FA lodges complaint against Chelsea players for wild urinal superstition
Frank Lampard and John Terry had a strange pre-match ritual that contributed to the success of Chelsea in the last 20 years. This success has been attributed to factors such as Roman Abramovich’s financial backing, the appointments of top-tier managers, and the acquisition of world-class players. John Terry, who captained the club during their five Premier League title-winning seasons, revealed the unique routine involving pre-match trips to the toilet. He explained that the ritual started with him and Lampard using the same urinal in the dressing room, and gradually, more players joined in until there was a queue.
The authorities, unaware of the true reason for the players’ delayed entrance onto the field, contacted the club with concerns. Terry, feeling embarrassed, did not disclose the actual reason for the delay to the club secretary. The story highlights Terry’s superstition and the comical misunderstanding with the authorities. The article likens this ritual to the potential superstitious behavior of players in Mauricio Pochettino’s team.
It mentions another unusual pre-match ritual involving urinating, this time featuring Argentina goalkeeper Sergio Goycochea, who relieved himself on the pitch before a penalty shootout and continued the act as a lucky charm in subsequent shootouts during the 1990 World Cup in Italy.
