James 5,324 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 He had a Chelsea shirt with Cole 10 on the back, I'm sure i have a pic somewhere.He did, i've seen that photo somewhere before.I think Joe had trials with Man Utd as a kid so thats why his wearing that kit there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismada9 1,948 Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Joe Cole’s contract talks with Chelsea have reached an impasse over his wage demands. The England midfield player is out of contract in the summer, raising the prospect of him leaving Stamford Bridge on a free transfer at the end of the season.Chelsea remain confident that Cole, who joined the club six years ago, will sign a new deal, but little progress has been made in the course of negotiations that began 18 months ago. Cole is understood to be demanding parity with Michael Essien and Nicolas Anelka, who are both paid £120,000 a week. Chelsea’s most recent offer is in the region of £100,000, which still represents a considerable increase on his £80,000-a-week salary.Cole has repeatedly stated his desire to end his career at the club he supported as a boy, but, at present, is unwilling to lower his demands. The 28-year-old’s situation has not been helped by his lack of appearances in the past year as a result of a cruciate knee ligament injury, although Carlo Ancelotti revealed last week that he is eager to reach a deal with Cole and indicated that money was the only issue left to be resolved. “The economic factor is an issue for the club to sort out,” the Chelsea manager said.Cole is free to sign a pre-contract agreement with a foreign club at the moment, although he has not received any offers since stressing his desire to stay in a joint statement released with Chelsea after a tentative inquiry from Tottenham Hotspur last August. That would almost certainly change if he was available for free in the summer. Sir Alex Ferguson has long been an admirer of Cole’s creativity, while Liverpool and Manchester City would also be keen to speak to the player.Joe Cole’s contract talks with Chelsea have reached an impasse over his wage demands. The England midfield player is out of contract in the summer, raising the prospect of him leaving Stamford Bridge on a free transfer at the end of the season.Chelsea remain confident that Cole, who joined the club six years ago, will sign a new deal, but little progress has been made in the course of negotiations that began 18 months ago. Cole is understood to be demanding parity with Michael Essien and Nicolas Anelka, who are both paid £120,000 a week. Chelsea’s most recent offer is in the region of £100,000, which still represents a considerable increase on his £80,000-a-week salary.Cole has repeatedly stated his desire to end his career at the club he supported as a boy, but, at present, is unwilling to lower his demands. The 28-year-old’s situation has not been helped by his lack of appearances in the past year as a result of a cruciate knee ligament injury, although Carlo Ancelotti revealed last week that he is eager to reach a deal with Cole and indicated that money was the only issue left to be resolved. “The economic factor is an issue for the club to sort out,” the Chelsea manager said.Cole is free to sign a pre-contract agreement with a foreign club at the moment, although he has not received any offers since stressing his desire to stay in a joint statement released with Chelsea after a tentative inquiry from Tottenham Hotspur last August. That would almost certainly change if he was available for free in the summer. Sir Alex Ferguson has long been an admirer of Cole’s creativity, while Liverpool and Manchester City would also be keen to speak to the player.Cole’s advisers are attempting to use his wide appeal to their advantage, as losing him to a main rival without receiving a fee would be a bitter blow for Chelsea, while the impending transfer embargo should also strengthen his negotiating position. Chelsea will not be able to sign any new players after this transfer window until the summer of 2011 if Fifa’s transfer ban is upheld by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, increasing the need to keep their present squad together. Ashley Cole, John Terry, Didier Drogba, John Obi Mikel, Alex and Salomon Kalou have all signed new contracts since the summer, making it stranger that Joe Cole’s has been allowed to run down.His situation is reminiscent to the stand-off that developed between Chelsea and Frank Lampard in 2004, when Lampard had just ten months remaining on his contract when he signed a new deal, after which the club vowed never to be similarly exposed again. Joe Cole is hoping Chelsea will back down as they did with Lampard, although they are operating in a different financial landscape. Ron Gourlay, the new chief executive, is under pressure to reduce the wage bill after the club revealed losses of £44 million and a reduced turnover for the financial year to June 30, 2009 as they strive to become self-sufficient.----------------------------Source:- The Times Online----------------------------So typical of us. None of these problems happen to anyone else, it's always bloody us!! I don't like the sound of letting go of an 28-year-old Joe Cole for nothing. GET HIM SIGNED UP!! ffs.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kez 2,727 Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Can't believe this still isn't settled! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5354 204 Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 just offer him that, if not we just gotta offer them more bonus for goals etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 10,227 Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Hmm i guess i can understand why they dont want to offer him the amount of money, considering the amout of injuries he has had in recent years. 100,000 a week is stil alot of money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolayes 14,489 Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Hmm i guess i can understand why they dont want to offer him the amount of money, considering the amout of injuries he has had in recent years. 100,000 a week is stil alot of money.agree ..on present form not worth a rise or a regular start .... if he wants to go to world cup needs to improveand fast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray. 217 Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Just hope that a decision can be made soon, otherwise I can see us seriously losing him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismada9 1,948 Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 not very good to lose him since we won't be able to bring in a replacement when we have the transfer ban over our heads in the summer, so it's got to be signed!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolayes 14,489 Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 OFF TOPIC .........BUT SCUMPOOL 1 READING 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan 17,957 Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 9.10 First up from the tabloids and the Sunday Mirror claims Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole will join Manchester City on a free transfer at the end of the season. Cole is also wanted by Manchester United and Tottenham, but the money City can offer will tip the deal in their favour.skysports Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismada9 1,948 Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 it's John Terry all over again isn't it?? I really hope Chelsea get this sorted Joe Cole is one of my favourite players Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laylabelle 9,535 Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Getting slightly worried now.Yeh you dont know whats going on behind the scenes but the papers arent offering much comfort..come on Chels get this sorted and volia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismada9 1,948 Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 like I said, Chelsea can't replace Cole if he leaves because of our transfer ban, so they'll have no choice but to get something sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray. 217 Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Just annoyed that it hasn't been sorted out. Come on Ron you know it makes sense to renew Joey's contract. Just offer him the £120,000 a week and let's be done with it, if that's what's going to clinch the deal for him to stay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5354 204 Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 fuck no!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy1 24 Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 (edited) i think his demand of120000 a week is too much...........i think we should sign marek hamsik /zarate /sneijder /mata as his replacement.......... Edited January 17, 2010 by crazy1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badboy 1,526 Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 I dont really rate joe cole that high anymore i think he has never captured that blistering form of 05-06 were he was brilliant. Mourinho was the only one who got the best out of him ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
We Hate Scouse 10,326 Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 I dont really rate joe cole that high anymore i think he has never captured that blistering form of 05-06 were he was brilliant. Mourinho was the only one who got the best out of him !Exactly the same here! He has lost a lot of talent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James 5,324 Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 You dont just lose talent.Joe's always been talented, he still is. He just needs to find form he showed acouple of years back.His my fav player so if he did leave i'd be gutted like i was when Robben left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 10,227 Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 I dont think he will leave but still like i said earlier i dont see why we should have to pay him that much money when he has been injured so much as of late. But i guess if he shows one great performance im sure they will offer him the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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