SecretSam Posted May 24, 2018 Report Share Posted May 24, 2018 Just when you thought he couldn't be more of a d1ck... https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/may/23/john-terry-miss-chelsea-games-new-aston-villa-deal?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Copy_to_clipboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_BCFC Posted May 24, 2018 Report Share Posted May 24, 2018 Seems reasonable to me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted May 24, 2018 Report Share Posted May 24, 2018 10 minutes ago, SecretSam said: Just when you thought he couldn't be more of a d1ck... https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/may/23/john-terry-miss-chelsea-games-new-aston-villa-deal?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Copy_to_clipboard I dont see an issue with it. He's a Chelsea legend, over 700 games for them and doesn't want to play against them - fair enough imv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickle Rick Posted May 24, 2018 Report Share Posted May 24, 2018 More of a dick? Bit harsh. And people say there’s no loyalty in football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted May 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2018 He's a d1ck I have spoken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted May 24, 2018 Report Share Posted May 24, 2018 8 minutes ago, SecretSam said: He's a d1ck I have spoken I tend to share your view on JT in general, but I can sort of sympathise with his feelings concerning playing against Chelsea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted May 24, 2018 Report Share Posted May 24, 2018 No problem for me....Chris Waddle denies he had a similar clause in his contracts, as a Sunderland fan he didn’t want to play against them....but it’s funny that he was injured every time his team was due to play them...! If I was a top flight manager I’d need to know if a player feels he cannot give 100% against one opponent - having said that, I’d insist he forfeits his week’s wages each time for missing those games and gives the dosh to a local charity.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted May 24, 2018 Report Share Posted May 24, 2018 It’s absolute nonsense to be honest. Not prepared to play a particular opponent? Then don’t sign for a club that they may have fixtures against. ****. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xspence Posted May 24, 2018 Report Share Posted May 24, 2018 He is a d1ck completely agreed... but nothing to do with this, actually one of the nicer things ive ever heard about him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted May 24, 2018 Report Share Posted May 24, 2018 Presumably his clearly excellent moral compass will prevent him from accepting rumenration whilst making himself unavailable for 5% of the season?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted May 24, 2018 Report Share Posted May 24, 2018 If they go up then hopefully at least one of the Villa-Chelsea games is scheduled towards the back end of the season, with the chance of something big being at stake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Red Hat Posted May 24, 2018 Report Share Posted May 24, 2018 JT's a 37 year old phuckwit. Bruce reckons he's a great professional, but he can't play against his previous club? WTF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 Our players have similar clauses. They don't play against any opposition teams for half a season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 Absolutely pathetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 Perhaps Fulham will be gentlemanly enough to win the play off final and put him out of his misery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob k Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 6 hours ago, Roger Red Hat said: JT's a 37 year old phuckwit. Bruce reckons he's a great professional, but he can't play against his previous club? WTF? Contrary to popular belief John Terry is supposed to be a very very good pro and is well respected and liked (not sure Wayne bridge or Ferdinand would agree however) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnzFM Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 A good pro would play against whoever his opposition are regardless of affinity to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Dawe Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 Imagine Villa winning tomorrow, then needing a result v Chelsea on the last game next season to stay up (and Chelsea a win to get in the top 4)........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrumpty Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 Absolute legend showing loyalty. Had Louis Carey done this when he went to Reading, we’d be bowing at his feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon79 Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 12 minutes ago, Scrumpty said: Absolute legend showing loyalty. Had Louis Carey done this when he went to Reading, we’d be bowing at his feet. You mean Coventry, but I get what you mean. Let me ask you this, would you say the same if Taylor said he couldn’t play against the Gas? Just a thought! COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmissionImpossible Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 It would be amusing to see what happened if Aston Villa and Chelsea reached a cup final next season....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon79 Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 Just now, EmissionImpossible said: It would be amusing to see what happened if Aston Villa and Chelsea reached a cup final next season....... He would play for Villa, but collect the trophy in a Chelsea kit? COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gas8er Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 He is an absolute bellend, if you can't be professional then f@ck off to another league, just remember the way Frank Lampard dealt with the same issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natchfever Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 22 minutes ago, EmissionImpossible said: It would be amusing to see what happened if Aston Villa and Chelsea reached a cup final next season....... Or last game of the season Villa play Chelsea at home and need to avoid defeat to stay up. Injuries mean they would need to play an Academy Centre Back unless JT plays. He wouldnt be a good pro if he avoided the match then. To be fair if both parties are happy with it then fine. I think he may get shown up by other teams though as regardless of how excellent a player he has been, he is old now, hardly featured in his last season at Prem level, and of course always had quality alongside him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 1 hour ago, Rob k said: Contrary to popular belief John Terry is supposed to be a very very good pro and is well respected and liked (not sure Wayne bridge or Ferdinand would agree however) A good pro who is happy to miss 5% or the season for his own personal preference ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 Didn't Frank Lampard play for Man city and score against Chelsea? Terry is a knob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 2 minutes ago, BRISTOL86 said: A good pro who is happy to miss 5% or the season for his own personal preference ? Christ knows I’ve no desire to defend the racist ephitet-spouting serial blue badge parking space abuser over anything but everyone seems to be ignoring the fact John Terry has NOT actually said anything of the sort. Steve Bruce has given a hypothetical answer to a question about whether Terry would extend his contract due to his desire not to play Chelsea and said that is what he would do to keep Terry IF he were asked to do so. It does not mean Terry has asked for it or will ask for it. It is complete speculation on Bruce’s part that had bee taken woefully out of context. In realty I don’t think Premier League rules would allow this in a contract as it would unfairly give an advantage to one team (in that a team is picking a weaker aside against them and nobody else) and, now Bruce has said it, Villa could get fined if they do it. If JT did want this, the more sensible thing all round would be to quietly have him injured for those games as someone mentioned above. With loan players, there has to be a clause you do not play your parent club to avoid a conflict of interwar but I am near certain it is not permitted for permanent transfers. I remember Man Utd tried to do it when they sold Howard to Everton and were told it was not allowed. So we are speculating on something that John Terry has not asked for and which would probably not be sanctioned anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Batman Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 8 minutes ago, Super said: Didn't Frank Lampard play for Man city and score against Chelsea? Terry is a knob. Yes he did. He went to New York City FC then on loan to Man City as they were out of season i believe. Plus the two are owned by the same group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon uk Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 I dont really see a problem with this to be honest, would concur though that terry is an idiot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dman_Red Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 1 hour ago, LondonBristolian said: Christ knows I’ve no desire to defend the racist ephitet-spouting serial blue badge parking space abuser over anything but everyone seems to be ignoring the fact John Terry has NOT actually said anything of the sort. Steve Bruce has given a hypothetical answer to a question about whether Terry would extend his contract due to his desire not to play Chelsea and said that is what he would do to keep Terry IF he were asked to do so. It does not mean Terry has asked for it or will ask for it. It is complete speculation on Bruce’s part that had bee taken woefully out of context. In realty I don’t think Premier League rules would allow this in a contract as it would unfairly give an advantage to one team (in that a team is picking a weaker aside against them and nobody else) and, now Bruce has said it, Villa could get fined if they do it. If JT did want this, the more sensible thing all round would be to quietly have him injured for those games as someone mentioned above. With loan players, there has to be a clause you do not play your parent club to avoid a conflict of interwar but I am near certain it is not permitted for permanent transfers. I remember Man Utd tried to do it when they sold Howard to Everton and were told it was not allowed. So we are speculating on something that John Terry has not asked for and which would probably not be sanctioned anyway. This. I wouldn't put it past JT doing something like this, as he has previous form for cringe worthy "look at me" moments like the full kit champions league celebrations and his personally organised staged 26th minute substitution in his final Chelsea game. I'm no fan of JT, but let's see if it actually happens before having a go. Iniesta has said he didn't want to play in Europe to avoid playing Barcelona (or was it the new $30 million a year contract?!) and I didn't see much criticism of him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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