As a young boy, all we used to watch was the Premier League at that time. I know the FA cup is quite important. It's as important as the Premier League in England. And I had a chance to win… — Michael Essien Copy Share Image
As a child, I always wanted to come to the Premier League, so when I made the move, I was very happy. Chelsea were… — Michael Essien Copy Share
Highs have to be all the trophies I won with Chelsea over the 8-9 years I was with them there. We had a good… — Michael Essien Copy Share
Indonesia was good - and crazy, too! It was a great experience to play there. I enjoyed the football. It wasn't easy. It's very… — Michael Essien Copy Share
I want to give back to my community, little things I think they need. I went there to open a borehole and a public… — Michael Essien Copy Share
I'm not a difficult person. I just want to enjoy my football until I hang up my boots. — Michael Essien Copy Share
I sleep 14 hours a day. That helps me get the energy you see on the pitch. — Michael Essien Copy Share
It's a big surprise for me because if somebody asked me when I was playing if Frank Lampard would be a manager, I would… — Michael Essien Copy Share
I like watching tennis and basketball, but it's not every day you can watch it on TV. I don't play them, though. — Michael Essien Copy Share
I've always enjoyed getting forward, pushing up-field to help us in our attacks, but I think you can still do that from a central… — Michael Essien Copy Share
