19 hours ago, Beerqueen said:

Felt quite emotional to hear this.  End of an era,  Everything I try to say sounds like a cliche but he is an absolute legend in the club.  What else can I say.  Love the bloke.

I’m a touch emotional too so you’re not alone! 

I don’t think any words can really do justice here.  

I think most other teams hate him; all you have to do is look at Twitter or anything else like that and you'll see it.  I don't care.  I love what he gave to the club, and he has earned his retirement with his head held high from a playing perspective.  I am not sure if coaching will be the path for him though, but I think he could come back to Chelsea in some capacity within the Youth ranks to see if it is for him.  The stories of his support for young lads coming through the academy makes me feel that role would suit him quite nicely, and them to be honest.

Captain Leader Legend.  Thanks JT26

I just saw this pict of The Captain, Leader, Legend known as John Terry from DC

Edited October 9, 20187 yr by robdog

Looking like JT is going to manage Villa with Henry going to Monaco.

53 minutes ago, Kev56 said:

Looking like JT is going to manage Villa with Henry going to Monaco.

Don't see that, reckon he will wait before taking on the front role yet will work as a number two for someone.

 

10 hours ago, Blueblur said:

 

Beat me to it and on paper it looks a good match up for club and JT.

We have been absolutely robbed of Terry Henry or John Thierry.

Good first job for JT, good that he's taken an assistant job first to better understand the management side rather than jumping straight into the deep end. 

1 hour ago, ForeverCarefree said:

Good first job for JT, good that he's taken an assistant job first to better understand the management side rather than jumping straight into the deep end. 

Its ideal isn`t it, be interesting to see how he goes. I spoke to a friend of mine who`s son is in the Villa Academy, he said Terry is incredibly well thought of and respected there after last season, said he had a massive impact on the club, especially the younger players.

I’m gutted he didn’t take up a coaching role here but Aston Villa is probably a better option if he really wants to become a manager.

Now the question, if the day ever came and we had to choose between Terry or Lampard as a manager, who would you pick?

Some confusion over JT's role at Villa. Turns out he isn't quite the No2. From The Times:

Dean Smith’s assistant manager at Brentford Richard O’Kelly will join him at Aston Villa as his No 2 in a move that raises questions over John Terry’s precise role at the club. The former England captain was named as Smith’s assistant along with the appointment of Jesus Garcia Pitarch as Villa’s new director of football when the club confirmed the identity of their new manager last night, but they have also reached an agreement with Brentford to take O’Kelly from Griffin Park in a joint deal worth around £500,000.

Villa are understood to have wanted to promote the coup of Terry’s recruitment so omitted mentioning O’Kelly in the statement confirming Smith’s appointment, but his arrival is expected to be confirmed shortly. The 61-year-old has worked with Smith throughout the latter’s managerial career, having two spells as assistant manager under him at Walsall before also joining him at Brentford, and the closeness of their relationship indicates that he will be Villa’s de facto No 2 rather than Terry.

Villa’s new owners have been keen throughout to land a high-profile replacement for Steve Bruce and spoke to Thierry Henry, Brendan Rodgers and Rui Faria before appointing Smith. Terry was not considered for the manager’s job because he has not have a UEFA A Licence, although his appointment as a coach is likely to be well received in the dressing room where he was a popular captain last season.

Terry had been tipped to take over as No 2 even before Smith was appointed and had also been mentioned as a candidate to be the manager, now his role appears to be diminishing.

Villa confirmed the appointment of Smith as their new head coach last night, with Terry joining him to end a difficult search for a replacement for Steve Bruce.

1 hour ago, Blueblur said:

Some confusion over JT's role at Villa. Turns out he isn't quite the No2. From The Times:

 

Dean Smith’s assistant manager at Brentford Richard O’Kelly will join him at Aston Villa as his No 2 in a move that raises questions over John Terry’s precise role at the club. The former England captain was named as Smith’s assistant along with the appointment of Jesus Garcia Pitarch as Villa’s new director of football when the club confirmed the identity of their new manager last night, but they have also reached an agreement with Brentford to take O’Kelly from Griffin Park in a joint deal worth around £500,000.

Villa are understood to have wanted to promote the coup of Terry’s recruitment so omitted mentioning O’Kelly in the statement confirming Smith’s appointment, but his arrival is expected to be confirmed shortly. The 61-year-old has worked with Smith throughout the latter’s managerial career, having two spells as assistant manager under him at Walsall before also joining him at Brentford, and the closeness of their relationship indicates that he will be Villa’s de facto No 2 rather than Terry.

Villa’s new owners have been keen throughout to land a high-profile replacement for Steve Bruce and spoke to Thierry Henry, Brendan Rodgers and Rui Faria before appointing Smith. Terry was not considered for the manager’s job because he has not have a UEFA A Licence, although his appointment as a coach is likely to be well received in the dressing room where he was a popular captain last season.

Terry had been tipped to take over as No 2 even before Smith was appointed and had also been mentioned as a candidate to be the manager, now his role appears to be diminishing.

Villa confirmed the appointment of Smith as their new head coach last night, with Terry joining him to end a difficult search for a replacement for Steve Bruce.

Looks like Villa are serious about getting back to the EPL though will they provide the managerial team with funds for new players.

Good too for JT to be involved at the less glamorous end of football with its added challenges.

3 hours ago, dansubrosa said:

I’m gutted he didn’t take up a coaching role here but Aston Villa is probably a better option if he really wants to become a manager.

Now the question, if the day ever came and we had to choose between Terry or Lampard as a manager, who would you pick?

easy, Supa Frank - I heard he has one of the highest IQ's of a footballer - He is literally an absolute genius

6 hours ago, dansubrosa said:

Now the question, if the day ever came and we had to choose between Terry or Lampard as a manager, who would you pick?

We’d have to go with that lower league fad of having two managers 

17 hours ago, dansubrosa said:

I’m gutted he didn’t take up a coaching role here but Aston Villa is probably a better option if he really wants to become a manager.

Now the question, if the day ever came and we had to choose between Terry or Lampard as a manager, who would you pick?

JT as Manager, Lamps as Director of Football ;-)

Anyone see him in A League Of Their Own last night? It was soo horribly cringeworthy, Cordon is such a little brown-nosing cock womble it’s unreal!

1 hour ago, Munkworth said:

Anyone see him in A League Of Their Own last night? It was soo horribly cringeworthy, Cordon is such a little brown-nosing cock womble it’s unreal!

I can't watch anything with James Corden, the guy is awful. He must have a brilliant agent though because I just don't know how he became so famous without help from somewhere.

3 hours ago, Munkworth said:

Anyone see him in A League Of Their Own last night? It was soo horribly cringeworthy, Cordon is such a little brown-nosing cock womble it’s unreal!

Who was in it?

12 hours ago, JJP said:

Who was in it?

Hint, this is the JT thread

On 13/10/2018 at 08:31, kiwi1691 said:

Hint, this is the JT thread

I meant who else

Today is the 20th anniversary of JT's debut for Chelsea when he came on as a substitute in the League Cup game at home to Aston Villa.

3 minutes ago, Boyne said:

Today is the 20th anniversary of JT's debut for Chelsea when he came on as a substitute in the League Cup game at home to Aston Villa.

In hindsight how appropriate that it came against Villa.

I want to say something about player like Terry - the word can be only one - The fenomen! Thank Terry for everything!

https://talksport.com/football/490474/john-terry-chelsea-classy-reason-26-shirt/

True Chels.