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Terry relieved to be on the same side as Torres
03 Feb 2011 at 10:36hrs | Views
John Terry has warned Chelsea's Barclays Premier League rivals to be very afraid following the champions' record-breaking swoop for Fernando Torres and David Luiz.
Terry believes the £75million double-swoop proves the Blues are back competing with mega-rich Manchester City in the transfer market, having reined in their spending in recent years.
Chelsea captain Terry told the Evening Standard: "To sign Torres and Luiz is a huge statement. It has let everyone know we're in the market again, we're buying and competing with Manchester City, who have been spending an awful lot."
He added: "There is a buzz around the camp and it is great that we're in the market again for two massive signings.
"No-one is getting too carried away but everyone is upbeat. There is a spring in our step, there is a boost around the club worldwide, not just England.
"It sets a massive tone. From a club point of view, reading things like the Bolton quotes that they didn't fear Chelsea any more - we say don't fear us at your peril."
Terry reckons it is not only Chelsea's rivals who will be worried, with the Stamford Bridge players knowing their places in the team are now under threat.
He added: "Everyone is fighting for places with some big games coming up. For myself, for the other defenders and the strikers it is very good competition and that's very important at a big club. It gives the manager great options and very difficult ones at that."
And Terry is relieved finally to be on the same side as Torres, who was the scourge of Chelsea while the striker was at Anfield.
"He is one of the strongest out there. His pace is frightening, his heading is unbelievable for his height and his finishing is top drawer, as we have seen against us a few times. I'm just delighted because there were rumours that a few other clubs had been chasing him." said the England defender.
Terry believes the £75million double-swoop proves the Blues are back competing with mega-rich Manchester City in the transfer market, having reined in their spending in recent years.
Chelsea captain Terry told the Evening Standard: "To sign Torres and Luiz is a huge statement. It has let everyone know we're in the market again, we're buying and competing with Manchester City, who have been spending an awful lot."
He added: "There is a buzz around the camp and it is great that we're in the market again for two massive signings.
"No-one is getting too carried away but everyone is upbeat. There is a spring in our step, there is a boost around the club worldwide, not just England.
"It sets a massive tone. From a club point of view, reading things like the Bolton quotes that they didn't fear Chelsea any more - we say don't fear us at your peril."
Terry reckons it is not only Chelsea's rivals who will be worried, with the Stamford Bridge players knowing their places in the team are now under threat.
He added: "Everyone is fighting for places with some big games coming up. For myself, for the other defenders and the strikers it is very good competition and that's very important at a big club. It gives the manager great options and very difficult ones at that."
And Terry is relieved finally to be on the same side as Torres, who was the scourge of Chelsea while the striker was at Anfield.
"He is one of the strongest out there. His pace is frightening, his heading is unbelievable for his height and his finishing is top drawer, as we have seen against us a few times. I'm just delighted because there were rumours that a few other clubs had been chasing him." said the England defender.
Source - Byo24NEWS
