Roy didn't really want Cole

[Kostas 1,468]

Surely those can't be right? According to wikipedia, in all competitions:

No idea where they got those numbers, even their cited source is closer to my figures. And anyway for me sub appearances don't hold as much weight as starts in the league do, and in 7 years at Chelsea Joey could claim that he was a regular starter only during 07/08.

Badboy nailed it for me

Joe cole has flattered to deceive all throught his career.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Haha fair do's people..

I can see the general consensus here is people didn't really like Joe Cole. I still think he was a fantastic player for us and gave us his all.. For me he's a legend for the 7years he was here.. Let's not forget this gem of a goal though

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ly1nUJgBffs - "Take a bow son"

[eldo 868]

I, personally, believe Chelsea fans are just bitter he chose to leave

But I do understand this view :chelsea2:

There is a phrase often used on this forum, "You are entitled to your own opinion".

[zolayes 14,489]

Haha fair do's people..

I can see the general consensus here is people didn't really like Joe Cole. I still think he was a fantastic player for us and gave us his all.. For me he's a legend for the 7years he was here.. Let's not forget this gem of a goal though

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ly1nUJgBffs - "Take a bow son"

one swallow doesnt make a summer and one goal doesnt make a star ...before Jose came along many fans thought Joe wasteful ..I agree he was better than Sweep...

[Madmax 9,219]

Agreed on that then

LOL am I the only one who still believes Joe Cole is not as bad as people make him out to be. The line about him not being a hard worker is beyond me, he gave it everything last season when he got his chances, he got a vital goal against United, he got some assists too. Never stopped running. The comparison of Joe Cole to Kalou is ridiculous, Joe Cole's proved he's technically better, he's faster, his passes are better placed. You're right though, he's failed to demonstrate this in the last 2 season, I really hope 2011 marks a new time for him. I guarantee you, if he has an injury free year we'll see that touch and flare we once cheered through at Stamford Bridge.

The last 2 season? He hasn't actually had a full season to establish himself. So okay, I will strike that comment then, but on form.. Between Bena and Joe, Cole wins hands down. We won't really know that for a while now with Yossi out till April.

Yes 9 years in top flight football, 7 or 8 of those were fantastic. You've said so yourself, those years (especially 07/08) were his best.. I think there's much more to him than what we've witnessed in the last 2 seasons. Like I said, I hope by 2011 he'll re capture that form.

So much wrong up there but I'm not in the mood for more arguments today.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

So much wrong up there but I'm not in the mood for more arguments a debate today.

Fixed that line for you

[Madmax 9,219]

Thanks for the considerate nature of your proposition

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Joe Cole is just another David Beckham case. Once a great, great player, now wanted merely on name and reputation. He's well passed his best and only playing for a great club like Liverpool because of his name and his achievements.