warnie_666 1,081 Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 I was flicking through a book called 'The Special Ones' by the Fans which is a Chelsea Book and in it gives interviews with players, amongst others JT and it asks the question who did you support as I child and he said Man UHe even went for trials to Man Utd but was rejected by Fergie. (I think) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray. 217 Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 He even went for trials to Man Utd but was rejected by Fergie. (I think)OK, i'm just reading his interview and it says that he spent a year between Chelsea and Man U deciding which one to sign for, but deep down he knew all along that he would choose Chelsea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warnie_666 1,081 Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 (edited) OK, i'm just reading his interview and it says that he spent a year between Chelsea and Man U deciding which one to sign for, but deep down he knew all along that he would choose Chelsea.Why? Wasnt he a fan of Man Utd? Why would he choose Chelsea? From what I read, (long time back) he was either 1. Turned off by the competition at Man Utd and saw a chance at Chelsea.2. Rejected by Fergie. Edited November 23, 2009 by warnie_666 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray. 217 Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Why? Wasnt he a fan of Man Utd? Why would he choose Chelsea? From what I read, (long time back) he was either 1. Turned off by the competition at Man Utd and saw a chance at Chelsea.2. Rejected by Fergie.Reading on he says the main reason he chose Chelsea was because of someone called Bob Orsborn who is a trainer. He goes on to say that the training was brilliant, so enjoyable. He just fell in love with the club. The interview is very interesting and asks him about what made him become a footballer, his first professional game, memorable game, etc... Captain Marvel his book may give more of an insight into about choosing between us and Man U. I haven't been able to get Captain Marvel as it's currently being reprinted i'm told, but I might get a copy of Amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubber bullets 1,183 Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Why? Wasnt he a fan of Man Utd? Why would he choose Chelsea? From what I read, (long time back) he was either 1. Turned off by the competition at Man Utd and saw a chance at Chelsea.2. Rejected by Fergie.From I have read and been told, he has always been a Chelsea fan since he was a kid and while developing at West Ham and at their academy was reportedly offered roughly £10 from Man Utd. at 16. Obviously it never happened as he would stay at West Ham until he was about 22 for Chelsea when West Ham got regulated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warnie_666 1,081 Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 And you weren't a Chelsea supporter ...No, I was Man Utd growing up. You know what it's like when you're a boy, you want to support the team that's winning everything. And my dad and grandad were Man Utd fans. But my first day at Chelsea I knew that was the club I wanted to be at. I just loved it. But Man Utd also approached me.I met Alex Ferguson - great to meet. During the school holidays I would go up to Manchester and train with their boys for two weeks, play a few games and come home. But one thing that was really special about Man Utd was that Alex Ferguson took time out and invited me to one of their games and to have lunch with their players. So there we are - me, my mum and dad, my brother. He made me feel so special, autographs, my photo done with the Premiership trophy. I think it was hard for my dad to take that I was going to sign for Chelsea, but I had to sit him down and tell him it was definitely the right decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueboy 14 Posted November 25, 2009 Author Share Posted November 25, 2009 Touching :'). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badboy 1,526 Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I think one of the reasons he chose Chelsea was because he was a londoner ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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