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‘I’m ready to go’ – John Terry disheartened after multiple rejections from EFL clubs
John Terry reveals the ‘disheartening’ feedback he received when interviewing for manager positions. The Chelsea legend and former England captain was told he didn’t have enough experience after three big interviews. talkSPORTTerry reveals the reason why he didn’t get manager jobs[/caption] However, the 44-year-old still believes he has ‘something to give’. As a player, the iconic centre-back spent 22 years at Stamford Bridge, with the last 13 of those as skipper. Terry left the club he joined as a 14-year-old having made 717 appearances. After making his senior debut in 2003, Terry would go on to captain England and feature at two World Cups and two European Championships. The 44-year-old became assistant to Dean Smith at Aston Villa after retiring aged 37 following 32 games for the team in the 2017/18 season. Terry left his role as assistant manager in 2021 after almost three years. In 2023 he was reunited with Smith again when he was appointed to the manager’s coaching staff at new club Leicester, but that only lasted a few months before returning to coach in Chelsea’s academy. He has since attempted to return to the dugout as a manager in his own right, but has not enjoyed much luck. Speaking to Andy Goldstein and Darren Bent on talkSPORT Drive about his future in football management, Terry said: “When I left Villa and I had to leave for a personal and family reason. “But I came back down, spent some time with my family and then I applied for a couple of jobs, and we’re not talking Premier League or even Championship, it was lower than that. Chelsea icon Terry is currently back at the London club as an academy coachGetty “Well, actually, Sunderland was one of them. “We had a really good meeting. You know, I’d sat in a couple of meetings with a few teams and owners and sat with the Sunderland guys and I thought, ‘This is going really well’, it’s the best one I’ve kind of interviewed for. “We had a little bit of a disagreement on overplaying and why they sacked their manager. They were the worst side in Europe for giving away opportunities. “It was a couple of years ago and they came back and said, ‘You don’t have experience’. “That was the feedback I got from three big interviews. “And I come away from that thinking, I’ve captained Chelsea for 22 years. I’ve captained my country. I’ve worked with some top managers. Terry and Jose Mourinho had a close relationship during their Chelsea careers, with the defender one of his most trusted leadersGetty Images - Getty Terry and Smith guided Aston Villa to promotion back to the Premier LeagueGetty “I’ve got something to give. I’m not trying to be a Premier League manager overnight. “I’d done my groundwork with Dean Smith at Aston Villa. I’d done all my badges. “I’ve got everything. I’m ready to go. And to hear that was a little bit disheartening, to be honest.” Terry admitted he’s not looking for a top job right now and instead is continuing his part-time work with Chelsea Academy. “Chelsea is my club and always will be,” added Terry. As Chelsea’s most successful academy product, Terry said he ‘loves’ working there. However, it may be what prevents him for full-time managing. In an interview with talkSPORT in March, ex-England international said: “I still have a dream, I’d love to go in at Chelsea [as first-team manager] one day. “Does that happen without me doing the other levels? No, it probably doesn’t. “So, realistically, it’s not going to happen for me.”
John Terry reveals the ‘disheartening’ feedback he received when interviewing for manager positions.
The Chelsea legend and former England captain was told he didn’t have enough experience after three big interviews.
However, the 44-year-old still believes he has ‘something to give’.
As a player, the iconic centre-back spent 22 years at Stamford Bridge, with the last 13 of those as skipper.
Terry left the club he joined as a 14-year-old having made 717 appearances.
After making his senior debut in 2003, Terry would go on to captain England and feature at two World Cups and two European Championships.
The 44-year-old became assistant to Dean Smith at Aston Villa after retiring aged 37 following 32 games for the team in the 2017/18 season.
Terry left his role as assistant manager in 2021 after almost three years.
In 2023 he was reunited with Smith again when he was appointed to the manager’s coaching staff at new club Leicester, but that only lasted a few months before returning to coach in Chelsea’s academy.
He has since attempted to return to the dugout as a manager in his own right, but has not enjoyed much luck.
Speaking to Andy Goldstein and Darren Bent on talkSPORT Drive about his future in football management, Terry said: “When I left Villa and I had to leave for a personal and family reason.
“But I came back down, spent some time with my family and then I applied for a couple of jobs, and we’re not talking Premier League or even Championship, it was lower than that.
“Well, actually, Sunderland was one of them.
“We had a really good meeting. You know, I’d sat in a couple of meetings with a few teams and owners and sat with the Sunderland guys and I thought, ‘This is going really well’, it’s the best one I’ve kind of interviewed for.
“We had a little bit of a disagreement on overplaying and why they sacked their manager. They were the worst side in Europe for giving away opportunities.
“It was a couple of years ago and they came back and said, ‘You don’t have experience’.
“That was the feedback I got from three big interviews.
“And I come away from that thinking, I’ve captained Chelsea for 22 years. I’ve captained my country. I’ve worked with some top managers.
“I’ve got something to give. I’m not trying to be a Premier League manager overnight.
“I’d done my groundwork with Dean Smith at Aston Villa. I’d done all my badges.
“I’ve got everything. I’m ready to go. And to hear that was a little bit disheartening, to be honest.”
Terry admitted he’s not looking for a top job right now and instead is continuing his part-time work with Chelsea Academy.
“Chelsea is my club and always will be,” added Terry.
As Chelsea’s most successful academy product, Terry said he ‘loves’ working there.
However, it may be what prevents him for full-time managing.
In an interview with talkSPORT in March, ex-England international said: “I still have a dream, I’d love to go in at Chelsea [as first-team manager] one day.
“Does that happen without me doing the other levels? No, it probably doesn’t.
“So, realistically, it’s not going to happen for me.”
