Stan called it: Frank Lampard has paid tribute to the "greatest defender in Premier League history" following news that John Terry will leave Chelsea at the end of the season. "What a pleasure to play with the greatest defender in the Premier League history. In fact, I'd put him up with any defender in world football of any era." "He was, and is, a legend, not just for his talent but just as much for his desire to get the best out of himself and others around him. That's what made him the most successful captain in the club's history."
For a few seasons, I'd agree. But over a career Terry has been the best English centre half in the Premier League era by a mile.
Sorry mate..but yeah I'd say Captain material wise, Ferdinand and Gerrard were just as influential. It's a bummer when you can't talk about Football before 2002 with you.
Depends how you look at it. Chelsea always rallied around him and it created that sort of the world against us mentality that they thrived off.
Look at his trophy cabinet. I know it hurts you but it's bloody impressive. Far better than any other English captain.
Someone needs to have a word with Jordan Henderson then. Once he's banged his team mate's girlfriend, taken backhanders for tours of a training ground and been banned from playing for racially abusing an opponent, he will become a better captain.
Ferdinand wasn't a captain you loon. Neville, come to think of it, has been better but he's not a centre half.
