John Terry has been snubbed by Chelsea for a first team job, and the reason why he keeps getting overlooked has now emerged.
Chelsea made the decision this week to sack Liam Rosenior following just three months in charge. The 41-year-old was relieved of his duties following a 3-0 defeat against Brighton & Hove Albion, Chelsea's fifth loss in a row.
The Blues have decided against hiring a permanent replacement for the time being. Instead, they have promoted one of Rosenior's back team staff, Calum McFarlane. The 40-year-old has been named interim head coach until the end of the season, reprising the role he held briefly in January.
Why John Terry Keeps Getting Overlooked by Chelsea
John Terry after his final game for Chelsea
Terry, who is currently Chelsea's academy coach, has expressed his willingness to get involved in the first team setup numerous times before.
Speaking after Rosenior's exit, Terry revealed he had not been in contact with Chelsea chiefs. He said on TikTok: "I'm not sure what Calum’s backroom staff is going to look like. I’ve not had a call, I’ve not had a message.
"I will be continuing my role in the academy, I will be in the academy tomorrow, we’ve got a big couple of games coming up. But listen, we’ll all get behind Calum, he done a great job at Man City away previously, and we’ll get behind the boys.”
According to talkSPORT's Andy Jacobs, Terry was keen to replace Rosenior until the end of the season, but they went with McFarlane again, saying he will 'never, ever get the job.'
It has now emerged why Chelsea are reluctant to give Terry a first team role. The 45-year-old has been involved in numerous controversies both during and after his playing career and that is ultimately the reason why he keeps getting overlooked, according to the Daily Mail.
Riath Al-Samarrai wrote: "Terry is kept close enough to fend off any suggestion of a legend cut adrift, but deeper involvement, especially around the first team, is said to be as unlikely on their watch as a resurrection of the Titanic.
"Why? That might be even more obvious than the occasional application of soft touches to people in the workplace, whether it’s the Anton Ferdinand affair, other affairs, or the more recent approval, subsequently deleted, of a Rupert Lowe post proposing the banning of the burqa. Clubs are glass houses at the best of times and bricks and glass don’t always mix – many executives appear to view Terry as simply untouchable."
John Terry Reveals Chelsea Worry After Liam Rosenior Exit
John Terry
Terry said he is 'really frustrated' and 'worried' about Chelsea's current situation. He said on TikTok:
"I sit here worrying tonight about what is going to happen with our football club. Looking at us needing a manager after the weekend, I’m not sure when ownership are going to make a decision and bring a new manager in.
"Is a real top manager going to come to Chelsea Football Club at the moment in the position we are in? Can’t buy players, looking like we are going to have to sell potentially, and that will be our best players, which is always tough.
"We will not be playing in European football, I hope I am wrong. [I’m] really, really frustrated, and worried, more importantly. I feel the anger, feel the frustration of the Chelsea supporters.
"But listen, I’ve seen 17 managers in my era come and go as Chelsea captain. What the players have to do is just get together and really focus on the weekend’s game and forget about all the noise around and everything.
"We have a massive game, it is really difficult, but also really easy to do as players to forget the noise and focus on what’s ahead of you, and that is the Leeds game at the weekend."