Ashley Cole

[MrBlueGuy 1,552]

So you are saying he left on his own?

Yes because we didn't offer him 2 years he wanted, Drogba all over again basically.

[Fulham Broadway 16,923]

One of footballs best unkept secrets. When he came over to us at the end of the Cardiff game , it was obvious it adios Ashley.

I do think theres more to this than meets the eye, and will be in the inevitable book when he retires.

[bushman 2,043]

Yes because we didn't offer him 2 years he wanted, Drogba all over again basically.

That´s obvious to all.

[Bir_CFC 3,455]

I'm guessing he was offered a contract from Chelsea but he probably has much better options on the table as well.

My guess is that he goes to Monaco or makes a u-turn and accepts what Chelsea offered. He could go to a weak league but I don't think he's fallen off that much yet.

[Barbara 15,149]

Cech is so much class!

Now here to remember some of this legend moments with us

[iseah100 5,612]

So you are saying he left on his own?

I'm saying they lowballed Cole, and he thought best to seek other adventures. He was mistreated this season. Can't disagree with him. As for the club, they thought best to replace an aging leftback, can't really blame them either.

[bushman 2,043]

I'm saying they lowballed Cole, and he thought best to seek other adventures. He was mistreated this season. Can't disagree with him. As for the club, they thought best to replace an aging leftback, can't really blame them either.

I agree on both points. I said the same earlier. Cole was not used enough & he should have been.

[TorontoChelsea 4,064]

The right move for both parties. Cole is still good enough to play very good LB for someone but just not at Chelsea level anymore. I'd be surprised if Aziplicueta is the starter there next year though. He had a very good year as an extremely defensive player in an extremely defensive system but if we want to improve, Chelsea need to get a LB who can offer more in the attack as well. I'd be shocked if we don't buy a left back.

[The only place to be 11,313]

I also don't get the Lampard comparisons. Lamps had a better season than Ash did.

Spot on. Lamps held together that midfield at points in the season, mainly before we signed Matic.

If you look at our defenders then we have a very nice spread of ages from older guys like JT (33) to guys in their prime (Cahill, Ivanovic) to guys approaching their prime (Azpi) to young guns (Ake, Kalas, Zouma). That simply isn't the case in midfield and there's also the point that Lamps could be a coach too.

[iseah100 5,612]

I agree on both points. I said the same earlier. Cole was not used enough & he should have been.

Absolutely. He should have been used more, it's a shame he wasn't. But Azpi was better defensively and Mou wanted a defensive team. I hope he can still perform at a top level and win some trophies, not at the expense of Chelsea, obviously , but I think it was the right move for both parties involved. Still sad about it though.

[Nike 373]

The right move for both parties. Cole is still good enough to play very good LB for someone but just not at Chelsea level anymore. I'd be surprised if Aziplicueta is the starter there next year though. He had a very good year as an extremely defensive player in an extremely defensive system but if we want to improve, Chelsea need to get a LB who can offer more in the attack as well. I'd be shocked if we don't buy a left back.

I dont think this is the case.

Cole probably wants a multi year contract and Chelsea isn't going to give it to him, so he is going elsewhere.

[Nike 373]

Cole can come to the states and get back Cheryl.

[TorontoChelsea 4,064]

I dont think this is the case.

Cole probably wants a multi year contract and Chelsea isn't going to give it to him, so he is going elsewhere.

Maybe a factor but I am sure he also doesn't want to start once every 3 months when he could be playing every week.

[Fulham Broadway 16,923]

Cole can come to the states and get back Cheryl.

With Ashleys indiscretions, and Cheryls racial abusing of toilet attendants, the relationship is probably irretrievable now

[Jase 43,479]

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/ashley-cole-transfer-race-hots-3576591

Real Madrid, Liverpool, City, United, Inter and Monaco all linked with Cole..

[iseah100 5,612]

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/ashley-cole-transfer-race-hots-3576591

Real Madrid, Liverpool, City, United, Inter and Monaco all linked with Cole..

Monaco it is!

[Bosnian Blue 2,471]

With Ashleys indiscretions, and Cheryls racial abusing of toilet attendants, the relationship is probably irretrievable now

I'll never understand why he cheated on her, mind-boggling.

[zolayes 14,489]

Monaco it is!

Id prefer him to go to Chicago Fire