Source: Daily_Mail
REVEALED: How the referee spared the blushes of of both Bridge and Terry
John Terry was saved from an embarrassing pre-match stand-off at Stamford Bridge on Saturday after the handshake protocol was reversed by the referee.[LNB]Assistant ref Bobby Pollock suggested that Mike Dean, the best official in England on current form, ask Manchester City skipper Shay Given to lead his away team down the Chelsea line.[LNB]In domestic matches, the home team captain should lead his team down the away team line-up to 'welcome' them to their 'home'.[LNB] Snubbed: Wayne Bridge dodges John Terry's proffered hand[LNB]The result of the change was that Bridge could stay on the move and avoid the handshake with Terry without an embarrassing stand-off. Had normal protocol been observed we could have seen Terry standing in front of Bridge demanding a reaction nobody knows what could have ensued.[LNB]The match officials' decision, which spared Bridge that and allowed him to make his point with dignity and minimum fuss, should be recognised and acknowledged.[LNB]As should Dean's performance in the match. [LNB]The two penalties awarded and two red cards were correct during an absorbing game. [LNB] Chelsea 2 Manchester City 4: Smiling assassin Wayne Bridge takes down John TerryDES KELLY: Now will the fans turn on John Terry after Wayne Bridge's withdrawal?ANDY TOWNSEND'S BOOT ROOM: Will Bridge regret his England snub?Head to head at High Noon: All eyes focus on just two men - Terry and BridgeAs he faces nemesis Terry for the first time... Chelsea backing Bridge!CHELSEA FC
