There are few English footballers who inspire such division as John Terry.
As beloved as Chelsea’s club captain is with his own fans, plenty of opposing supporters take great delight whenever things don’t go the veteran’s way.
Whether his slip against Manchester United, his own goal against Crystal Palace or his other slip against Arsenal, the sight of an upset John Terry feels like Christmas to those who enjoy seeing others fail.
Here was me thinking I enjoyed Terry's slip as much as I possibly could in Moscow on the night. Every day I grow more & more grateful.
— Darren Richman (@darrenrichman) December 21, 2011
Chelsea had a fairly routine first hour in their FA Cup meeting with Peterborough United, opening up a three-goal lead through Pedro, Michy Batshuayi and Willian.
But then this happened.
John Terry is sent off. #CFCLive
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) January 8, 2017
Terry saw red for a foul on Lee Angol as the Posh forward ran through on goal from a gorgeous pass via former St. Pat’s midfielder Chris Forrester, and even a few Chelsea fans seemed to accept the captain was right to go as he was the last man.
What was John Terry thinking? 😲😲😲 pic.twitter.com/HqlvPxzPD0
— The Sun Football ⚽ (@TheSunFootball) January 8, 2017
As for supporters of other clubs, they offered up a balanced response, showing sympathy for the England international on his first appearance since November.
Just kidding.
@Joelsuperhoops that's made my day 😂
— Paul (@superhoops10) January 8, 2017
https://twitter.com/AwakeStephen/status/818135316578050048
https://twitter.com/AgentMeho/status/818134541953015808
https://twitter.com/Casiio_/status/818135552574844928
Red card for Terry haha, couldn't have happened to a nicer bloke
— Jim (@_ElJim) January 8, 2017
In fairness to Chelsea fans, plenty of them seemed to see the funny side too, offering up what feels like – but almost certainly wasn’t – a coordinated response.
https://twitter.com/SimpIyEden/status/818131235730026497
Captain Leader Legend lmao
— Harry Chan (@HarryChan01) January 8, 2017
https://twitter.com/DirtyBaristard/status/818131369230364672
Haha what a legend
— . (@cfcsteven_) January 8, 2017
legend
— 🍃 (@jlvnce) January 8, 2017
https://twitter.com/opik_chelsea27/status/818131973902319618
