Ashley Cole

[Special Juan 27,421]

He will look back on his time in England with only one team at the front of his mind…….Chelsea.

germans don't get beat on penalties…….they do now!!

[Jase 43,479]

Quite a good move and good luck to him in Italy.

[BleedsBlue 1,549]

Roma have signed a great player. All the best to him!

[Tomo 21,733]

He can probably extend his career even further in Italy with the slower pace of the game. Good luck to him.

[Eidur the Spider 4,515]

Ashley Cole @TheRealAC3 · 43m

Will never forget my time in England was a pleasure, but now onto a new challenge

Best of luck to one of the finest left backs I've ever seen play! Will keep an eye on Roma's results from now on! LEGEND! :blue scalf: :blue scalf:

[Polo7 3,496]

Thanks for everything Cole! What a great player!

[iseah100 5,612]

Think a fair few of us with have a soft spot for Roma for the next two years now.

Of course. I'll try to catch as many games as possible. If Ash can stay healthy he will tear Serie A up.

He will look back on his time in England with only one team at the front of his mind…….Chelsea.

germans don't get beat on penalties…….they do now!!

Not sure if that, or the moment after he converted his penalty and pounded on the crest was better.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Last season Maicon, this season Cole. Roma sure do like their experienced full-backs

Best of luck to him! Roma will be challenging Juventus again (hopefully) and will be in the CL so Cole's experience will be certainly called upon.

[LAB 1,030]

Good move for both Roma and Ash. I guess it's A.S. Roma or me in Serie A next season then!

[gary gordon 1,777]

I'll be ordering a Roma shirt with Ash on back. Love the guy!

[xPetrCechx 13,563]

Cesar Azpilicueta

It's been a pleasure playing with you Ashley Cole. I have learnt loads from you. I wish you all the best my friend!

[Sidzeret 2,257]

Finally found my team in Italy. Good luck, Ash

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

Now English media praising him as the greatest after he left Chelsea, hate the media bias.

[Special Juan 27,421]

"I always had a good relationship with Mourinho, but I was no longer useful to his project at Chelsea"

Coming through on the yellow ticker bar on the Mail.

[MrExcalibur100 7,124]

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

He looks good on it

[manpe 10,861]

Ashley Cole: English players in a "comfort zone"

Ashley Cole believes that English footballers are happy to remain in the "comfort zone" of the Premier League.

Currently, all 23 members of England's World Cup squad ply their trade in Great Britain, whereas other nations tend to have at least some of their players based in foreign leagues.

However, Cole, who has just joined Italian side Roma, has hinted that it is easier for England players to stay at home, rather than broaden their horizons abroad.

"I think perhaps English players feel in their comfort zone in England. It's a big opportunity for me to try a different language, culture and way of living. I'm happy with my choice," he told reporters.

Cole is the only Englishman in Serie A.

[DavidEU 2,023]

Bring back the beard!