Joe Cole

[brontebilly]

Joe Cole is the english Steven Ireland.

The London media have been in awe of Joe Cole since his West Ham youths days. Unfortunately he was never good enough to play that free role as alike many English players (Gerrard and Rooney come to mind) he was tactically braindead and despite the nice flicks didnt deliver enough goals and assists. Aside from 18 months at Chelsea where Mourinho made a player out of him, he was typically the first player off no matter who was manager at club or international level. Cole has had John Terry publicly try to get him into the English team during a World Cup, Gerrard publicly predict he would be player of the year at Liverpool, Harry Redknapp at every turn proclaiming him the most talented English player since Gazza but in truth he was nowhere near good enough despite his unprecedented number of cheerleaders. Id describe him similar to Paul Merson though Merson proved he still had the heart for the game well into his 30's, Joe Cole gave up trying to play football years ago. Getting released by West Ham the final insult but instead of QPR spunking money on him, we decide to pick up his tab.

[andyh]

the question is would be available if this was a league game? If we wrap him up now and not risk anything then surely that is a good decision.

So, what so we do then ? Wrap him up and unravel him every 10 games or so?

[Steve67]

Oh frick. Not another sick note! I hope not, we really need a number 10 type player.

[Toronto Villa]

the question is would be available if this was a league game? If we wrap him up now and not risk anything then surely that is a good decision.

So, what so we do then ? Wrap him up and unravel him every 10 games or so?

Granted not a perfect comparison but do you treat him a little like we did McGrath and only limit his exposure so he can perform at the weekend?

[silhillvilla]

It's one of them, Joe Jenas , Jermaine Cole .

[OzVilla]

You've got to remember the one over riding, redeeming factor going in Joe Cole's favour for the Villa.

He was on a free.

[silhillvilla]

Jenas was a loan. A bad loan.

[pauliewalnuts]

Jenas was a loan. A bad loan.

Jesus was a black man. No, Jesus was Batman.

[supertom]

Jenas was a loan. A bad loan.

We paid a loan fee too didn't we? Spurs saw us coming with that one. Big time.

[Drummond]

He's been there and done it. Not a lot recently admittedly but he should be a wide head in the dressing room etc.

He was never going to be our star turn but bring him on with 20 minutes to go and he might just be the steadying influence.

Or he might be a shit waste of money.

[Matt Collins]

We definitely need a number ten. Cole is not only say past his best but he's also never really been effective as a number ten despite his own views. He was only ever really effective when mourinho made him play as a wide man in a front three

We still look worryingly short of penetration - especially with benteke out. I've gotorr hope in n'zogbia providing creative spark and that's a concern in itself. An attacking signing would be really helpful even if on loan

[IamLegend]

Joe Cole is the english Steven Ireland.

The London media have been in awe of Joe Cole since his West Ham youths days. Unfortunately he was never good enough to play that free role as alike many English players (Gerrard and Rooney come to mind) he was tactically braindead and despite the nice flicks didnt deliver enough goals and assists. Aside from 18 months at Chelsea where Mourinho made a player out of him, he was typically the first player off no matter who was manager at club or international level. Cole has had John Terry publicly try to get him into the English team during a World Cup, Gerrard publicly predict he would be player of the year at Liverpool, Harry Redknapp at every turn proclaiming him the most talented English player since Gazza but in truth he was nowhere near good enough despite his unprecedented number of cheerleaders. Id describe him similar to Paul Merson though Merson proved he still had the heart for the game well into his 30's, Joe Cole gave up trying to play football years ago. Getting released by West Ham the final insult but instead of QPR spunking money on him, we decide to pick up his tab.

What a fucking insult.
I must have missed Ireland scoring at World Cups and winning numerous PL trophies, FA Cups, League cups and Chelsea'a player of the year.

[UK Redsox]

We definitely need a number ten.

Villa already have one....... Tonev.

He's the closest thing to Johnny Wilkinson ever seen at Villa Park.

[Dave Cooper please]

We definitely need a number ten.

Villa already have one....... Tonev.

He's the closest thing to Johnny Wilkinson ever seen at Villa Park.

Gabby made a particularly good attempt to emulate him at Walsall last night.

[edgysatsuma89]

Jenas was a loan. A bad loan.

Jesus was a black man. No, Jesus was Batman.

'I rode in on an ass... Yo momma's ass.'