TrentVilla Posted June 9, 2014 Moderator Share Posted June 9, 2014 Quote Aston Villa looking at Joe Cole as Paul Lambert tries to boost his attacking options Cole out of contract after second spell at West Ham Injury hit 32-year-old looking for new club, had been linked with QPR Lambert wants to improve squad that finished 15th, scoring just 39 goals Villa boss Paul Lambert is interested in former England star Joe Cole. The 32-year-old is a free agent following his release from West Ham, and Villa have joined the race to land the attacking midfielder. Cole returned to Upton Park in June 2013, but made just 13 starts under Sam Allardyce leading to the Hammers manager's decision not to renew his contract. But Lambert still feels Cole has a role to play in the Barclays Premier League and is keen to add the former Chelsea and Liverpool man to his ranks. He has also been linked with a reunion with Harry Redknapp at newly-promoted Queens Park Rangers, while a move to Brighton had also been mooted. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2653201/Aston-Villa-looking-Joe-Cole-Paul-Lambert-tries-boost-attacking-options.html#ixzz34AqPEZqK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Good signing on a free if true, cole has superb natural ability, he'll be an asset for us I'm sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 I wouldn't have a problem at all with this signing. He'd be a good player for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isa Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Please let it be on a pay-as-you-play deal at the very least... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tezvilla Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Having a medical according to SSN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoelVilla Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Disappointed. Next season is going to be terrible if this are the kind of signings we are going to make. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted June 9, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted June 9, 2014 Would be great if he weren't injured all the time. I'm glad we're signing a player with attacking abilities, but this is the wrong player IMO. In all honesty, would prefer Hoolahan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJT123 Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 My thoughts on this: would be a shrewd signing if on a 1 year or 6 month deal. Anything more than that I would be very worried as it shows that we really aren't going to get taken over. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Would be great if he weren't injured all the time. I'm glad we're signing a player with attacking abilities, but this is the wrong player IMO. In all honesty, would prefer Hoolahan. There would be a fee for him though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Welcome Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted June 9, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted June 9, 2014 Senderos, Cole, rumours we wanted Rio? Is this a complete u turn from Lambert? Or an attempt to compliment the youth with experience? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andykeenan Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Having medical so should be no problems. Fairly happy with it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Senderos, Cole, rumours we wanted Rio? Is this a complete u turn from Lambert? Or an attempt to compliment the youth with experience? Experience, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AndyM3000 Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 I am so done, see you guys in the Championship for the 2015/2016 season, hopefully without Lambert by then. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djdabush Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 If we can keep him fit then he'll be an asset for us but his injury records suggest that's an unlikely scenario. If he's on big wages then it's not a gamble I'd personally take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Was a good player, "injury hit" sums it up for me, they've taken their toll and I don't fancy him to play more than 20 games next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Dogg Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Mr inconsistent and injury prone. One good game in ten player. The type of player we need but him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Looks like this will be our number 10/attacking midfielder. Has been a good player but I think he's past it at prem level now and picks up injuries regularly as I don't think he played much for West Ham last year. Another famous player we've signed a good few years too late....Schemichel, Ginola, Robbie Keane, Pires etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Cropley Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 My head has gone....after the disappointment of Senderos and potentially Bendtner, for some reason I would be chuffed with Joe Cole....yet I don't know why !!!.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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