The 2000/01 season was when Terry carved out a regular role at Chelsea, making 23 starts on his way to being voted player of the season. Getty Images 4/14 2004 - Captain fantastic Marcel Desailly's departure saw Terry take the Chelsea armband under new manager Jose Mourinho. It was to be the start of an outstanding relationship between the two that would lead to three league titles. 2004 Getty Images 5/14 2005 - Ending the 50 year wait Terry was the PFA Player of the Year as Chelsea won their first top flight crown since 1955, and just their second overall. 2005 ended with him in the Fifa World XI, reward for a remarkable run of form that was to continue into the following year, when Chelsea defendedtheir title with a whopping 91 points. AFP/Getty Images 6/14 2006 - England captain On his promotion in place of David Beckham Steve McClaren said on Terry: "I'm certain I've got the right man in John Terry. I'm convinced he will prove to be one of the best captains England has ever had."



He was to last little over 18 months before being stripped of the armband by Fabio Capello amid allegations regarding his private life. Reinstated in March 2011 he lasted even less time on his second go, with the FA stripping him over allegations he had racially abused Anton Ferdinand. AFP/Getty Images 7/14 2008 - Heartbreak in Moscow Having overcome injury to make the Champions League final against Manchester United Terry put in a solid performance throughout