Rob Green emulates John Terry by wearing full Chelsea kit to lift the Europa League trophy… despite NEVER playing for the club and not even being named as a substitute all season! (And he didn’t get a medal)
- Chelsea thrashed Arsenal 4-1 in Wednesday night’s Europa League final in Baku
- Rob Green was not named in Chelsea’s matchday squad but still lifted the trophy
- Green, who has never played for Chelsea, wore full kit during the celebrations
- It was reminiscent of club legend John Terry’s full-kit exploits in Munich in 2012
Rob Green outdid John Terry on Wednesday night by wearing full kit during Chelsea’s Europa League celebrations in Baku, despite NEVER playing for the club.
Former Blues captain Terry famously wore full kit when he joined his team-mates on the pitch to lift the Champions League trophy in 2012.
Terry was ridiculed as he had not played in Chelsea’s victory over Bayern Munich because of suspension, although he had started eight times on the road to the final.
Chelsea reserve keeper Rob Green lifts the Europa League trophy in Baku on Wednesday night
Green’s team-mates laugh and cheer as the 39-year-old celebrates while dressed in full kit
John Terry infamously wore his full kit to celebrate Chelsea’s victory over Bayern Munich in the 2012 Champions League final – despite not playing in the match
But Green’s appearance on the pitch in Baku on Wednesday night was even more laughable as the 39-year-old’s only appearances for Chelsea have come in friendly games.
The reserve goalkeeper was not even named a sub throughout Chelsea’s 15-game Europa League campaign — even in the final when each side was allowed a 12-man bench.
Due to Green’s lack of appearances, he did not receive a winner’s medal during the on-field presentation, but that did not stop him getting his hands on the trophy.
Green’s big celebrations appeared to be rather tongue-in-cheek and some of his team-mates looked amused as he stood centre stage with the trophy above his head, joining in enthusiastically with him.
The former England No 1 joined Chelsea on a free transfer from Huddersfield last summer. He didn’t make a single appearance for the Yorkshire club either.
Green took to Twitter on Thursday morning to share a picture of himself lifting the Europa League. He accompanied the photo with the eyes and trophy emojis.
Terry wore a winner’s medal in 2012 after playing eight games – Green didn’t get one this year
Green pictured in Chelsea training with Kepa Arrizabalaga (left) and Willy Caballero (centre)