John Terry says rival fans would love him in their team

  John Terry says rival fans who hate him would secretly love to have him in their team.

John Terry celebrates after Chelsea seal the Premier League title in May

The Chelsea captain, 34, is a regular target for abuse following several off-field controversies, but having won four Premier League titles, five FA Cups, three League Cups, the Champions League and Europa League in 17 years at Stamford Bridge, he believes other fans are jealous.
"I'm sure that if I was in their team they would love me because I am one of those players who gives everything to the cause," he said.
"Unfortunately the stick comes with it, but I am used to that now. I do get a lot of stick, not only in the UK, but everywhere we go.

You hope that when you hang up your boots, you don't want to be hated, you just want to be thought of as a very good footballer and someone who gave everything for their club.

John Terry

"But I thrive on that and use it in a positive way. I certainly don't try to block it out. I use it to my advantage because nine times out of 10 if I can stay focused we are going to come out as winners.
"When you walk off the pitch having done your job and done it the right way and go off with three points, there is not much more to say.
"You hope that when you hang up your boots, you don't want to be hated, you just want to be thought of as a very good footballer and someone who gave everything for their club.
"Regardless of what people say, you can't take away what I have won and done in the game.
"As a person and player that's for anyone who has met me. Anyone who has not met me shouldn't be judging me and questioning my character.

Terry has won four Premier League titles with Chelsea

"Football-wise they have had an opportunity to see me play and if you are a football person you can make a judgement on whether I'm a good player or not.
"But it all comes down to trophies I've won and at the end of my career I will look back and will be very, very proud of what I achieved if it finished tomorrow."