The John Terry Appreciation Thread

[dkw]

I'm maybe in the minority but if the decision has been made to not keep jt then I would prefer that's it, accept hes not here next season rather than keep him for a few games here and there. Having a 30 odd year old defender who's had many injuries come in forma gme every so often would not go well, and I don't want to see a legend like terry possibly losing us games and struggling.

 

[Nibs]

I'm maybe in the minority but if the decision has been made to not keep jt then I would prefer that's it, accept hes not here next season rather than keep him for a few games here and there. Having a 30 odd year old defender who's had many injuries come in forma gme every so often would not go well, and I don't want to see a legend like terry possibly losing us games and struggling.

It's a fair point dkw. I think with JT, we all like the idea of him still being around and it's the old cliche (but true) that it's not just JT the player, but the leader and everything else he brings with him. But you're probably right, he did stuggle at the beginning of this season and it was only when he got a run of games that he found form, so having him in the squad just to play here & there, might not be a great idea. It's a tough call and to be honest I would rather we tried to start to blood Christensen - but then he would benefit from playing with JT!!

 

[Imran_CFC]

I'm maybe in the minority but if the decision has been made to not keep jt then I would prefer that's it, accept hes not here next season rather than keep him for a few games here and there. Having a 30 odd year old defender who's had many injuries come in forma gme every so often would not go well, and I don't want to see a legend like terry possibly losing us games and struggling.

I don't want Terry to leave us after the awful season we've had-I really don't want a player of his stature leaving us on a low

 

[the real shed end]

Still the best center back at this club.

A one year contract should be a no brainer.

Once that year is over why not a coaching roll.

Surely we cant just discard him at the end of this poor season, and i dont think you can lay some of the squad and managements poor form on his shoulders.

JT Chelsea legend.

 

[ShedEnder91]

This...

As far as  a new manager is concerned JT may seem to have just too much power and influence in the dressing room for his liking, and whether we like it or not (not for me) it is a reasonable assumption for the new man to take. 

I just hope the club make his send off something very special, and worthy of the service he has given our club.

Not just the coach, but Roman too. Remember what happened to AVB and the players apparently 'revolting'. I think that stung him and I think maybe he's avoiding having such characters around.

 

[big blue]

I think 2 seasons could be pushing it to be honest. Don't get me wrong, he is a club legend and I'm not looking forward to the day where he isn't available any more but by then he will be 37, pushing 38 and age stops for no-one, especially one who has had the battles and knocks JT has had over the years.

Was hoping he would be groomed for a coaching role but the new manager may not want an influential figurehead like JT around to possible undermine him, and that could well be the reason why JT doesn't even get the one year?

2 seasons may be pushing it, however if you consider how much football djiliobodji and Miazga played as 4th choice centre back, then I think he could definitely do that job. He is homegrown, a massive character, and will probably play less than 10 games in that year.

I think as long as he feels physically good enough to be part of the squad, and is willing to be paid at a much lower rate, then the club should keep him in the squad.

What would be the alternative, have a youth players development slowed as they aren't getting the minutes they need? Or bring in a squad player will no doubt want to move within 6 months.

 

[Scott Harris]

I heard last night that Mark Noble will be getting a testimonial for playing nearly 350 times for West Ham...........Terry has played over 700 games for us and there hasn't once been a mention of a testimonial for him, all we have so far is that he won't be getting a new deal at the end of the season.

 

[bluedave]

JT has been entitled to a testimonial for a few years now, but he has said he wants to save it until the end of his career.

 

[Maksimov]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35683544

"As soon as Chelsea fans get over this ridiculous fixation with John Terry and start focusing on the future they might start winning trophies again."

What a twat Garth Crooks is.

I'll just leave this here:

http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/35782829

"When Chelsea beat West Bromwich Albion on a Wednesday night in dull, wet mid-November, there were barely 4,000 there to witness Garth Crooks miss the decisive shootout penalty."

 

[Zola]

http://www.offthepost.info/blog/2016/03/photo-chelsea-captain-john-terry-goes-skydiving-in-dubai/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+offthepost%2FTLAa+%28Off+The+Post%29

 

[Beerqueen]

As the article suggests, I was surprised he was allowed to do that!

 

[RMCM]

As the article suggests, I was surprised he was allowed to do that!

You have more of a chance of being injured in a car accident or walking down the street than during a tandem skydive though, they're actually extremely safe (and one of the best experiences you'll ever have)

 

[Beerqueen]

You have more of a chance of being injured in a car accident or walking down the street than during a tandem skydive though, they're actually extremely safe (and one of the best experiences you'll ever have)

Oh I totally agree!  But still think that his contract might exclude him doing this sort of thing.

Would like to try it.

 

[RMCM]

Oh I totally agree!  But still think that his contract might exclude him doing this sort of thing.

Would like to try it.

Hmm possibly, but aren't footballers allowed to go skiing and such? Regardless, he's John Terry, he does what he wants.

Definitely would recommend everyone to do it at least once in their life, the feeling isn't possible to explain.

 

[Beerqueen]

Hmm possibly, but aren't footballers allowed to go skiing and such? Regardless, he's John Terry, he does what he wants.

Definitely would recommend everyone to do it at least once in their life, the feeling isn't possible to explain.

You've already got me googling how much it is and where I can do it!

 

[Maksimov]

You have more of a chance of being injured in a car accident or walking down the street than during a tandem skydive though...

Not sure about walking down the street, but he's in more danger of getting injured in a football match than during a tandem skydive.

 

[Beerqueen]

Not sure about walking down the street, but he's in more danger of getting injured in a football match than during a tandem skydive.

Yeah but that's what he's paid to do!

 

[Maksimov]

Yeah but that's what he's paid to do!

Which was kind of my point... His tandem skydive is more safe than playing football, so his contract shouldn't prohibit it (the skydive). 

 

[dkw]

Which was kind of my point... His tandem skydive is more safe than playing football, so his contract shouldn't prohibit it (the skydive).

Players are insured so I would expect that's what prohibits them, they are an asset for the club.

 

[Maksimov]

Players are insured so I would expect that's what prohibits them, they are an asset for the club.

Yeah, but surely they aren't demanded to wrap themselves in cotton and live inside a protective bubble during their free time? I'd understand the team getting upset about something like BASE jumping, but not holiday activities like the tandem skydive. Many footballers play golf. You're more likely to injure yourself on the golf course.