John Terry [Merged]

[The Game 77]

I don't know what to think about this whole deal
Its turning into another Kaka circus again , We are saying one thing they are saying another and JT is saying quite.
I just cannot see it happening i hope it does tho he would be a immense signing for us

 

[GStar]

Bit of a non sequitor there - he "doesn't strike you as the mercenary type" and you know what they're like, and yet if he comes to City it's because he's money grabbing? Could you not concede that after that long at Chelsea he might be feeling a bit stale, and would relish the opportunity to be somewhere different, with the challenge of turning a mid-table team into a CL side?

I noticed this too.

If Terry stays he a legend, always was always will be.

If he goes he's only gone for the money and is a mercenary.

But, he doesn't strike the Chelsea fans as that type, he's given years of loyal service and has put his body on the line time and again for Chelsea. Even then, no one is seemingly willing to brand Terry in to the 'legend' or the 'mercenary' camp yet... which for me, says more than any of the fans posts.

I think it's called 'Covering all bases'. Or perhaps its just a bit of hypocrasy. Its one or the other, you can't wait flake around like utd fans have with Tevez, it just made them look utterly ridiculous.

 

[Anonymous]

So, Roman's Man...do you think Terry's gonna stay?

How do you think he's conducted himself regarding the whole situation?

Would you be surprised if it came out that Chelsea had tried to re-negotiate Terry's contract, to which he simply said "No" - I just want to leave. It's not about money...?

If Terry ends up leaving (highly doubtful), then no level of PR-smoothing is going to change the fans' opinion of him. We will just see him as a money grubbing guy who left a perennial Champions League contending team to chase money, and all this after years of declaring his devout loyalty to the club.

Personally, I don't think he is going anywhere and is only after an improved contract. I don't really appreciate the way he's conducted himself, but he's been a stalwart at the club for many years now and I can't be overly critical of him. I just wish he would come out and put all rumors to bed. He should have done so weeks ago, but he is after an improved contract. No offense, but I don't see what City would offer JT that would tempt him there other than money - which we also have lots of; and he doesn't seem to strike me as the mercenary type. We have a few of those about and even they are still with the club despite outside offers.

A few level headed Chelsea fans have said as much. I think the one thing which they overlook is the level of turmoil at your own club in recent years. Plus the manner in which Roman runs it.

Maybe Terry just wants to be at a club which has all the financial muscle and potential of Chelsea, but also somewhere which offers a bit more stability...

 

[Roman's Men]

If Terry ends up leaving (highly doubtful), then no level of PR-smoothing is going to change the fans' opinion of him. We will just see him as a money grubbing guy who left a perennial Champions League contending team to chase money, and all this after years of declaring his devout loyalty to the club.

Personally, I don't think he is going anywhere and is only after an improved contract. I don't really appreciate the way he's conducted himself, but he's been a stalwart at the club for many years now and I can't be overly critical of him. I just wish he would come out and put all rumors to bed. He should have done so weeks ago, but he is after an improved contract. No offense, but I don't see what City would offer JT that would tempt him there other than money - which we also have lots of; and he doesn't seem to strike me as the mercenary type. We have a few of those about and even they are still with the club despite outside offers.

You wouldn't have taken the trouble to come on here if you didn't think there was a good chance Terry was leaving.

Of course there is a chance of him leaving, but I wouldn't say it's a 'good' chance. I'd say it's more of a 'slim' chance.

Again, if we offered Terry an improved contract do you believe for a second that he wouldn't take it?

But it will be interesting to see Chelsea's reaction to a 3rd bid (presumably £40m). It certainly does come to a point where the offer on the table will be looked at considerably - especially considering Terry's age and injury problems. Still, I believe he will stay put.

 

[brian the blue]

Is our friendly today being broadcasted on the OS again, and if so what time (yes its off topic)

 

[HamannCheese]

Is our friendly today being broadcasted on the OS again, and if so what time (yes its off topic)

Yes, got an email off them there. coverage at half 6.

 

[Roman's Men]

If Terry ends up leaving (highly doubtful), then no level of PR-smoothing is going to change the fans' opinion of him. We will just see him as a money grubbing guy who left a perennial Champions League contending team to chase money, and all this after years of declaring his devout loyalty to the club.

Personally, I don't think he is going anywhere and is only after an improved contract. I don't really appreciate the way he's conducted himself, but he's been a stalwart at the club for many years now and I can't be overly critical of him. I just wish he would come out and put all rumors to bed. He should have done so weeks ago, but he is after an improved contract. No offense, but I don't see what City would offer JT that would tempt him there other than money - which we also have lots of; and he doesn't seem to strike me as the mercenary type. We have a few of those about and even they are still with the club despite outside offers.

Bit of a non sequitor there - he "doesn't strike you as the mercenary type" and you know what they're like, and yet if he comes to City it's because he's money grabbing? Could you not concede that after that long at Chelsea he might be feeling a bit stale, and would relish the opportunity to be somewhere different, with the challenge of turning a mid-table team into a CL side?

Saying he "doesn't strike me as the mercenary type" is just my personal opinion of him. I don't know if he is or not, so I'm just going off of his history with the club. If he does leave, then wouldn't money be the obvious motive? Why leave a team that practically guarantees a semi-final CL appearance year in and year out for a mid-table team? It just does not make any sense.

Do you think Ade and Tevez actually came to City for a "fresh challenge"? I'd hope not.

 

[twinkletoes]

You wouldn't have taken the trouble to come on here if you didn't think there was a good chance Terry was leaving.

Of course there is a chance of him leaving, but I wouldn't say it's a 'good' chance. I'd say it's more of a 'slim' chance.

Again, if we offered Terry an improved contract do you believe for a second that he wouldn't take it?

But it will be interesting to see Chelsea's reaction to a 3rd bid (presumably £40m). It certainly does come to a point where the offer on the table will be looked at considerably - especially considering Terry's age and injury problems. Still, I believe he will stay put.

If Abramovich said we will give you more money but I don't think we can afford any more signings during this transfer window, would Terry want to stay?

 

[fulhamroad22]

Yeah I know Ancelotti is a reknowned liar, but my feeling are so many statements have been made by people that happen to be so in depth rather than an off the cuff remark that I'm starting to believe him in this case. When he first said JT 100% staying I didn't believe him, but now I think it is too elaborate to not have some truth in it.

I still don't completely believe him, though. It's just looking a lot like JT will stay which I think will actually benefit City to be honest as there are better centre backs and leadership can be developed from within.

There are better centre backs around for us to go for are there? Care to humour me, and name a few?

Vidic is for sure. I'd say Rio Ferdinand is as well. Puyol is better on his day as well as Alex in my opinion. JT's main stregnth is his leadership skills.

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

You know what eventually happened to the Roman Empire, eh?

Beware a knife in the back, when you least expect it....