The End of Terry

Former England captain John Terry has retired from international football with immediate effect, stating that the FA have made his position in the team "untenable".

The 31-year-old defender is set to begin a personal hearing on Monday to deny that he used "abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour" against Anton Ferdinand in a Premier League match against QPR last October.

Terry has been cleared of racially abusing the R’s man at Westminster Magistrates' Court in July, and cites the governing body’s independent panel as the main focus of his decision.

"I feel The FA have made my position with the national team untenable," Terry said in a statement.

"Representing and captaining my country is what I dreamed of as a boy and it has been a truly great honour.

"I have always given my all and it breaks my heart to make this decision. I wish Roy and the team every success for the future.

"I would like to thank the England managers who have selected me for my 78 caps.

"I have had great pleasure in sharing that honour with all the players that I've played with.

"I would like to thank them, the fans and my family for their support and encouragement during my international career."

Terry has previously insisted that he would never retire from international duty for England ahead of the court hearing in May.

He told The Sun: "I'm not going to throw away my international career for anyone, I am proud to represent my country, I will never turn my back on England."

Terry made 78 appearances for the national team since making his debut in 2003 against Serbia and Montenegro, and first captained the side in a World Cup qualifier against Poland.

The Chelsea skipper was keen to underline his determination to continue representing the Blues in domestic football.

He added: "I now look forward to playing for Chelsea FC, and challenging for domestic and European honours, and I want to thank the fans and the club for their continued support."

Kick wrote:

England will miss the leader that he is. I can guarantee you that.

Kick wrote:also, check 3 threads down before you post.

FA RULE 6.8 - "The outcome and evidence of any civil or criminal court trial should be regarded as the correct version of events"

Lord Hades wrote:england to actually be better despite missing brave john terry's 'oh so influential ' leadership.

Zealous wrote:Definitely a beast in his prime.

But there are players who can replace him nowadays.

Schweini wrote:England were shit with him.

England will continue to be shit without him

Gil wrote:
Explain why England have a far worse winning percentage without him then?

che wrote:i'm gonna hazard a guess here... it's because the matches terry didn't play were usually friendlies where a lot of other starters didn't play either

Gil wrote:

FA RULE 6.8 - "The outcome and evidence of any civil or criminal court trial should be regarded as the correct version of events"

Disgraceful. Kangaroo court.

Lord Hades wrote:england to actually be better despite missing brave john terry's 'oh so influential ' leadership.

Explain why England have a far worse winning percentage without him then?

Every single manager he's been under or player he's played alongisde has called him the best leader they've ever seen.

From Ancelotti, Capello, Hodgson, Mourinho, Scolari etc etc

Obviously a myth though.

Magricos wrote:

Schweini wrote:England were shit with him.

England will continue to be shit without him

El Shaarawy wrote:

RealGunner wrote:Apparently he is going to sign for WBA

McAuley-Terry ffs