Fans Make Stunning Statements as Chelsea Unveil Banner at Stamford Bridge in Honour of Mikel

• A ‘Taking The Mikel’ banner has been unveiled at Stamford Bridge Stadium as a tribute to John Mikel Obi
• The former Super Eagles midfielder made an outstanding 374 appearances for Chelsea scoring six goals
• During his 11 years at Chelsea, Mikel won 10 major trophies, the 2012 Champions League title tops the list

Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel is the latest Chelsea legend to have his banner unveiled at Stamford Bridge.

This was disclosed by Chelsea football fanzine @onlyapound in a tweet.

The banner which is a tribute to the former Nigerian international has ‘Taking the Mikel’ emblazoned on it.

Fans react to Mikel banner at Stamford Bridge

Fans have since gone on Twitter to make their thoughts known about the unveiling of the ‘Taking The Mikel’ banner

LDN Football said: “The new John Obi Mikel inspired banner inside Stamford Bridge revealed. An incredibly underrated player, fully deserved.”

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King Rich Wise said: “Mikel Obi finally gets a banner at Stamford Bridge. The man was actually underrated but gave a lot to Chelsea during his time at the Bridge. Legend!”

Qarge said: “Chelsea's Mikel Obi finally gets a banner at Stamford Bridge. Legend!”

Chidi said: “A banner has been installed at Stamford Bridge in honour of Chelsea Legend John Mikel Obi. He was such an underrated player and a huge part of the club's history. The Greatest Nigerian footballer, only Kanu Nwankwo comes close.”

Mikel's trophy haul at Chelsea

During his 11 years at Chelsea, Mikel won two Premier League titles, four FA Cup trophies, two League Cup honours, a Champions League and one Europa League.

He made 374 appearances for the club, scoring six times.

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The European champions had gone in front early in the second half at Stamford Bridge through Antonio Rudiger's sensational long-range strike, but they collapsed to lose for the first time since owner Roman Abramovich was hit by UK government sanctions.

Vitaly Janelt levelled just a minute later to spark a three-goal spree in 10 minutes for the visitors.

Third-placed Chelsea remain on course to finish in the top four but will need a major improvement for the visit of Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals on Tuesday, April 5.