Chelsea continue to surprise us every week as the defeats pile up and you would be hard pushed to find a player in a blue shirt that can hold their heads high.
John Terry looked like he had concrete in his boots when playing against Liverpool on Saturday – but whatever you do, don’t tell him we said that!
The former England captain made it quite clear earlier today that he is prepared to take on the chin criticism that comes his way from Premier League legends.
But Terry believes those who have not matched his achievements on the pitch should remain tight-lipped.
“I’ll take it all day long from the very best, Rio [Ferdinand], [Jamie] Carragher, [Gary] Neville,” said Terry.
“When certain other people speak, maybe not – players who have not had a career, have played at a really bad level throughout their career and who have not achieved what I have achieved in the game – Robbie Savage being one.
“As an individual, or as a football club, we don’t want to be fighting the world.”
Chelsea will hope a return to form begins when Dynamo Kiev arrive at Stamford Bridge for Wednesday night’s Champions League group stage game.
But their quest to climb away from the bottom six in the Premier League table this weekend will be taken on without manager Jose Mourinho, who is set to serve a one-match stadium ban after committing a misconduct charge over his language and behaviour during last month’s defeat to West Ham.
But, despite an avalanche of pressure, Terry is convinced Mourinho is the man to change Chelsea’s fortunes.
“I’m adamant we’re going to turn this round and he will be in charge for the rest of the season and long after I’ve finished playing at this football club,” added Terry.
For me he’s the right man to take this club forward. That’s the only way I’m thinking.
“The club have shown faith in the best manager in the history of this football club.
“I can assure you now that the players are 100 per cent behind the manager.”