Chelsea's Terry gushes over Guus

Chelsea captain John Terry has claimed Guus Hiddink is the man to bring stability to Stamford Bridge.

Terry made it clear he wants Turkey boss Hiddink - who could be installed for a second spell in charge next week - and he has all of the backing of the players.

England defender Terry said: "Yeah, I would [like to see him back]. He's obviously a very good guy. I've been in contact with him since he left.

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"I know he's been involved with the club anyway, but I kept in contact on a personal level. That speaks volumes for him.

"He brought a lot of stability [last time]. He was a no-nonsense manager, even with the senior players.

"I saw players turn up late for meetings and then get left out of the side - if they were five minutes late. No matter who it was. That was Guus, his type of character.

"He was very understandable and approachable as well, but, at the same time, he had that about him too where no one messed about with him.

'He was in there for a short space of time, so sometimes it can be easier, but at the same time he loves the day-to-day stuff. I know he's been linked and we worked very well under him and obviously won the FA Cup.

"He'd come in and hit the ground running. He knows what the players are about, what our strengths and weaknesses are, the training schedules. He knows what the individuals are about."

But Terry was doubtful whether Hiddink could operate in tandem with another high profile figure, despite talk of him teaming up with ex-Holland boss Marco van Basten.

Terry added: "I'm not too sure. Guus did like to do his own training and stuff like that. He was very hands on and liked to do everything. He's very capable of handling it himself. I've seen that first-hand."