Terry red card ‘wasn’t right’

ANTONIO Conte says Chelsea are contemplating an appeal against John Terry’s dismissal i n the club’s 4-1 FA Cup thirdround win over Peterborough.

A routine victory over League One opposition was complicated by Terry’s sending off and Conte believes referee Kevin Friend made the incorrect decision.

Terry, making his first start since the EFL Cup exit at West Ham in October and first appearance since November, was adjudged to be last man when he fouled Lee Angol and was shown a straight red card by Friend. He faces a one-match ban.

“I think it wasn’t right, this decision from t he referee,” Conte said.

“He didn’t take the opponent and also t he second reason was because behind John there was (Branislav) Ivanovic to cover John.

“You have to respect the referee’s decision but in this case maybe we will do an appeal for this situation.

“The situation i s very clear and I think John didn’t deserve this.

“It’s a pity when this happens, because the red card is not good.”

Conte insisted the decision on the future of Terry, who made his firstteam debut more than 18 years ago, will be made with t he club and was adamant he was happy with the club captain.

“I’m pleased for John, because he’s showing me great commitment when I ask him to play, when he doesn’t play,” Conte added.

“He’s helping me a lot in the changing room. He’s showing me to be a good player, but above all a good man.”

Chelsea’s John Terry is sent off yesterday.