Terry, West Ham goalkeeper, unveils his ambitious plans for Hornchurch

In an interview with whufc.com, he explained that his decision to spend a season on loan was primarily aimed at enhancing his resume and gaining experience in senior-level football. He vividly recalled his debut match at Concord, which ended in a 3-0 defeat against Hastings, where he found himself bombarded with shots from the opposition. Reflecting on that challenging moment, he couldn't help but wonder what he had gotten himself into, as the intensity of men's football proved to be a stark contrast to what he had been accustomed to.

“It was a bit of a shock, coming from a winning environment. Playing in front of a thousand fans, having them shouting at me, giving me loads of stick, calling me West Ham reject! Mentally it was tough to deal with because you don’t experience that kind of environment at youth level.”

On being with Hornchurch in National League South, he also said: “My aim is to get another 40 games this year.

“I’m hoping we can push for promotion. I think the play-offs would be a really good achievement. The team is full of experienced players, and there’s a real togetherness among the group which I believe can make promotion a realistic ambition.”