Harry Redknapp does not think John Terry will have a problem in keeping his performance level high regardless of his off-field problems.
Redknapp expects Chelsea skipper to be as good as ever in derby
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp does not believe John Terry will have a problem in keeping his performance level high regardless of the Chelsea captain's off-field problems.
The Blues have been rocked by the news that the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) will prosecute Terry over his alleged racial abuse of Anton Ferdinand.
Terry, who has vowed to clear his name, will appear at West London Magistrates Court on 1st February after being charged with a racially aggravated public order offence over comments he is alleged to have made towards the QPR defender during the match between the two sides at Loftus Road on 23rd October.
Terry has had to endure taunts from opposing fans about the allegations and he is again expected to receive a hostile reception in Thursday's London derby at White Hart Lane, despite Spurs issuing a statement warning their fans that any offensive abuse from the stands will not be tolerated.
Handle anything
Redknapp, who has known Terry since the defender was a teenager, has been impressed with how the player has coped with the taunts that have come his way since the allegations were made and expects him to leave his troubles to one side when Tottenham play Chelsea.
Speaking before the CPS announced their decision, the Spurs manager said: "Nothing seems to have affected his performances on the pitch. He can have all the aggro and he comes out and plays and he just seems to be the same.
"I remember the problem Leeds had (when Lee Bowyer and Jonathan Woodgate were charged with grievous bodily harm in 2001).
"Bowyer was coming out of court, playing in European games and being the best player. Woodgate was in bits. He couldn't handle anything. It just affects people differently."
