Time to Face the Facts, Jt, It's Your Moment of Truth

Daily Mail (July 13, 2009)

Author: Martin Samuel

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MANCHESTER CITY have shown him the money, now John Terry has to show them the love. If it takes a transfer request to leave Chelsea, Terry must be prepared to make one. Otherwise, forget it. For Terry, it is make your mind up time; for City, the moment of truth.

This week they will discover what motivates the England captain; for this to be the right move, it has to be about more than the cynics think. George Graham had it right. Never buy a player who thinks he is taking a step down to join you, he would say. He will act as if he is doing you a favour by just being there.

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Time to Face the Facts, Jt, It's Your Moment of Truth

Obviously, this is an easier policy to implement as manager of Arsenal than Manchester City. Mark Hughes, with employers in a hurry to join ...

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