Terry makes referee plea

JOHN TERRY has urged the Football Association to change the rules and rid the game of ugly confrontations between players and officials.

The Chelsea skipper is in favour of a rule change which would only allow team captains to speak to officials over contentious decisions on the pitch.

His remarks come just days after his club and international team-mate Ashley Cole issued an apology for his horrific tackle on Tottenham’s Alan Hutton and for showing a lack of respect towards referee Mike Riley as he was shown the yellow card during their 4-4 draw.