Essien pleads to Roman

Last updated : 24 July 2005 By Paul Lagan
Michael Essien has made a personal plead to Roman Abramovich to end his Lyon nightmare.
The midfielder is desperate to come to Stamford Bridge to further his pay packet, er... further his footballing career.

But Lyon bosses are not letting hiom go cheap.
"I appeal to Mr Abramovich to pay whatever Lyon are asking for," demands the player.
Hmmmm, well that will be around £30m, Michael.
May I suggest you lower your wage demands too?

We all await Roman's reply.....