JOHN TERRY was BOOKED during Aston Villa’s 2-1 defeat at West Ham after a heated row with Hammers staff.
The East Londoners were fuming after Jack Grealish was awarded what they believed was a soft free-kick and Dean Smith’s assistant stood up to back his man.
John Terry was booked on Aston Villa’s sideline during their game at West HamCredit: AFP or licensors
Dean Smith’s assistant was seen shouting at West Ham’s benchCredit: Kevin Quigley-The Daily Mail
West Ham coach Dave Billows was also given a yellow in the aftermath as the ref came over to sort the matter after a report from the fourth official.
Dean Smith accused the Hammers bench of calling Grealish a ‘diver and a cheat’.
England man Grealish went down under what appeared to be a soft challenge from Pablo Fornals.
The Spaniard boot did brush the England man’s knee but Grealish’s international team-mate Declan Rice was incensed over the perceived play acting.
And the anger spilled over onto the benches.
Terry was seen standing in his seat shouting across at the East Londoners’ bench.
Words were exchanged between other members of staff but only the two coaches were booked.
West Ham players and coaches believe Jack Grealish went down easily after a challenge from Pablo FornalsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
A Hammers coach was also bookedCredit: Kevin Quigley-The Daily Mail
After the game, Smith said: “One of their members of staff was calling Jack a diver and a cheat.
“I wouldn’t say anything about opposition players, and I wouldn’t expect my staff to either. I spoke to David [Moyes] and he said he’ll deal with it.”
Sky commentator Alan Smith said: “The West Ham contingent feeling Jack Grealish is going to ground too easily and getting their players in trouble.
“Villa are trying to protect their captain.”
Terry was booked 69 times in the Premier League during his playing career for Chelsea.
He also saw red six times in the league.
Former West Ham fan favourite Anton Ferdinand recently revealed he wanted to hurt Terry after the ex-Chelsea captain allegedly racially abused him on the pitch.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
