In the late 1990s, John Terry entered a Chelsea dressing room filled with strong personalities like Frank Leboeuf and Marcel Desailly, alongside captain Dennis Wise. Terry faced tests from Wise, such as running errands on away days to fetch coffee, which he viewed as character-building experiences. Despite Wise's tough demeanor, he also supported Terry, forming a bond where Terry cleaned Wise's boots. This dynamic illustrates the harsh but nurturing culture within football clubs during that era.
When John Terry was coming up through the Chelsea youth ranks, the Stamford Bridge dressing room had some big personalities. Dennis Wise dominated the culture.
On away days, Dennis Wise would call for coffee, sending young players like John Terry up and down repeatedly. It was viewed as character-building.
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