'Mikel Is Better Than Messi' - Middlesbrough Fans Go Nuts Over Display Of Nigeria Captain Vs Blackburn
Published: February 17, 2019
John Obi Mikel's stock continues to rise in the English Championship after another consummate display as Middlesbrough beat Blackburn 1-0 in a league game on Sunday afternoon.
The Nigeria international earned his fourth league appearance at Ewood Park and was so adept in his midfield duties for his side, a showing which must have pleased not just his club manager, but also Gernot Rohr
The 31-year-old who racked up two dribbles, made one tackle, struck one shot and had a pass success rate of ninety percent, as per whoscored earned the plaudits of his club fans in magnificent style.
Below are some of what Boro fans had to say about his performance on Twitter :
The 31-year-old who racked up two dribbles, made one tackle, struck one shot and had a pass success rate of ninety percent, as per whoscored earned the plaudits of his club fans in magnificent style.
Below are some of what Boro fans had to say about his performance on Twitter :
@jamestate09 : ''John Obi Mikel is better than Messi''.
@Crookston3 : ''mikel_john_obi is different class 👌🔴⚪ #UTB''.
@IwanEvans19 : ''Made hard work of it, but nice to know we’ve got the best goalkeeper and midfielder in the league! @RandzOfficial @mikel_john_obi''.
@sammfcthompson : ''John Obi Mikel - would get in any prem team outside the top 6. Levels.''
@GraingerNeil : ''In a season of terrible transfer windows, John Obi Mikel looks like an insanely good bit of business. What a player #utb''.
@Cooky34 :''We’ve got Mikel, Jon Obi Mikel, I just don’t think you understand..... ''
@SirBenGlass : ''John Obi Mikel is head and shoulders above any other player in the Championship #boro .''
@joesheekeyy : ''Good win that. Thought we were good but we should have had 3/4 and not relied on Randolph’s save at the end. Britt was brilliant and should be first name on the team sheet. Fletcher was bright and how the **** do we have obi Mikel? He’s an unbelievable footballer''.
@JohnObiMickle : ''is John obi mikel the best player the championship has ever seen''.
@VarleyLake : ''John Obi Mikel is the best player in the championship, and I will argue all night long with anyone who disagrees, blokes different class''.
@CJThornaby : ''Tony Pulis deserves unlimited credit for bring Jon Obi Mikel to the club.''
@tomhooley : ''How have we got John Obi Mikel playing for us? #baller''.
@George141414 : ''John Obi Mikel looks a great player for Boro. Done very well to get him over Derby.''
@Ryanboro99 : ''Having John Obi Mikel is a cheat code in the Championship no midfielder can touch him''.
@Crookston3 : ''mikel_john_obi is different class 👌🔴⚪ #UTB''.
@IwanEvans19 : ''Made hard work of it, but nice to know we’ve got the best goalkeeper and midfielder in the league! @RandzOfficial @mikel_john_obi''.
@sammfcthompson : ''John Obi Mikel - would get in any prem team outside the top 6. Levels.''
@GraingerNeil : ''In a season of terrible transfer windows, John Obi Mikel looks like an insanely good bit of business. What a player #utb''.
@Cooky34 :''We’ve got Mikel, Jon Obi Mikel, I just don’t think you understand..... ''
@SirBenGlass : ''John Obi Mikel is head and shoulders above any other player in the Championship #boro .''
@joesheekeyy : ''Good win that. Thought we were good but we should have had 3/4 and not relied on Randolph’s save at the end. Britt was brilliant and should be first name on the team sheet. Fletcher was bright and how the **** do we have obi Mikel? He’s an unbelievable footballer''.
@JohnObiMickle : ''is John obi mikel the best player the championship has ever seen''.
@VarleyLake : ''John Obi Mikel is the best player in the championship, and I will argue all night long with anyone who disagrees, blokes different class''.
@CJThornaby : ''Tony Pulis deserves unlimited credit for bring Jon Obi Mikel to the club.''
@tomhooley : ''How have we got John Obi Mikel playing for us? #baller''.
@George141414 : ''John Obi Mikel looks a great player for Boro. Done very well to get him over Derby.''
@Ryanboro99 : ''Having John Obi Mikel is a cheat code in the Championship no midfielder can touch him''.
Emmanuel Chinaza
Photo Credit : mfc.co.uk
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