AFP - London, John Terry lost the armband back to England. Following cases of alleged acts of racism involving himself with Queens Park Rangers defender, Anton Ferdinand.
Reported by Sky Sports, Chairman of the Football Association (FA), David Bernstein has contacted members of other organizations on Thursday (2/2) to seek views on captaincy Terry. Demand pressures are removed from the post of captain Terry has emerged as Chelsea defender was not deemed worthy of the leadership team was entangled while serious cases such as racism.
Terry himself had to face trial on charges of racism kasus before the end of the European Cup tournament this summer. Bernstein himself mengabakarn this FA decision to Terry, Friday (3/2) morning."Following the decision to postpone the case of John Terry and July, the FA confirmed he would not be England captain resolved to charge her," read a statement on the FA's official website.
"The FA Board expects the trial will be made before the European Championships. Further confirmation on Wednesday that the trial will not be held up to the tournament, the Board has discussed this issue in detail and have decided collectively in the interests of all parties that John had a responsibility in the captain's armband was removed this time. ""This decision has been taken because of its higher profile than the England captain on and off the field and the additional demands and requirements expected of the captain to and during a tournament."
"The Board of FA can confirm that he was not expelled from the squad for Fabio Capello and that freely choose to face the Netherlands on February 29 and the European Championships.""This decision in no way concludes John Terry guilty in connection with the charges to him. FA will not make any further comment on this issue."
This is the second time Terry was ousted from the Three Lions captain. Previously, its removal happened two years ago after allegations of an affair with a fellow lover of his team, Wayne Bridge but the post was returned to him on 13 months later.If Steven Gerrard in a fit condition, it looks like he is going to get the armband while former England captain Rio Ferdinand, via Twitter, the rush to be the captain confirms disinterest 'Three Lions'.
"I do not want to captain England after the last events, just want to concentrate on playing for United and if I succeed in the squad then I'd be very happy," he tweet.
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