Cole hits back at pundit over ‘blind horse’ dig at Chelsea man

Former Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole insists Timo Werner will “come good” after Rafael van der Vaart labelled him a “blind horse”. The season before joining Chelsea the Germany international scored 28 goals in 34 Bundesliga appearances for RB Leipzig but he has failed to match that scoring rate in England. Werner has instead endured a frustrating […]

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Five candidates to replace Boothroyd as England U21s manager

Lampard, Howe and Tisdale are all said to be in the running but the favourite to replace Aidy Boothroyd is an unfamiliar name…   The FA have finally dispensed with Boothroyd’s services as England Under-21s manager. It seems literally anyone could have got more out of the current squad, but here are some of the […]

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Rio urges Chelsea to make more of ‘fantastic’ star’s movement

Rio Ferdinand has urged Mason Mount’s Chelsea teammates to look earlier for the “immaculate” midfield star. Mount opened the scoring for the Blues with an “exquisite” turn and finish as Chelsea secured a 2-0 win over Porto in Seville. Mount received the ball from Jorginho on the edge of the Porto box, before turning brilliantly […]

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Joe Cole singles out Chelsea duo in lesson for Tuchel

Joe Cole picked out two Chelsea stars for criticism following their surprise 5-2 defeat to West Brom on Saturday. The Baggies took advantage of Thiago Silva’s red card to tear the Blues apart at Stamford Bridge, with braces for Matheus Pereira and Callum Robinson as well as a fine team goal finished off by Mbaye […]

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Cole opens up on regrets over joining Liverpool from Chelsea

Former Chelsea star Joe Cole has revealed that he regrets leaving Stamford Bridge for Premier League rivals Liverpool. In July 2010, the England international ended his spell with Chelsea by moving to Anfield on a free transfer. He struggled with injuries while at Liverpool and only managed 42 appearances before leaving on loan. FEATURE: Is […]

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Cole: £24m Brewster must ‘step up’ for Sheffield United

Joe Cole has insisted that former Liverpool youngster Rhian Brewster “owes” it to Chris Wilder to perform for Sheffield United. The striker joined Liverpool in 2015 from Chelsea and he was highly thought of throughout his time at Anfield. Brewster had his first spell away from the club last season as he joined Swansea City […]

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Cole: It is a ‘miracle’ that Liverpool are still near the top

Joe Cole also suggested that it is a “recipe for disaster” shuffling centre-backs like Liverpool have so far this season. Liverpool were expected to dominate the Premier League again this season in defence of their title. But it has proved to be a campaign full of lows for Jurgen Klopp’s side. Virgil Van Dijk, Joe […]

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