Blues back Terry amidst claims

(GSM) – London based football giants Chelsea have defended club captain John Terry against allegations of accepting secret cash payments.

The Blues skipper is reported to have been paid to help lay on a behind-the-scenes tour of the club’s training ground.

While, Chelsea insist Terry has done nothing wrong, they have admitted that they will be stepping up their security in the future.

It is alleged that the England international arranged a backstage visit for an undercover reporter without seeking permission from manager Carlo Ancelotti.

A Chelsea spokesman said: “Chelsea FC host a large number of visitors at the training ground throughout the year, the majority of which are made up of club sponsors, our charity partners and supporters.

“The players play a big part in these visits and John Terry naturally has a leading role, hosting a significant number of children and their families this season through our partner charities ‘Help A London Child’ and ‘Right To Play.’
Visits

“John has also organised a number of visits for families with sick children as a result of personal correspondence.

“Contrary to media reports and the appearance of edited video on Sunday morning the club is confident that at no time did Terry ask for or accept money in relation to visits to the training ground.”

The News of the World claimed that Terry took a £10,000 payment for the visit, with £8,000 going to the ‘Make A Wish’ foundation and £2,000 to a middle man.

The statement added: “Chelsea FC gives our players room to exercise their own discretion when contacted personally with regard to visits and the club keeps security and access to the training ground at Stamford Bridge under constant review.

“However, as a result of the security breach highlighted by this article we will be further reviewing access to our facilities and clamping down where there are gaps in the process.”