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The John Terry Appreciation Thread

Thought last night showed that we have firmly moved on from JT in a playing capacity. I know he was playing with a team that hasn't played much together and it showed. But there were a few errors and not quite upto the JT standards. 

That said, he's allowed to enjoy this moment. Part of me hopes he retires - he goes out as a champion and a winner. It hasn't worked out for other big name defenders like Rio Ferdinand by moving to a smaller club. They just look embarrassing.  

 
They mentioned on mnf that he has a big presence at the club behind the scenes and him going would defo leave a hole. With steve holland leaving too, it doesn't leave a lot of english players/staff behind the scenes with terry's experience and leadership. However, I do think luiz, fabregas and azpi are great leaders and I think we will be just fine. We have to expect changes at some point, we can't rely on the old guard forever. 

 
Has now said that it's not nailed on he will play beyond the end of the season. 

To be honest I can't see him playing abroad, he seems to like his home comforts too much. 

It's whether he fancies playing for someone like Bournemouth for a couple of years for the enjoyment of playing or if he wants to go out on top as a double winner (hopefully). 

 
Could see him going to Bournemouth, and it would kinda suit probably. Be good to see him play a bit more, as long as he doesn't go to a rival. 

Sunday will be an emotional day!!!

 
It would be great if JT could carry on training with the squad when he can, keep himself fit in body and soul, it would be good for him and the club, and the rest of the players would benefit from his massive amount of experience. I'm sure he won't want to just stop coming to Cobham totally.

 
Great player and a great coach on the pitch. Hopefully he'll be involved with the Academy next season.

 
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coco said:
It would be great if JT could carry on training with the squad when he can, keep himself fit in body and soul, it would be good for him and the club, and the rest of the players would benefit from his massive amount of experience. I'm sure he won't want to just stop coming to Cobham totally.
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He's probably programmed to automatically go every morning. It will take ages to reprogram him!

 
Zola said:
Could see him going to Bournemouth, and it would kinda suit probably. Be good to see him play a bit more, as long as he doesn't go to a rival. 

Sunday will be an emotional day!!!
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Bournemouth with the way they play would be the absolute worst move for him,

 
Argo said:
Bournemouth with the way they play would be the absolute worst move for him,
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How so? They are a newly mid table club, searching for stability, 2 hours from where he lives.

Where else do you see him getting regular football and challenging for anything? 

 
Zola said:
How so? They are a newly mid table club, searching for stability, 2 hours from where he lives.

Where else do you see him getting regular football and challenging for anything? 
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They play ridiculously open expressive football and even when he was top class JT struggled with that (AVB tenure). His best shot will be signing on with Pulis for a season (if he wants to stay in England).

 
Argo said:
They play ridiculously open expressive football and even when he was top class JT struggled with that (AVB tenure). His best shot will be signing on with Pulis for a season (if he wants to stay in England).
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Totally agree, I think West Brom or Palace would be better suited to him in footballing terms.

 
Controversially I think last night will have shown JT that he no longer has the legs for Premier League football. At 36, it could be wise to concentrate on his coaching badges and be able to look back on a glittering career that hasn't been diminished with a move he quite possibly doesn't want.  

 
Just got to look at Rio Ferdinand when he left United - went downhill and embarrassed himself. Players never get better with these type of moves. 

 
charierre said:
Controversially I think last night will have shown JT that he no longer has the legs for Premier League football. At 36, it could be wise to concentrate on his coaching badges and be able to look back on a glittering career that hasn't been diminished with a move he quite possibly doesn't want.  




 
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Agreed, I thought he looked good at the start of the season but his cameo roles have been pretty shocking really. Don't think he's up to the physical side of the League anymore and think he'd struggle even in a low block with a lower league club. Got absolutely nothing to prove though.

 
bluelion111 said:
Agreed, I thought he looked good at the start of the season but his cameo roles have been pretty shocking really. Don't think he's up to the physical side of the League anymore and think he'd struggle even in a low block with a lower league club. Got absolutely nothing to prove though.
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Tbh he was every bit as bad as Ivanovic last season, 14/15 really was his "last horrah before falling from a cliff " season many great players in the twilight years have, happened with Neville and Giggs aswell.

 
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