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Mikel John Obi Part 1: Fergie Vs Mourinho, JT's Leadership & Scraps In The Dressing Room

Mikel John Obi Part 1: Fergie Vs Mourinho, JT's Leadership & Scraps In The Dressing Room

The Rest Is Football
Aug 6, 2025 1h 6m
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Gary Lineker is joined by former Chelsea midfielder Mikel John Obi, who shares the unbelievable story of the dramatic tug of war between Manchester United and Chelsea over his signature. From secret meetings to jumping through bushes, Mikel reveals all in this jaw-dropping tale from one of football’s most chaotic transfer sagas.  He also shares exactly what Jose Mourinho was like behind closed doors and reveals all on the fights that happened on the training ground and how that shaped Chelsea as a team.  Join THE PLAYERS LOUNGE, the official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for monthly prizes  As a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table. Join THE PLAYERS LOUNGE here: therestisfootball.com  For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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