John Terry Dedicates Goal to Chelsea Fans
Chelsea skipper John Terry has said his celebration after scoring against Stoke City in the FA Cup on Sunday was a tribute to Chelsea's fans for their support through his recent months of turmoil.
Terry has come under heavy fire from the media during the past couple of months, following allegations that he had been involved in an affair with Vanessa Peroncell, the ex-girlfriend of Wayne Bride, a former Chelsea team mate.
During Sunday's encounter against Stoke, Terry headed in Chelsea's second goal, ultimately giving Chelsea a 2-0 win against the Potters. He celebrated the goal by pointing to his captain's armband.
Fabio Capello stripped Terry of the England captaincy last month after details of the affair came to public attention.
"The armband means a lot. Chelsea have been supportive. We wanted to show the fans what it meant to us," said Terry.
Stoke's visiting supporters at Stamford Bridge booed Terry throughout the fixture, the Chelsea captain looked to relish the opportunity to deliver the final nail in the coffin of the Potter's FA cup dreams.
Chelsea assistant coach Ray Wilkins had this to say about the barrage of verbal abuse from fans: "John's dealing with the situation in the only way he can - committing himself to the cause.
"He's an exceptional captain and we're delighted to have him on board. He leads these players on the pitch in fantastic fashion.
"He was taking a bit too much stick from the Stoke fans and wanted to demonstrate that."
Though Potters boss Tony Pullis was quick to defend Stoke's fans.
"Our fans are brilliant, different class," stated Pulis. "John will have to accept he'll take stick.
"He took stick from England supporters the other night but if he does well in the World Cup and wins it, he'll come back a hero."
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