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Two assists against the Scum so far tonight - looks like we released him at exactly the right time! 

he a good player, but just did not fit into our team.

Raoul » Sat Jan 05, 2013 6:35 pm wrote:Two assists against the Scum so far tonight - looks like we released him at exactly the right time! 

Should never have got rid of him!!!!
Rodgers must go!!!

Ah well the Hammers didn't beat the scum, so Joe Cole is officially rubbish once again.

Raoul » Sat Jan 05, 2013 7:12 pm wrote:Ah well the Hammers didn't beat the scum, so Joe Cole is officially rubbish once again.

Glad we got rid of him!!!
Rodgers must stay!!!

He was anonymous apart from two decent crosses.  If United had a decent defence he wouldn't have had any assists today.

I'd never say Cole didn't give 100% for us when he played, because I think he did.  Nor do I blame him for the massive contract he was on, because it was the club who offered it despite his form never really picking up for Chelsea after his bad injury in 2009.

I just genuinely think the lad was past it when we signed him.

Thommo's perm » Sat Jan 05, 2013 7:20 pm wrote:

Raoul » Sat Jan 05, 2013 7:12 pm wrote:Ah well the Hammers didn't beat the scum, so Joe Cole is officially rubbish once again.

Glad we got rid of him!!!
Rodgers must stay!!!

That's exactly how ppl on here are acting aren't they ...

john craig » Sat Jan 05, 2013 8:07 pm wrote:He was anonymous apart from two decent crosses.  If United had a decent defence he wouldn't have had any assists today.

I'd never say Cole didn't give 100% for us when he played, because I think he did.  Nor do I blame him for the massive contract he was on, because it was the club who offered it despite his form never really picking up for Chelsea after his bad injury in 2009.

I just genuinely think the lad was past it when we signed him.

spot on.  Good player when he had pace, but sadly he's past it and West Ham is the best place for him.  Wish him all the best, but hope he doesn't do so well when we play the hammers again 

7_Kewell » Sun Jan 06, 2013 3:46 am wrote:

john craig » Sat Jan 05, 2013 8:07 pm wrote:He was anonymous apart from two decent crosses.  If United had a decent defence he wouldn't have had any assists today.

I'd never say Cole didn't give 100% for us when he played, because I think he did.  Nor do I blame him for the massive contract he was on, because it was the club who offered it despite his form never really picking up for Chelsea after his bad injury in 2009.

I just genuinely think the lad was past it when we signed him.

spot on.  Good player when he had pace, but sadly he's past it and West Ham is the best place for him.  Wish him all the best, but hope he doesn't do so well when we play the hammers again 

dont think he can play for them when they play us as we are still paying him money.

lakes10 » Sun Jan 06, 2013 12:15 pm wrote:

7_Kewell » Sun Jan 06, 2013 3:46 am wrote:

john craig » Sat Jan 05, 2013 8:07 pm wrote:He was anonymous apart from two decent crosses.  If United had a decent defence he wouldn't have had any assists today.

I'd never say Cole didn't give 100% for us when he played, because I think he did.  Nor do I blame him for the massive contract he was on, because it was the club who offered it despite his form never really picking up for Chelsea after his bad injury in 2009.

I just genuinely think the lad was past it when we signed him.

spot on.  Good player when he had pace, but sadly he's past it and West Ham is the best place for him.  Wish him all the best, but hope he doesn't do so well when we play the hammers again 

dont think he can play for them when they play us as we are still paying him money.

What is the deal Lakes? I thought we were just giving him £3m to rip up the contract and do one !!!!!

Surely West Ham can do what they like?  The pay off was between Joe and us...nothing to do with West Ham, which means he can play in any game they choose.

7_Kewell » Sun Jan 06, 2013 3:38 pm wrote:Surely West Ham can do what they like?  The pay off was between Joe and us...nothing to do with West Ham, which means he can play in any game they choose.

There may have been a clause in the contract when we sold him that prevented him being played against us.

Cole's departure leaves us yet another player short in midfield. I thought lessons might have been learned from the last transfer window of selling players without replacements. The squad is too small and we need another 2 or 3 players this month. I hope they don't leave it until the last minute like last summer. The lack of transfer activity is concerning.

SouthCoastShankly » Sun Jan 06, 2013 5:03 pm wrote:

7_Kewell » Sun Jan 06, 2013 3:38 pm wrote:Surely West Ham can do what they like?  The pay off was between Joe and us...nothing to do with West Ham, which means he can play in any game they choose.

There may have been a clause in the contract when we sold him that prevented him being played against us.

we released joe cole, not a loan. i am 99% sure he can play against who whatever he likes.

Calum » Tue Jan 08, 2013 1:08 pm wrote:Cole's departure leaves us yet another player short in midfield. I thought lessons might have been learned from the last transfer window of selling players without replacements. The squad is too small and we need another 2 or 3 players this month. I hope they don't leave it until the last minute like last summer. The lack of transfer activity is concerning.

We need to lower teh wage bill before we can add to it so yes, we create gaps, to be filled by better players. We're in transition mate and we have to accept it. 12 more months til we have a stable squad I reckon. Got to get rid of the Geordie Fairy yet....