Cole Linked To Liverpool – Surely Not?

Posted on August 12th, 2008 by Chelsea D

Has an official silly season been declared over Joe Cole or is it just the journo’s having a laugh? Because whilst I might have found the idea of our midfielder going to Aston Villa amusing, the latest offering from the press prompted a few choice words instead.

I mean, Joe Cole going to Liverpool? There’s something about that I just fail to find funny.

But, according to Sportsmail, Cole is worried he’s next in line for the “Chelsea Bench-warmer” title, so he’s ‘demanding assurances’ from the new boss that he’ll be spending more time on his feet than his backside in the coming season (and yes, I know I’ve left myself wide open for comments there!). Anyway Benitez, being the kind-hearted, not to mention astute man that he is (well, that and the fact that he hasn’t signed Gareth Barry) is ready to step in and rescue the England winger.

You see, despite already having been through the process of working his backside off to prove himself to Scolari’s predecessor’s, Sportsmail seem to have one of them ‘sources’ giving them the whisper that Scolari is yet to be impressed by what he’s seen from the midfielder. So much so in fact, that the whole Robinho thing all summer hasn’t actually been about increasing our attacking options, it’s really been all about replacing Joe Cole. Because he’s really that bad right?

To be honest though, this story almost had me worried – right up until it was suggested that even the ‘rehabilitation of Shaun Wright-Phillips’ has threatened Joe Cole’s place in the Chelsea side.

Enough said?

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30 Responses to “Cole Linked To Liverpool – Surely Not?”

  1. Douglas, on August 12th, 2008 at 13:56 Said:

    Coles agent was at Anfield last Friday this is deal that will happen in the next 4 days .

    Cheers Big Doug

  2. Chris, on August 12th, 2008 at 14:34 Said:

    LOL.

    Liverpool season ticket holder here…. we can’t afford the lad let alone him want to come to Anfield!

    Mind you a top four finish and a run in the cups next year for Joe if he does sign will be just like being at Chelsea.

    ONLY JOKING DONT FLAME ME !!!

  3. Garrett, on August 12th, 2008 at 14:36 Said:

    Where does Liverpool get the money? Surely Cole is worth more than Barry and they couldn’t get that deal complete. This is rubbish!

  4. Liverpool fan 1, on August 12th, 2008 at 14:55 Said:

    Did use lot not read anything? Liverpool have the money the only reason we have no signed Barry is because the owners do not think the price tag is suitable for someone of his age. Money is avaliable.

    However this whole Joe Cole thing i can’t see happening, chelsea would never sell to us.

  5. owen, on August 12th, 2008 at 14:58 Said:

    as a pool fan i can definately say this will not happen!

    first of all, we have no money and secondly chelsea wont sell to one of their rivals.

    more chance of us signing that polish unknown were linked with now….unfortuntely for us!

  6. Ribbie S., on August 12th, 2008 at 15:04 Said:

    If its good enough with Big Doug it good enough for me.

    Robbie.

  7. Shiggsy, on August 12th, 2008 at 15:19 Said:

    All you spastics saying Liverpool have no money are wrong. So far this summer, we’ve recouped £50 million and spent out £28million. That leaves £22million without any input from the owners.
    The only reason the lack of money report has surfaced is because the owners quite rightly think that Barry isn’t worth £18million for a benchwarmer.
    I’d love the Cole deal to go through, but really can’t see it happening.

  8. Robbie S., on August 12th, 2008 at 15:35 Said:

    If Liverpool sign Cole & Barry watch out Liverpool will win the Title.

  9. Dave, on August 12th, 2008 at 15:37 Said:

    Please god (or the other one will do Robbie) NO.
    For one our groundstaff will be over worked filling in the divots where the big headed one as took a dive and 2 I couldn’t bring myself to sing his name after all the abuse i’ve given the little cheat over the years.

  10. West Derby Red, on August 12th, 2008 at 15:38 Said:

    Cole is a very good and well respected player. He would be a big hit at Liverpool but I can’t see Kenyon et al letting us anywhere near him. May end up with the ‘Egotistical One’ at Inter.

  11. Big Stan, on August 12th, 2008 at 16:30 Said:

    I would take Cole over Barry anyday, but I dont think you lot would be stupid enough to sell him to us.

  12. Big Nige, on August 12th, 2008 at 16:38 Said:

    Cole will not come to Liverpool. He doesn’t like the place and he believes that Villa will finish ahead of a struggling Pool side this time out. Shame a once great side is on the slide like this. Never mind, there is always next year, yawn yawn. Come on you Villa boys, 4th for us this year and Everton 5th. Liverpool for the toto at best

  13. Robbie S., on August 12th, 2008 at 17:25 Said:

    Big Doug what are you not telling us?

  14. Douglas, on August 12th, 2008 at 19:25 Said:

    Trust me guys i have contacts & Cole has a 95% chance of joining LFC . The bloke has his heart set on the move .
    Cheers Big Doug

  15. Douglas, on August 12th, 2008 at 19:29 Said:

    Whats with all the Villa fans like nige developing huge chips on their shoulders ? Barry wants to join a bigger club get over it . Only today Villa snapped up one of Rangers best players whom Rangers didn’t want to let go so don’t be such hypocrites .
    Cheers Big Doug

  16. Robbie S., on August 12th, 2008 at 19:43 Said:

    Big Doug not being smart but you say you know but how on earth is Cole going to be sold to a title rival?

  17. Douglas, on August 12th, 2008 at 19:59 Said:

    Sorry guys, i was only joking about cole but barry should be coming soon.
    Cheers Big Doug

  18. Uhoh, on August 12th, 2008 at 20:03 Said:

    Ta Big Doug – looks like he’s on the way here. He’s a quality player, regardless of his personality.

  19. Douglas, on August 12th, 2008 at 20:08 Said:

    Because he’s Romans rent boy & what Joe wants he gets .
    Cheers Big Doug

  20. Wall-E, on August 12th, 2008 at 20:11 Said:

    How do we know you’re telling the truth Big Doug?

  21. Robbie S., on August 12th, 2008 at 20:18 Said:

    Doug yeah big messer.

  22. Douglas,, on August 12th, 2008 at 20:19 Said:

    Sorry about the person impersonating me.
    Joe Cole is indeed hoping for a move to Anfield, and will complete a deal within 4 days.
    Cheers Big Doug

  23. Uhoh, on August 12th, 2008 at 20:35 Said:

    I trust big doug 100%. Why would he lie? ;)

  24. Upset Big Doug fan, on August 12th, 2008 at 20:47 Said:

    :’(

    I can’t believe you were messing with us Big Doug, I held so much respect for you.

    Please, I can’t stand to have Barry here.

  25. Douglas, on August 12th, 2008 at 20:56 Said:

    Coles agent has spoke to villa today and he is interested in the move hes leaving Chelsea 100%. Villa or Liverpool.
    Robinhno coming in

    Cheers Big Doug

  26. R Mellie, on August 12th, 2008 at 21:19 Said:

    Rick parry was spotted in london this afternoon getting out of a cab outside the mayfair hotel…could he be going to do the cole deal?

  27. Aesthetic Relic, on August 13th, 2008 at 01:36 Said:

    Douglas – The reason Cuellar left Rangers was to play against better players in a better league to enhance his international chances.

    I dont think this applies to Cole though. He’s hardly be bettering himself by joining Liverpool. Cant see it happening tbh.

  28. insider, on August 13th, 2008 at 11:50 Said:

    This will be done by the weekend, trust me, cole to Liverpool is done deal.

  29. Douglas, on August 13th, 2008 at 12:30 Said:

    Cole to Liverpool is off. He wants to play champions league next season.
    Thanks to VT for letting the cat out the bin.

    Cheers Big Doug

  30. Robbie S., on August 13th, 2008 at 13:51 Said:

    Some serious BS going on here i think from one Douglas. Chelsea have a Press Conference at 5pm today so let us wait and see what transpires. Big Doug if you are correct thanks for the info. Is their a person pretending to be you also, very odd.