{"id":18922,"date":"2011-12-21T19:47:51","date_gmt":"2011-12-21T19:47:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ghanamma.net\/2011\/12\/terry-vows-to-prove-his-innocence\/"},"modified":"2011-12-21T19:47:51","modified_gmt":"2011-12-21T19:47:51","slug":"terry-vows-to-prove-his-innocence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2011\/12\/21\/terry-vows-to-prove-his-innocence\/","title":{"rendered":"Terry vows to prove his innocence"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Villas-Boas gives Terry ‘full support’<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

John Terry has pledged to prove his innocence over a racially aggravated public order charge<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Crown Prosecution Service has decided there is sufficient evidence to prosecute Terry after an exchange with QPR’s Anton Ferdinand<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The BBC understands Terry will not stand aside as England captain and intends, if selected, to captain against Netherlands in February.<\/p>\n

“I will fight tooth and nail to prove my innocence,” Terry said.<\/p>\n

Terry, 31, who denies the claims, issued a statement which added: “I am disappointed with the decision to charge me and hope to be given the chance to clear my name as quickly as possible.<\/p>\n

“I have never aimed a racist remark at anyone and count people from all races and creeds among my closest friends.<\/p>\n

“I have campaigned against racism and believe there is no place for it in society.”<\/p>\n

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England captain faces racism charge<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

It is understood that, after Terry’s first hearing at West London Magistrates on 1 February, the case is likely to be adjourned for anything up to 10 weeks.<\/p>\n

That could mean the FA will be forced to make a decision on Terry’s captaincy of his country, with England taking on Netherlands at Wembley on 29 February in a re-arranged fixture from August that was postponed due to the London riots<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas has backed his captain.<\/p>\n

“The only thing I know is that I’ll be fully supportive of John Terry,” said Villas-Boas.<\/p>\n

The Metropolitan Police assessed the incident after a complaint by a member of the public and passed its evidence to the CPS for consideration on 1 December.<\/p>\n

Ferdinand submitted his account of the incident to the Football Association and said he had “very strong feelings on the matter”.<\/p>\n

Last week it emerged prosecutors had asked police for more information regarding the incident but Terry is now due before West London Magistrates’ Court on 1 February.<\/p>\n

Speaking before the CPS announcement, Villas-Boas said: “We know exactly [Terry’s] human values and personality. They are never in doubt.”<\/p>\n

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As a footballer you seek sanctuary on the pitch. It’s the one place where you can get away from it all – you don’t have time to worry about it. [Terry]will be fine<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Ex-Chelsea player Pat Nevin on Terry’s likely participation against Spurs<\/span><\/div>\n

And a statement by Chelsea published on the club’s official website<\/a> after the charge was announced read: “John has made it clear he denies the charge and is determined to do all he can to prove his innocence.<\/p>\n

“Chelsea FC has always been fully supportive of John in this matter and will continue to be so.<\/p>\n

“The club finds all forms of discrimination abhorrent and we are proud of the work we undertake campaigning on this important issue.<\/p>\n

“Chelsea will not be commenting further on the subject while the legal process runs its course.”<\/p>\n

The CPS decision came a day before Chelsea’s Premier League game at Tottenham<\/a>, the start of a run of four games in 11 days.<\/p>\n

“These are legal proceedings and I’m not in the right to say something done by justice is wrong,” Villas-Boas said. “If this is the timing they chose, this is the timing they thought was correct.”<\/p>\n

Former Chelsea player Pat Nevin expects Terry to perform as normal on the pitch despite the charge.<\/p>\n

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Lineker backing Terry to perform<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

“I expect John Terry and Chelsea to get on with business as usual,” said BBC Radio 5 live football pundit Nevin.<\/p>\n

“Throughout his career, John Terry has played in some extraordinary situations, under all kinds of pressure, and come through it.<\/p>\n

“As a footballer you seek sanctuary on the pitch.<\/p>\n

“It’s the one place where you can get away from it all – you don’t have time to worry about it. He will be fine.”<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Tottenham have issued a warning to fans on their website ahead of the match against the Blues, with stewards expected to wear head-mounted cameras to monitor any abuse.<\/p>\n

“A reminder to all fans, both home and away, that foul, abusive, homophobic or racist language will not be tolerated at White Hart Lane,” said the statement<\/a>.<\/p>\n

“The club will take action against anyone heard using such language.<\/p>\n

“Stewards will again wear headcams at Thursday’s match and will adopt a zero-tolerance policy.<\/p>\n

“Once again, we call upon our fans to behave in a manner which does not bring the club into disrepute and of which we can be proud.”<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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