The Obi One Podcast

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John Obi Mikel returns to break down the biggest stories in world football.

News broke this week that Sir Alex Ferguson had a verbal agreement for José Mourinho to succeed him at Manchester United back in 2013 — before Mourinho did a U-turn back to his beloved Chelsea. Mikel gives his honest verdict on what might have been, and explains why the Roman Abr ... Show more

. 57min 2sec

Mikel is BACK: Inside Alonso’s Chelsea revolution, Arsenal’s Vini Jnr reality check

New season. New studio. Same John Obi Mikel!Mikel is back with Chris McHardy as they look ahead to the brand new domestic football season.As Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea revolution takes shape, the guys analyse the new arrivals and hypothesise on what transfer business is still needed. ... Show more

. 1h 15min

‘They deserved it’: Arsenal humble Mikel, Pep v Sir Alex, Xabi Alonso coup & why Salah is RIGHT!

It’s the morning after the night before and Arsenal’s first Premier League title in 22 years. John Obi Mikel gives his verdict, and there’s begrudging respect there. With Pep Guardiola set to depart Manchester City after a decade as manager, Mikel and Chris discuss his legacy and ... Show more

. 1h 13min

‘Chelsea’s DNA gone’: Palmer ‘lost’, players want out & zero direction | What now? 🫣

Chelsea is a club on its knees. Six successive league defeats, four on the bounce at Stamford Bridge and the worst run of results since 1993. Little wonder then, Blues legend John Obi Mikel is crestfallen.Resigned to Chelsea’s fate this season, Mikel calls out the club’s ills and ... Show more

. 1h 3min

‘Chelsea’s DNA gone’: Palmer ‘lost’, players want out & zero direction | What now? 🫣

. 1h 2min