City stars send message to John Terry with 'Team Bridge' shirts for Wayne

31 January 2010 18:44
Roberto Mancini revealed some of Manchester City's players wore shirts bearing the words 'Team Bridge' in support of team-mate Wayne Bridge during their Premier League win over Portsmouth.[LNB]Bridge is still missing with a knee injury but the City stars felt it was important to show their backing for the England full-back, who has found himself at the centre of a media storm following allegations England captain John Terry had an affair with the 29-year-old's former girlfriend.[LNB] Revelations: Wayne Bridge is known to be distressed after news of John Terry's affair with his former girlfriend were made public[LNB]In a statement released on Saturday, Bridge outlined his intention not to speak about Terry's relationship with Vanessa Perroncel and was interested only in the welfare of their three-year-old son.[LNB]But Bridge is known to be deeply distressed about the situation, not least because he regarded Terry as his friend, to the extent that he has considered quitting the England team.[LNB] City slicker: Emmanuel Adebayor fired home the opening goal against Portsmouth[LNB]And the City players showed whose side they are on with their statement, which Roberto Mancini recognised.[LNB]'The players are very close to Wayne,' said Mancini.[LNB]'He is a fantastic player and a good guy. It was a nice gesture.'[LNB] John Terry made Wayne Bridge's girlfriend Vanessa Perroncel pregnant - and England captain then arranged for abortionEngland captain Terry could face World Cup axe over Bridge betrayalMatt Lawton: Terry cannot continue as England captain after Bridge betrayalMANCHESTER CITY FC

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