Chelsea captain John Terry has denied claims that the club's senior players have a major influence on the big decisions that are made at Stamford Bridge.

Stories had suggested that the likes of Terry, Frank Lampard, Ashley Cole and Didier Drogba had influenced owner Roman Abramovich in his verdict to sack Andre Villas-Boas.

However, Terry has rubbished the opinion that he and his teammates had any involvement.

"In all clubs, when players don't play, there's always misunderstandings and people upset about not being played," Terry told Sky Sports News.

"I think because it's Chelsea, people have got this thing about 'the senior players have got a massive influence' and I can assure you that's not the case and it hasn't been since I've been at the football club.

"All the players care about Chelsea Football Club, the owner certainly does. Andre was very good - unfortunately we didn't get the results."

Terry made his return from a knee injury during yesterday's 1-0 win over Stoke City.