You won’t just walk in here, JT

STEVE COOK would welcome John Terry to Bournemouth but has warned no big-name arrival will break into Eddie Howe’s back four without a fight.

Cook collected three player-of-the-year awards for his performances this term before the Cherries signed off at the Vitality Stadium for the season.

But the left-sided centre-back knows his position would be under threat if Howe can persuade Terry to finish his career on the south coast when the former England skipper quits Chelsea this summer.

Cook said it would be a huge boost for Bournemouth, who after managed to kick-on after good endings to seasons.

“As players, we are responsible for what’s happened and we deserve to be where we are but I think everyone needs to look at this as an opportunity to get things right for the future.”

Manager David Moyes admits he wishes the season was over but his side travel to Arsenal, who are chasing a topfour place, tomorrow before facing champions Chelsea on Sunday. played for in five seasons at St Mary’s and said: “The speculation has not really been hard to deal with. We’ve always had speculation. It’s a testament to the structure of the club that we deal with it.

“With all the changes it’s unbelievable we’ve managed to keep that upwards curve.”

Middlesbrough’s hunt for a new manager is well down the line. Caretaker Steve Agnew has blown his chance after one win in his 10 games led to relegation.

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goals from Junior Stanislas and Josh King, are now guaranteed to complete their best-ever season and, on a personal level, it would be a dream come true to play alongside his hero.

“If it’s John Terry, brilliant. He is possibly England’s best-ever centre-half,” said Cook. “But no one can expect to come straight into the team. The core has been together for a very long time and it’s credit to the lads because we have been rising to the challenge every year.” REPORTS