The 34 year old JT who two years back was called out by Rafa Benitez who told the press Terry was not capable of performing two times a week, is close to breaking a personal record set in 2010. Back then JT started in 37 games and spent a total of 3260 minutes on the pitch which is nothing short of amazing considering Chelsea have to play against Arsenal, Man. United, Liverpool and so on. According to the Daily Mail Terry may end up with a total of 3420 minutes played this season if he is featured in all the games left until the end of May. What is even more impressive is that after all the time spent on the pitch, after all the criticism he received and after winning 14 trophies with Chelsea, he is still named man of the match after a high stakes games such as the one against Arsenal.

To also see the enthusiasm on Terry’s face after an almost perfect game against the Gunners is exhilarating considering he has spent 18 years at Stamford Bridge. His love for the club is undeniable and if an exception was not made for Lampard, it should at least be made for Terry who deserves to play his last match in front of the crowd he loves so much. The one year deal policy for players over 30 has its benefits but should be waived for this iconic defender who should be given his hard earned right to stay in West London until he feels it is time to say his goodbyes.