
Reunion: John Terry and Wayne Bridge will face off in Premier League clash Photo: AFP The Chelsea captain, according to friends, will “man up about the situation” and believes that the pair should observe the pre-match custom — although it is not obligatory – for Premier League matches of shaking hands with every member of the opposition. It’s unlikely to happen. With Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti on Friday declaring he is “fed up” with the attention over the affair, Terry is himself believed to be annoyed at how it has been portrayed, pointing out to friends that the full story has not been told. Related Articles Chelsea v Manchester City: preview Capello refuses to discount Bridge entirely Terry lands Bridge in the unwanted spotlight Timeline: Capello's unhappy new year Carlo Ancelotti on John Terry v Wayne Bridge Bridge decision a relief for Capello Terry has spoken briefly to Bridge on two occasions which – together with Bridge’s own reassurances – had encouraged England general manager Franco Baldini to believe that the latter would make himself available for international football.
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