John Terry - Gone

[supertom]

My biggest worry about Terry was whether he'd have the desire after leaving Chelsea and dropping a tier. Whether he'd coast. Say what you will about the guy off the pitch (and occasionally on it) but what he's proved is, whether he's 28 and in the Champions League, or he's playing away days in Preston in the Championship at 52 (or however old he is now), he gives nothing less than 100%.
Sod it, I'm fickle, and if he carries this on there's the distinct possibility I may even (sicks in his mouth a little) refer to him as "JT."

I'm glad he's here. We've had big names come in at the back in recent years like Lescott and Richards. It's quite clear why they failed where JT (oh shit...) is succeeding. Attitude and desire. They treated us like an easy ride and a cash dispensing machine and little more.

[Clark W Griswold]

I was glad we signed him at the time and even more so now we can see the positive impact he's having on the pitch.

[Chris Jameson]

I'm still in the 'hate the bloke and can't wait for him to bugger off at the end of the season' camp.

[Richard E]

I'm still in the 'hate the bloke and can't wait for him to b*gger off at the end of the season' camp.

Will you cheer when he lifts the FA Cup for us in May? That would be the ultimate dilemma.

[Can Gana Be Bettered!?!?]

I'm still in the 'hate the bloke and can't wait for him to b*gger off at the end of the season' camp.

Will you cheer when he lifts the FA Cup for us in May? That would be the ultimate dilemma.

I thought more likely scores last minute winner in play-offs final.

[chrisw1]

Alongside Chester he's better than anything we currently have even allowing for his years and his lack of pace. His added experience and know how will definitely add something. I don't think we'll be too guilty of the defence being 'all over the place' in games next season.

Having said all that, I don't really want him here and would rather as others have suggested opted for a younger player with potential.  If you're Steve Bruce with only this season to get the job done you're not going to take that risk if you can bring in Terry.

I’m not one to blow my own trumpet but I’ll make an exception here.

What, you predicted that one of the best defenders in the Premier League for the last 10 years and captain of a multiple trophy winning team and former England Captain would do ok in the Championship?

Take a bow Nostradamus.

[exigo]

I'm still in the 'hate the bloke and can't wait for him to b*gger off at the end of the season' camp.

Will you cheer when he lifts the FA Cup for us in May? That would be the ultimate dilemma.

I thought more likely scores last minute winner in play-offs final.

More likely sits on the bench suspended, and still changes into his full kit for the trophy presentation.

[Hookeysmith]

I certainly do not look to him to be a role model off the pitch and never have.

Once settled after a dodgy start he has become clearly the best CH we have had since God. The class he shows in doing his job whilst looking like not breaking sweat is a joy to watch. I noticed more last night in the first half (as I was close to the pitch) how much he controls what others do also and he reads a through ball before the guy actually hits it - he really should win championship player of the year. I think Chester must love playing with him.

I criticise Bruce for many things, justifiably so in my mind, but the Terry signing could well be a stroke of genius

[Chris Jameson]

I'm still in the 'hate the bloke and can't wait for him to b*gger off at the end of the season' camp.

Will you cheer when he lifts the FA Cup for us in May? That would be the ultimate dilemma.

With my track record watching football on TV, I'll be fast asleep before half time.

[AV82EC]

I thought his reffing of the game last night was exemplary. He played well in defence as well.

[Tayls_7]

I certainly do not look to him to be a role model off the pitch and never have.

Once settled after a dodgy start he has become clearly the best CH we have had since God. The class he shows in doing his job whilst looking like not breaking sweat is a joy to watch. I noticed more last night in the first half (as I was close to the pitch) how much he controls what others do also and he reads a through ball before the guy actually hits it - he really should win championship player of the year. I think Chester must love playing with him.

I criticise Bruce for many things, justifiably so in my mind, but the Terry signing could well be a stroke of genius

Poor old Laursen and Mellberg.

[XXVilla]

Better than both but not necessarily as popular.

[ASHTONVILLA]

Poor old Laursen and Mellberg.

I like Mellberg, but I doubt even his gran thinks he is the same class as Terry. Best centre back we have had in a long time.

[Chris Jameson]

Can't compare them, Mellberg and Laursen were coming up against top class strikers each week, whereas the number 26 isn't.

[cdbearsfan]

Terry at his best was undoubtedly better than either at their peak. I wouldn't necessarily say the Second Division version we have now is better than the top-flight Mellberg or Laursen.

That's not to belittle Terry's performances at all. Since an awkward first month he's been, generally, excellent.

I still don't like him, though.