Joe Cole spotted at the Amex

[somerset]

Well, he has left West Ham so is a free agent and has said this:

"At this stage of my career money isn't important to me, I just want to enjoy my football, I want to compete and I want to play more.
“I also want to move back into a more central position, go to the club where I have a good connection with the manager and I'd also like to help the younger players in the squad with my experience, if I can.”

If he's cheap he could still do a good job in the Championship, especially as the creative player at the front of the midfield trio (if the next manager sticks with a similar formation). Would be quite good to get him working with Solly March too

He wont be especially cheap, probably our top earner if he comes here, but like Bellamy did for Cardiff, it will be a massive boost to the younger players, and it will help recruit others of high calibre.

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

We must get him in if the budget allows.

 

[goldstone]

We must get him in if the budget allows.

Agree. Would be a great addition to the team.

 

[S'hampton Seagull]

We must get him in if the budget allows.

This. The new Vicente!

 

[Southern Scouse]

Please no...........
Knackered after 20 mins, and so slow.
It's a joke, tell me this is a wind up.

 

[BensGrandad]

Maybe wishful thinking but when interviewed this morning he said he is leaving West Ham and at 32 years old all he wants is to play in the centre of midfield for an ambitious club and perhaps help the young players. He doesnt want to move so it will have to be a club within easy travelling and wages are not an important factor. We seem to fit the bill perfectly.

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

*wonders how long before 'pay as you play contract' is mentioned*

 

[supaseagull]

Please no...........
Knackered after 20 mins, and so slow.
It's a joke, tell me this is a wind up.

Isn't that what people said about Bridge and Upson?

 

[father_and_son]

...money isn't important to me...

I say this to head hunters all the time so that I get the interview. Bloody is important though!

 

[James Bond's body double]

If he wants to come here get him in.

 

[BensGrandad]

Wouldnt be a problem if as he said wages are not important and would fall within our FFP aims and wage structure and budget.

 

[Fignon's Ponytail]

I saw Joe wilkinson from 8 out of 10 cats in the train queue after the game, could do a job

I had a chat & a photo with him as he was sitting a few seats from me. Said he'll bring Rachel Riley with him next time....

 

[dazzer6666]

Difficult to see too many signings until there's a coach.....

 

[Not Andy Naylor]

Please no...........
Knackered after 20 mins, and so slow.
It's a joke, tell me this is a wind up.

It's rather magnificent to think that our super-creative midfield, with its faultless passing, wouldn't be improved by one of the best players of his generation in that position. What could Joe Cole's football brain possibly offer us or our young players?

 

[The Truth]

It's rather magnificent to think that our super-creative midfield, with its faultless passing, wouldn't be improved by one of the best players of his generation in that position. What could Joe Cole's football brain possibly offer us or our young players?

Since when was Joe Cole one of the best players of his generation? Cole never really matched all the hype he got when he was a young teenager living in Camden.

With hindsight, Cole turned out to be a massive failure. Similar to Nani of United.

 

[albion534]

Since when was Joe Cole one of the best players of his generation? Cole never really matched all the hype he got when he was a young teenager living in Camden.

With hindsight, Cole turned out to be a massive failure. Similar to Nani of United.

Cole was a very good player, injuries plagued his career

Nani has always been shit

 

[severnside gull]

It's rather magnificent to think that our super-creative midfield, with its faultless passing, wouldn't be improved by one of the best players of his generation in that position. What could Joe Cole's football brain possibly offer us or our young players?

Since when was Joe Cole one of the best players of his generation? Cole never really matched all the hype he got when he was a young teenager living in Camden.

With hindsight, Cole turned out to be a massive failure. Similar to Nani of United.

Classic case of the truth being served by re-writing history.

Based on watching him play I would take Cole to replace Andrea in central midfield in a heartbeat

 

[Wellesley]

Since when was Joe Cole one of the best players of his generation? Cole never really matched all the hype he got when he was a young teenager living in Camden.

With hindsight, Cole turned out to be a massive failure. Similar to Nani of United.

Let's hope we don't end up with Nani as well then!

 

[Jam The Man]

Just been speaking to a work colleague WHU fan. They were in corporate at WH last home game, and evidently Joe Cole said directly to her:
"I think i'll be going to Brighton"

Don't shoot the messenger. Of course this might have been pending whether we got promoted...
If it's wrong though, I might just shoot her!

 

[The Truth]

Classic case of the truth being served by re-writing history.

Based on watching him play I would take Cole to replace Andrea in central midfield in a heartbeat

I'd take neither.