Is Anybody worth £135k a week ?

Aug 6, 2007.
John Terry signed a new contract with Chelsea last week, worth a reported £135k a week. Few could dispute JT's commitent to the Chelsea cause. He is not afraid to "put his body where it hurts" as the pros say-as in the 2007 Carling Cup final where he was knocked unconscious, following a brave attempted headed clearance, by Diaby's (accidental) boot.
However, is he 'worth' £135k a week ? He is only a centre-half, after all. Although he gets his fair share of goals, he's not going to get 20 a season-he scored once last term, whereas 'The Drog' got 33. Plus, what if it gets injured ? He missed a significant chunk of last season, which together with Cech's lay-off (head injury) was identified by many experts as one of the main reasons Chelsea conceded their title.
I, like many others, rate him as Chelsea's best defender. He might not be as skilful as Rio Ferdinand, for example, but as a pure stopper, probably only Carragher can rival him in the Premiership.
However, surely he's not worth £135k a week.

Predictions for 2007-8 Season

Champions Man Utd 2. Chelsea 3. Arsenal 4. Liverpool Dark horses- Man City
United's defence is suspect to the very best, as Milan proved last year, but they should have too much firepower, & score at least one more, than the vast majority of Premiership sides.Chelsea should be solid-if JT is fit & available, but may depend too much on Drogba for goals.Arsenal & Liverpool may get closer this season. If RVP stays fit, The Gunners should make a decent challenge.Torres is higly rated, but can Rafa 'rotation policy' Benitez find, & settle on, a winning formula ?
I think Sven could do something at Man City this season-8th place or thereabouts.