fan💙

  • @EEE-CEE
    @EEE-CEE Před rokem +23

    Genuinely, one of the most underrated players. What a guy❤

  • @kelvinnganga7488
    @kelvinnganga7488 Před rokem +8

    Good to see this dude again...havent kept up with his life since long ago..brings back alot of memories as a chelsea fun..its funny that John Obi Mikel and Messi once played in one heated youth world cup and even though Messi won i think in penalties, that's when the World learned who is Mikel a because he was like the Man of the tournament,and from there the rest is history...glad to see him still going strong and always smiling..

  • @X13T91
    @X13T91 Před rokem +3

    Mikel and Essien were beasts at chelsea

  • @Rayanmoaz
    @Rayanmoaz Před rokem +15

    What a player. Absolute icon of this club. I loved when he laughed at “Graham Potter” too 😭😭

  • @tundeadegunju5249
    @tundeadegunju5249 Před rokem +3

    Wow! Wow!! Wow!!! This is indeed one of the greatest interviews have heard in the history of Nigerian players. His analysis is simply pure and genuine. I appreciate your love for your country. You sacrifice your place in Chelsea because of the National call. That was something few people can do. No wonder God blesses you so richly at Chelsea. You can never be forgotten in Chelsea and Nigerian football history. It pained me that you did not win African best that year. You were indeed robbed. God knows best! We love you, Mikel!
    Great interview. Please bring him back soon.

  • @BhlackBishop
    @BhlackBishop Před rokem +9

    This was my Chelsea. Talented, determined, professional, hardworking and strong leadership. Gods we were glorious then.

  • @godfreyrusike8351
    @godfreyrusike8351 Před rokem +12

    Legend, was privileged to see him the day after this interview in Dubai, I asked for a pic and he agreed, such a humble guy.Thank you Mikel.

  • @patrickdakwalspac-opabuja3058

    we really love this interview from Nigeria. please interview more Nigeria Players like Victor Moses Osimeh from Napoli. thank u so much.

  • @Tony-im6ub
    @Tony-im6ub Před rokem +7

    As a Manchester united fan I adore Jon Obi Mikel what a player!

  • @user-bi1yw1du7q
    @user-bi1yw1du7q Před rokem +2

    I remember the two years Jon Obi played for Lyn in Oslo. He absolutely wrecked havoc in our league, and he was only a kid. Amazing talent!

  • @mistyabdul5948
    @mistyabdul5948 Před rokem +6

    How I wish this clip would be shown to our current players so they could see and learn how to win.

  • @paulnwaneri9851
    @paulnwaneri9851 Před rokem +3

    My country and club legend..Mikel history will forever remember you... #Silent Assasin

  • @princeanoruo7102
    @princeanoruo7102 Před rokem +12

    Lovely interview, never seen John this animated. I was sad when he was robbed of the African Player of the year.

  • @SleekIce08
    @SleekIce08 Před rokem +41

    Damn I never wanted it to end. Absolutely brilliant interview. I need more from Jon Mikel Obi
    In terms of achievements, I believe he's maybe only second to Samuel Eto'o as an African player in the past 20 years. What a player. What a career. Should write a book about his time in football in the next few years

  • @fredaakams
    @fredaakams Před rokem +12

    I had always loved Chelsea but I started supporting Chelsea fully after they signed Mikel and then I fell in love with the rest of the team and I’ve been a blue with no regrets at all ever since. Thank you legend for being an absolutely amazing player for the blues 💙💙💙

  • @SuperMoonblue
    @SuperMoonblue Před 6 měsíci +1

    Jon Obi is beautiful…. Absolutely amazing human being

  • @KC-kw1gp
    @KC-kw1gp Před rokem +5

    Mikel is such a great player,,, a lovely Guy, always have this smiling face 😊💕 the entire Chelsea community love you 🌹💐

  • @jaredpeters7061
    @jaredpeters7061 Před rokem +7

    I’m an Arsenal fan and lucky to be a Nigerian, wow 😮... great interview I have ever watch , honesty on another level. Mikel need to write his own book 📚

  • @nanaduodu1616
    @nanaduodu1616 Před rokem +13

    God I miss the old Chelsea 💔

  • @kimothemo
    @kimothemo Před rokem +13

    Man I’d love to listen more Roman’s outrage at the training ground. I think even the media didnt know about this.

    • @BhlackBishop
      @BhlackBishop Před rokem +1

      same. I didn't think he cared that much

  • @benjaminokpara3852
    @benjaminokpara3852 Před rokem +4

    It's always a pleasure listening to Mikel. Can Mikel come on as a sports analyst? We definitely need to see and hear more of this guy!

  • @joedirt5327
    @joedirt5327 Před rokem +7

    Classy guy, class player, crazy how underrated he is and was 💙💙💙💙💙💙

  • @bestdealsz7963
    @bestdealsz7963 Před rokem +8

    Great interview John Obi Mike. Thanks a lot for nailing this interview its just great to see you happy and healthy.
    Thank you so much for your honest opinion about the Bison, another great player such as you.
    Ghana is proud of you our Nigerian brother.

  • @Obetv01
    @Obetv01 Před rokem +5

    Incredible. I never really knew that Obi Mikel speaks. I thought he just sat in the hole making tackles. I never saw him doing much with the spoken word but it turns out he's got quite a lot to say.

  • @shaquillemcgaw5651
    @shaquillemcgaw5651 Před rokem +3

    Essien was a machine its because he had bad injury like Kante now. Essien was a upgrade to Makelele. Most of our Chelsea ballers never got the credit they deserve because even him was a legend but ppl talk more about Henry and Veirra like they the only players playing. Look at Lampard xavi intesta or no 1 had nothing over him but a world cup

  • @chukwumaezeobidi3162
    @chukwumaezeobidi3162 Před rokem +1

    I think Michael Essein is the world 🌎 best player. Every underrated 😢

  • @gichuki2403
    @gichuki2403 Před rokem +11

    The era that I became a Chelsea supporter . seeing that Chelsea team play was something else 💙

  • @Nnnuuk
    @Nnnuuk Před rokem +26

    Lovely chap, great servant to our club, and very enjoyable interview.

  • @Asiwajukay
    @Asiwajukay Před rokem +11

    Didn’t want this interview to finish. Top top guy

  • @Walash007
    @Walash007 Před rokem +6

    A Nigerian Legend🇳🇬🙌🏿

  • @ayambavictor1449
    @ayambavictor1449 Před rokem +1

    Growing up in 2006, 2007, 2008, everyone wants to be the Mikel in the street team. Great player for club and country.

  • @juice6033
    @juice6033 Před rokem +22

    As an Arsenal fan must say great interview he gave great insight to those classic Chelsea teams

  • @alhassanshehu1561
    @alhassanshehu1561 Před rokem +3

    I left Barcelona to support Chelseafc, because of Mikel.

  • @KendrickLamar13
    @KendrickLamar13 Před rokem +14

    Am very impressed about mikel obi he is a genius and a true legend for Chelsea thanks for the interview and see you again

  • @ugoallen1
    @ugoallen1 Před rokem +25

    The energy and excitement during this interview is on a whole differerent level. We need a part 2 of this. Great interview!!!

    • @dubaieye1038sport
      @dubaieye1038sport  Před rokem +7

      John Obi brought the unique energy, glad you enjoyed the interview

  • @lamins.jammeh2538
    @lamins.jammeh2538 Před rokem +1

    John Obi❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @travislankford9254
    @travislankford9254 Před rokem +25

    This was an amazing interview with an oft overlooked member of that core Chelsea squad. Definitely need to have him back! Great work with the questions and flow of the interview.

  • @obieWanmotivation
    @obieWanmotivation Před rokem +13

    Once you have JT in front of you, you’re going to war!! … I miss the old school Chelsea… all warriors. Ashley Cole & them. Never say die type of players.

  • @outofnaija
    @outofnaija Před rokem +9

    Not sure people know how good this guy was as a youth player. e was on Messi's level at that U20 world cup in 2005. Mourinho changed his game and the rest is history. I think he would have been a lot like KDB is today.

    • @rhythmflav6248
      @rhythmflav6248 Před rokem +1

      Yet he didn’t really seem to say positive things about Mourinho

    • @sirkingsfilms2242
      @sirkingsfilms2242 Před rokem +2

      Would have been a future tense. He might as well wouldn't have been.
      For crying out loud 11years in club isn't a child play. I think Jose elongated his football career by moving him into a defensive midfielder that made him last longer.
      He said he had no regrets about that.

  • @OfficialDvanny
    @OfficialDvanny Před rokem +7

    I can't believe how much I enjoyed listening to mikel speak....what an insightful interview. 😁

  • @LiamMissick
    @LiamMissick Před rokem +28

    Absolute Legend, thank you and good luck with your future John 👍

  • @dicksonoliseyenum7652
    @dicksonoliseyenum7652 Před rokem +5

    Most technical gifted Nigerian player I have seen. You only talked about the 2013 robbery but 2005 under 21 was also a robbery , because at that level you were a class apart. Thanks for all sacrifices you did for the national team, especially when your father was kidnapped. Do have a wonderful life after football

    • @samserwadda253
      @samserwadda253 Před rokem

      Do you know who Jay Jay okocha is?

    • @dicksonoliseyenum7652
      @dicksonoliseyenum7652 Před rokem +1

      @@samserwadda253 do you know the difference between tactically and technically gifted? Before I answer your question

    • @samserwadda253
      @samserwadda253 Před rokem +1

      @@dicksonoliseyenum7652 your own words were ' most technical gifted Nigerian player i have seen'. I disagree with your statement. Jay Jay okocha was way more technically gifted than obi mikel no debate.

    • @nzeadidnazi8410
      @nzeadidnazi8410 Před rokem

      Kanu Nwankwo

  • @bobbysmokeysignals626
    @bobbysmokeysignals626 Před rokem +4

    John Obi Mikel. Proper Chelsea legend 💯💙👍

  • @spaceyultraaa
    @spaceyultraaa Před rokem +5

    Love the energy in this room

  • @goagray5
    @goagray5 Před rokem +1

    Loved loved loved this interview!

  • @sammie3945
    @sammie3945 Před rokem +4

    How did I ever miss this interview. Really enjoyed it

  • @quiave
    @quiave Před rokem +2

    He was one of my favourites Chelsea players Obi Mikel. Lovely guy

  • @karthickraghuvaran3586
    @karthickraghuvaran3586 Před rokem +6

    One of the most underrated players of all time!!!! Just loved every bit of it. Hope there is longer one soon . Am true United fan .. felt goosebumps on the pre contract talk with fergie scene Phew… what a moment! And yes we don’t talk about essein a lot. Humble .. a joy .. and great human being job obi mikel!

  • @DrGeorge_
    @DrGeorge_ Před rokem +3

    Beautiful interview! ❤️

  • @barakaekuro
    @barakaekuro Před rokem +13

    Imagine how terrifying it is for a Russian to scream at you.. 🤣 Enjoyed every bit of the interview 🙌🏾

  • @raphealogbajeisaac9362
    @raphealogbajeisaac9362 Před rokem +1

    Wow the hiding secret within Chelsea and man United about Mikel obi has been reviewed to me today and am very much happy with the information . Mikel I just want to let you know that am one of your biggest fan in Nigeria and am also hoping for you to be a coach some day, I could have also love you playing football again.

  • @joshuaabulu9
    @joshuaabulu9 Před rokem +8

    This is an interview I never knew I needed. I enjoyed every bit of it.

  • @daniel30appiah
    @daniel30appiah Před rokem +1

    He's very truthful. Mikel Obi I respect u 🙏

  • @eze1526
    @eze1526 Před rokem +5

    Very honest interview by Mikel. He's a legend

  • @jeremiseadutwumoduro1617

    The interview is just too good . Wonderful!

  • @youtune2422
    @youtune2422 Před rokem +7

    What a Legend! Thanks for the Memories Mikel 👊🏼🔵

  • @oluwaseunadetunji5380
    @oluwaseunadetunji5380 Před rokem +1

    Excellent interview. Excellent, excellent interview!

  • @grovegreen123
    @grovegreen123 Před rokem +2

    Great interview again guys! Class

  • @ahmedabbaker5569
    @ahmedabbaker5569 Před rokem +7

    Get him again really enjoyed the interview

  • @mohammedlawal826
    @mohammedlawal826 Před rokem +7

    Bring him back! This was so wonderful ♥️

  • @ibenemeferdinand1739
    @ibenemeferdinand1739 Před rokem +2

    THIS WAS WONDERFUL , GREAT INTERVIEW!👏

  • @wantwotwee
    @wantwotwee Před rokem +1

    This was such a great in-depth interview!

  • @ahmedmusah9675
    @ahmedmusah9675 Před rokem

    really enjoyed the interview. Mikel really a nice guy.

  • @chimereucheya5559
    @chimereucheya5559 Před rokem +7

    I love this interview, but my question is, why is this interview only becoming popular after four months of its release ?

  • @TheBronzeSage
    @TheBronzeSage Před rokem +1

    Nigerian and Arsenal fan here. Glad Mikel is getting this love in the CS. Played his best under Jose.

  • @armandopanguene1033
    @armandopanguene1033 Před rokem +2

    Top interview that gives a great insight into my team

  • @ozzyosman28
    @ozzyosman28 Před rokem +11

    One of the best interviews I’ve watched in my life. Thank you for this 💙

  • @namprincewill7420
    @namprincewill7420 Před rokem +1

    LEGEND in my eyes.

  • @100KSubscribers56
    @100KSubscribers56 Před 6 měsíci +1

    The best interview have watched today