Chelsea’s http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/John-Terry-c18895 delighted to hit 500th appearance landmark in Barclays Premier League
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 captain John Terry has revealed his pride at making his 500th appearance for the Blues. The defender reached the landmark in Saturday’s Barclays Premier League encounter against Tottenham Hotspur, a match which Chelsea won 2-1.
John Terry made his Chelsea debut way back in 1998, and barring a short loan spell at Nottingham Forest, the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749 international has been a Chelsea player throughout his career. Saturday’s match against London rivals Tottenham marked Terry’s 500th appearance for the Blues, a milestone that even the man himself is surprised to reach.
Speaking after the match, the Chelsea skipper said, “Looking back, when I was 18, on 30-odd games, I could never have predicted where I am today. I'm delighted to hit 500. I'm very proud. I've got a great rapport with the fans and I want many, many more games. I've got three years left on my contract and that's what I intend to do.”
The England international recalled some of the moments that defined his time with the Blues. Though Chelsea have never won the Champions League, some of John Terry’s most lasting memories are from the biggest club competition in Europe.
Recalling the ups and downs during his time at the club, Terry said, “My top moment would have to be the Barcelona game when we beat them here and I scored the winner. The low point is obviously the Champions League final (against Manchester United in 2008), missing the penalty. But throughout my career I've been the most successful captain in Chelsea's history and that means a lot to me and it's something I'll always take with me."
Chelsea are currently in second place in the Premier League standings, three points adrift of leaders Manchester United. The Blues have a real shot of winning the title if they can beat United at Old Trafford on Sunday. A win there would take Chelsea to the top of the table on goal difference, and the race for the Premier League crown would then come down to the final two games of the season.
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