Chelsea fans launch petition to rename stand after John Terry to mark 19 years of service
CHELSEA fans have launched a petition calling on the club to honour the career of John Terry by naming a stand after him.
Terry is leaving Stamford Bridge at the end of this season in search of regular first team football after deciding he still has a playing future in the game.
Chelsea fans want the club to honour the 22-year career of John TerryRex Features
That will bring to an end a 19-year association with the Blues in which time he has become a club legend.
It will mean the club having to relocate to another ground in London for at least two years while their own stadium is being developed.
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Though delays over the how building works can be completed across the top of train lines that run behind the Bridge could mean up to four years in a temporary home – with Wembley the most likely destination.
Once completed it will be one of the best stadiums in Britain, and Chelsea supporters are calling on the club to recognise Terry’s career by giving him the ultimate honour of having stand named after him.
Chelsea could be using a temporary home for up to four years while they rebuild Stamford BridgePA:Press Association
They have launched a campaign online at change.org calling on fellow fans to sign up to voice their demand for the honour.
More than 3,000 people have already signed up to the petition, titled "Captain. Leader. Legend. there is noone on the planet who's more Chelsea than John Terry.
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