TERRY LOSES CAPTAINCY

Stuart Pearce, the new manager and caretaker of the England tem has clearly mentioned that he might not include John Terry in the Euro 2012 squad.

Stuart Pearce, the new manager and caretaker of the England tem has clearly mentioned that he might not include John Terry in the Euro 2012 squad.

Apart from that he has also removed John from his captaincy and said that this decision would have been taken even if he was physically fit. The entire fiasco is basically revolving around the fact that John was involved in a case of racial abuse and Stuart does not want his captain of his team to be involved in any kind of controversy, irrespective of the fact whether it is true or not. This is due to the simple fact that later on it might be a problem for the team as the bad name spreads to the entire team.

John Terry has had quite a list of misfortunes this year and to end with the stripping of his captaincy badge is just the worst he could have expected. He however needs to ensure that his controversies get removed before the final selection of the squad is made and he also needs to keep his health in mind so that he can hope to make it to the team at least, if not become the captain.

Stuart Pearce has gone on to defend himself by saying that there is no discrimination being done towards John Terry and there are quite a number of other senior players as well who have not been selected. The only reason that Stuart can provide as of now is that he does not find them fit enough to play this summer. Moreover, he goes on to defend himself by saying that the likes of Steven Gerard, Ashley Cole, Wayne Rooney and a few other have been selected instead of the previous year players.

TERRY WANTS TO PLAY

Chelsea captain John Terry has reportedly said that he will not be ruling himself out of selection for the Euro 2012, which will take place in the summer in Poland and Ukraine.

John Terry has been recently removed from the captaincy for the second time, which has prompted suggestions that he would finally consider retiring from the international scene.

Chelsea captain John Terry has reportedly said that he will not be ruling himself out of selection for the Euro 2012, which will take place in the summer in Poland and Ukraine.

John Terry has been recently removed from the captaincy for the second time, which has prompted suggestions that he would finally consider retiring from the international scene.

The 31-year-old John Terry has been plagued by a number of injury problems this season, which has prompted suggestions that he would retire from international football in order to concentrate on his club career. Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas has confirmed that John Terry will remain captain of Chelsea.

England manager Fabio Capello has been in full support of John Terry by saying that the Football Association should not have removed the Chelsea captain from the captain’s post. The English football Association removed John Terry from the post of being the captain of the England national team ahead of the major tournament – Euro 2012.

The English football Association cited the numerous commitments that are captain has for removing John Terry, who has been alleged of racial remarks over fellow England player Anton Ferdinand. John Terry is set to face a trial in July after the end of the Euro 2012. The latest football betting online suggests that Terry is more likely to be playing for England in the turnament than not.

England manager Fabio Capello said that John Terry should not have been removed from the captain post due to the simple fact that his allegations has not been proved. John Terry has pleaded not to be guilty in the latest trial.

Following the trial, it has been announced that the decision would be taken after the end of Euro 2012. John Terry has previously lost the captain’s armband back in 2010 when he was found guilty of having an affair with fellow teammate Wayne Bridge’s girlfriend.

TERRY PRAISES TEAM BRAVERY

Chelsea captain John Terry has praised his team-mates for their bravery, given the way they have made goal-line clearances in the last few matches.

Goal-line clearances have ensured that Chelsea remain in the hunt for the fourth position, which will ensure Champions League qualification for the next season. Given that the opportunity to win the title seems to have vanished after a poor start to the season, Andre Villas-Boas will be hoping that Chelsea can qualify for the Champions League before starting the rebuilding process.

Chelsea captain John Terry has praised his team-mates for their bravery, given the way they have made goal-line clearances in the last few matches.

Goal-line clearances have ensured that Chelsea remain in the hunt for the fourth position, which will ensure Champions League qualification for the next season. Given that the opportunity to win the title seems to have vanished after a poor start to the season, Andre Villas-Boas will be hoping that Chelsea can qualify for the Champions League before starting the rebuilding process.

In such a scenario, John Terry has identified the key areas, which have been the difference between Chelsea taking the points and losing them in the last few matches.

Chelsea have made last-ditch goal-line clearances in a number of matches recently. In the matches against Newcastle United, Tottenham, Portsmouth, and Aston Villa, Chelsea have been saved due to the last ditch goal-line clearances – John Terry almost injured himself in doing one such goal-line clearance against Portsmouth.

Even though Chelsea managed to win the match quite comfortably in the end by 4-0, John Terry says that the goal-line clearance was very much important in the prospect of Chelsea winning the match in the end. John Terry has not been the only defender to put this body on the line, as the likes of David Luiz and Ashley Cole have also been involved in goal-line clearances.

“Ashley Cole does the same and David Luiz the other side of me as well, and it was an important clearance, especially with the scoreline what it was [1-0 at the time]. But we all do it for each other and Petr Cech made a great save initially. I just managed to get behind him which as a youngster you are taught to do. You need that mentality if we’re going to make our way to the top of the table.”

If they can take this kind of form into Europe it might be worth making an online Champions League bet on Chelsea to make ti to the final again this season?

VILLAS BOAS DEFENDS TERRY

In the swirling midsts of another scandal, at least John Terry can count on the support of his manager at Chelsea Football Club. Whilst many in the press (and certainly on the internet) are willing to castigate JT for his use of a racist slur, AVB insists that Terry is not letting it affect him, and believes to the very end that there has been a misunderstanding.

John Terry has always maintained that the words he is captured screaming on videos across the net were taken out of context – it misses off the first bit where he screamed that he would never say those words.

In the swirling midsts of another scandal, at least John Terry can count on the support of his manager at Chelsea Football Club. Whilst many in the press (and certainly on the internet) are willing to castigate JT for his use of a racist slur, AVB insists that Terry is not letting it affect him, and believes to the very end that there has been a misunderstanding.

John Terry has always maintained that the words he is captured screaming on videos across the net were taken out of context – it misses off the first bit where he screamed that he would never say those words.

Those who dislike Terry have jumped on the chance to castigate him, but Villas Boas believes that it is a genuine misunderstanding.

”Has the situation affected John? No, not at all,” Villas-Boas said. ”It hasn’t distracted him at all, I don’t think. For me, it was never a situation. It’s a misunderstanding.

”It’s an FA investigation, so let them investigate. This is just defeat for a team, a very important defeat and nothing else.”

LAMPARD SUPPORTS TERRY

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard insists captain John Terry should not take any flak for his red card against Tottenham.

The defender has been heavily criticised for his dismissal in the defeat at White Hart Lane and manager Carlo Ancelotti admitted his skipper may have ‘lost control’. The centre-back’s performance against Tottenham added to questions about the quality of his displays, while he was stripped of his country’s captaincy in the wake of the Wayne Bridge saga earlier in the campaign.

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard insists captain John Terry should not take any flak for his red card against Tottenham.

The defender has been heavily criticised for his dismissal in the defeat at White Hart Lane and manager Carlo Ancelotti admitted his skipper may have ‘lost control’. The centre-back’s performance against Tottenham added to questions about the quality of his displays, while he was stripped of his country’s captaincy in the wake of the Wayne Bridge saga earlier in the campaign.

Lampard, though, insists Terry’s determination is what makes him a great leader, saying: “JT wants to win and he’s a fantastic captain.

“For the first yellow I thought he got a slight touch on the ball but when he went into that second tackle, you knew the minute the tackle went in he was going to get sent off. When you’re playing in such circumstances sometimes these things happen.”

The England midfielder said: “What happened on Saturday was disappointing, especially with Manchester United’s result – not even people who were free betting guessed that result! When they scored in the last minute it was hard. If they had drawn the game it would have left us in a very healthy position but now it’s tighter.”