John Terry quotes

John Terry is an English former professional footballer, best known for his long and successful career at Chelsea FC. Widely regarded as one of the best central defenders of his generation, he captained both his club and the England national team. He has inspired many young players with his leadership, determination, and defensive skills. Here are 14 of his quotes:

I like to play snooker, golf as well. (John Terry)
I still say if the ball is there to be won I will go for it, whether with my head or whatever, and if it means us scoring or stopping a goal, I won't think twice. View quote
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I had a little teddy bear called Gordon the gopher. I took him to bed with me, he'd come to school with me cos he was my favourite. View quote
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When I was little, I didn't like being left on my own in the dark. View quote
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Some of the money from the senior players goes to helping out the younger kids. It is from the players' pool, the fines for being late and so on. Some will go to something like the tsunami appeal and some to helping out young players. View quote
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No, I love it at Chelsea. I've been here since I was 14, and I'm 28 now. All my friends are here, so I'm going to stay for ever unless Chelsea tell me I've got to go, which maybe one day they will, but for now I'm definitely staying. View quote
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You don't have to be captain to have an opinion. View quote
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Games are not so bad because the adrenalin keeps you going, but training on a daily basis when every time you move it hurts, that is a real battle. View quote
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I always knew what I wanted to do with my life and career, but I was helped along the way by a few people. I didn't need telling, but when people like Franco (Zola), Wisey (Dennis Wise) and Marcel (Desailly) take the time out to say, 'You've got the world at your feet if you do things right', then you think there must be something to it. View quote
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He has surprised us all, Maybe he is a bionic man. He recovers very quickly. Maybe he will be on the bench or even start, but we haven't decided yet. Each injury depends on the person and he is very strong, not just mentally but also physically. View quote
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John is naturally somebody who attracts people to follow him, You know how you can dress any way you want, but if you don't have natural style, it doesn't matter? John has that leadership naturally. (John Terry)
I don't envisage I will be captain again, but for two England managers, Steve McClaren and Fabio Capello, I was their first choice and I'm proud of that. View quote
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The careers of Maldini and that of John Terry are very close in comparison. Like Maldini at AC Milan, Terry was born in this club. Like Maldini, he went through the academy at this club. And he can play until he is 40. I don't see a big difference between them as players or people. View quote
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If you need help with anything, John is always there. And even he has made mistakes, does he have to be reminded of that all his life. View quote
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John Terry

John Terry - Image
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Occupation: English Athlete
Born: December 7, 1980
Quotes count: 14
Wikipedia: John Terry

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