Joe Cole

[Boomshakalaka]

Joe Cole yes a wonderful player whom when I first saw us linked I jumped at the concept even at 100k a week he would have been a blinding signing la.

 

Then others possibly wiser than myself - possibly more pessimistic - provided a very strong argument against. Thank you Royal Family (I have not read through the whole thread).

 

This leaves me undecided but I do have an idea I want to throw out there; a flawed now considering my sitting on the fence with regards to throwing my hat into the buy Joe Cole ring.

 

Joe Cole on our left and Shaun Wright Phillips on our right. Both can score, both can create, both are English and are experienced Premiership players not to mention internationals. Both will command high wages and deservedly so.

 

I realise Jovanovic is on his way, whilst Reira, Kuyt and Maxi are already here. I seem to have forgotten Benayoun who provides the creativity and goal threat that we require so much. With these players you could claim we do not require either of these players but this does not change the fact that they could possibly have a very positive influence on the team.

 

Of course what we really need is either more dynamism from midfield to get us playing higher up the field or another deep lying playmaker that can find the right ball to turn defence into time on the ball from which a real attack can be built further up the field. Over and over again. A man that can switch the play from side to side with a touch, a lift of the head followed by a pinpoint accurate pass whilst under immense pressure and even on the turn.

 

Still as man has already said he would love to see a side like this (completely different): Reina; Insua, Agger, Kjaer, Johnson; Mascherano, Gerrard; Cole, Aquilani, Wright Phillips; Torres.

 

Last thought Cole would provide great guidance for Pacheco.

 

There you have it a more balanced team from front to back that could provide what we want more than anything.

Edited March 7, 2010 by Boomshakalaka
Tidying up my effort and righting wrongs and omissions.

[gaz181]

Far to big a risk. He'll want big wages and there are huge doubts about his fitness. He'll stay at Chelsea anyway I reckon.

[Chinandeler Bong]

Liverpool FC still in hunt for Chelsea's Joe Cole despite Spurs hint > Liverpool FC > Sport | Click Liverpool

 

Liverpool's chances of landing Joe Cole were dealt a potential blow after Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp hinted that a deal for the player may have already been agreed.

 

Earlier today the attacking midfielder was named in England's 23-man squad that will fly to South Africa tomorrow but question marks remain over his future beyond the summer, with talks over a new Chelsea deal yet to prove conclusive.

 

A host of the top six Premier League clubs are courting the signature of Cole but Redknapp, who oversaw his development during his time at West Ham United, has hinted that the out-of-contract 28-year-old may have sealed his exit from Stamford Bridge prior to the World Cup.

 

He said: "It looks to me someone's going to make a great free transfer, if he doesn't stay at Chelsea. I genuinely don't know who that is. I don't think it's going to be Tottenham.

 

"I've got a feeling, I may be wrong, that he's already agreed a deal with someone, and it's not Tottenham.

 

"I'm not saying if he hadn't agreed a deal with someone and he was available and didn't stay at Chelsea that we wouldn't be interested.

 

"I'm a big fan of Joe's, but the feedback we've had is that he might well have already done something.

[Red Mist]

I despise him with a passion that can barely be comprehended by the average man, BUT he is a decent player and if he's available on a free, we should try to nab him. Providing his wages aren't too high.

[CWD82]

Liverpool FC still in hunt for Chelsea's Joe Cole despite Spurs hint > Liverpool FC > Sport | Click Liverpool

 

Liverpool's chances of landing Joe Cole were dealt a potential blow after Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp hinted that a deal for the player may have already been agreed.

 

Earlier today the attacking midfielder was named in England's 23-man squad that will fly to South Africa tomorrow but question marks remain over his future beyond the summer, with talks over a new Chelsea deal yet to prove conclusive.

 

A host of the top six Premier League clubs are courting the signature of Cole but Redknapp, who oversaw his development during his time at West Ham United, has hinted that the out-of-contract 28-year-old may have sealed his exit from Stamford Bridge prior to the World Cup.

 

He said: "It looks to me someone's going to make a great free transfer, if he doesn't stay at Chelsea. I genuinely don't know who that is. I don't think it's going to be Tottenham.

 

"I've got a feeling, I may be wrong, that he's already agreed a deal with someone, and it's not Tottenham.

 

"I'm not saying if he hadn't agreed a deal with someone and he was available and didn't stay at Chelsea that we wouldn't be interested.

 

"I'm a big fan of Joe's, but the feedback we've had is that he might well have already done something.

 

I thought it was common knowledge that he's going to United.

[Spy Bee]

That window licking jamook is born to play for them cunts (as Amanda Holden might say).

[Guest LFD]

Looks to me of another example where Redknapp is using the media to see whether the player wants to come to his club.

 

Usually he taps players up by going on Sky Sports, saying how much he rates a player - and then finishes the interview saying how he can't talk about other clubs players.

 

This time he is saying that he rates Cole but thinks he has signed for another club.

 

I would [Keegan]'LOVE IT'[/Keegan] if we beat them to his signature.

Edited June 1, 2010 by LFD

[Torvald Utne]

"I'm not saying if he hadn't agreed a deal with someone and he was available and didn't stay at Chelsea that we wouldn't be interested.

 

Cockneyfied jibbering idiot.

[Dan Vito Corleone]

I'd be made up if we signed him.

[WaltonRed]

I'd be made up as well but I cant see it as I think we'd of heard something by now if it was happening from someone with some insider knowledge.

 

Both Manc clubs and Arsenal more likely before us. Sadly.

[Duff Man]

Think he'll go to Citeh

[Lynch04]

Looks to me of another example where Redknapp is using the media to see whether the player wants to come to his club.

 

Usually he taps players up by going on Sky Sports, saying how much he rates a player - and then finishes the interview saying how he can't talk about other clubs players.

 

This time he is saying that he rates Cole but thinks he has signed for another club.

 

I would [Keegan]'LOVE IT'[/Keegan] if we beat them to his signature.

 

I am surprised people (The media/managers) dont pick up on this more often, the amount of tapping Redknapp does through Sky Sports is stupid. Keane, Palacios and the attempt of Bellamy spring to mind. Although they are only two in a long line. As you say he talks about them and says how good they are and how he would like to sign them but then goes onto say how he cant talk about other peoples players or how they havent got the funds to do this.

I know other managers (including Rafa) have talked about players - Barry, notably, but not to the same extent as old 'arry!! Something should be done to stop this happening as often as it does!!

[paddyberger15]

If I hear the dodgy bloodhound say "Iz a good plaaaaahr" once fucking more, I swear I'm going to kill him and set fire to his house.

[Scott_M]

Liverpool FC still in hunt for Chelsea's Joe Cole despite Spurs hint > Liverpool FC > Sport | Click Liverpool

 

Liverpool's chances of landing Joe Cole were dealt a potential blow after Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp hinted that a deal for the player may have already been agreed.

 

Unless we were the secret club he has signed for.

 

Hilarious article.

[Guest Pistonbroke]

If the lad has a few decent performances for England at the World cup then their will be a scramble for his signature. Now that he is in the squad i doubt very much that his agent and himself will make any sort of move until it's over.

[birkenhead]

Strong rumours hes off to Arsenal with a 3 year deal?

[rebel23]

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does this work?

[Beepcake]

Offal says we've signed him:

 

Liverpool FC are delighted to confirm the signing of Joe Cole on a four-year deal.

[TheResonator]

Not sure about this one: I'll reserve judgement until I've seen a highlight vid on Youtube.

 

On a serious note, should be a quality signing if we can keep him fit.

[Strontium]

That'll be why pages on this site are taking several minutes to load, then.

 

In two minds about this. We all know what a good player he is, but he's only spent 33% of the last two seasons on the pitch. And apart from his debut season at West Ham, he's only managed to play more than 62% of the time on one occasion.

 

Heck of a gamble at £90,000 a week, hopefully he won't turn out to be another Kewell.

[neko]

i just voted 'yes'.

[cmuller]

I want your soul

[Major Tom]

Good work Purslow!

[ZonkoVille77]

Good signing, at least we know he's capable of playing. Welcome Joe, now bag us a few goals to help us challenge!

[Silvah]

Great first signing by Roy to be fair.

 

Always seemed like a twat to me, but he's our twat now.