Terry Appeal To Fall On Deaf Ears

According to Times Online, the Blues must expect to be without their skipper for the next match against Manchester United on Sunday and probably also the next encounters against Stoke City and Aston Villa.

Chelsea came from behind to claim an impressive 3-1 victory at the City of Manchester Stadium yesterday, but the performance was marred by Terry's controversial dismissal.

The England skipper was given his marching order by referee Mark Halsey after bringing down City striker Jo late in the game, and the London club immediately indicated that they planned to launch an appeal on MOnday.

However, since Hasley deemed Terry's foul on Jo to be serious foul play rather than a professional foul, again according to Times Online, he will have little hope of escaping a three game ban since the the FA do not have the power to downgrade cards from red to yellow.