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Chelsea discipline Terry for 'unacceptable' actions

John Terry is banned for the next four games © Getty Images

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Chelsea revealed in a club statement on Thursday that they have taken disciplinary action against John Terry, in light of his FA ban for racially abusing Anton Ferdinand.

Terry has been banned for four games and fined £220,000 by the FA after a panel found his defence to be "improbable, implausible and contrived". He now stands to miss a league and cup double header with Manchester United.

And it appears the former England captain has suffered further punishment from his club, who have moved quickly to display that they too do not condone Terry's actions. Chelsea have kept details of the punishment confidential, but they made it clear that Terry - as club captain - has fallen short of expectations.

An official statement read: "Chelsea Football Club believes John Terry has made the correct decision by not appealing against the FA judgment relating to language he used at the QPR match last October.

"Chelsea also appreciates, and supports, John's full apology for the language he used. The club firmly believes such language is not acceptable and fell below the standards expected of John as a Chelsea player.

"The board has conducted its own investigation into the matter, and considered the various issues involved. The board has taken further disciplinary action in addition to the four-match suspension and £220,000 fine imposed by the FA. In accordance with our long-standing policy, that disciplinary action will remain confidential.

"Chelsea enjoys support all over the world. We have players and supporters from many different countries and cultures and our club is committed to eradicating all forms of discriminatory behaviour. John is fully committed to continue supporting that ongoing work.

"The FA suspension means John will be not be available to play in our games against Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United in the Premier League and League Cup, and Swansea."

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