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Originally Posted by angus58

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Terry has found out that the public is unforgiving about its national sporting heroes who are expected to behave appropriately, especially if they are REPRESENTING THEIR COUNTRY.

Terry can go dip his wick, as you put it, wherever he likes but NOT when it impinges on the cohesion and wellbeing of the World Cup team. I have been vociferous about him being stripped of the captaincy for reasons I have expounded at length on this thread (WHICH IS MY PEROGATIVE), realistically I understand that Capello will probably still include him in the squad, and being a pragmatist I accept that. But the degree and level of protest against JT has been fully justified and what's more, SUCCESSFUL. Capello has earned my respect by finally telling arrogant Terry "BASTA".

Yeah got to love it.

So now if we dont do well in the World Cup Finals, it will all be John Terry's fault. Nothing to do with the press going out on a witchhunt as they always do. Couldnt the revelations have waited until after the World Cup or do you feel we really needed to know especially in the final few months leading into the competition where building cohesion in the team is a vital factor?

Incidentally talking about examples and role models, what a squeaky clean replacement for John Terry that Ferdinand bloke is, nothing hidden away in his life for the press to rip into, is there? Oops putting to one side, the drunken driving, failing to undertake mandatory drug testing, roastings, sex videos, unsportsmanlike conduct. Isnt he on a three match ban for violent conduct? Now there is a role model for our youngsters, if the games not going the way you want it, lash out and attempt to injure someone.

Then to compound it and show what a gracious sportsman you are appeal the decision, in order to be allowed to play in an important match while your appeal sits waiting to be heard. And earn yourself another match ban for a frivolous appeal.

A fine role model for the youth of today.