"I owe Mourinho everything... but he still scares the life out of me!" ⚽ John Terry | Up Front

On today's episode we are joined by a Chelsea legend, who led the club through an unprecedented era of success, winning every available trophy along the way.
John Terry is a serial winner, a stalwart defender and for many the ultimate leader. The former England captain often divided opinion throughout his career, combining outstanding play with off the field issues to become one of the most notable members of ‘the golden generation’.
A rare presence in the media, John joins the show to discuss the key moments in a remarkable career, offering a rare insight into an increasingly private life and opening up on his plans for the future.
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00:00 Introduction to John Terry
01:42 John Terry’s formative years
07:12 At Aston Villa as a Coach
08:38 Being a captain at Chelsea
10:53 Not going to Man Utd as a young player
15:32 Debuting for Chelsea at 17
18:25 Becoming captain at Chelsea under Vialli
20:09 Roman Abramovich
21:46 André Villas-Boas
24:16 Player power vs Managers
27:55 José Mourinho
37:39 José Mourinho’s 2nd stint at Chelsea
40:12 José Mourinho currently
42:17 UEFA Champions League 2008 Final
44:48 2012 UEFA Champions League winner & “Full Kit”
50:36 England
56:29 Anton Ferdinand
01:03:15 Management and Coaching
01:14:10 Chelsea in 2024
01:18:25 England at Euro 2024

[@user-sg5lv9sn6u]

When I was 14 my 12 year old brother a Chelsea fan who was terminally ill with cancer had a wonderful trip to a Chelsea v City game. Chelsea got trounced 3-0 an Aguero hat-trick. After the game we met the players in the tunnel. John was expectional, took great time to talk with my father and brother taking pictures. My brother died 6 weeks later, four days afterwards my family received a hand written letter from John Terry and Chelsea about the experience of meeting my brother and how it impacted him. It was a class act and a superb touch. Myself and my family will always remember John Terry for this and hugely respect him as a man.

[@BieranKiddle]

That’s lovely mate, sorry for your loss

[@IBelongtoJesus2729]

Yeah, he was and is an absolute legend. According to the melts in the comments, because he called that useless QPR defended a blackcurrant, everything else is null and void.

[@stuartaitken6128]

I remember this. Was your brother called Owen? Not sure it is the right spelling? Ginger hair...irish?

[@jackhumphries6687]

Wouldn't let him near your missus unsupervised though...

[@_TJ_0]

Exceptional*

[@qorbbechannel7878]

Please do everything possible to get Jose Mourinho on the show.

[@5thdawg917]

He came on the obi one podcast

[@Hiprich]

That will be epic

[@JPlayerL10]

Who's Jose Mourinho?

[@sevans606]

A football manager​@@JPlayerL10

[@seb2750]

I wanna see Jim and Souness with Simon interviewing Mou. Especially Jim, I wanna see how he criticize Mou face to face.

[@claudipous]

"Would kick my nan if I could win a tackle" 😂😂😂 love that JT

[@gothamfootball]

1:13:23 for those who want the time stamp

[@ChelseaMurray-xh6gk]

Scot Broon said it first pal hahaha

[@lovelettuce]

Neck tackle

[@BluesFanUK_]

JT's underselling himself, he could ping a ball left foot or right foot, technically he was a brilliant footballer.

[@FinleyESB]

Massively underrated on the ball, naturally two footed

[@NavyaSagittarius]

left foot right foot, middle foot everything could ping it seems

[@olivernolan892]

Facts. Remember him taking a free kick just inside our half 50 yard ball with his left foot once. What a player

[@Yiealo6372jd]

Probably our best defender alongside Ferdinand for the last 20 years

[@Lorenzo-bq2ch]

Nah he was mostly good in the air (infact excellent), technically not the best but he is a center back so it won't matter

[@SteveDavid-pw4lh]

“Cut through the Nonthenth” - Simon Jordan

[@somisak]

It gets on my tiths when he says that

[@emperorpalpatine4681]

Printh Andrew ith a right nonth

[@okyouknowwhatever]

in a white turtleneth

[@bluesnap40]

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha

[@onecallroofguttering4988]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@carterkennedy6368]

Simon is probably the only interviewer who has the balls to ask the most craziest question just straight up asked if John is a racist fair play 🤣🤣🤣😂🤣

[@RoadsideGee]

Was never going to say yes though was he.

[@Al-Gorithm]

Arranged before hand

[@blakan1478]

@@Al-Gorithm Can´t have an interview without arranging it can you you melt

[@doubletapthatdotty4597]

@@blakan1478he means the questions have been screened already

[@blakan1478]

@@doubletapthatdotty4597 That´s what an interview is. I hope anybody over the age of 8 has realized that there is no such thing as an of the cuff interview. Very few, scratch that barely any public figures do an interview without drawing lines.

[@tago69mago671]

Not a Chelsea fan and not bothered about his private life but as a footballer he was absolute class. Committment, energy, leadership, tenacity and reading of the game was second to none. Great defender!

[@CaptainLongSmock]

And racist?

[@tago69mago671]

@@CaptainLongSmock and you're not?

[@papapabs175]

@@CaptainLongSmockFound not guilty in a court of law, the FA hung him out to dry.

[@jasonjones3638]

I'm an Evertonian, but hey, the guy was top-class, I can't take it away from him how good he was. There's a leader of men right there.

[@sratus]

@@papapabs175 Lol you can't be serious, the video is there, watch it again if you need to.

[@DublinDapper]

Mourinho Hazard scenario is different to the Mourinho Inter Milan scenario namely with Eto....the man knew what was required depending on the situation. Genius manager.

[@sfonylx]

He is, and I want to see him rising to the top once again.

[@leedsunitedoldschool2837]

Every manager does this.

[@TheDutchCody]

Terrific interview this. Always better when Simon lets the guest speak without interrupting. Always asks the hard questions and challenges the guests too.

[@Frewin06]

Always cuts through the nonsense

[@SphericallyChallenged]

Really? Never heard a mention of Wayne Bridge. Bottled it if you ask me.

[@TheDutchCody]

@@SphericallyChallenged This is not an Oprah Winfrey interview or loose women.

[@SphericallyChallenged]

@@TheDutchCody Tell that to Mrs Bridge. Rumour has it half the team ran through her. Loose would be an understatement.

[@Mal_Freeman0451]

​@@SphericallyChallenged Mrs.Bridge? She was his ex-girlfriend at the time. Stop spreading nonsense.

[@alexandergeorgiev74]

The greatest Chelsea captain ever

[@tikemyson5627]

Greatest captain ever

[@Sai_Saracen]

totally agree .. but it's a nothing statement given that Chelsea does not have any history... I mean Chelsea's heritage is a racist hooligan infested club that was worth 1 quid

[@jota55581]

​@@tikemyson5627Royston Keane 😎

[@user-wz7hd9fu3y]

​@@tikemyson5627 Says it all really Overated William Saliba is on another level already...and he's 21..😂😂😂 Behave.

[@user-wz7hd9fu3y]

Behave yourself Dear oh dear..😂😂

[@miamitten1123]

Terry looks like he hasn’t aged….might be because he always looked 35yrs old, even at 21.

[@rogerioceni2640]

Yeah, I don’t think it’s much to do with ageing. He always had those jowls.

[@carlrogers1412]

"I owe Mourinho everything... but Wayne Bridge still scares the life out of me!" 🤣

[@peterakinwale9460]

This has got to be one of the best football conversations out there. JT was, is, and always will be Chelsea ❤

[@hrishikeshricky3130]

I love this man. I got to meet him at his charity events. He is so humble and a true leader. JT you are a credit to the beautiful game!

[@alexdarnley1095]

Ermmmmm havent you heard?

[@hrishikeshricky3130]

@@alexdarnley1095heard what mate ?

[@davidpeters3857]

💯

[@michaelmellish291]

Not a credit to his team mates though..scumbag

[@cjewe1z]

The Chav Poster Boy, Terry, is only a credit to chavs.

[@ironborn4389]

Love him or hate him, they simply don't mold mentality like this anymore, JT is a different breed.

[@stevenlannister184]

Good. What a knob

[@mikesmith1485]

Bookies love him.

[@LurganGoon91]

As a gooner i used to hate this man, but he was undoubtedly the best CB ever in the Premier League

[@alexbelotti1603]

Ledley king and most certainly Ferdinand and Campbell were better

[@LurganGoon91]

@@alexbelotti1603 I couldn't disagree with you more

[@healthdex3729]

@@alexbelotti1603oh dear. Clueless

[@joshhamer5076]

@@alexbelotti1603 Ledley king 😂 lol

[@AY-yq7rr]

JT was good but carvalho was better 1

[@ronaldinho5860]

Absolute legend one of the greatest Premier league players ever.

[@TJ-420]

😂😂😂

[@ronaldinho5860]

@@TJ-420 you do not think so ?

[@tikemyson5627]

@@ronaldinho5860he’s an arsenal fan that’s why he can’t admit it

[@alane803]

💯

[@TJ-420]

@@tikemyson5627 Nope, but try again...

[@jasonjones3638]

I loved JT's COMPLETE DENIAL about player power, who then comes out with the aeroplane story to show you CATEGORICALLY how player power works and the end of AVB b4 he even started. Hahaha.

[@DogstarGaming]

JT was right though ..... its about principles not power.

[@jasonjones3638]

@@DogstarGaming@DogstarGaming I just laughed at how he explained it, and BOSH!

[@eirebhoy132]

@@jasonjones3638it’s a bit different going to Roman telling him to get rid of a manager and telling a new manager hold on a second, I earned my way into first class he hasn’t, that’s probably exactly why so many players today end up shit after a big move or a big deal. Also the fact Rafa even got through the door kind of proves player power wasn’t a thing or as big of a thing as is made out or as mikel made out on his podcast

[@jasonjones3638]

@@eirebhoy132 Hey I'm not picking ANY holes, just the way he said it. BOSH

[@bluecarefreeforever]

Yes I think he covered how that works- dominate managers like Mourinho and Ancelotti and JT followed their instruction as captain however like AVB and Benitez power player stepped up when the managers didn’t manage! 😂😂

[@vincineratev9183]

You see, its successful players like this that shows Mourinho's success.

[@bluecarefreeforever]

Was Mount’s experience with his Dad similar but reversed to JT’s situation when his Dad didn’t want to sign the Chelsea contract? Fascinating how families influence young players! 👏🏼

[@dustyrhodes1655]

You fell for the Clownlake PR 🤦‍♂️

[@bluecarefreeforever]

@@dustyrhodes1655 No. You are just impatient and lack of your research 🤣 Follow the story about the LA Dodgers and LA Lakers. Exactly the same strategy there as it will be here.

[@thesmithsnerd]

I can’t get my head around what Simon is trying to get at with the UCL question. Why wouldn’t JT consider himself a winner? He played 8/13 games in the campaign.

[@rogerdavies2796]

Because everyone other than Chelsea supporters thought it was pathetic hence the derision

[@thesmithsnerd]

@@rogerdavies2796 I’ve been supporting United for 30years, and I’ll openly say JT is a bona fide UCL winner, it’s not even in doubt, it’s preposterous to even question it.

[@rogerdavies2796]

@@thesmithsnerd You didn't address my comment

[@roymunson1]

Well to paraphrase Roy Keane "it took 13 games to get there, I played in the all, except the big one. The medal means nothing to me, I wasn't even in the squad, I was in the stands with a shirt and tie on, I didn't win it".

[@thesmithsnerd]

@@rogerdavies2796 I did. You said everyone other than Chelsea supporters thought it was pathetic… to which I replied, I’m a Man Utd supporter, and I don’t think it’s pathetic.

[@JP-es1nb]

JT is a European winner. It’s not even a question. His contribution to the team is invaluable. Who on earth would think differently? Even his haters can’t deny him that

[@matthewflynn6837]

Ya that's a crazy question..

[@Ollay245]

Yeah moronic, are they thinking that because he got suspended? how about players that are injured for finals, do they not count as winners too? You win as a team and a club.

[@edwindsouza8816]

Keane and Scholes got winners medals from '99 despite not playing in the final, so the precedent had been set far earlier.....

[@JP-es1nb]

@@edwindsouza8816 can you imagine playing all the way up to the final and then not played the final and not being a winner. Makes sense that anyone that was involved is a winner. Not sure what the min requirements are but there must be some as it’s a squad game. Without the squad, the final 11 don’t get there

[@mikesmith1485]

Nah, didn't play in the final, but turned up for the photo like a full kit wanker. When he had the chance to win it genuinely, he slipped on his arse and cried into his shin pads.

[@DJCREAM01]

Would love a Mourinho episode.

[@juniorboy6302]

It would be nice.

[@pjoseph5950]

As a Villa supporter this man is the epitome of a true warrior/professional 👏

[@nickfba]

Professional 😂😂😂cheating on his teams mates wife and the multiple things he's done...you w*nker 😂

[@simonmoon8773]

Me too - and he played a huge part in our renaissance under Deano. Thanks for that JT.

[@ste122113]

As an Arsenal fan I think Simon is right 100% that John Terry needs to do more interviews etc. as there’s a prospective about him with the Wayne bridge stuff and Anto things out there that let’s be honest I completely disagree with but good to hear a good honest interview there but we need more as for me I’m still not fully convinced about him but time wil tel if only he gets the opportunity too

[@willi9ams123456789]

Guys a prick end of slept with his best mates wife, racially abused anton and also Ledly king in 2006, great player awful human

[@blakan1478]

Wayne Bridge himself never backed this beef and never acknowledged it happened yet everybody keeps holding on to it like Terry personally blew their momma´s back out? and base their opinion over he said she said situations. Same with the Anton situation if you base you´re opinion so strongly on Terry in that situation arguing cussing each other out. What do you think of what Rio did to Ashley Cole because there is no question he meant that.

[@ashton235]

I am Black, I am West Ham. This is the best interview I have seen in years. Love how John has come across here. Lot of respect.

[@danedge4346]

How the f#ck is it relevant that your black 🤷‍♂️🤣😂 turn it in bro

[@purplebob9108]

You're not though are you

[@somethingisbaking2401]

Why is being black and a West Ham fan relevant?

[@DC-vo1pj]

@@somethingisbaking2401 Because JT is a racist and the fella posting is highlighting he has every reason to dislike him. Not hard to figure out is it.

[@philipt12345]

@@somethingisbaking2401cause of the Anton Ferdinand thing and him being called racist with no evidence

[@silversteel6312]

Disliked John for many years. Lesson today is know the man before you judge him. Turns out he’s a balanced, sentient and intelligent person. Sorry John and the very best to you and your family.

[@hermityt1663]

Never forget, the media are vicious, they will say and twist anything to sell drama.

[@jonathansolomons4011]

wayne bridges wife

[@robin231176]

Absolutely right what he says about Frank's first spell as manager at Chelsea being extremely under-appreciated.

[@alternativeopinion310]

Really? 😂😂😂

[@MrJeffHead]

Its overrated. The no transfers is tosh. He had loads of loans returning and signings from before the ban. Then came what 4th? Overrated and they improved once he was sacked.

[@dannyneville1310]

I agree. Please bring him back for another go.

[@pablodavies414]

Rio not talking to you is surely a blessing john . Great interview

[@adrianbrown1492]

Excellent

[@DTM93]

He's a twat always has been imo says some proper dense things Rio.

[@nickfba]

Whys that? So this guys the good guy cheating on his team mate? Imagine your misses getting bent over by your colleague 😂 you gonna think he's a top guy then?

[@blakan1478]

@@nickfba Not then partner. Ex partner and all parties deny this including Wayne Bridge so even if it happened you´re carrying a grudge for a guy that does not even back it himself. And wasn´t he seen leaving nightclubs with birds multiple times at that time but no its big bad Terry that ruined that relationship. The media got you people wrapped around their finger in England you all still parrot those two media campaigns against Terry and act like he´s the worst person ever based on he said - she said situations. But at the same time are quick to forget what Ryan Giggs did to his own brother.

[@kylio95]

@@nickfba Rio was cheating on his wife who was dying from cancer, you think he's an angel?

[@scottmackintosh5934]

Simon is absolutely world class at this. By a million miles the best football pundit. I wish he was on more shows. He's not afraid to tackle John and even wind him up a bit here.

[@chrisknight2631]

Do you remember when Sky has a show called “The Debate”? Simple concept, Dave Jones as presenter and then two football/football adjacent people on, discussing and, you guessed it, debating current talking points of the game. I remember Jordan being on it, before I really knew who he was, and he was fantastic on it. I may not always agree with him, but he doesn’t just throw out silly opinions without any thought going into them and can always back them up. Not sure why they got rid of that show as it was great, but regardless, since Jordan has turned up on TalkSPORT his three hours a day is some of the best sports discussion available.

[@robertdundee2011]

He’s not a pundit. He’s a talk sport shit stirrer. None of the live football broadcasters would ever hire him cos he’s a gobshite.

[@jonathanward7320]

No mention of Wayne Bridge, poor from Simon considering he portrays himself as asking the tough questions…

[@KingHumphrey]

Does Wayne Bridge want JT to talk about it? How about JT's wife and kids? It was off-limits, obviously.

[@caincotterill5493]

@@KingHumphreyIt’s a fair point though isn’t it? Especially as there’s a lot of talk about loyalty. But you do also make a point, but Wayne would want him too🤔

[@billybigtime2808]

There a limit to be fair he’s never gonna agree to this interview with that question and I’m not Terrys biggest fan as a person

[@bluecarefreeforever]

No way would JT allow that discussion. Why should he? He is giving such a big interview explaining everything else. I’m sure Simon asked him but was declined.

[@jonathanward7320]

@@KingHumphrey it’s a tough subject and a tough question, but Simon portrays himself as someone who asks the difficult questions, so as a viewer I expect him to ask.

[@jamesmorris673]

Mourinho called the other day, - JM and JT to Chelsea part 3?

[@Virtzy_]

My favourite player with my favourite football analyst/ex chairman. JT got me info football when I was younger, which everyone finds surprising for a defender to get you into football, been a Chelsea fan since 02'. Thanks for everything you gave us JT, we need a leader like you now more than ever. Great questions and digs as always Simon, phenomenal interview 💙

[@robertdundee2011]

Chelsea fan since 02 😆 As plastic as your idol JT. You just missed him slagging off grieving Americans about 9/11 the year before then. Class act is JT.

[@msives]

Fascinating interview. JT should be involved with the first team

[@dustyrhodes1655]

Lol you think Clownlake can handle a club legend who isn't going to put up with their crap?

[@joeallen1481]

Best premier league defender of all time in my opinion, was absolutely buzzing when he came to Villa.

[@user-wz7hd9fu3y]

Buzzing ????😂😂😂

[@tomgoodway]

He arguably the greatest player in terms of legacy and achievements we’ve ever seen wear the villa shirt, even though of course he was past his best

[@user-wz7hd9fu3y]

@@tomgoodway he couldn't lace Paul Mcgrath boots You sure you're a Villa fan tom. ??🤔🤔

[@pjoseph5950]

Without Terry I don't think we get promoted. Mans a legend!

[@pjoseph5950]

Its got not nothing to do with mcgrath you mug. Its got everything to do with his professionalism and hunger to drag our club back up. Mug

[@porutanuki]

brilliant interview, great to see both john and yourself (simon) talking football... really enjoying these, thanks!

[@UltramarathonDream]

Are you serious? How can you have a fucking episode with JT and not ask about the red card against barcelona…. This idiot asked JT if he was injured in the final….. He needs to be fired…

[@GarudaLions.F.C]

What a brilliant insight into a side of JT I had not seen. His presence his composure, his measured patience and confidence all very impressive and shows why he was the best CB and Captain in the premier league. His partnership with Carvalho was also the very best partnership in Europe two world class complimentary defenders who created history that still to this day and maybe never will beaten. It makes you think Jose back at Chelsea with JT as his assistant would be something to witness that im sure most Chelsea fans would love.

[@bobbypukes605]

John? That you?

[@carlrogers1412]

Wayne Bridge would disagree! 🤣

[@andonisap]

So engaging and what an insight into those days of Chelsea. Thanks for this. Amazing interview.

[@colingeddes2172]

Im not a chelsea fan and i know JT has noteriety in his private life but as a player and captain he was immense, an absolute rock and was always proud to play for his country. The type of player u wud always want in your team.

[@funkymoped537]

Great interview. Was class for Villa!

[@jackfearon2412]

"Do you consider yourself a European Cup winner?" - That is a ridiculous question!

[@robovac3557]

Agreed. The images don't lie. He's there in his kit with that trophy just like all the other players that won that final.

[@kiely4561]

@@robovac3557 shin pads an all

[@RoadTripperrr]

Not really. Keane said he doesn’t consider himself European champion. Different breed

[@kiely4561]

@@RoadTripperrr like Simon said its each to their own, without that keano header in the semis against Juventus we probably wouldn’t have even reached the final, a tournament is more than one game.

[@martijn_yt]

It's a great question, many players have completely different feelings about a missed final. (May be you interpret it wrongly as the opinion of the interviewer ?)

[@saeedbock4616]

JT was a top CB and got the best of players. He is the definition of a football captain. He helped the club to become more competitive.

[@derekdwaah5839]

F Me - that was very interesting interview. Throughly enjoyed it. Thought JT came across brilliant and Simon really let him speak. For me, the best one yet. Bravo 👏🏿

[@muntari82]

Simons bottled it with the Anton Ferdinand question

[@chriscummings1279]

Shocking the way, Anton went on with John Terry feel for the lad.

[@OuchPleaseNoooo]

Yeh, couldn't understand why he didn't just ask "what did you say to Anton". Simple question, no need for the other questions that just dance around it.

[@deslawson2662]

@@chriscummings1279 lol Would you like to write that in English?

[@Greekspd]

@@OuchPleaseNoooo good point

[@chriscummings1279]

@@deslawson2662 Indubitably. Basically it was absolutely horrifically bad, how John Terry got treated it was so bad.

[@Laluna-hb3do]

The interviewer tried to bait JT the entire interview but JT was proper class and never reacted

[@davidg5305]

What shite are you talking???? He wasn't fishing for anything.

[@gzz8551]

Eh??

[@SiGeeTVTalks]

Brilliant interview! Honestly one of the best for me.

[@_MD80]

I've been dying for this one. Well done, Simon. It didn't disappoint. I wasn't a Chelsea fan but I did love watching Terry play. He was truly brilliant.

[@jayem1980]

Absolutely brilliant interview.. regardless of people's views on JT he was the ultimate professional as a player

[@UltramarathonDream]

Are you serious? How can you have a fucking episode with JT and not ask about the red card against barcelona…. This idiot asked JT if he was injured in the final….. He needs to be fired…

[@user-qj2os6vy3l]

Apart from racially abusing another player on the pitch?

[@UltramarathonDream]

@@user-qj2os6vy3l hagagagahhaha WHO cares

[@fullspeedaheadbarcelona6502]

The best English defender ever, absolute world class in his day and that’s coming from a United fan.

[@leeturton9254]

Not better than Bobby Moore...not even close...he was a top player though

[@alanbray66]

Brilliant interview and loved hearing all the indepth stories of what happened in the changing room and off-field at Chelsea and England absolute legend John Terry

[@ants80]

Big arsenal fan here, Terry was the best defender I’d seen live, an absolute rock

[@yanited1892]

John Terry is a legend man and I'm not even a Chelsea fan. Easily the greatest ever centre back to play in the Premier League and you'll not get anyone come close to him unless we change football players to lesser robots..

[@burlhorse61]

Not skillwise= just his sheer determination and passion for the game

[@jamiebell4604]

Wow, what an interview. Great questions great insight. So much better than the inane stuff you get on mainstream media interviews. Fantastic!

[@UltramarathonDream]

Are you serious? How can you have a fucking episode with JT and not ask about the red card against barcelona…. This idiot asked JT if he was injured in the final….. He needs to be fired…

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

quite possibly the best interview by far.i have a huge new found respect for john. good luck in the future you will become a top manager.

[@phillipmills5572]

Excellent interview in a spurs fan but always thought JT was an exceptional player, and after listening to the interview it seems he's a decent human aswell, good job Mr Jordan

[@gordonirvine726]

Making him cry after scoring 8 goals. What wonderful parenting......

[@achilles2095]

Made him the greatest defender arguably the worlds ever seen. I’d take Terry over anyone… being soft makes kids weak. The world is a horrible place hard time over an easy ride proves the best for everyone.

[@dannyboy9573]

Ironically it's better than making your kids feel "entitled".

[@JironCFC]

Same thing happened with Thierry Henry. It’s probably the chip on your shoulder you need to be the best

[@DogstarGaming]

Many great sports people had pushy parents, seems to be those that come from humble beginnings... Lewis Hamilton also speaks of his father being very tough on him. Bet none of them hold it against their parents now they are mega stars.

[@Nikboyle]

Fucking brilliant parenting - compared to the soft arse parents today that are producing kids who don’t know what gender they are, and need safe spaces from words !!

[@denverthomas8037]

simon pls get jose on the show for at least 2 hours pls pls

[@jasonlakeland3942]

The best one yet. Loved him as a player and what a guy too spoke so honest. Still best England CB of all time

[@thewexican23]

Not a massive fan as a lot of people, but my god, you have to respect him. Great interview.

[@bluecarefreeforever]

JT just needs to be involved with the Chelsea first team. Maybe Jose in charge with JT assistant throwing tea cups at half time etc! Also Lamps should be running the recruitment and linking with Neil Bath and the academy because Bath is genius but Lamps would promote the best young players to the first team squad.

[@DogstarGaming]

John Luca Vialli and John Franco Zola Chelsea legends 💙

[@hcorem4lyf]

Simon continues to get great subjects for this show - can totally see why JT doesn't do many interviews tho ;-) Ironically his insight into the England setup was the most I got from this. It feels like that he's essentially saying the choice of managers and even tournament itineraries were the key reasons for the underachievement and that makes more sense than the mainstream media narrative that the players just didn't like eachother!

[@blakan1478]

I mean the guy had on two sperate occasions the biggest media campaigns on England going at him like he was running for office.

[@billyhale8708]

Great interview Mr Jordan love the podcast really good insight to Chelsea for some unanswered questions for me 👍

[@veraw1221]

Ive been a Chelsea fan since David Webb scored the winner in FA CUP FINAL replay ,,,and through the years of being relegated To the tragic death of Mathew Harding the Good bad and sad times ,,,,we were Eventually rewarded with the Arrival of ,, Roman Abramovich ,,,,and our Fortunes changed ,,,,thanks for the Wonderful memories JOHN TERRY 👍🏼Captain leader legend! David Webster,,, Norfolk U.K. up the Chels! PS ,,,,,,i had a Dream that JT & Jose came back to Co manage chelsea 📞

[@ianmalarkey]

some dreams do come true

[@dalj4362]

Chelsea legend forever!! We could do with 10 JT's at the club right now.

[@DogstarGaming]

Even one would do 😢

[@bluecarefreeforever]

I agree but then we would only ever get one JT? he is unique.

[@carlrogers1412]

Wayne Bridge would disagree! 🤣

[@dustyrhodes1655]

Clownlake out!

[@jordanbishop6793]

Think 5 would b gd lol well have 3 Drogba’s 2 Lampard’s 1 Cech

[@deeppocketsshortarms2830]

Hats off Simon this was top class. A difficult listen with the ferdinand stuff but it was handled excellent. Best one so far

[@UltramarathonDream]

Are you serious? How can you have a fucking episode with JT and not ask about the red card against barcelona…. This idiot asked JT if he was injured in the final….. He needs to be fired…

[@moanyd4986]

I always thought John Terry was a knob, but having listened to this he’s less of a knob than I thought he was. Great chat lads.

[@MoGate-yi3gv]

Fair play for touching on the anton ferdinand situation something I actually forgot about. And I suppose fair play from JT from not shying away from the question.. As a person of colour who played football all over the UK for 30 years but more primarily the north east of England I've been in situations and had to deal with off the cuff words in the heat of the moment. Only twice has my colour ever been Brought Into it factually and the situation was dealt with on the pitch and after as men right or wrongly we shook hands and my thoughts there after were mine.. The older I get the more I just think well there's obviously something missing in that person's life where they feel they need to talk to another human in that way

[@paulmersonvillalegend1192]

As a Villa fan we owe a lot to this man for being part of the set up that brought us back & pushed us onto the next level, Thank you JT 🟣🔵

[@DonalPower-gv5vx]

Should have Jose Mourinho on this podcast that be amazing

[@marktyrrell8503]

Fantastic interview, really insightful as to what it takes to be one of the best! JT is an incredible leader.

[@hendrix9087]

Amazing information Brilliant 👍🏽👍🏽 Insights of an amazing era we are all privileged to feel a part of. We miss Roman, Jose, JT, Hazard, Costa, Lamps, DD etc etc these amazing players loyalty Thank you JT Thank you SJ.

[@35t10b]

Simon Jordan the master of asking questions that are twice as long as the answers

[@SuperBumps]

Great interview

[@callummurphy9464]

Captain, Leader, Legend 🦁💙 Idolised this man from such a young age and tried to be like him as much as possible on the pitch

[@yasssighs6034]

this has to be the best sport/football podcast , i mean a Podcast not a show

[@vitogenovese1586]

In all the years I watched Mourinho I also never doubted his decisions. With Poch I go wtf all the time.

[@Englandforever-st8gs]

I 100% agree with you but for me the biggest difference is the players I look at all the players now and I don't see any player who is Chelsea level even when Jose was at the bridge we had players that were not great but they always give it there All the only 2 players that a think we have that give it there all every game is thiago silva and Cole palmer the rest are there for a fat paycheck

[@damianclarkeed6683]

Viva John Terry!!!

[@JamieDraycott-id4jh]

Am 10 minute 15 seconds in, and its already the best and most intriguing documentary I have ever seen ! Yes I am a Chelsea fan though 😅💙 j.t what a guy !!

[@anelka10]

Arsenal supporter here - really enjoyed this episode, great insight!

[@xrystiang8923]

"Not if you bring in benitez though" 🤣😂

[@DogstarGaming]

😂

[@Englandforever-st8gs]

He wasn't wrong though 😂

[@THEJAM-EATERS]

His dad owes me £50.

[@bigduphusaj162]

Your maw owes me £100

[@nmarcus7233]

😂😂😂

[@munnauk7355]

🤦‍♂️

[@ScottGG-tq5ts]

I owe your mum £100

[@PeterSothern]

3 bags??

[@dean7652]

I love it when Simon finishes off the end of JTs answers

[@johndavie1769]

Thanks to Simon and John that was a thoroughly enjoyable interview.

[@Jimboslice35]

United fan here, such a weetarded question asking does he consider himself a European cup winner, it’s not a matter of opinion, he is, simple as..so so silly to ask that

[@robw6918]

A great interview - keep them coming Simon.

[@carlrogers1412]

Wayne Bridge would disagree! 🤣

[@brandontr8946]

That diving header save against Slovenia was what separates him from the rest. You just dont see it anymore in this age. Man truly leaves everything on the pitch, whether for Chelsea or England.

[@rickybrunch2968]

Rio is a smal minded man. Big up for John, this was a very interesting interview.

[@filosofastone1442]

Good interview

[@maddielusell5502]

Just here after being so down with poch’s Chelsea to get my mojo back. This interview is really a stress reliever. Kudos to the legend John Terry proper Chelsea. Hope our young squad takes some notes from this interview. We really miss players like JT who win or loss left everything out there on the pitch.

[@asifhossain1847]

If there was legend of the legends this guy is one of them...❤❤❤

[@cianlewis-hughes5172]

Best podcast so far! John terry what a legend, not the most talented but his mindset & dedication was like no other

[@JamesBond-xj4uj]

Burden of proof John. We know Simon isn’t silly. Simon 10000% “pulled his punches” in this one

[@krishnananthselvathilak4738]

Captain. Leader. Legend. Reason why I started supporting Chelsea FC 💙 #KTBFFH Up the Chels JT26🔥 Best PL defender

[@TJ-420]

Leader? Legend? Wayne Bridge might have something to say about that 🤡

[@niallglennon83]

Glory hunter basically

[@stevekey4976]

What about Mourinho,Terry mamagement duo at chelsea

[@woodsmen9844]

Captain. Leader. Legend. My favourite Chelsea player.

[@jimmima121]

"It's been suggested that player power was a big factor at Chelsea?" "I don't agree with that. Here's an example about how we embarrassed some youth players and undermined a new manager at the start of his job because we had a hissy fit about having to not fly in first class. But no, player power wasn't a factor."

[@blakan1478]

Do you know what principals are?

[@tjkong6096]

Exactly Principles and player power are different the coach try belittling the senior players

[@frankieeefinn8798]

Best centre back to grace the prem,the king of Chelsea right there

[@rogerdavies2796]

😅😅😅

[@marzipanmonkey]

Ferdinand, Kompany, Adams, VVD say hi, to name a few...

[@frankieeefinn8798]

@@marzipanmonkey i personally thing Terry is better but hey it’s all opinions

[@JG-qf4lz]

​@@marzipanmonkeymiles clear of all those players vvd doesn't even belong in the conversation his peak was 2 years JT's was 10 don't use his name in the same sentence

[@VladGolgotha]

@@JG-qf4lz 2 years? take your meds mate

[@haddingtoniangcp2464]

I remember writing him a letter when he scored his first goal for Chelsea v Gillingham in an FA Cup quarter final in 2000 and got no reply. Still my favourite Chelsea player in that we are the same age and ive watched him come through the ranks. Legend!

[@olbapoli4074]

Loool

[@andrewcornfield5001]

You’ll get over it … eventually

[@JayTayWalnut]

England didn’t win a tournament because they had to travel on the bus in a suit, best excuse I’ve heard so far.

[@joeshaw9248]

And not enough water, yeah alright JT before a massive game, the coaches are going to dehydrate you 😂