NEW : `` John has made it clear he denies the charge and is determined to do all he can to prove his innocence , '' the club said in a statement in December . The trial date is set so far in the future because of Chelsea 's football commitments . NEW : He is `` shocked and disgusted '' by the accusation , his lawyers say . The case stems from comments the Terry footballer allegedly made to Chelsea . Racist taunts , alleged and proven , have dogged English football for July 9 .
NEW : The trial date is set so far in the future because of Chelsea 's football commitments . NEW : He is `` shocked and disgusted '' by the accusation , his lawyers say . The case stems from comments the Terry footballer allegedly made to Chelsea . Racist taunts , alleged and proven , have dogged English football for July 9 .