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JT to fight 'tooth and nail' to clear name

ESPN staff
December 21, 2011
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John Terry has vowed to clear his name following the news the Crown Prosecution Service confirmed the authorisation of the prosecution of the Chelsea defender.

The England captain, who has denied the allegations against him stemming from an incident involving Anton Ferdinand during a game with Queens Park Rangers in October, will appear before West London Magistrates' Court on February 1, 2012, charged with a racially aggravated public order offence.

Chelsea have issued a statement backing their captain and Terry has spoken of his disappointment at the developments.

"I am disappointed with the decision to charge me and hope to be given the chance to clear my name as quickly as possible," he said in a statement. "I have never aimed a racist remark at anyone and count people from all races and creeds among my closest friends.

"I will fight tooth and nail to prove my innocence. I have campaigned against racism and believe there is no place for it in society."

A statement from Chelsea read: "Chelsea Football Club today received notification that the Crown Prosecution Service has charged John Terry with a racially aggravated public order offence.

"John has made it clear he denies the charge and is determined to do all he can to prove his innocence.

"Chelsea FC has always been fully supportive of John in this matter and will continue to be so.

"The club finds all forms of discrimination abhorrent and we are proud of the work we undertake campaigning on this important issue.

"Chelsea will not be commenting further on the subject while the legal process runs its course."

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