JT's fired up! Chelsea star Frank Lampard praises underfire pal John Terry

08 March 2010 15:33
  Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard says underfire John Terry has been pumped up by the barrage of abuse he has received over his private life.[LNB]Terry was again the target of a number of obscene chants from Stoke supporters at Stamford Bridge yesterday.[LNB]But the axed England skipper had the last laugh after scoring the Blues' second in a 2-0 FA Cup quarter final win.[LNB] In arms: Terry and Lampard celebrate during the win over Stoke[LNB] The 29-year-old is being repeatedly taunted for his alleged misdemeanours off the pitch - but Lampard insists fans who barrack Terry just give the defender more determination. [LNB]He said: 'Sometimes the abuse oversteps the mark. Strong players react in positive ways and that's what John did. [LNB]'These things happen but we'll just move on. That's a good answer to it really. [LNB]'Winning the FA Cup this year will mean the same as it always has done for John. You want to look back on your career having won trophies.' [LNB]Looking ahead to the semi-final against Aston Villa, Lampard added: 'Villa are a good team, we all know that now. [LNB]A friend in need: Lampard and Terry[LNB]'They have a few players in the England squad and have great spirit and quality. [LNB]'After the disappointment of losing the League Cup Final, they will want to go back to Wembley and win something, so it will be tough for us.'[LNB] Hat-trick hero Carew bids to avenge Villa's Carling Cup Wembley heartache VIDEO: Chelsea defender John Terry hoaxed (nearly) into Bridge apology Ribery admits Chelsea temptation as he heads for crunch Bayern Munich talks CHELSEA FC

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