Terry And Birch Urge Franco To Stay

Last updated : 09 December 2002 By Rich Godden
Franco has arguably been Chelsea's most consistent player this season, scoring 9 goals and setting up many others.

I would like Franco to stay as much as anyone but it doesn't have the same effect when I say it- but when John Terry and Trevor Birch do, the footballing world stands up and takes notice!

Here's what John Terry had to say about the little Italian: "Everyone at the club has a lot of respect for him and the way he looks after himself.

"He's a great example to the young players."

Trevor Birch, MD at the club, was more to the point with his opinion, "I can't remember seeing a better player than Franco and we want him to stay as long as possible."

Will he sign a new contract? With your help we hope he will. Send your thought's on Gianfranco Zola to fanview@chelsea-mad.co.uk for a chance to win a fabulous Chelsea audio CD. But hurry- the competition ends soon...