In his latest Taking the Mikel podcast, former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel weighs in on the future of Raheem Sterling after his shock omission from Chelsea’s squad for their Premier League opener. Is there more to the story? And what’s next?
John also gives his verdict on the overall performance in Chelsea’s the 2-0 defeat to Manchester City, and ques ... Show More
Dec 16
Advice for Maresca, Salah backing & Nigeria home truths
Settle in, folks as John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy bring you this extended version of Taking the Mikel, and for good reason, as there’s no shortage of talking points. In this episode, the guys try to decipher Enzo Maresca’s cryptic post-match comments as Chelsea return to winni ... Show More
1h 45m
Dec 1
Chelsea ‘better than’ Arsenal, finally the ‘real’ Reece James & unsung hero Pedro Neto
John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy are back in the hotseats as they pour over Chelsea’s 1-1 draw with league leaders Arsenal. Did Moises Caicedo deserve his red card? And what did we learn about Chelsea as again, in the big games, they come to the fore. Obi has words of praise for ... Show More
1h 6m
Aug 2019
Behind Enemy Lines: Reds return to Istanbul against Lampard’s youthful Chelsea following loss of Eden Hazard for Super Cup showdown
Ahead of tonight’s game we take a look at Liverpool’s Super Cup opponents, Chelsea. Having suffered their heaviest opening day Premier League defeat going down 4-0 to Manchester United at Old Trafford. With the club’s all-time top scorer Frank Lampard now in the dugout, we catch- ... Show More
27m 26s
Apr 2019
Analysing Anfield: How Jordan Henderson has unlocked Mohamed Salah - and answering the big Man City question
A 2-0 victory over Chelsea, a dominant position in the Champions League quarter-final and Cardiff City to come - life hasn't been much more hectic at Liverpool. To make sense of it all, Kristian Walsh and Josh Williams sit down for Episode 8 of Analysing Anfield, assessing the ta ... Show More
51m 50s
Aug 2025
The £38M Man: Is Jorrel Hato Chelsea's Next Defensive Maestro?
Chelsea have splashed out a massive £38 million on Ajax's teenage defensive sensation, Jorrel Hato. We break down the audacious transfer, analyze his on-field "superpowers," and debate whether he'll become a defensive cornerstone like Mario Melchiot or a transfer bust like Hakim ... Show More
4m 19s
Apr 2025
Chelsea's Portuguese Dynamo: Unpacking the Dário Essugo Signing
<p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Get the lowdown on Chelsea's latest midfield maestro, Dário Essugo! We delve into the journey of this Portuguese prodigy, from his record-breaking debut at Sporting CP to his loan spells in Spain, and now his big-money move to the Premier League. Is E ... Show More
3m 6s