Terry takes a back seat as Ferdinand is booed by Stamford Bridge crowd

By Sportsmail Reporter
Updated: 13:52 EDT, 5 February 2012

John Terry watched from the stands at Stamford Bridge as Rio Ferdinand was subjected to boos from fans during Chelsea's dramatic 3-3 draw with Manchester United.

Terry sat out the match - which came just days after he was stripped of the England captaincy by the FA - due to a knee injury.

Even though he was not playing, Terry cast a long shadow over proceedings, with the visiting supporters taunting him over his highly-publicised problems.

Watching on: John Terry missed the game with Manchester United through injury

Not quite face to face: Rio Ferdinand goes off for half time as John Terry sits on the bench

Always in the picture: Rio Ferdinand warms up ahead of the game at Stamford Bridge with a banner of John Terry in the background

Chelsea fans predictably showed their backing with chants of 'There's only one England captain', while jeering Ferdinand's every touch.

The Chelsea captain is facing trial on July 9 for allegedly racially abusing QPR defender Anton Ferdinand, the brother of United defender, Rio.

FA chairman David Bernstein had phoned Terry on Friday morning to inform him of the board's decision, which came 48 hours after it was confirmed Terry's trial would be held on July 9, after Euro 2012. Terry denies the charge.

Eagle eyed: Terry watches on from the bench

 

Rio Ferdinand broke his silence this weekend on the abuse his younger brother has suffered ever since the alleged incident at Loftus Road last October.

He revealed how painful it has been to see his younger brother subjected to abuse on social network sites and by fans since the allegation was made.

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The match itself ended in a thrilling draw after the reigning Premier League champions mounted a stunning comeback from three goals behind to secure a morale-boosting point.

A Jonny Evans own goal plus strikes from Juan Mata and David Luiz had given the Blues a 3-0 lead, but two penalties from Wayne Rooney and a late header by Javier Hernandez completed United's fightback.

England are due to play Holland at the end of this month, where Steven Gerrard is expected to be named as Terry's replacement as captain.

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