Middlesbrough fans have
appealed to Nigeria international, Mikel Obi to stay with the championship side
at least for another season, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.
The Super Eagles captain waited
till the last day of the regular season before netting his maiden goal for
Middlesbrough in their 2-1 win against Rotherham United at the New York Stadium
on Sunday.
The victory meant nothing to
Boro and their fans as the 73 points they garnered in the Championship season
could not guarantee them a place in the top six positions after Derby County
defeated West Brom 3-1 in a simultaneous game.
Speaking after the game, the
former Chelsea stalwart strongly hinted that he was not extending his contract
with Middlesbrough, stressing he has options elsewhere and wants to win
trophies.
Even though Boro were disappointing
for most of the season, Mikel proved to be an inspired signing as his vast
experience and calmness on the ball steadied the midfield.
Middlesbrough fans may not
want Tony Pulis to stay but they certainly want the 32 year old midfielder to stay,
with his contract due to expire next month.
A fan, Lesley Poole with
Twitter handle @lellyk07, saying, “Shall we all chip in and help Middlesbrough sign
Mikel Obi . Please stay, while chris @chris added, “Hope your staying as it's
been a pleasure to watch you.
Another fan, John Chambers
hopes Mikel becomes a player-manager next season. “New player manager next
season John Obi,” he tweeted via @JohnChambers001.
JF @alilbitofflame also
said, “Stay, please. Just try next season”, while Alan Hunton said via @huntyhouse,
“Good technical player but zero pace.Time to move on. Lost the ball virtually
never, in his first four games and then regularly thereafter. Odd.”
Mikel appeared in nineteen
matches across all competitions for Middlesbrough and captained the club in
their last six games in the EFL Championship.
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