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Chelsea Legend Terry Frustrated Over Coaching Role Omission
John Terry expresses disappointment at being left out of Chelsea's caretaker coaching staff after Enzo Maresca's departure.
Published on Feb. 24, 2026
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Chelsea legend John Terry has expressed his frustration after being left out of the caretaking coaching group that led the senior team following Enzo Maresca's departure in January. Terry, who has been part of the coaching staff for Chelsea's Under-21 and Under-18 teams since 2021, said he felt he should have been included in the temporary first-team setup, but does not know the reasons behind the decision.
Why it matters
Terry's omission from the caretaker coaching staff is surprising given his long history and deep connections with Chelsea. As a club legend, his exclusion raises questions about the decision-making process and the club's plans for his future coaching involvement.
The details
When Maresca and Chelsea parted ways on New Year's Day, the club appointed Calum McFarlane, the Chelsea Under-21s head coach, to lead the first team during the transition period, along with his assistants. Terry, who has been at Chelsea in a coaching consultancy role for the Under-21s and Under-18s since 2021, was not included in the caretaker setup. McFarlane ended up in charge of two games, against Manchester City and Fulham, before joining Liam Rosenior's backroom staff as an assistant head coach for the first-team.
- On January 1, 2026, Enzo Maresca and Chelsea parted ways.
- In the weeks following Maresca's departure, Calum McFarlane led the Chelsea first team as a caretaker coach.
The players
John Terry
A Chelsea legend who has been part of the coaching staff for the club's Under-21 and Under-18 teams since 2021.
Enzo Maresca
The former Chelsea head coach who parted ways with the club on January 1, 2026.
Calum McFarlane
The Chelsea Under-21s head coach who was tasked with leading the first team as a caretaker coach after Maresca's departure.
Liam Rosenior
The current Chelsea first-team assistant head coach, who brought Calum McFarlane onto his staff.
What they’re saying
“Not annoyed. Probably more frustrated because I was certainly part of that Under-21s (coaching) group that went over (to the first team). Even if I didn't take the team... obviously, Calum took the team and did really well. Got a result out of the game. I feel like I should have been part of that.”
— John Terry (GOLF LIFE)
“Listen, people have got to make decisions. I love it when people make decisions, and they go yes or no. Clearly, ownership or whoever made those decisions and sporting directors have gone 'no', not to include me for whatever reason. Why? I don't know.”
— John Terry (GOLF LIFE)
What’s next
It remains to be seen if Terry will be considered for a more prominent coaching role at Chelsea in the future, or if his exclusion from the caretaker setup signals a shift in the club's plans for him.
The takeaway
Terry's frustration over his omission from Chelsea's caretaker coaching staff highlights the complex dynamics within the club's coaching structure and the challenges faced by club legends transitioning into coaching roles.
