John Terry writes off 'bizarre' season to target Chelsea return to form next year

JOHN TERRY has ruled out a miraculous comeback for Chelsea this season.

 

John Terry was seen as one of Jose Mourinho's dressing room allies

 

After a 0-0 draw at Old Trafford on Monday, the champions will go into the New Year in 14th place in the Premier League, 19 points off the top of the table.

And despite his interim manager Guus Hiddink claim a top four finish is still possible, Terry seems to think differently about Chelsea’s season.

"I think it has been bizarre," Terry told Chelsea TV. "Being amongst it has been really difficult and that is credit to teams you wouldn't expect to win games throughout the year improving their squads and improving individuals.

"It's now down to us as a group and a club to step up and go again to that next level where we want to be.

"This year it's probably too far to go, but the season after that and long when I have gone we have set the levels and we need to keep that year after year."

Terry has yet to sign a contract for next season, as Chelsea maintain their policy of giving players over 30 just a one-year extension on a year-by-year basis.

It remains to be seen whether he will follow the path of Frank Lampard and play abroad, and he has hinted that the USA is an option if he is not at Stamford Bridge next season.

But Terry’s focus is still very much on the current one, and proving to the fans that the players, widely criticised for the departure of Jose Mourinho, are as committed as ever.

"The desire in the group is there for everyone to see the last few games,” Terry added.

 

“For whatever reason we weren't winning games from the start and we are where we are and we have to build upon that and we have to change things around very quickly because, looking at the league table, it's horrible.

"With a quick succession of wins we can climb the table quickly.

"I think the desire and the effort was spot on [against United]. The work-rate was different class throughout the whole starting XI. But more importantly I just want to say thank you to the fans.

"I think we owed them that performance and I think they can slowly see the tide turning and us putting in performances and getting results.”

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