25-Jul-2008
Story Timeline: 78 days
EXCLUSIVE: Chelsea physio Hancock loses his job despite protests from Terry Chelsea have dumped their popular physio Dave Hancock despite an attempt by captain John Terry to keep him in his job. Hancock has left Stamford Bridge this summer, just 18 months after he was headhunted from Leeds United. Pitched out: Hancock helps Petr Cech off for treatment at Blackburn last December Sources blame a series of disagreements with club doctor Bryan English even though Chelsea last night stressed there had been no 'clash of personalities' and that Hancock had simply been the unfortunate victim of a reshuffle within the medical department. England skipper Terry was persuaded by disgruntled players to lead a delegation to see Hancock reinstated, stressing the value of the bond of trust between a footballer and a physio, but his efforts...
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