jrb said:From today's MEN. Note what Chelsea have said. 'He (Terry) is not for sale.' (Chelsea telling Terry?) Until Terry makes a statement saying he is staying at Chelsea, Roman and his gang can make as many 'Terry is not for sale' statement's as they like. I have a feeling Terry would at least like to speak to City first, before making up his mind. Which footballer wouldn't?
Chelsea confirm Terry stance
July 09, 2009
CHELSEA insist they have been in contact with City target John Terry and are confident he will not be tempted by a move to Eastlands.
The Blues are intent on pursuing the £40million rated centre-back, but both new Stamford Bridge manager Carlo Ancelotti and chairman Bruce Buck have said he is going nowhere.
Terry himself has not publicly commented but, reacting to suggestions they had not been in touch with the 28-year-old, Chelsea told the BBC: "It is total nonsense - we've spoken to him a number of times. He knows he's not for sale."
fulhamroad22 said:Allegedly we are offering him £150,000 a year, so to bring him level with Lampard, so that surely covers recognition and respect? We have put in an offer for Ribery and plan on signing Sneidjer with the change, so that covers ambition. We will be in the running for the title this year, and, I think this season the trophy will be going South purely because United are much weaker than last season and Liverpool haven't improved, where as if you believe the papers we will have improved hugely, so that covers opportunities for silverware.
We are offering him massive amounts of money, though not the monster wage being offered by City, so that is the only reason I can imagine he'd want to go.
I mean City will have success but, in all respect, they are building up that success. It's not like with Chelsea where we had a Champions League and cup winning squad before the money (and the money turned us into a title winning team within two seasons). This is a job where nearly the whole club with have to be overhauled, and I can't see that happening quickly. Also, the new players will have to learn how to work as a team- this is the problem Chelsea had in 2003/04 (the first season of our buyout) where there were so many new players, it was hard to get them to work together.
So, it's my belief that Terry would either be benched, sold or retired by the time City are in Chelsea's position, and that's why I believe there is only one reason why Terry would leave the club at this point in time.
Fuzzmaster101 said:fulhamroad22 said:Allegedly we are offering him £150,000 a year, so to bring him level with Lampard, so that surely covers recognition and respect? We have put in an offer for Ribery and plan on signing Sneidjer with the change, so that covers ambition. We will be in the running for the title this year, and, I think this season the trophy will be going South purely because United are much weaker than last season and Liverpool haven't improved, where as if you believe the papers we will have improved hugely, so that covers opportunities for silverware.
We are offering him massive amounts of money, though not the monster wage being offered by City, so that is the only reason I can imagine he'd want to go.
I mean City will have success but, in all respect, they are building up that success. It's not like with Chelsea where we had a Champions League and cup winning squad before the money (and the money turned us into a title winning team within two seasons). This is a job where nearly the whole club with have to be overhauled, and I can't see that happening quickly. Also, the new players will have to learn how to work as a team- this is the problem Chelsea had in 2003/04 (the first season of our buyout) where there were so many new players, it was hard to get them to work together.
So, it's my belief that Terry would either be benched, sold or retired by the time City are in Chelsea's position, and that's why I believe there is only one reason why Terry would leave the club at this point in time.
And what assureances will they give him that the manager won't be changed in the blink of an eye again? I think none!
fulhamroad22 said:Fuzzmaster101 said:fulhamroad22 said:Allegedly we are offering him £150,000 a year, so to bring him level with Lampard, so that surely covers recognition and respect? We have put in an offer for Ribery and plan on signing Sneidjer with the change, so that covers ambition. We will be in the running for the title this year, and, I think this season the trophy will be going South purely because United are much weaker than last season and Liverpool haven't improved, where as if you believe the papers we will have improved hugely, so that covers opportunities for silverware.
We are offering him massive amounts of money, though not the monster wage being offered by City, so that is the only reason I can imagine he'd want to go.
I mean City will have success but, in all respect, they are building up that success. It's not like with Chelsea where we had a Champions League and cup winning squad before the money (and the money turned us into a title winning team within two seasons). This is a job where nearly the whole club with have to be overhauled, and I can't see that happening quickly. Also, the new players will have to learn how to work as a team- this is the problem Chelsea had in 2003/04 (the first season of our buyout) where there were so many new players, it was hard to get them to work together.
So, it's my belief that Terry would either be benched, sold or retired by the time City are in Chelsea's position, and that's why I believe there is only one reason why Terry would leave the club at this point in time.
And what assureances will they give him that the manager won't be changed in the blink of an eye again? I think none!
I doubt City can give a much firmer assurance, though, because when really big money is spent, the owners will expect success.
meldrew said:Which is then up to the players and the manager to deliver it, and if change is needed so be it!
Johnny Tabasco said:[quonly1paulsimpson said:and for terry to have alledgedly text bridge to "get me out of here" says to me theres more to this transfer
Seriously, do people honestly believe this stuff ? JT and Bridge arent even that close. Bridge wasnt even at his wedding.
Jody Morris was though.
fulhamroad22 said:meldrew said:Which is then up to the players and the manager to deliver it, and if change is needed so be it!
Surely, that is a similar scenario to the one at Chelsea?