Has JT Become A Liability?

[Luke 60]

I know many CFC fans will have their rose tinted specs on with regards to this one, but while watching the game today me and my Dad (oxfordblues) both agreed that JT has been off the pace for a while now, this was evident when he missed the ball completely when challenging Defoe at 0-0 and promply pulling him back by his arm. And things didnt get better throughout the match for him, he was missing the ball, letting his man go time and time again (Defoe), making stupid challenges (both yellows) his pace has gone and his decision making was a joke today. There was no need for him to dive in on Bale when he was running AWAY from goal, and to try and claim he got the ball, come on JT, get a grip.

Whats happened to him lately? is 'Mr Invinsible' losing it or is this just a dip in form? TBH, he is our captain, he should be leading by example, not letting nerves get the better of him and costing us points.

Opinions...

[oxfordblues 299]

thats my boy ( ps luke ismy son ) i love J-T as much as the next man,but today he was league one.sorry just an opinion.

[zolayes 14,489]

today was about the worst Ive ever seen him play,completely lost his composure which is disastrous for a cb

[NattyBlue 44]

He's played nearly all our games this season, it's not easy and until next saturday he'll have been the only member of the back 4 to not have been chopped and changed all season.

He's tired, I'm glad Alex has really showed his quality lately neway.

Maybe the red is a blessing in disguise if JT can get his fitness back

[Randall 315]

He was a bit off and he has been a couple of times, but he's still a top quality defender and more importantly a great leader and a bit of good English spirit in our defence. I think the whole wayne bridge thing has got to him a bit and the england thing and I think he's been struggling a bit with all of that but I still think he's a top class defender who's having a touch of an off patch. I still don't think it was handball today!

[Ray. 217]

How many games will he miss now, is it one or two?

[warnie_666 1,081]

How many games will he miss now, is it one or two?

If sent off our second time he misses three.

[Blueboy 14]

@ Randall; Redknapp himself said the penalty was harsh, but they should have got one earlier with Mikel, so doesn't bother really.

Terry had a poor game today, and a pretty poor season overall to be honest. He made more mistakes this season and i really think the whole bridge thing has gotten to him.

[chrismada9 1,948]

If sent off our second time he misses three.

He got two yellows, so it must just be one match right??

[Manuf 1,448]

I think it is one match, and he'll come back to get Liverpool and become a hero once again. At least I hope so.

Edited April 17, 2010 by Manuf

[Henrique 9,133]

In my opnion, JT good days belong to the past. He has been doing lots of mistakes since last season, but I get the feel that he is a little bit overrated by english press because he was the captain of the national team since few months ago. He made mistakes, but awalys in newspapers I read: "JT is doing a superb season".

[Badboy 1,526]

John terry really struggles against pace and most forward players have worked it out. attacking players like defoe and bale just knock the ball past him and run, he then thinks he should bring the player down.

[Henrique 9,133]

The problem is that JT is untouchable, if in next season he makes 10 mistakes every game, he still will be there...but Chelsea really needs to refresh his defence and Terry should start some games on the bench.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Spot on. He needs to he shown that he needs to up his game. That's why I said we need to take the captaincy from him. It will make him reconsider his place at the club. The more I think of it, the more I think we should have sold him to City.

[Henrique 9,133]

Spot on. He needs to he shown that he needs to up his game. That's why I said we need to take the captaincy from him. It will make him reconsider his place at the club. The more I think of it, the more I think we should have sold him to City.

I agree. It makes me think that what Makelele said about Mourinhos departure was true. I think that our defence should be Alex and Carvalho.

At Manchester, Ferdinand, Giggs and Scholes start many games on the benchs, despite what they have done for the club in the past and its ok...but I get the feel that 4 years from this day, JT will be playing all the season in the first team.

[NattyBlue 44]

You lot are fucking mad lol, I don't even think there's a point in getting into a debate about it. Jesus...

[Luke 60]

I think JT takes his place in the team for granted these days, he NEEDS to up his game. There is no denying that he loves the club, and he is a good defender, but some forwards have found him out pace wise (Defoe yesterday for example).

I agree that I hope missing the next game will be a blessing, he can get his head straight ready for Liverpool.

We all love JT, thats a given, but he has made TOO MANY mistakes this season, and he HAS cost us points (Everton away, Tottenham away).

I want whats best for CFC, not whats best for John Terry.

Edited April 18, 2010 by Luke

[bigbluewillie 1,868]

thats my boy ( ps luke ismy son ) i love J-T as much as the next man,but today he was league one.sorry just an opinion.

well could you tell your son that JT is Mr Invincible and not Mr Invisable, ithink the poor lad was blinded by the performance

@ the rest

I must admit though JT is giving me nightmares of late drop him! no effing way i'd rather have JT there than anybody effing hell who are you going to have there in his place

takes me back to my days of the way football was played if you can't tackle 'em clog 'em as per Ronnie Harris

we're gonna win our 3 remaining games with JT out there as our captain and lifting the Premiership trophy at the bridge atfer we've beat wigan.

regards: JBD

Edited April 18, 2010 by josesbluediamonds