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Aug242020 by JBNo Comments

John Terry reacts to rumours Thiago Silva will sign for Chelsea

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Chelsea legend John Terry has appeared to give his seal of approval for the club to sign free agent Thiago Silva this summer window. Chelsea have struggled to find a leader at in defence since Terry’s exit back in 2017 but are reportedly closing in on Paris Saint-Germain skipper Silva, who has emerged as Lampard’s top target. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Silva’s eight-year stay with PSG came to an end as they lost to Bayern in last night’s Champions League final and he confirmed that the game would be his last for the club. ‘This was my last match at PSG. I am sad,’ the Brazilian told French outlet RMC Sport. ‘I apologise to the supporters. I want to thank all the fans for their love. ‘I will come back to PSG… I want to play for three or four more...

Aug142020 by JBNo Comments

Lampard reacts to John Terry ‘tapping up’ Declan Rice for Chelsea

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Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has fuelled speculation linking the club with Declan Rice by ‘liking’ a post on Instagram of the player meeting the Blues legend John Terry. Former Chelsea academy star Rice has emerged as the London club’s top target to strengthen their back-line, with Lampard aiming to convert him back into a centre-back. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 21-year-old, who was named West Ham player of the Year for his displays this campaign, is thought to be keen to return to Chelsea and his holiday activities have stoked the rumour mill this past week. Rice has spent his holiday with best friend and Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount, first meeting Didier Drogba and then visiting the club’s greatest ever captain, John Terry, at his place in...

Jul72020 by JBNo Comments

John Terry hails Kurt Zouma after his last-ditch tackle saves Chelsea

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Chelsea legend John Terry has heaped praise on Kurt Zouma after his last-ditch tackle secured all three points for the Blues in a 3-2 win against Crystal Palace. The west London side took a two-goal lead against Palace on Tuesday with goals from Olivier Giroud and Christian Pulisic, though Zaha’s thunderous goal pulled one back for the hosts. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tammy Abraham then restored the two-goal lead, but it was soon wiped out seconds later by Benteke and Palace pushed very hard to find a late equaliser. Crystal Palace hit the post in the stoppage-time and Benteke was then through on goal in the final seconds of the game, only for Zouma to make an outstanding tackle at the last second out of nowhere. Frank Lampard was full of prais...

Jun172020 by JBNo Comments

John Terry reveals his dad was furious that he signed for Chelsea instead of Man Utd

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Chelsea legend John Terry has recalled how his father "absolutely kicked off" after he decided to sign for the blues. The former Blues captain penned schoolboy forms with Premier League side Chelsea as a 14-year-old, but had other offers on the table for him. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); While he was still at West Ham, John Terry was training elsewhere, including going to Manchester United for a two-week training camp every summer. He even shared a car with David Beckham up to Manchester when the midfielder signed his first professional contract. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "I had the option between Arsenal, Chelsea and Man United and, to be fair, all of them went above and beyond," Terry told The Footballers Guide to...

Apr282020 by JBNo Comments

Ferdinand regrets not speaking against John Terry during race row with his brother

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Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand says he regrets not speaking out during John Terry’s race row with his brother, Anton Ferdinand, and says he still does not speak to the Chelsea legend. Terry was banned by the FA for four games and fined £220,000 after using ‘abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour… which included a reference to colour and/or race’ in relation to the then QPR star Anton during a game at Loftus Road in October 2011, though was cleared of the charges at Westminster Magistrates’ Court a few weeks earlier. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ferdinand called Terry ‘the biggest idiot’ in his autobiography years later and now concedes he was too slow to talk about his and his brother’s side of the argument in public and would ...

Apr242020 by JBNo Comments

Terry reveals the ‘massive mistake’ Chelsea made with Fernando Torres

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Carragher believes Chelsea made a ‘massive mistake’ with Fernando Torres at the start of his time at the club, and John Terry feels his confidence was ‘shot to bits’ due to the mistake. Torres made the surprise £50m switch from Liverpool to Chelsea in January 2011 and his first match after his transfer, which had set a new British record, was against his former team at Stamford Bridge. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Carlo Ancelotti chose to start Torres but the striker was substituted after just 66 minutes after struggling to make an impact, much to the delight of Liverpool fans who had jeered him constantly throughout the game. Carragher, who played against the Spaniard during his debut for Chelsea, believes Ancelotti’s decision to put their new signi...

Apr142020 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho threatened to sell John Terry in front of the squad over misplaced pass

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Chelsea legend John Terry has revealed that current Spurs manager Jose Mourinho threatened to sell both himself and Gary Cahill after a particularly poor training session. The Portuguese boss – who is known for his mind games – returned to west London for a second spell at the Stamford Bridge in 2013, making some key signings the following summer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Diego Costa, Cesc Fabregas and Filipe Luis were all brought in as Chelsea claimed the Premier League title, though Terry has revealed that Mourinho used the captain to make an example to the rest of the team and ensure standards did not slip. Frank Lampard reveals regret over Billy Gilmour’s Chelsea breakthrough Juan Mata names Chelsea legend Eden Hazard as Premier League’s g...

Sep92018 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea legend John Terry explains why Mourinho is struggling at Man United

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John Terry believes Jose Mourinho ’s Manchester United team are struggling in the Premier League due to a lack of characters in the dressing room. Mourinho has spent over £300million in just over two years in an attempt to bring United back into Premier League title-winning contenders. United finished 19 points adrift of champions Manchester City last campaign and look unlikely to close the gap this time around having failed to make an impact in the transfer window and lost two of their opening four league matches. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And Terry, who enjoyed the most successful period of his club career under Mourinho at Stamford Bridge, believes there are not enough leaders in the United team. ‘At every club he has had big characters and ...