John Terry

[MetsajCFC 1,255]

Terry isn't the player he was couple of seasons back. Over the past couple of seasons he has been in the spotlight for the wrong reasons. For having affairs, losing England's captain position, injuries, bust up with AVB, Rafa and almost costing us the Champions League with getting himself sent off in a silly position (vs A. Sanchez) He is a great player no doubt but all of this takes its toll. He has to get used to being on the bench, so does soon to be 35 year old Lampard

[Styles 9,790]

A week or two ago I thought about the JT situation and it felt really strange, like there is something more to it. In the past he's been playing through injuries and has always been a starter as long as he is medically cleared and now those continuous spells at the bench, with the excuse he has not regained his fitness, are really shady.

Benitez has indicated that if Terry plays a game he is unable to train in the days immediately after the game. Does that sound like somebody who is fit to you? Look at the games against Stoke away and Newcastle away does that look like somebody who is fit to play? He gave away a penalty at Stoke and was at fault for two goals in the other.

I think the issue here is that he has been found out. He is so unfit and incapable of doing the basic movements (run, turn, lateral movement) required of a professional footballer that he is beginning to become surplus to requirements.

[manpe 10,861]

I agree with the above. I doubt there is some conspiracy going on, Terry simply isn't as good anymore as he used to be. I don't fault him for that, he has put his body through hell to squeeze the most out of his prime, it's only logical he can't keep doing so for too long. If a manager talks to him, criticizes him, whoever the manager may be, he simply cannot talk back. I actually think Rafa might have been right if and whatever he said, enough of massaging their egos. Rafa may be a wanker and whatnot, but I genuinely don't believe that he's dumb enough to criticize a player if he didn't deserve it. To be honest at the moment all of them deserve critics and I hope Benitez isn't holding back.

[Jase 43,479]

They cook up a lot of drivel, but they seemed to have used a bit of imagination for this one (if it actually is drivel)

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4798729/John-Terry-and-Rafa-Benitez-in-furious-Chelsea-bust-up.html

JOHN TERRY has had an amazing row with Chelsea interim boss Rafa Benitez

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While I agree that Terry was at fault for those 2 goals, Benitez is partly to blame for this matter as well. He has hardly started Terry since he returned from his injury and seems rather reluctant to ease him back into action by bringing him on as sub in games and suddenly, he decides to start him AWAY at Newcastle, which was always gonna be a tough game! Fair to say then the decision backfired disastrously!!

[The Skipper 20,609]

Hardly. I want him gone as much as the next Chelsea fan, but I do believe his decision has been justified. JT offers not much defensive cover as Cahill-Ivanovic does. His leadership is missing, granted, but that alone isn't enough imo.

That's a lie.

Ivanovic and Cahill both play a lot better when they have Terry next to them. Defensive solidity is a lot better whenever Terry is in the side - he doesn't just bring leadership to the table, he's a fine defender.

Because he hasn't played recently, people are forgetting just that. Our defence still hasn't been as strong this season as to when we had JT and Luiz as our starting centre backs.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

JT post match: "The story in the paper today is lazy journalism. Rubbish."

[Zone 290]

Benitez has indicated that if Terry plays a game he is unable to train in the days immediately after the game. Does that sound like somebody who is fit to you? Look at the games against Stoke away and Newcastle away does that look like somebody who is fit to play? He gave away a penalty at Stoke and was at fault for two goals in the other.

I think the issue here is that he has been found out. He is so unfit and incapable of doing the basic movements (run, turn, lateral movement) required of a professional footballer that he is beginning to become surplus to requirements.

He cost us 2 goals at Newcastle but that was never a penalty against Stoke. As soon as he is completely match fit, whatever that means in Terry's case, he should be rushed back to the starting 11 where he belongs. Cahill and Bane haven't impressed one bit as a partnership.

[Hutcho 8,443]

I'll say it again:

STILL OUR BEST DEFENDER!

[DH1988 1,348]

Hardly tested today tbh however he was against Newcastle and two goals conceded so... Jury's out

[The Skipper 20,609]

Hardly tested today tbh however he was against Newcastle and two goals conceded so... Jury's out

Let's completely forget he didn't play a competitive game for about a couple of months before that... And let's also pretend that our defending has been absolutely superb during his absence.

[The Skipper 20,609]

And of course Terry isn't as good as he used to be like but that doesn't mean he isn't good enough to start for us anymore. He's still a beast of a defender and our best defender IMO. Just because he hasn't played in ages people seem to forget just how good he is - it isn't just this season either. It's happened before, spells where Terry was out of the team but he's always proven that he's great enough to come back in the team.

I'm just waiting for Terry to have a consistent run in the team to prove all the doubters wrong.

[zolayes 14,489]

of course when he has been missing our defence has been rock solid hasnt it????? and we haven't missed his leadership at all....

[Bir_CFC 3,455]

[manpe 10,861]

I'm just waiting for Terry to have a consistent run in the team to prove all the doubters wrong.

Tbh Terry has been written off practically every season for the last 3-4 years and he's always come back strong. It remains to be seen how he reacts this time around. If Mourinho comes back, I believe he will flourish again.

[Jase 43,479]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lx7RIgAul6E

It's in audio.