omariqy Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 You sometimes forget how much class Cole has. Wish he still had the legs, he would be a great asset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginko Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 If he had the legs he'd be playing for a top club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Be lucky to get 5-6 games out of him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNTONVILLA Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 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. Agree, still has a role to play at the club. Not going to be first choice though. Good back-up and can help some of the youngsters. Was also at Lille for a year, so can probably speak French and will help our new players settle in. Need to make sure the dressing room doesn't form 2 camps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 I said to my old man at half time, without Grealish or Gil we had no one with the ability to make that final decisive pass and we needed cole on second half. When he came on, our attacks looked more focussed instead of getting into the final third and passing out wide for a hopeful cross. He slid several cracking balls into the box, retained and regained possession and looked fit and raring to play. Indeed, as an impact sub, Cole with his experience and guile could be very useful this season. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VILLAMARV Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 The 60 minutes he played away to Burnley he ran the show. he was magnificent. That is all I can remember of him last year. didn't he go off injured and then we drew. late equaliser etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 As others have said, if he can stay fit he's got a part to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PompeyVillan Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 The new Patrick Berger. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 The 60 minutes he played away to Burnley he ran the show. he was magnificent. That is all I can remember of him last year. didn't he go off injured and then we drew. late equaliser etc? His best game of the season. What I could never understand is why with his age and injury record Lambert then started him 3 days later at Palace. It was too much for him and he was done after 10 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gompedyret Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Fair play to Joe Cole, without exception his pre-season games has been quality. Based on that he definitely should be given chances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fab Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Starting for the U21s today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Well he made the bench at the weekend so he's stil in the plans. Not sure if he'll still be making the 18 beyond September 1st. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted August 10, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted August 10, 2015 I wonder if he has a Villa future in some sort of coaching capacity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted August 10, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted August 10, 2015 I wonder if he has a Villa future in some sort of coaching capacity? I did think the same thing, he must have something to teach the younger lads. I know he's an injury crock the last few years, but he's played some very good football in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted August 10, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted August 10, 2015 He's just going to be that player we bring on when we're 1-0 up with 20 minutes to go. And I'm fine with that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troon_villan Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 He's just going to be that player we bring on when we're 1-0 up with 20 minutes to go. And I'm fine with that. I reckon he has probably made peace with it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 He's just going to be that player we bring on when we're 1-0 up with 20 minutes to go. And I'm fine with that. Could also be a player we bring on if trailing as well. Better option than Nzogbia or Richardson if chasing a goal. Showed last season he still has a bit about him but doubt he be starting. Said it before a lot worse players that Grealish and Gil can learn from though think he will start in Carling Cup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Question for anyone @ the game midweek. How fit did Cole look when he came on? Even though it was fairly simple his pass across goal for Sinclair's hat-trick goal was a little touch of class Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Question for anyone @ the game midweek. How fit did Cole look when he came on? Even though it was fairly simple his pass across goal for Sinclair's hat-trick goal was a little touch of class All being honest, his legs looked very heavy and he gave the ball away far too much after being introduced. Angry man in Holte end was angry. The ball for the goal was sublime though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 I think he still can be decent for us. It was his first real match in a while and he came on as a sub so he wasn't up to the game speed yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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