Good day. So as you might have noticed the header looks a bit different. I know it looks bad but it’s only temporary until I can sort out a better one which will hopefully be tomorrow if all goes to plan. The header is going to be changed to make the blog a bit more unique so that it wont look the same as every other blogspot page you visit.
Anyways today I thought I would nip in on Chelsea territory and give my angle on the whole John Terry saga. Manchester City, who are conveniently touring South Africa a bit later this pre season to take part in the Vodacom challenge, are hunting for the signature of the Chelsea captain. They are willing to pay the player double what he is earning but of course if Terry takes up the offer he may well be giving up his dream to win the champions league.
Other things Terry is set to lose if the transfer goes through is his respect earned while at Chelsea and he can definitely expect no Christmas cards again from the Blues faithful. Terry has become a hero during his spell and to leave now under the circumstances would put him in the same bracket as Ashley Cole who left for cash when he moved to the bridge from Arsenal. Terry however also has his captaincy to worry about and would be letting down all his teammates tremendously to leave for cash.
Money seems to be flying around this season but City haven't spent nearly as much as they would have hoped, but by bringing in Terry their off season would be considered a success and it may now become a reality. Chelsea have put a price on Terry’s head of 40 million which I’m sure City will pay up. Chelsea Coach Ancelotti hopes his captain stays on but if he is intending to go the coach wants him to tell it to the fans first.
Although one would initially label Terry a traitor for leaving when you consider the deal you have to admit if you were in his position you would think about it. To double your salary in a career that only lasts a short few years is a possibility that a footballer has to consider. If after football where will the income be raked in from and I’m sure this is why Terry is taking as long as he is before making a decision and I can’t say I blame him.
As much as I hate money being splashed around in football and Chelsea for that matter I believe that rationally this is a super deal for Terry but again I am not in the position he is in where a title challenging team looks up to him and moving would put their title chances at great jeopardy. I hate to admit it but to lose a player of Terry’s command at the club I doubt Chelsea will have a chance to win the title. City on the other hand I couldn’t give a damn about. Apparently if they don't get Terry they will be after Barca's Puyol. In my opinion teams should not be allowed to spend that kind of money but let’s face it it’s a free market with no restrictions facing those participating and teams will do what’s necessary if they believe it will bring success.
It’s a big change from where we were a few seasons ago when Chelsea were dictating the transfer market and perhaps City will be there seasons from now but from a players point of view I don’t think its right to criticize a player so much for a decision as important as this.
Cheers Justin
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