Vive_La_Villa Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Played his part. Yes he did, I agree with this. Did he? Does that mean everything single player that played a few minutes played their part? maybe not but he came on in a few games and did the small things and slowed down games when we needed it. Spurs last few minutes for example him and Cleverley had ball in corner for a valuable time. It had been years since I saw Villa players able to actually keep the ball and hold on for a 1-0 victory So that means he played his part as did Weimann, Gabby, N'Zogbia who are continually criticised on this site? Just seems odd that a few good minutes here there results in praise for Joe Cole. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 He just said played his part He didnt say he was influential or gave him high praise. Think reading too much into it man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 He just said played his part He didnt say he was influential or gave him high praise. Think reading too much into it man Nah there are posts further up about him doing enough to justify his wages etc. Thats not the first I've seen. He didn't play his part because he spent most the season out injured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Put it this way compare to some peoples Villa Player of the season Joe Cole Played 12(9) Goals 1 Assist 1 3 shots Fabian Delph Played 28(1) Goals 0 Assist 3. Shots 38 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Still disappointing for me if he's here next season and Gil isn't, wages wise I bet there isn't a huge difference and how's likely to make an impact longer term here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 i agree gil over cole coles finished Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodigan Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 in his defense, I'm sure joe cole wants to be playing regularly for villa more than we want him to.... I have never got the sense that he is happy sitting around taking a pay check.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunkyluke Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 in his defense, I'm sure joe cole wants to be playing regularly for villa more than we want him to.... I have never got the sense that he is happy sitting around taking a pay check.... Neither, as a professional I have a lot of respect for Cole. And even his cameos this season just gone have been good. Just need more game time. However in happy for him to be around as a mentor for Graelish as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Even though tonight's game was more about fitness levels than anything else, I though Cole played well. Lovely assist for big Libor too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condimentalist Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Cole was absolute class from what I saw of the game, but that's the sort of pace that suits him unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 His legs are gone and unless we want him stay as some sort of Obi-Wan to Grealish than there is little point of him staying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skruff Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Could replace Pirlo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 I think he could play a deeper role in some games like the games we should be winning. We had a lot of games last season that finished 0-0 or didnt score that a player who could pass the ball from deep could help us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 It's been THAT long since there was a post on here, but Joe Cole was brilliant against Forest. Tracked back well (on the left side particularly) alongside the usual passing. Not sure if he'll be first choice for us, but I saw enough to give me confidence he's a legit option. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Thomas Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Definitely. He looked very good today and I think he gives us some experience in the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Not injured then? Wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginko Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 (edited) Agree with the above, he was very good when he came on today and very composed on the ball. I'm actually glad we have him as an option and I think his professionalism and his experience (let's face it, he's accomplished a lot more than anyone else in our squad) will be very useful to the other players, especially the youngsters. I'd like to see him get some more game time this season. Hope he stays fit. Edited August 1, 2015 by Ginko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Not injured then? Wow To the contrary. I sat in the home end and heard ridicule from some Forest fans, but they were soon quiet about him. He covered Amavi brilliantly and gave a whole impetus to the midfield. I was really impressed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nabby Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Very good on the ball definitely worth keeping as an option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrackpotForeigner Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 He even still has a bit of pace when his legs are in working order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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