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Chelsea Deny John Terry Cash For Tour Claim
News of the World alleges £10k secret training ground tour...
21-Dec-2009 1:40:32 AM
Chelsea Football Club has defended John Terry after allegations in the Sunday press suggested he took cash payments for a secret behind-the-scenes tour of the training ground.
The News of the World claimed the Chelsea and England captain had accepted £10,000 in cash from an undercover reporter, including £2,000 for a middleman and £8,000 destined for the 'Make a Wish' foundation.
The story also suggested that manager Carlo Ancelotti had not been consulted or informed at any stage.
The club has declared its confidence that Terry had not acted improperly, but admitted security procedures would be tightened.
A Chelsea spokesman told the Press Association: "Chelsea FC host a large number of visitors at the training ground throughout the year, the majority of which are made up of club sponsors, our charity partners and supporters.
"The players play a big part in these visits and John Terry naturally has a leading role, hosting a significant number of children and their families this season through our partner charities 'Help A London Child' and 'Right To Play,' said the spokesman.
"John has also organised a number of visits for families with sick children as a result of personal correspondence.
"Contrary to media reports and the appearance of edited video on Sunday morning the club is confident that at no time did Terry ask for or accept money in relation to visits to the training ground."
The spokesman added: "Chelsea FC gives our players room to exercise their own discretion when contacted personally with regard to visits and the club keeps security and access to the training ground at Stamford Bridge under constant review.
"However, as a result of the security breach highlighted by this article we will be further reviewing access to our facilities and clamping down where there are gaps in the process."
Edward Pearce
Get all the latest Chelsea news with Goal.com's Chelsea page
The News of the World claimed the Chelsea and England captain had accepted £10,000 in cash from an undercover reporter, including £2,000 for a middleman and £8,000 destined for the 'Make a Wish' foundation.
The story also suggested that manager Carlo Ancelotti had not been consulted or informed at any stage.
The club has declared its confidence that Terry had not acted improperly, but admitted security procedures would be tightened.
A Chelsea spokesman told the Press Association: "Chelsea FC host a large number of visitors at the training ground throughout the year, the majority of which are made up of club sponsors, our charity partners and supporters.
"The players play a big part in these visits and John Terry naturally has a leading role, hosting a significant number of children and their families this season through our partner charities 'Help A London Child' and 'Right To Play,' said the spokesman.
"John has also organised a number of visits for families with sick children as a result of personal correspondence.
"Contrary to media reports and the appearance of edited video on Sunday morning the club is confident that at no time did Terry ask for or accept money in relation to visits to the training ground."
The spokesman added: "Chelsea FC gives our players room to exercise their own discretion when contacted personally with regard to visits and the club keeps security and access to the training ground at Stamford Bridge under constant review.
"However, as a result of the security breach highlighted by this article we will be further reviewing access to our facilities and clamping down where there are gaps in the process."
Edward Pearce
Get all the latest Chelsea news with Goal.com's Chelsea page
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