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John Terry [Merged]
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Taylor
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Surely Terry has to break his silence sooner or later
wearethesouthstand
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we WILL bid again and next time we WILL get him - lescott too !
The Fixer
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Going back 2 weeks ago when we made the bid i think the only reason chelsea made it public is because they knew JT was interested in us and they knew he'd come. This is chelsea's pr machine kicking in imo.
whalley ranger
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'publically', I've had a few lagers. But you get my drift Mr Rammy. We've made an open desire to sign the player, regardless of the legalities. (spelling is usually my strong point, you twot)Rammy Blue said:wonder if City will up the ante early part of the week by publically increasing our bid?
would be funny as fuck if we start to dictate to the chavs, we have not made any public declarations in this transfer window - it has always been the other clubs who have leaked our bids.
maybe, just maybe, we will take the bull by the horns with this one.
Frank Lampard adds to uncertainty over John Terry's future
Matt Hughes, Deputy Football Correspondent, Seattle
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John Terry's future at Chelsea appeared even more uncertain yesterday after Frank Lampard said that he has no idea whether his close friend will stay at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea are confident that their captain can be persuaded to snub advances from Manchester City and commit his future to the club where he has spent his entire professional career, but Lampard is less convinced.
The England midfield player is one of the few people at Chelsea to have spoken to Terry about the dilemma he is facing and has at least some idea of what he is going through, having rejected the opportunity to rejoin José Mourinho at Inter Milan last summer. Lampard is desperate for Terry to stay, but defends his right to explore all the options available and insists he will be remembered as a Chelsea legend whatever happens.
“I don't know what he will do,†Lampard said. “I've been in John's position, but everyone at the club wants him to stay. I had an option to leave last summer, to go with a manager who I love, but it came at a time in my life that, maybe, just wasn't right.
“But the situation made me think an awful lot. It wasn't an easy decision, either, and I don't think people should criticise John. The fact is you can never take away what he's done for Chelsea. He'll always be a legend. I hope and I'm confident that, whatever happens, he will continue to be considered a legend here.â€
Chelsea are preparing to increase Terry's £135,000 weekly salary in response to the £200,000-a-week five-year contract he has been offered by City. Peter Kenyon, the Chelsea chief executive, joined the club's pre-season tour to the United States in Seattle on Saturday with a mandate from Roman Abramovich, the owner, to open negotiations, but Lampard believes that Terry's decision will not be based on money. Chelsea are also talking to Didier Drogba, Ashley Cole and John Obi Mikel about contract extensions, but none of their players is likely to sign until they return to England next week.
“People should respect his right to choose,†Lampard said. “When you're a successful player this kind of thing is going to happen and then you have to make a decision. John's a very honourable man and it doesn't come down to money and things like that.
“I know John. I know he'll be thinking about what's the right thing to do as a player and, in the longer term, for his career. No one should doubt that John Terry wants to be successful. No one should doubt that John Terry is a winner. This is not just about the money and people shouldn't try to make it that black and white.
“It's understandable because it's Manchester City who have come in, but it's up to John what happens. All I can say is that I'm very proud each time I play with him and, as a club, you want to keep players like John Terry. It's as simple as that.â€
Matt Hughes, Deputy Football Correspondent, Seattle
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John Terry's future at Chelsea appeared even more uncertain yesterday after Frank Lampard said that he has no idea whether his close friend will stay at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea are confident that their captain can be persuaded to snub advances from Manchester City and commit his future to the club where he has spent his entire professional career, but Lampard is less convinced.
The England midfield player is one of the few people at Chelsea to have spoken to Terry about the dilemma he is facing and has at least some idea of what he is going through, having rejected the opportunity to rejoin José Mourinho at Inter Milan last summer. Lampard is desperate for Terry to stay, but defends his right to explore all the options available and insists he will be remembered as a Chelsea legend whatever happens.
“I don't know what he will do,†Lampard said. “I've been in John's position, but everyone at the club wants him to stay. I had an option to leave last summer, to go with a manager who I love, but it came at a time in my life that, maybe, just wasn't right.
“But the situation made me think an awful lot. It wasn't an easy decision, either, and I don't think people should criticise John. The fact is you can never take away what he's done for Chelsea. He'll always be a legend. I hope and I'm confident that, whatever happens, he will continue to be considered a legend here.â€
Chelsea are preparing to increase Terry's £135,000 weekly salary in response to the £200,000-a-week five-year contract he has been offered by City. Peter Kenyon, the Chelsea chief executive, joined the club's pre-season tour to the United States in Seattle on Saturday with a mandate from Roman Abramovich, the owner, to open negotiations, but Lampard believes that Terry's decision will not be based on money. Chelsea are also talking to Didier Drogba, Ashley Cole and John Obi Mikel about contract extensions, but none of their players is likely to sign until they return to England next week.
“People should respect his right to choose,†Lampard said. “When you're a successful player this kind of thing is going to happen and then you have to make a decision. John's a very honourable man and it doesn't come down to money and things like that.
“I know John. I know he'll be thinking about what's the right thing to do as a player and, in the longer term, for his career. No one should doubt that John Terry wants to be successful. No one should doubt that John Terry is a winner. This is not just about the money and people shouldn't try to make it that black and white.
“It's understandable because it's Manchester City who have come in, but it's up to John what happens. All I can say is that I'm very proud each time I play with him and, as a club, you want to keep players like John Terry. It's as simple as that.â€
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Sturridge23 said:Chelsea supporter here, first post on this forum. Doubt he would join City, but it is a possibility. If he does, I'm sure City can make the top 4. Cheers!
i too doubt he'll join, word is though he's interesred so its wait and see.
top 4 is a big ask without him so i hope we get him.
very interesting comments from lampard in that article.puts across the whole situation well.
i know lampard gets a lot of shit off opposition fans, but when i read interviews like that, and like when he rang london radio to put a tosspot dj straight about his private life a few months back, i have a lot of time and respect for the guy.
i know lampard gets a lot of shit off opposition fans, but when i read interviews like that, and like when he rang london radio to put a tosspot dj straight about his private life a few months back, i have a lot of time and respect for the guy.
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mikeyboy said:very interesting comments from lampard in that article.puts across the whole situation well.
i know lampard gets a lot of shit off opposition fans, but when i read interviews like that, and like when he rang london radio to put a tosspot dj straight about his private life a few months back, i have a lot of time and respect for the guy.
Agree i hated the ****, but when i listened to him defending himself on the radio it completely changed my view of him....
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