Now playing for the Tampa Bay Rowdies
Joe Cole
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My only knowledge of the Tampa Bay Rowdies is that former WWF wrestler Max Moon used to be their goalkeeper in the 80s.
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They'll all be amazed by his golf ball tricks.
Also probably wonder why he's shite with an actual football....
Also probably wonder why he's shite with an actual football....
Ive got a lot of love for Joe cole, hell of a player.
Better than Messi.
The guy on the left is having a great life.Now playing for the Tampa Bay Rowdies
I am surprised to see that he is still playing his football but Tampa is a great city to live in.
yeah - a player you could enjoy watching - a bit like Gazza
Saw the interview he did with Merson and he actually came across as a pretty nice chap as well - admits he wonders himself how things may have been different if he joined united for example but seems pretty happy with his career.
"Messi can do some amazing things, but anything he can do Joe can do as well, if not better. He used to shock us in training by doing footy tricks with a golf ball that most players can't even do with a football.
"I really fancy Joe for the [player of the year] award this season."
"I really fancy Joe for the [player of the year] award this season."
Seen him interviewed a few times and came across well then, too. I expected him to be a bit thick but he wasnt at all. Was a great little player at his peak as well.
he was actually a very likeable player about ten years ago.
Unfortunately his legs went when he was about 27.
Very similar cycle to Rooney IMO.
Was a regular in the first team at 16 years old, but then noticeably declined after his mid-twenties.
Unfortunately his legs went when he was about 27.
Very similar cycle to Rooney IMO.
Was a regular in the first team at 16 years old, but then noticeably declined after his mid-twenties.
Yep. One of those what could've been players. A good career nonetheless.
Joe cole and Freddy Adu in the same side..
Surprised he didn't go to an MLS side. How bad is the NASL?
Surprised he didn't go to an MLS side. How bad is the NASL?
Love him for spectacular goals.
Love him more for all the shit he flung liverpool's way after leaving them.
Love him more for all the shit he flung liverpool's way after leaving them.
He's retired, if anyone is interested.
So has Bobby Charlton! I saw the headline earlier, and I had assumed he was long retired, didn’t realise he had been playing in the US. Probably didn’t fulfill his potential as a player, but that’s harsh when He achieved more than the vast amount of players ever did/ would - went to 3 world cups and won the PL 3 times, I’m sure he is extremely happy with his career.
I'm surprised he lasted this long - he always looked out of breathe whenever I saw him play
I thought he was one of the few who brought their club form to international level during his Chelsea days. Often our best player in the tournament matches. Seems like a nice guy as well.
Assumed he had already retired / forgot he existed.
Fancies himself as a bit of a coach, apparently.
Dreams of managing England at the 2030 WC.
Dreams of managing England at the 2030 WC.
Had a decent career, I think he would have achieved much more had it not been for injuries.
Harry Redknapp said Fergie often asked about Cole when he was coming through at West Ham.
Harry Redknapp said Fergie often asked about Cole when he was coming through at West Ham.
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One of those opposition players I didn't mind watching really.
Could have been used better by England from memory.
Could have been used better by England from memory.
At his peak, which was probably for less than two years, he was one of Chelseas best attacking players and, imo, quite underrated.
Shame he was finished in such dramatic fashion when we took him on.
Having to work under the hodge no doubt accelerated his demise.
Shame he was finished in such dramatic fashion when we took him on.
Having to work under the hodge no doubt accelerated his demise.
Had a pretty good career overall save the ending. Do wonder what if he had joined United circa 2001-03 timeframe. Becomes a better player? Remains the same player?
He was absolutely brilliant under Mourinho, got the tough love ala Martial and Shaw but came out an excellent player. Once Mourinho left Chelsea and he didn't have a hard task master he let his own standards slip (moving to Liverpool for example 
) and was never the same again
) and was never the same againI remember seeing a documentary on the Rowdies done by Jasper Carrott back when JC was big. It was pretty funny.
Got to meet him after winning a competition in match magazine, nice guy
Wonderful player, Jose really did get the best out of him on their way to many titles.
The modern player could learn a lot.
The modern player could learn a lot.
Somebody please post that gif from the 2008 CL final. The one with the swarm of bees attacking him.
Edit. Found it. Tip of the hat to the incomparable @Top
Edit. Found it. Tip of the hat to the incomparable @Top
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He had already declined sharply when he joined Liverpool I think. Good player before that though, and I remember him being a bit of a shining light for England when everyone else was playing like crapHe was absolutely brilliant under Mourinho, got the tough love ala Martial and Shaw but came out an excellent player. Once Mourinho left Chelsea and he didn't have a hard task master he let his own standards slip (moving to Liverpool for example
Still think to myself how that West Ham side got relegated with David James, Nigel Winterburn, Don Hutchingson, Lee Bowyer, Michael Carrick, Trevor Sinclair, Jermain Defoe, Paolo Di Canio, Freddie Kanoute, Les Ferdinand, Glen Johnson and Joe Cole. A big squad with talented players, the mix of youth and experience that can carry you through to have a great season. And they ended up relegated!
Ravaged by injuries but still had a great career.
Played for 20 years, won leagues and cups and scored a great goal at a world cup.
99% of all pro players wish they had his career.
Played for 20 years, won leagues and cups and scored a great goal at a world cup.
99% of all pro players wish they had his career.
Is this Rooney in DC United's new kit for next season?My only knowledge of the Tampa Bay Rowdies is that former WWF wrestler Max Moon used to be their goalkeeper in the 80s.
Yeah. He tore his cruciate in January 2009 and that was the end of him as a top level player. Despite him having been a key player both domestically and internationally, it was no coincidence that Chelsea let him ago and England didn't involve him at the 2010 World Cup in light of his reduced physical condition.
There's your answer.
his best game ever was against Barcelona the 4-2 win in 2005.
He went to my Secondary school. Was a few years below me
Everyone in football circles at schoolboy level knew he would make it to the top. The hype started when he was like 14..
Of course the London press latched onto this and overrated him like feck for years
Everyone in football circles at schoolboy level knew he would make it to the top. The hype started when he was like 14..
Of course the London press latched onto this and overrated him like feck for years
Wow what a life being a footballer! He deserves it though. Loved him when he was in his prime and playing for England.
Thought he retired 8 years ago