John Terry jumps to Mourinho defence and insists Chelsea will respond

John Terry has offered a strident defence of Jose Mourinho amidst the worst spell of the Chelsea manager’s career, saying under-performing players had to take responsibility for a dismal season.

Both captain and coach also re-asserted the Portuguese would not be sacked, with Terry insisting the team would turn it around.

“First and foremost, the players will stand up and say — and I will personally — that we’ve not been good enough,” Terry admitted on the eve of the club’s Champions League match with Dynamo Kiev.