EXCLUSIVE: John Terry wore his full kit to watch Chelsea win the Champions League in 2012 - and holds no regrets despite his reputation following that success
John Terry insists he is “very proud” of his “full kit” celebration - and revealed he was under orders from UEFA.
Terry has always struggled to live down the whole episode after the 2012 Champions League final when he was suspended but still ran onto the pitch to lift the trophy while wearing his shirt, shorts, socks, boots and even his shin pads.
Former England captain Terry suffered Champions League heartbreak when he missed in the penalty shoot-out in 2008 but was determined not to miss the party four years later despite him and Branislav Ivanovic being banner for the final.
Terry laughed: “What are you going on about?! It doesn’t bother me at all. I will gladly take the stick if we win the trophies.
“Listen, first of all, it came from UEFA, they wanted all the players to dress the same, wear the shirt and I probably overeager it a bit because I had the boots, the shorts and the shinpads.
“They didn’t say to everyone: ‘put the boots and shin pads on!’ So, yeah, I’ve gone a bit far but I’m very proud of it, I really am.
“It’s part of it. The memes and stuff came out, but being the Englishman that I am, the Chelsea captain and so proud to lead the club, I was ready to take the brunt of it.
“But I wasn’t the only one. Ivanovic was suspended and he was swinging on the crossbar at full time. No-one mentions that he had the full kit on, the scarf wrapped round and all of that.”
Terry regards the 2005 title as the best trophy he played in but still looks back on the 2012 European success as a remarkable achievement despite missing the final after being sent off in the semi final.
He added: “In terms of one I didn’t play in but still goes down as the best for me is the Champions League in 2012. And I say that because I’m proper Chelsea, everyone knows that.
“Seeing the heartache of 09/10, 08 against Man United and even 04/05 in the Champions League, we deserved to win that trophy. We’d been so close.
“We’d probably been better equipped previously to win it than the actual year we did it. It wasn’t our strongest team, we were an ageing team in 2012.
“We had a few players suspended, myself included, but we went and won the trophy. We needed a bit of luck along the way which we had. I think it’s an amazing trophy and one I’m so proud of that we won.”
John Terry was speaking about Chelsea and the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup. Watch every game from the FIFA Club World Cup on DAZN for free. Sign up today .
Yibabdrs
0
John Terry failed to mention that he fucked and impregnated his friend's (Bridge's) legal wife. After impregnating her, they were both caught when they wanted to abort it. useless Terry
Oh bro, that’s not part of his football life ,
pawabklryz
0
Mr Chelsea for life JT
cfc
Widbiltz
0
Lol 😂 u r mean brah
Stdismas
0
bustard King of the fools
Lol 😂 u r mean brah
Stdismas
0
you seems to be pained than Bridge himself but you'll be just fine 😆
👊🏻
Stdismas
0
you see your life? you are the holy angel cos nobody sees you doing those dirty things you do in secret. Cartoon...
Word
Stdismas
0
You are never a good footballer and player to me after sleeping with team mate wife such a bad example of a bad leader.
Nonsense
Stdismas
0
He helped us qualify for the final. So, even if he didn't play, he'd played his part earlier on. Why question his celebration? Envious people everywhere.
Word 🫡
maylnopuy
1
John Terry failed to mention that he fucked and impregnated his friend's (Bridge's) legal wife. After impregnating her, they were both caught when they wanted to abort it. useless Terry
you see don't ever think you are pure and clean,when Jesus asked the accusers to trow a stone to woman nene of them were able to do that
catorn
1
My Respect JT...played with his blood.
dacblnorsu
1
when you check the background of all these people talking about Terry sleeping with his friend's wife, you will realise that some of them are worse, always pick on others when you have your own mistakes in life, pots calling kettle black 🖤
Moybenpuy
0
You are never a good footballer and player to me after sleeping with team mate wife such a bad example of a bad leader.
You're talking nonsense, actually you are irrelevant
votklmos
3
Mr Chelsea for life JT
honceknpz
1
You are never a good footballer and player to me after sleeping with team mate wife such a bad example of a bad leader.
you see your life? you are the holy angel cos nobody sees you doing those dirty things you do in secret. Cartoon...
Peyadlst
2
He helped us qualify for the final. So, even if he didn't play, he'd played his part earlier on. Why question his celebration? Envious people everywhere.
Mrkruuz34
0
You are never a good footballer and player to me after sleeping with team mate wife such a bad example of a bad leader.
Imagine rhis dude... Even bridge moved on.. And you re here.. What a pity... Pain, hatred living rent free in you...
CollinsEfosaEhioro
0
You are never a good footballer and player to me after sleeping with team mate wife such a bad example of a bad leader.
even Terry has moved on..u that is just a mere spectator is still healing from it..u are really An extremist ..like you have Not done worse from close door...
Widbiltz
0
What a fucked up guy, no integrity. Just a bit of a weirdo really.
is that not true?
raeaostyz
0
John Terry failed to mention that he fucked and impregnated his friend's (Bridge's) legal wife. After impregnating her, they were both caught when they wanted to abort it. useless Terry
What a fucked up guy, no integrity. Just a bit of a weirdo really.
LONE_WOLF_OFFICIAL
0
he's one if the reasons that brought dirt to Chelsea by fucking Bridge's wife
She opened her legs at will, the guy had to bang. I understand, no one is perfect, we are all sinners.
Widbiltz
0
It’s that about football? And u yourself and you saint ?
so because someone is a footballer means that he shouldn't have a decent lifestyle
Biodilmnyz
1
The greatest hero JT C 💙💙💙💙✊💪
kuobdeimo
0
John Terry failed to mention that he fucked and impregnated his friend's (Bridge's) legal wife. After impregnating her, they were both caught when they wanted to abort it. useless Terry
It’s that about football? And u yourself and you saint ?
Geebabs
1
You are never a good footballer and player to me after sleeping with team mate wife such a bad example of a bad leader.
well, cry this cry alone in your room he will always be better than all your defenders in history put together so stop the hate and move on with your life
Widbiltz
0
Captain fantastic or captain fantasy, who shamelessly sleeps with team mate's wife!
Widbiltz
0
Captain, Leader, Legend! To me, you were one of the reasons we won the champions league in 2012, on the pitch all the way to the semi final, and off the pitch in the final.
he's one if the reasons that brought dirt to Chelsea by fucking Bridge's wife
Widbiltz
0
Yes John Terry. The very famous chelsea captain i love the way he carried hes team an captained them Hes wat you call A True Chelsea Legend JT Blue All the way mate up john Terry
legend with dirty character
Widbiltz
0
you seems to be pained than Bridge himself but you'll be just fine 😆
thanks guy, I only said that he didn't mention that. you know we historians will remind you of your past
Widbiltz
0
how dare you tag my captain useless, can you tie his shoe lase?
my rag is better than your best clothes
Widbiltz
0
How dare you call my captain a full. Your past could worse than his and your here blabbing
yes I fucked chicks also
Widbiltz
1
You a fool
bustard King of the fools
BaybayEmma
4
You are never a good footballer and player to me after sleeping with team mate wife such a bad example of a bad leader.
lolosky_kg
1
My Captain Fantastic. Your Chelsea through and through
Jackson_Kpadeh_Jr
1
John Terry failed to mention that he fucked and impregnated his friend's (Bridge's) legal wife. After impregnating her, they were both caught when they wanted to abort it. useless Terry
you seems to be pained than Bridge himself but you'll be just fine 😆
lolosky_kg
0
John Terry failed to mention that he fucked and impregnated his friend's (Bridge's) legal wife. After impregnating her, they were both caught when they wanted to abort it. useless Terry
how dare you tag my captain useless, can you tie his shoe lase?
lolosky_kg
1
John Terry failed to mention that he fucked and impregnated his friend's (Bridge's) legal wife. After impregnating her, they were both caught when they wanted to abort it. useless Terry
How dare you call my captain a full. Your past could worse than his and your here blabbing
lolosky_kg
1
John Terry failed to mention that he fucked and impregnated his friend's (Bridge's) legal wife. After impregnating her, they were both caught when they wanted to abort it. useless Terry
You a fool
Widbiltz
3
John Terry failed to mention that he fucked and impregnated his friend's (Bridge's) legal wife. After impregnating her, they were both caught when they wanted to abort it. useless Terry
seeadmpsz
2
Yes John Terry. The very famous chelsea captain i love the way he carried hes team an captained them Hes wat you call A True Chelsea Legend JT Blue All the way mate up john Terry
Richardoghale
0
Captain fantastic or captain fantasy, who shamelessly sleeps with team mate's wife!
He's greater than your full club history
zocacemn
4
what's wrong with putting on my full kit on a day like that even if I'm off suspended ?? come on, it's a UCL final and I am the team captain. So why not 🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️
Yorokiri
0
Captain fantastic or captain fantasy, who shamelessly sleeps with team mate's wife!
Terry don't blame you, rather he blames United 🤣
Diaabltyz
0
Captain fantastic or captain fantasy, who shamelessly sleeps with team mate's wife!
LONE_WOLF_OFFICIAL
2
Captain, Leader, Legend! To me, you were one of the reasons we won the champions league in 2012, on the pitch all the way to the semi final, and off the pitch in the final.
naylmru
1
JT Captain fantastic 😍