John Terry

[zolayes 14,489]

Can't see him playing very long at the highest level unfortunately. Maybe he should retire when his contract expires next summer.

the weather is great in LA and plenty of dollars ,,,a nice way to add to the pension

[Bosnian Blue 2,471]

the weather is great in LA and plenty of dollars ,,,a nice way to add to the pension

Yeah, there are always exotic places to go, even when you're almost finished as a player. It would be amazing for him to end his career at Chelsea though, I'd love that more than anything.

[Hutcho 8,443]

Yeah, I don't see it happening either, but it's logical. 2 seasons is very optimistic, I think we'll definitely get something from him this season in terms of a transition. The thing is, Lampard sort of 'earned' his contract with goals at times when they were needed and obviously to lure Mourinho it was needed. However Terry's been a scarce in the starting XI under Rafa and unless Mourinho plays him like 50-60% of the season, I don't see him being offered a new deal.

Also depends on politics. The whispers about Roman being annoyed at Lampard regarding Villas-Boas weren't baseless and if that's what was hindering contract talks then Terry should be fine in that regard. It will be crucial to observe whether the Board will take on Mou's opinion about contract extensions or not.

I think he still has a lot to offer if used correctly. All those years of him playing with broken bones and such will have taken its toll, and I don't see him being an automatic starter. But in our whole team, I can't think of a player I would want more to come in with 20 Mins to go to solidify the defence, and ensure everything is organised at the back.

It was one of my big criticisms of rafa that with 1 sub left and protecting a lead he wouldn't even put him on with 5 Mins left. Especially after what happened at the likes of reading etc.

Mourinho, would be most likely to be able to utilise him better, and crucially JT would probably understand it better if it came from Jose. I get the impression that Jose is someone he really trusts and respects and if anyone can change JT's role slightly so he can still have an impact I think it would be Jose.

Managed correctly and barring any more major injuries I think 2 years is a fairly reasonable estimate. Whilst we are on the subject of contract renewals I would be very surprised if Ashley Cole's contract wasn't renewed. And with Jose back, if lampard can still have am impact coming of the bench it wouldn't surprise me if he did as well. Though that isn't something that we need to be thinking about yet.

[Jase 43,479]

Here's the full article..

Jose Mourinho set to decide on John Terry's future at Chelsea with Monaco keen to sign defender

[Leif 6,006]

mMMmmmmMMMm. It would really help the wage bill having him depart. In theory freeing up wage space for a brand new central defender.. like Subotic, Hummels etc.

Didn't make that many appearances last season and when he did he rarely performed good imo.

No player is untouchable.

[The only place to be 11,313]

£7 million for a 32 year old in the last year of his contract who is also one of (if not the) biggest earners at the club.

Is anyone not tempted by this? Let's be honest.....he's not Frank Lampard.

[Muzchap 8,966]

£7 million for a 32 year old in the last year of his contract who is also one of (if not the) biggest earners at the club.

Is anyone not tempted by this? Let's be honest.....he's not Frank Lampard.

If he wants to go - I AM COMFORTABLE with it...

Terry has been absolutely immense - but gets a raw deal over here - if he can go enjoy himself with an extra £10 million - then he should... I'd rather see JT playing - than sat on the bench...

[Changingman_2000 876]

All over the radio today that Monaco are indeed in for him. The french league ain't the strongest so he may be tempted as he reaches the twilight of his career. I feel that club's management have (wrongly) gone cold on him since all the race stuff.

I hope he finishes his career with Chelsea, but wish him all the very best if he goes. Been fantastic for the club.

[DH1988 1,346]

Monaco? £20m please! DONE!

[Jase 43,479]

All over the radio today that Monaco are indeed in for him. The french league ain't the strongest so he may be tempted as he reaches the twilight of his career. I feel that club's management have (wrongly) gone cold on him since all the race stuff.

I hope he finishes his career with Chelsea, but wish him all the very best if he goes. Been fantastic for the club.

Club management have gone cold on him? How so?

[The Skipper 20,609]

No, he needs to stay simply because of his HG status in the CL (our only one). JT still has a season or so left so he's still important for the squad make up.

[nono 791]

I hope he goes. Great player but bad character. Monaco will give us good money too.

[The only place to be 11,313]

No, he needs to stay simply because of his HG status in the CL (our only one). JT still has a season or so left so he's still important for the squad make up.

I thought homegrown status was simply any player association trained for 3 years prior to their 21st birthday?

[communicate 2,703]

I thought homegrown status was simply any player association trained for 3 years prior to their 21st birthday?

I think for CL U need 4 player that was trained in your club for 3 years prior to their 21st birthday (Source:I play Football Manager )

[The Skipper 20,609]

I thought homegrown status was simply any player association trained for 3 years prior to their 21st birthday?

For the PL yes, but not for the CL. CL requires 8 players to be association trained and 4 club trained players, for at least 3 years before their 21st. It's why Bertrand counts as an association player and not a club trained player because of the amount of loans we sent him on - so we're essentially 3 players short in the CL - we can only include 22 players instead of 25 and I don't think the board will let that go down to 21 just yet.

It's why it's vital we bring through the likes of Chalobah, Ake etc. Lukaku could've been club trained because he arrived at 18 but obviously it's about making the decision on whether you want to develop a player or hold him back - in which I think the club made a good decision, even though they did sacrifice his club trained status.