Chelsea ban shocks Terry

04 September 2009 15:31
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} John Terry admitted that Fifa's decision to impose a transfer ban on Chelsea came as a "big shock" to him.[LNB] However, acting on the orders of his club, the England captain refused to give his own opinion on the subject.[LNB]Fifa decided to prohibit Chelsea from registering any new players until January 2011 after reviewing the transfer of French winger Gael Kakuta from Lens.[LNB]Football's governing body eventually concluded that Kakuta had, with the encouragement of Chelsea, breached his contract with the French team.[LNB]But the Blues have stated they "will mount the strongest appeal possible", and have asked their players to remain silent for the moment.[LNB]"What is my reaction to the Fifa ban? It was a big shock to me and it is very difficult," Terry said.[LNB]"But it is difficult for me to talk about it. I have spoken to the club last night and again this morning and they have reiterated that I can't speak about it as they are appealing very strongly.[LNB]"It is something I can't speak about today. They are appealing and it's ongoing from there. Until after the appeal has gone in, or another decision has been made, I can't say anything."[LNB]

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