Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Terry fumes over second leg ban

John Terry insists he should never have been given the booking that rules him out of Chelsea’s Champions League quarter-final second leg against Liverpool.

Terry was booked in the second-half of Wednesday’s 3-1 win at Anfield for a challenge on Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina and will be suspended for the return leg at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday.

But the Chelsea and England captain claimed that even Reina did not think his challenge warranted a yellow card from Danish referee Claus Bo Larsen.

“I felt as though I went for the ball, that’s all I ever do as a player,” Terry said.

“I’ve spoke to Reina again and he said it wasn’t a yellow card. He already knew I was on a yellow card and he was honest with me.

“It reminds me of when Liverpool’s Xabi Alonso was booked in a similar situation with Eidur Gudjohnsen (in the semi-finals) a couple of years ago. He was crying after that game. I’m obviously very disappointed.”

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  • George

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    Having watched John Terry for many years as a fan of course, you can tell the type of player he is on the field. He is passionate and very willing to put himself in harms way in order to help his team. He usually does this without malice and with intentions of playing the ball. Watching his challenge yesterday it was apparent he was going for the ball but when the ball is in the vicinity of the keeper the ref always protects the goalie. I really feel it wasn’t a 50-50 ball, it was more in Reina’s favor when Terry chose to contest for it thus resulting in a foul and yellow card. The yellow card might have been harsh but the ref must give it in order to protect the goalie who is in a vulnerable position. He should be upset not being able to play in the second leg… but with a 1-3 away win in Chelsea’s favor I don’t think he will be needed…especially with Cavarlho fit and Ivanovic + Alex in form it is not a major blow for the london side. To be honest when you already have i think it’s 2 previous yellows that getting a 3rd will result in a ban you should be a bit more conservative in your challenges regardless whether you go into a challenge seeking the ball or not you have to be smart not to put your self in a vulnerable position as to be susceptible in receiving a yellow.

  • George

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    Having watched John Terry for many years as a fan of course, you can tell the type of player he is on the field. He is passionate and very willing to put himself in harms way in order to help his team. He usually does this without malice and with intentions of playing the ball. Watching his challenge yesterday it was apparent he was going for the ball but when the ball is in the vicinity of the keeper the ref always protects the goalie. I really feel it wasn’t a 50-50 ball, it was more in Reina’s favor when Terry chose to contest for it thus resulting in a foul and yellow card. The yellow card might have been harsh but the ref must give it in order to protect the goalie who is in a vulnerable position. He should be upset not being able to play in the second leg… but with a 1-3 away win in Chelsea’s favor I don’t think he will be needed…especially with Cavarlho fit and Ivanovic + Alex in form it is not a major blow for the london side. To be honest when you already have i think it’s 2 previous yellows that getting a 3rd will result in a ban you should be a bit more conservative in your challenges regardless whether you go into a challenge seeking the ball or not you have to be smart not to put your self in a vulnerable position as to be susceptible in receiving a yellow.

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