John Terry has questioned why so few recent legends of English football have received recognition on the Queen’s Honours lists.
Following the announcement of the 2022 New Year list, the Chelsea icon took to social media to give his thoughts.
Terry won five Premier League titles with Chelsea, as well as five FA Cups and the Champions League
I don’t think I’m anywhere near but I’d rather have a most improved player award for a sunday team than an award off this lot
https://t.co/rEUHduZ5GQ
— Gary Neville (@GNev2) January 1, 2022
Terry tweeted: “Can someone explain why Gary Neville , Phil Neville, Paul Scholes, Ashley Cole, Nicky Butt, Rio Ferdinand, Sol Campbell, Jamie Carragher, Wayne Rooney, have never been honoured for their services to football?
“We are talking the BEST of the BEST EVER?”
However, not all of those on the list are even interested in receiving an honour.
Gary Neville quickly replied: “I don’t think I’m anywhere near but I’d rather have a most improved player award for a Sunday team than an award off this lot.”
Gary Neville won eight Premier League titles with Manchester United, three FA Cups and two Champions LeaguesGetty Images – Getty
Steve Holland, the assistant manager of England, has been awarded an MBE in recognition of helping the side to the final of Euro 2020, their first major final appearance in 55 years.
And Chelsea Women manager Emma Hayes has been awarded an OBE after helping the Blues retain their Women’s Super League title in 2021 and reach the Champions League final.
Away from football, US Open tennis champion Emma Raducanu has been awarded an MBE on the 2022 New Year Honours list.
Meanwhile, Britain’s Olympic and Paralympic heroes from Tokyo dominated the list, with golden couple Jason and Laura Kenny receiving a knighthood and damehood respectively.
Gold medallists Hannah Cockroft, Tom Daley, Adam Peaty and Max Whitlock were among the other star names from the summer to be recognised with OBEs.
