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'We were in on John Terry's Chelsea farewell': Sunderland boss David Moyes admits players knew the plan

Daily Mail | May 21, 2017

Related Topics: Chelsea F.C., John Terry, David Moyes, Sunderland A.F.C., Premier League, Guard of honour, Gary Cahill, Jordan Pickford

David Moyes revealed that Sunderland had agreed to kick the ball out in the 26th minute so Chelsea could substitute John Terry with a guard of honour.

Play was paused in the Premier League match to allow Chelsea to give their 36-year-old skipper a send-off in the first half.

Terry, Chelsea's No 26, was tearful as he was replaced by Gary Cahill after Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford put the ball out of play as arranged.

John Terry received a guard of honour as he was substituted in the 26th minuteu00a0
John Terry received a guard of honour as he was substituted in the 26th minute
Terry came off in the 26th minute, his shirt number, in a symbolic gesture from the club
Terry came off in the 26th minute, his shirt number, in a symbolic gesture from the club
David Moyes revealed that Sunderland had agreed to kick the ball out in the 26th minute
David Moyes revealed that Sunderland had agreed to kick the ball out in the 26th minute
It was believed to have been Terry's own idea to play 26 minutes and Chelsea went on to become the first Premier League club to secure 30 wins in a season.
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