JT
Obviously, I don’t know John Terry, but I’ve never cared for his behaviour towards opponents or officials, and I don’t like his public image. I have no idea whether he’s a racist or not, but I’ve seen the Youtube video, and am of the opinion that even if his defence is correct, that he was denying earlier use of those specific words, it shouldn’t be acceptable to shout ‘******* knobhead’ at an fellow professional, so he’s entitled to a few games in the stand for that alone. He is, I read, still considering whether to appeal. If that relates in any way to the fact that it leaves him free to play against Arsenal this weekend, then it adds cynicism to the charges against him.
If he is currently acting on advice, then I believe it to be wrong. If I had his ear I would be saying to him that he needs to put this behind him and try to retain, and even regain, a little respect. I’d be telling him to issue a statement along the lines of, ‘While I continue to deny being a racist, or having any intention to racially abuse my opponent, if that connotation has been put on the words that are evident in the video in the public domain, then I apologise wholeheartedly to him, his family and to everyone else who has been offended. I respect the verdict of the independent commission and will begin my suspension immediately. In addition, I will donate a further sum equivalent to the amount of my fine to anti-racism charities and will campaign actively on their behalf in future.‘
If he does that and means it, the rest of his life could be different. Will he? Let’s wait and see.
Quintin Jardine's blog 
I think Terry is being victimised. But it’s about time everyone of these primadonnas in the so-called ‘beautiful game’ were called to heel and zero tolerance was introduced on any verbal abuse. It is supposed to be a family sport and bad language is not acceptable if we are to encourage youngsters to watch these games (not all of them hear it at home).