Essien excluded from Chelsea's CL squad

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Sir douggy 10 years ago

Be strong Essien, Ghana still loves you .

Be strong Essien, Ghana still loves you .
krikri 10 years ago

Life of a footballer on the pitch could be very short. So when Asamoah Gyan left England in a hurry to join El Ain in the Middle East, I clapped for him. Today he is making all the millions of $ and still have more years ahea ...
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Life of a footballer on the pitch could be very short. So when Asamoah Gyan left England in a hurry to join El Ain in the Middle East, I clapped for him. Today he is making all the millions of $ and still have more years ahead of him. I think Essien is finished
Nyansasem 10 years ago

These idiots at radioxyzonline are at it again. What do they want to achieve with this report?

They search on the internet and just plagiarize every report without giving your the source.

Fiafitor, all of them.

These idiots at radioxyzonline are at it again. What do they want to achieve with this report?

They search on the internet and just plagiarize every report without giving your the source.

Fiafitor, all of them.
Alugu 10 years ago

Essien is not totally neglected. He is on the 25 man Premier League list. Two of them from this list were not on the 23 man Champions League list for now. The Champions league is a long road. He could come in later.

Essien is not totally neglected. He is on the 25 man Premier League list. Two of them from this list were not on the 23 man Champions League list for now. The Champions league is a long road. He could come in later.
Gaseous Jupiter! USA!!!! 10 years ago

On paper, the current Black Stars squad is the most talented group in Africa bar none!!!

On paper, the current Black Stars squad is the most talented group in Africa bar none!!!
esi atta 10 years ago

ghana shd win something first

ghana shd win something first
Osagyefo!! USA 10 years ago

Ivory Coast, Zambia has nothing on BS, ask Uruaguay!!

Ivory Coast, Zambia has nothing on BS, ask Uruaguay!!
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GHFUO, change ur thinking 10 years ago

ITS TRUE. GO TO CHELSEAFC.COM
ESSIEN MUST DO AWAY WITH HIS NICE, NICE , FRIENDLY NATURE. IT SEEMS LIKE THE OTHER PLAYERS ARE TAKING ADV OF HIS NICENESS N FRIENDLINESS.

ITS TRUE. GO TO CHELSEAFC.COM
ESSIEN MUST DO AWAY WITH HIS NICE, NICE , FRIENDLY NATURE. IT SEEMS LIKE THE OTHER PLAYERS ARE TAKING ADV OF HIS NICENESS N FRIENDLINESS.
Sparkgh 10 years ago

Its not right 2 do dat

Its not right 2 do dat
THE COMPUTER DOCTOR - CHARLOTTE, NC, 10 years ago

At this very moment, I wouldn't question the source of this funny and rubbish article. Essentially, why tell Ghanaians with two days to an important game? If it's to get more 'enemies' for Essien, well, you might have a poi ...
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At this very moment, I wouldn't question the source of this funny and rubbish article. Essentially, why tell Ghanaians with two days to an important game? If it's to get more 'enemies' for Essien, well, you might have a point. Otherwise, it's just rubbish.
THE COMPUTER DOCTOR - CHARLOTTE, NC, 10 years ago

Jose Mourhino loves Essien. This we know. However, he doesn't 'toy' with his work. On current form, one would say it's makes sense for Essien not to be included in the squad. It doesn't mean he was there, and was excluded ...
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Jose Mourhino loves Essien. This we know. However, he doesn't 'toy' with his work. On current form, one would say it's makes sense for Essien not to be included in the squad. It doesn't mean he was there, and was excluded.
There are many matches to be played in the course of the season. And if Essien didn't play Champions League, that would not mean the end for him. There're just younger, more BISON-like guys available.
With the above said, it doesn't mean Essien cannot play for the Black Stars. Fact is, it is to our gain, that he'd be used less.
Ghanaians must learn to appreciate our sportsmen and women, rather than ...
911 10 years ago

ESSIEN IS REDUCED TO TRAINING MATERIAL BY HIS BABA. EII HARD O

ESSIEN IS REDUCED TO TRAINING MATERIAL BY HIS BABA. EII HARD O
911 10 years ago

HARD O

HARD O
OSOFO BOAT 10 years ago

Essien needs to put up a good show on Friday to revamp his carrier. If he went down because of injuries while playing for Ghana Black Stars, the same can leap him forward into recognition. Good luck Mike, my prayers are with ...
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Essien needs to put up a good show on Friday to revamp his carrier. If he went down because of injuries while playing for Ghana Black Stars, the same can leap him forward into recognition. Good luck Mike, my prayers are with you.
Askantwi 10 years ago

Essien is full of shit!!. Now that he knows his career is on twilight, he decides to play for Ghana. Isn't this the time for him to concentrate on his "Club Career" to get back into first team selection? All those time he rej ...
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Essien is full of shit!!. Now that he knows his career is on twilight, he decides to play for Ghana. Isn't this the time for him to concentrate on his "Club Career" to get back into first team selection? All those time he rejected Ghana to concentrate on club career didn't help, isn't it? I said it before, and I say it again; Those 3 arrogant Senior players shouldn't have been accepted back; Essien, Prince Boateng and Andre Ayew should stay away from the Black Stars. Period!!
esi atta 10 years ago

if he does not get playing time in Chelsea, AA will cut him from Black Stars...

if he does not get playing time in Chelsea, AA will cut him from Black Stars...
Slimzay**The Unshakable Shaker** 10 years ago

You are not doing the right thing calling the player names. What has he done to you? One thing you are missing is the fact that CL squad doesn't carry weight on the EPL squad. As a player, it is good to have your name in both ...
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You are not doing the right thing calling the player names. What has he done to you? One thing you are missing is the fact that CL squad doesn't carry weight on the EPL squad. As a player, it is good to have your name in both leagues but if for some reason your name is omitted from the CL squad, that doesn't mean you are not good and are excluded from the club completely. There are many games to be played as far as he is a player at Chelsea.

For us to decide whether he should be taken out from the Black Stars squad could be decided after this coming Friday's match. We have only two days left for that. Therefore, let us give him that opportunity. At least, we owe him that.

It seems you have forgotten so soon that he got hurt twice when playing for the nation. Now it is our turn to reciprocate the favor. Giving him the chance doesn't mean, we should continue inviting him when his performance is below average. This is his chance to prove to the nation that he still has what it takes to be invited.

If he didn't do well on the pitch, believe me, you wouldn't be the only one to advocate for his exclusion from the team.

The insult, though, is not needed.
esi atta 10 years ago

I am impressed by your dedication to soccer-related matters...are you employed in the industry?...you seem to know a lot

I am impressed by your dedication to soccer-related matters...are you employed in the industry?...you seem to know a lot
j0eY L0nd0n 10 years ago

Because you and your kinds are new on this platform. Guys learn how to emulate your elders. .

Because you and your kinds are new on this platform. Guys learn how to emulate your elders. .
DIAMOND 10 years ago

Askantwi is right.

You and Akwasi Appiah, plus many other casual football-followers in this forum who hardly watch global games and develop patterns out of their observations, have been sucked into Essien's constant spin t ...
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Askantwi is right.

You and Akwasi Appiah, plus many other casual football-followers in this forum who hardly watch global games and develop patterns out of their observations, have been sucked into Essien's constant spin that he got career-threatening injuries while playing for Ghana.

Was he injured when only playing against Libya and the Ivory Coast?

Never career-threateningly injured while playing for Chelsea?

Crap!
Tell me which season Essien did not stay away from club games for at least 2 months because of injuries since joining Chelsea in 2005.

Stop spinning his lies to the populace.

If he were still good, he would be playing for club and would be on the Champions League roster.

He peaked in 2007, and not only has he not been able to recapture his former self, but been actually on the decline.

But because we're a blind nation, the one-eyed famous name can lead us, to Slim's cheers and aplomb.

When in form, we saw him play for Chelsea before or after Cups of Nations, the most obvious one in 2006, so what are you talking about?

Nothing against him playing on Friday.
If he is able to re-capture his magic, good for us.

If he is not, he should follow Mensah, Appiah, Paintsil, Tagoe and Kingston, so that

he can go back and façade his snubbing our numerous calls as "concentrating on club football".

He is here today because of his worn-out chances at Chelsea, not because he is truly interested in playing for us.

He might be interested in the early part of his career, but definitely not now, so shut the spin!
Slimzay**The Unshakable Shaker** 10 years ago

"Was he injured when only playing against Libya and the Ivory Coast?" Diamond asked.

The answer is no. He also got injured whilst playing for his club. However here is the fact, he got injured once whilst playing for this ...
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"Was he injured when only playing against Libya and the Ivory Coast?" Diamond asked.

The answer is no. He also got injured whilst playing for his club. However here is the fact, he got injured once whilst playing for this club but twice whilst playing for his nation. So you see, he got hurt playing for his country more than he got hurt playing for his club.

"Stop spinning his lies to the populace." Diamond commanded.

Can you tell the forum, Diamond, what Essien lied about? Wasn't the player hurt when he asked GFA to give him time to heal? When he asked for his time off national assignment, was he not recuperating from this same injury he sustained during national assignment?

Let us move on with my questions.

Diamond, when one comes out to say "Diamond is a full of shit", with even double exclamation marks at the end, how would you take that? What has Essien done to deserve such an insult? Even if he has done anything wrong, which he hasn't, both you and I are aware of that truth, do we have the right to pour insult on his head? Are you telling me that Askantwi is right to insult Essien? Who deserves to be insulted? Even not the one insulting another deserves that shameful tone.

Now, may be you didn't understand my comment joined to Askantwi's. Allow me to draw you attention to some facts before I continue.

Essien ruptured his cruciate ligament in a World Cup qualifier in September 2008, but after returning in March he has helped secure Ghana's place at the 2010 finals. Is that true or not?

Essien has struggled to recover from that knee injury and was injured again at the 2010 African Nations Cup final, an injury that cost him a place at the World Cup finals on African soil. Is that true or false?

Essien picked up a second Premier League title in 2009-10, but injury restricted him to just 13 starts in the league, and he showed little sign of returning to his former self before being shipped off on loan in the summer of 2012 to Real Madrid. Is this statement true or not?

Now, Diamond, where was he playing when he got those two crucial injuries? Was it for his club or for his nation? Wasn't this injury was his reason of taken a break from national assignments? Did he retire or asked humbly of a break to heal? Then why the insult from your boy?

The rule across the board is that if one doesn't have a club, he wouldn't be called for national competitions. Doesn't Essien has a club? Is he clubless? When Stephen Appiah was clubless, was he not called severally before it became obvious of his position in the national team being taken by few of the new faces in the names of Andrea Ayew, Kwedwo Asamoah, and Kevin Prince Boateng?

Essien's status at the moment hasn't gone over the coach's criterion of invitation but being considered. So where from all these? Wasn't Essien featured for Real Madrid matches before he came back to his mother club? Even at all, didn't he score in his last match for Real Madrid before the break of the season? How long was that? How many matches do you think he played for that half of a season loan? Here is the fact 19 league matches and scored 2 and 7 ordinary matches. How long was it when the season was over? Two months max. So are you saying, he can't perform or he shouldn't be called just because he has been absent from playing a competitive match for two months? Didn't the break affect all the players. And by the way, was he not involved in Chelsea's preseason matches? What is your point now?

"Nothing against him playing on Friday.
If he is able to re-capture his magic, good for us." Diamond pointed out the beneficiary!

Oh, "GOOD FOR US" you say? Why not good for him? You want to benefit from the player's services but you don't want to give him the opportunity to revive his career? Does that make sense to you at all? Yes the rule is there and no one is above it. When the time comes and other players have taken hold of Essien's positions, inviting him wouldn't be advisable.

You know, I could go on and on ...... to give my reasons of why we should give him the opportunity in tomorrow's match. Consequently it wouldn't help because tomorrow is just around the corner. Patience is very important. We need to be calm. Like I stated in the last comment I made to Askantwi's comment, Askantwi wouldn't be the only one to advocate of Essien's exclusion from the team if he performs poor in tomorrow's match.
DIAMOND 10 years ago

You need to improve on your ISSUE IDENTIFICATION sense.

What I'm saying are:

1. yes, he was injured twice on national duty, BUT those were NOT the only occasions, that every season since he joined Chelsea, he has lost a ...
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You need to improve on your ISSUE IDENTIFICATION sense.

What I'm saying are:

1. yes, he was injured twice on national duty, BUT those were NOT the only occasions, that every season since he joined Chelsea, he has lost at least 2 months of play because of club-duty injury.

2. that even when he was fit, he, in cahoots with his daddy, refused to play for us because of "injury", as we saw him playing for club soon before or after our international games, the most conspicuous one being the Cup of Nations in Egypt in 2006.

When the real injuries began to hinder him, that's when Ghanaians began to doubt his credibility.
Why? Because he had already set up a history of avoiding national duty.

Don't personalise this: Nobody is insulting him.

Did I not say he got injured twice playing for Ghana against Libya and Ivory Coast?
Why recycle it to me?
Did I say he did not play for Madrid or in Preseason?

Why the missive on his status at the moment?

I said he peaked in 2007, I did not say Chelsea did not win EPL in 2010.

Essien is here because his career is in decline, otherwise he would not come, plus, World Cup is coming.

He should seek a transfer to another club to get regular action.

He should admit to being out of action for some time every season, not only when playing for Ghana, because that would be a lie.

That's my point.
Where is the insult?
4 Year Old 10 years ago

I hope Essien has learned his lessons well. A white man will use you when indeed you are the best. Otherwise, he will look for someone else. When Essien was on top, he bluffed Ghana all along with his "Today, tomorrow i will ...
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I hope Essien has learned his lessons well. A white man will use you when indeed you are the best. Otherwise, he will look for someone else. When Essien was on top, he bluffed Ghana all along with his "Today, tomorrow i will not..." It was all because Essien had his eye and hopes on Chelsea.

Today, the very people he was bluffing are going to be there for you. It's a lesson he should learn.
JOHN 10 years ago

HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM
AKB 10 years ago

i suspect why in the last 4 Days, 4 Whales have been washed ashore Ghana,
the Zambians have staeted throwing their Black Juju into our seas, these spells and Juju is to cause the match to be in their favour, i swear, they wi ...
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i suspect why in the last 4 Days, 4 Whales have been washed ashore Ghana,
the Zambians have staeted throwing their Black Juju into our seas, these spells and Juju is to cause the match to be in their favour, i swear, they will not succeed in Jesus name,
the 4 whales that have died means GHANA will score Zambia 4 goals. AMEN
african 10 years ago

this has nothing to do with football. This how we got ignorant and started killing twins and albinos....

this has nothing to do with football. This how we got ignorant and started killing twins and albinos....
AKK 10 years ago

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the truth 10 years ago

ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha. africans, africans africans.........

ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha. africans, africans africans.........
K.K. 10 years ago

I KNEW HE IS AVAILABLE NOW BECAUSE HE NEEDS TO USE GHANA AGAIN TO RELAUNCH HIS DYING CAREER. SHAME ON YOU ESSIEN. LEAVE THE YOUNG BOYS TO HAVE THEIR CHANCE. IT IS THESE SAME BOYS THAT HAVE BROUGHT US THIS FAR. WHEN GIVEN A CH ...
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I KNEW HE IS AVAILABLE NOW BECAUSE HE NEEDS TO USE GHANA AGAIN TO RELAUNCH HIS DYING CAREER. SHAME ON YOU ESSIEN. LEAVE THE YOUNG BOYS TO HAVE THEIR CHANCE. IT IS THESE SAME BOYS THAT HAVE BROUGHT US THIS FAR. WHEN GIVEN A CHANCE, THEY WILL TAKE US FURTHER
NANA IS STILL USING BAWUMIA 10 years ago

ESSIEN CAN USE GHANA TO REVAMP HIS CAREER, JUST AS GHANA IS GOING TO USE ESSIEN TO GET WHAT SHE WANTS - GETTING THROUGH THE ZAMBIANS AND GOING TO QUALIFY FOR THE WORLD CUP IN BRAZIL. TELL ME ANY PERSON IN THIS WORLD WHO IS N ...
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ESSIEN CAN USE GHANA TO REVAMP HIS CAREER, JUST AS GHANA IS GOING TO USE ESSIEN TO GET WHAT SHE WANTS - GETTING THROUGH THE ZAMBIANS AND GOING TO QUALIFY FOR THE WORLD CUP IN BRAZIL. TELL ME ANY PERSON IN THIS WORLD WHO IS NOT USING OTHERS FOR THEIR SELFISH BENEFITS. MEN USE THEIR WIVES AND WOMEN USE THEIR HUSBANDS. FATHERS USE THEIR CHILDREN AND CHILDREN USE THEIR PARENTS. FRIENDS USE FRIENDS. IMMIGRANTS USE INDIGENES TO GET THEIR IMMIGRATION STATUSES AND INDIGENES USE FOREIGNERS FOR THEIR SELFISH NEEDS. EVEN COUNTRIES USE OTHER COUNTRIES TO GET WHAT THEY WANT AND TO ACHIEVE THEIR NATIONAL INTERESTS. NANA IS USED BAWUMIA TO GAIN POWER, BUT BAWUMIA HAS ALSO USED NANA TO GAIN POPULARITY AND ACCEPTANCE BY NPP FOLKS. SO NOW, TELL ME WHO IS NOT USING WHO.
Batigo 10 years ago

At this moment the Best for Micheal is to leave the club before more insult is rain on him, we love you and don't want to see you down this way, rise your head and leave, after all you real dad is dead, so shall the fake one ...
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At this moment the Best for Micheal is to leave the club before more insult is rain on him, we love you and don't want to see you down this way, rise your head and leave, after all you real dad is dead, so shall the fake one to die
show man 10 years ago

no need to publish this article at this moment, the players need concentration.

no need to publish this article at this moment, the players need concentration.
Akwasi 10 years ago

Mourinhno knows what he is doing; if he doesn't need Essien's service he would've sold him.

Mourinhno knows what he is doing; if he doesn't need Essien's service he would've sold him.
Ronny 10 years ago

Essien should be smart and stop calling mourinhno daddy the man is just a user. he only have his interest at heart. He has riden you like a horse and he feels like your services are not needed anymore.

Essien should be smart and stop calling mourinhno daddy the man is just a user. he only have his interest at heart. He has riden you like a horse and he feels like your services are not needed anymore.
esi atta 10 years ago

they both know what they doing...do not feel sorry for essien, ...all footballers know a day like this will come..thats why they get paid that way

they both know what they doing...do not feel sorry for essien, ...all footballers know a day like this will come..thats why they get paid that way
Alex Kojo Sammy-Paris 10 years ago

Backup....big Essien!, God is with u,nd Amen!...

Backup....big Essien!, God is with u,nd Amen!...
Fo-Yao 10 years ago

Guys understand that Michael Essien is in the Premier League lists but not the Champions League.

Dady knows how to use his players best.

Guys understand that Michael Essien is in the Premier League lists but not the Champions League.

Dady knows how to use his players best.
Dan 10 years ago

Oh essein why keep on God will make a way 4 u

Oh essein why keep on God will make a way 4 u
focus 10 years ago

Ghana is the beneficial and that's what counts!

Ghana is the beneficial and that's what counts!
Abraham Adams 10 years ago

mourino is great coach and he knows what is doing.if he does need essien,he will not told chealse not to sell him to intermilan and teams who were looking for his services.shame on you haters,essien will always be essien

mourino is great coach and he knows what is doing.if he does need essien,he will not told chealse not to sell him to intermilan and teams who were looking for his services.shame on you haters,essien will always be essien
Ebo Menson 10 years ago

If Asamando is a living place, the ghost of James Essien would manifest himself to this ungrateful son called Kobina.

If Asamando is a living place, the ghost of James Essien would manifest himself to this ungrateful son called Kobina.
KOKI 10 years ago

No need to rush this report to the teeming Black Stars supporters at this stage!

No need to rush this report to the teeming Black Stars supporters at this stage!
Jonas 10 years ago

The dude must be excluded outright from the BS. HE WORTHS NOTHING.

The dude must be excluded outright from the BS. HE WORTHS NOTHING.
Kwaku Addo 10 years ago

There is always a back up plan. Real Madrid had its team for UEFA way before Essien was loande to the team but Jose used him when the going was tough for him. Mike do not worry things will turn around. Supper Lampard and skip ...
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There is always a back up plan. Real Madrid had its team for UEFA way before Essien was loande to the team but Jose used him when the going was tough for him. Mike do not worry things will turn around. Supper Lampard and skipper Terry were almost gone but where are they now? SOLID AS A ROCK. Don't give up your chance is just at the coner sooner or later.
Johnson 10 years ago

Why won't Essien take a pay cut like the others, and join a team that will use him regularly, instead of rotting in the reserves. Gareth Barry, Lukaku,Gervinhio,and others have done that.

Why won't Essien take a pay cut like the others, and join a team that will use him regularly, instead of rotting in the reserves. Gareth Barry, Lukaku,Gervinhio,and others have done that.
Be Wise 10 years ago

He ignored Ghana because of Chelsea and now look at what he got.Thee is no place like home.

He ignored Ghana because of Chelsea and now look at what he got.Thee is no place like home.
Kojo 10 years ago

It's not true. Chelsea have not submitted any list to UeFA yet.... rubbish

It's not true. Chelsea have not submitted any list to UeFA yet.... rubbish
Uncle Kofi 10 years ago

Don't worry. morinho will come back for you. The rejected stone will be a capstone

Don't worry. morinho will come back for you. The rejected stone will be a capstone
GHFUO, change ur thinking 10 years ago

MASSA, DEAD UR NICE NICE MATTER. NO MORE MR NICE GUY. BE SERIOUS AND ATTENTIVE WITH THE CLUB. NO MORE NICE NICE...ADJOA PUNI, PLS TELL UR MAN TO STOP ALL THE NICE NICE BUSIMESS. ESP WHEN HE IS DEALING WITH HIS FELLOW AFRICAN ...
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MASSA, DEAD UR NICE NICE MATTER. NO MORE MR NICE GUY. BE SERIOUS AND ATTENTIVE WITH THE CLUB. NO MORE NICE NICE...ADJOA PUNI, PLS TELL UR MAN TO STOP ALL THE NICE NICE BUSIMESS. ESP WHEN HE IS DEALING WITH HIS FELLOW AFRICAN BROS AT CHELSEA. OBI MIKEL CAN EVEN PLAY TOTTAS, BUT LOOK....ADWEN FI TO ALL THESE NIGGAS ON CHELSEA....
Sparkgh 10 years ago

Why shld Jose Mourinho do dat

Why shld Jose Mourinho do dat

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