John Mikel Obi Makes Peace With Referee Mark Clattenburg

The official was cleared of allegations he used inappropriate language towards the Nigeria international during, Mikel Obi the Premier League clash with Manchester United back in October.

Mikel Obi was subsequently handed a three-match ban by the Football Association for confronting Clattenburg after the game and now insists the matter needs to be consigned to the past.
Speaking from Japan where Chelsea are involved in the Club World Cup, Mikel Obi said: “Everything is put to bed, we move on. If he refereed a game there would certainly be no problem.
“Now it is done, I am glad it is over. I am sure he is glad it is over as well, and the FA. We can move on from here.” Mikel Obi
But Mikel does believe that the issue of racism in English football still needs to be addressed and feels that all parties should unite in an effort to eradicate the problem.
Mikel Obi added: “It has been there for years. Hopefully everyone will work together – the players and the FA – to make sure we try to stop things like that.”
 Naijaurban.com