I want to see JT - Veteran Journalist backs John Terry for Chelsea job after Maresca's exit

Veteran football broadcaster Richard Keys has thrown his support behind John Terry as a potential candidate to take over as Chelsea manager following the departure of Enzo Maresca.

Chelsea confirmed on Thursday morning that Maresca and the Premier League club had mutually agreed to part ways, leaving the managerial position vacant and sparking widespread speculation over who could be next in the Stamford Bridge dugout.

With several high-profile names already being linked to the role, Keys believes Chelsea should look inward by allowing former club captain John Terry to lead the team.

Taking to social media platform X, the Sky Sports reporter expressed his view that Terry has the pedigree and character to succeed at the club he once captained with distinction.

Keys also suggested that Terry could follow a similar managerial trajectory to Frank Lampard.

According to Keys, Terry’s deep understanding of Chelsea’s culture, expectations, and identity could make him a strong candidate despite his limited experience as a head coach.

“If I’m a Chelsea fan, I want to see JT given a go. He’s a Chelsea man to the core - has served time elsewhere & there’s no reason he can’t do what Lampard is doing at Coventry - with better tools,” Keys wrote.

Chelsea is yet to name a successor to Maresca, with the club expected to weigh both short-term stability and long-term vision before making a decision.