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John Terry has a desire to become a manager, but has struggled for opportunities(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\nJohn Terry enjoyed a hugely successful career at Chelsea and dreamt of one day becoming their manager – but is yet to get a top job in management since retiringJohn Terry has a desire to become a manager, but has struggled for opportunities(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n
John Terry admits he still harbours the dream of becoming Chelsea<\/a> manager but conceded he’s “not sure it will ever happen” and has questioned why no opportunity has ever come his way.<\/p>\n The former defender enjoyed a trophy-laden career as a player, winning the Premier League<\/a> on four occasions with the Blues. He also claimed the Champions League<\/a> and the FA Cup<\/a> on multiple occasions.<\/p>\n Terry was part of a ‘Golden Generation’ of England players, many of whom have turned their hand to management with their playing exploits opening doors for them. Steven Gerrard<\/a> and Wayne Rooney<\/a> have had stints in the dugout, as has Terry’s former team-mate Frank Lampard<\/a>.<\/p>\n He’s now leading Coventry, who are top of the Championship, but he was appointed by Chelsea after just a year in management with Derby. Terry attempted to get his experience – spending three years as assistant at Aston Villa<\/a> from 2018 to 2021. He then worked as in a coaching consultancy role at Chelsea before a stint at Leicester<\/a> City.<\/p>\n He’s at Chelsea as an academy coach but is having to accept the top job may never come his way. He said in a TikTok video: “I\u2019m not sure it ever happens, to be honest. It\u2019s my one last dream I have at the football club. I\u2019ve done everything at Chelsea. And for me now, the one thing that is missing is being the manager of the football club.<\/p>\n READ MORE: Frank Lampard in furious touchline bust-up as Chelsea icon separated from rival boss<\/a>READ MORE: Cesc Fabregas’ team talk goes viral as Como boss destroys Juventus rival for ‘fake’ claim<\/a><\/p>\n “That\u2019s why I went into coaching when I finished playing. My idea and dream was to learn my trade a bit. As a player, you retire after 22 years\u2026 Listen, 100 per cent, you learn enough to go into management. The level I played at and the managers I played under. But it doesn\u2019t give you the right you go into management at a certain level. You still have to learn and understand what it takes.<\/p>\n “There\u2019s a lot more that goes into the coaching side of it. So I went away and learnt my trade, I had some unbelievable times at Villa, I left Villa to be a number one, I thought I was ready. I think I\u2019d be a really good number one, I enjoyed the coaching side of it.<\/p>\n “I want people around me that are better coaches than me. Then I could lead the dressing room and the team like I did [as a player]. That\u2019s what I did for 22 years at the club. I know I\u2019d be good at it. Will I ever get the chance? I\u2019m not sure, without doing the other bits. But when people tell you you\u2019ve not got the experience, it\u2019s difficult to fathom.”<\/p>\n Chelsea have been through a number of managers in recent years – adopting different strategies. They had big names like Thomas Tuchel and Mauricio Pochettino<\/a> but then turned to Graham Potter, a man who had maximised his resources at Brighton<\/a>. Current boss Enzo Maresca was hired off the back of winning the Championship title with Leicester.<\/p>\n Join our new WhatsApp community<\/a> and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.<\/a><\/p>\n Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL package<\/p>\n This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more<\/a> \u00a343<\/p>\n \u00a335<\/p>\n Sky<\/p>\n![\"John](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0_Terry.jpg\")
John Terry and Frank Lampard were pillars of Chelsea’s success – with the latter getting the chance to manage them(Image: Steve Bardens\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n![\"Content](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1759200973_279_0_Sky-Factbox.jpg\")
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