Joe Cole

[clayton]

what is the story with his contract at Chelski? I don't know about you, but if he is for free - i would take him any day. Still an excellent talent

[agi]

He might be free but his wages demands are out of our league at the present time

[diceyreilly]

Take him tomorrow if at all possible, i think he would like to play for us too..

Wages maybe a stumbling block, but he's on a free so will get a nice signing on fee..

[elvis]

He wants 5million a year,. Then you'll have to throw bonuses in top of that too, and his signing on fee is in tge region if 6-10million, if Chelsea can't afford him we certainly can't afford the greedy little money hungry cnut,. He's no free transfer!

[Ron1892]

Nothing is free in this world any more!!

[clayton]

He wants 5million a year,. Then you'll have to throw bonuses in top of that too, and his signing on fee is in tge region if 6-10million, if Chelsea can't afford him we certainly can't afford the greedy little money hungry cnut,. He's no free transfer!

the hungry ******

[JamesM]

thats some contract he wants...

[ROCCO]

the hungry ******

Any decent player who is signed on a bosman will command a signing on fee ...
Kewell , Maxi , Jankvoic , Voronin just to name a few ...

[MrsPepe]

Did I hear on radio earlier that Spurs allegedly told him to lower his demands if he was going with them?

[7Cannibal-9Asbo]

Any decent player who is signed on a bosman will command a signing on fee ...
Kewell , Maxi , Jankvoic , Voronin just to name a few ...

:eek:

Surely a mistake there :p:D

[elvis]

:eek:

Surely a mistake there :p:D

Ah now Voronin was a more than decent hairdresser,.

[Paul]

Cole will be at Manchester United next year, i can see the little p***k fitting in well there.

[ROCCO]

:eek:

Surely a mistake there :p:D

Decent when he signed , deserve more of a chance at the start imo .... at the end he was terrible but imo his confidence and attitude was shot with the lack of football he got with us .

£20m for Keane v £0m { plus £1m signing on fee i read } and imo there wasn't much difference ..

[Trevinem]

Decent when he signed , deserve more of a chance at the start imo .... at the end he was terrible but imo his confidence and attitude was shot with the lack of football he got with us .

£20m for Keane v £0m { plus £1m signing on fee i read } and imo there wasn't much difference ..
I dont agree mate, I dont think Robbie got a fair crack of the whip and when he did get a run he showed some good form, scored a couple too. Id say he could have worked well if Rafa wanted him there

[ROCCO]

I dont agree mate, I dont think Robbie got a fair crack of the whip and when he did get a run he showed some good form, scored a couple too. Id say he could have worked well if Rafa wanted him there

Think it was the same with Voronin not getting a fair crack of the whip , but £20m v £0m ?
Keane missed sitters to be honest once kicked his own foot with the goal gaping at him ....
Would prefer Robbie but Voronin plus £20m to spend or Keane ?

[Trevinem]

No I see where your coming from mate, I just think Keane could have proved he was worth the fee if he was given a consistent run, Vornin has only proved he hated the city and half the people around him

[GDLUCKXABI]

Would love him for sure. London lad though, always been down there, think he mite like to stay there, probably at chelsea be his preference but possibly even Spurs just to stay in the bright lights of London be my impression of him.

[Kop On]

No I see where your coming from mate, I just think Keane could have proved he was worth the fee if he was given a consistent run, Vornin has only proved he hated the city and half the people around him

Keane started the first 18 games of the season or something. He was given a fair crack of the whip and it wasn't working out.

Don't also forget that just after he moved to Liverpool he found out his wife was pregnant and she never moved to Liverpool as her home was London. So Keane was commuting to see his pregnant wife.

Alot more to the Keane situation than people think. It wasn't just a football decision that he ended up leaving Liverpool.

Anyway, sorry for continuing to derail a Joe Cole thread just wanted to mention the Keane stuff.

[ROCCO]

No I see where your coming from mate, I just think Keane could have proved he was worth the fee if he was given a consistent run, Vornin has only proved he hated the city and half the people around him

Thought at the time £20m was way over the top ..... for a striker that was averaging around 13 goals a season for spurs ...
Voronin turned out to be a idiot in the end but wasn't much risk in £0m...

But still feel at the start he didn't get a fair crack of the whip as well .

[Gray72]

Put you personal opinions aside regarding Joe Cole as a person and think of the footballer when considering if he could do a job for us. I think he is a talented player who would fit in nicely with the formation we play. However there will be many clubs with more financial clout looking to get him in so any possiblity of him coming to us is unlikely.

[ROCCO]

Put you personal opinions aside regarding Joe Cole as a person and think of the footballer when considering if he could do a job for us. I think he is a talented player who would fit in nicely with the formation we play. However there will be many clubs with more financial clout looking to get him in so any possiblity of him coming to us is unlikely.

Love to have him at the club but ,,

Joe Cole {28} £6m signing on fee plus £100k a week over 4 years TOTAL £26M
Last 3 seasons
18 goals 25 assists
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/players/stats?id=7976&cc=5739

Ardan Turan {22} £16m transfer fee plus £50k a week over 4 years TOTAL £26M..
Last 3 seasons
30 goals 57 assists
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arda_Turan
Id prefer to invest in the future with a real talent in Ardan Turan also with a resale value ....

For Cole to be a good Bosman signing his signing on fee would have to be less than £2m and his wages around £50k ....


I would also have concerns over Joe's injury record in the last few seasons he only started 14 games each season for the last 2 seasons and in 2006-07 only started 3 and with the arrival of Peter Brukner as Head of Sports Medicine and Sports Science i hope we will be cutting out signing injury prone players or players that are more likely to get injured as i think he will using a lot of the AC Milan physiology when signing players and with players already at the club.

[bryanod]

Except we would never pay 6m +100k, or get Turan for 16m+50k, but I do love people banding random figures when we only have about 100k to spend.

[Conners]

Think Cole will go to United or stay in London

[up the pool]

going to arsenal now by all accounts

[noodge74]

Put you personal opinions aside regarding Joe Cole as a person and think of the footballer when considering if he could do a job for us. I think he is a talented player who would fit in nicely with the formation we play. However there will be many clubs with more financial clout looking to get him in so any possiblity of him coming to us is unlikely.


I agree he would fit in nicely to our team and I am a long term admirer of him. He has always talked well about Liverpool as a club and about the atmosphere the fans create at Anfield. I think he would love to play in front of an adoring Kop and I really hope we can sign him.

[ROCCO]

Except we would never pay 6m +100k, or get Turan for 16m+50k, but I do love people banding random figures when we only have about 100k to spend.

Point wasn't what we have to spend , the point was id go for Ardan Turan than a injured prone Joe Cole who also has no re sale value ..

[born red 79]

Chelsea have paved the way for Joe Cole's departure from Stamford Bridge by formalising their interest in the Liverpool midfielder Yossi Benayoun, with the Israeli confident a transfer can be completed this week.

An opening bid of £4m is understood to have been knocked back by Liverpool, though they have offered Chelsea encouragement that an improved offer of about £6m will secure the 30-year-old. Carlo Ancelotti is keen to sign the Israel international after talks with Cole's representative over a new deal reached an impasse, with the midfielder now expected to leave under freedom of contract next month.

Tottenham Hotspur, with a potential Champions League campaign ahead, remain favourites to secure Cole under the Bosman ruling, ending his seven-year stay in south-west London since a £6.6m move from West Ham United. The 28-year-old had hoped to gain an increase on his weekly wage to £100,000, but Chelsea are set upon restructuring financially and did not offer him improved terms.

Cole has not had a regular first-team place at the Double winners under Ancelotti, and Benayoun will have to accept life as a squad player as well. His own fortunes at Liverpool dipped somewhat towards the end of last season to mirror those of the team,.

The Israeli anticipates the completion of his move to Stamford Bridge over the next few days having indicated last week while on international duty that Chelsea were keen to sign him. "Ancelotti wants me for next season and now everything depends on Liverpool," he said. "Chelsea will have to pay some £6m, but I believe that, in the end, I'll be moving there."

It is unlikely that the club's will have difficulty reaching a settlement over the fee given that Chelsea currently have Martin Broughton running Liverpool Football Club.

http://www.scousenotenglish.co.uk/#/todays-papers-2/4539594218

[F@ces]

.....
It is unlikely that the club's will have difficulty reaching a settlement over the fee given that Chelsea currently have Martin Broughton running Liverpool Football Club.


:eek::p:(

[mushypea]

Looks like good ol 'Arry has let the cat out of the bag for Cole saying he would like to have him at Tottenham but that Cole has already got a deal put in place with someone. Hmmmm.....

[Wayne]

I see him in the red of Arsenal next season personally

[ROCCO]

I see him in the red of Arsenal next season personally

Think its going to be the utd ...

[stevieg]

I suppose it is going to be United now, unless Arsenal break their wage structure. Unless City have come out of nowhere to offer him all the money in the world.

[Bren100]

Wouldnt be surprised to see him at Real Madrid with his old mate .... just throwing it out there

Although I hate him, he has a decent record and I do rate him. He wont be at us next season but we could do with some stabalising on the pitch with proven players.

[ROCCO]

Looks like good ol 'Arry has let the cat out of the bag for Cole saying he would like to have him at Tottenham but that Cole has already got a deal put in place with someone. Hmmmm.....

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."

[Niall]

Looks like good ol 'Arry has let the cat out of the bag for Cole saying he would like to have him at Tottenham but that Cole has already got a deal put in place with someone. Hmmmm.....

Yeah was reading that. Doing a lot of talking Arry today. Having a go over Dawson, Parker and Walcott not being picked. Had a pop at Capello over it. What business is it of his anyway. Imagine Capello questioning him.

I wonder if he is as open with the revenue when they ask him questions!

[campo]

I think Cole is defo on way to Utd be very suprised if he ended up anywhere else

[travis]

I think Cole is defo on way to Utd be very suprised if he ended up anywhere else

with the wages he's looking for don't be surprised if shitty snap him up.. greedy git

[campo]

with the wages he's looking for don't be surprised if shitty snap him up.. greedy git

I be very disapointed if he left a team who has just won the double where he is getting game time and also offered good wages to go to a Europa league team just for more money
that is the lowest type of footballer imho

[glen]

Joe Cole and Michael Ballack will leave Chelsea when their current contracts expire at the end of the month.

The midfield duo had been tipped to depart Stamford Bridge over the summer and the Blues have now confirmed that they will be heading for pastures new.

England international Cole has been linked with host of rival Premier League clubs, who will now be able to secure his services on a Bosman free transfer.

Manchester United and Tottenham are the favourites for his signature, with Spurs boss Harry Redknapp having confirmed his interest, while Arsenal and Liverpool could also come into the equation.

The creative 28-year-old moved to Stamford Bridge from West Ham in a £6.6million deal in the summer of 2003 and went on to make 282 appearances for the club, bagging 40 goals.

Cole suffered a ruptured cruciate ligament in January 2009 but battled his way back to full fitness to play his part in the Blues' Premier League and FA Cup success this season, scoring a deft goal in the vital victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford in April.
Dedicated

His late season form was enough to secure a place in England manager Fabio Capello's 23-man squad for the World Cup, where he has the chance to showcase his talents to potential suitors this summer.

A statement on the club's official website read: "We would like to thank him for his dedicated years of service and wish him well in his future career."

Germany international skipper Ballack will not feature at the global showpiece having suffered an ankle injury during the FA Cup final victory over Portsmouth.

The veteran midfielder arrived on a free transfer from Bayern Munich in 2006 and went on to score 25 goals in his 168 outings for the West London club.

Chelsea added: "All at the club would like to place on record our thanks for his service and wish him luck for the future."

With the duo deemed surplus to requirements by coach Carlo Ancelotti, it appears likely the Blues will dip into the transfer market to bolster their squad as they look to defend their domestic double and challenge for UEFA Champions League glory.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11668_6197951,00.htm

[SOC]

I wonder where Ballack will go, back to Bayern to play alongside Van Bommel in the middle or would he go back to Leverkusen or take a big money move over to UAE or somewhere!

[Pimboli]

I be very disapointed if he left a team who has just won the double where he is getting game time and also offered good wages to go to a Europa league team just for more money
that is the lowest type of footballer imho

I agree but if you have started to become an injury prone player and there is no guarantee the Chavs would start him you may as well move for money. He has already won plenty.

[The Pernicious One]

Seen Ballack is on a free aswell.
He would definitely be worthwhile taking on if his wages were realistic.

[mickdel]

Tink we should definitely try and get Cole...be a crackin addition to the team..

[Pimboli]

Any signing of cole though should be on the contractual condition that he does not wear his sweatband

[D7Hooper]

Joe cole is a money grabbing toe rag, he turned down 85k a week because for some reason he thinks he's worth 100k a week, he's not worth half that. He's barely kicked a ball in the last three years yet he 's demanding to be one of the highest earners in the league. No fookin way would I want him anywhere near Liverpool.
As for Ballack, while I think he's a decent player he's never really dominated games for the chavs the way he did for Leverkusen or Bayern or Germany, so I don't really think he's set up for the english game and again he'd require too big a wage for us to afford him. There'll be better options about in the coming weeks for far less money.

[ROCCO]

To injury prone to risk such a high wage and big signing on fee ..


Love to have him at the club but ,,



I would also have concerns over Joe's injury record in the last few seasons he only started 14 games each season for the last 2 seasons and in 2006-07 only started 3 and with the arrival of Peter Brukner as Head of Sports Medicine and Sports Science i hope we will be cutting out signing injury prone players or players that are more likely to get injured as i think he will using a lot of the AC Milan physiology when signing players and with players already at the club.

[vincenzo]

Seen Ballack is on a free aswell.
He would definitely be worthwhile taking on if his wages were realistic.
Not for me mate. 34 years old and a bit of a lazy whinging cnut imo. As for Cole, I'd say he'll end up at Spurs.

[graham]

On his way to Arsenal according to goal.com

http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/85/england/2010/06/10/1968028/exclusive-joe-cole-has-signed-a-contract-to-join-arsenal

although they're usually pretty shit for info

[ROCCO]

On his way to Arsenal according to goal.com

http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/85/england/2010/06/10/1968028/exclusive-joe-cole-has-signed-a-contract-to-join-arsenal

although they're usually pretty shit for info

1/6 in the bookies to go to Arsenal .

[1_mossy_1]

On his way to Arsenal according to goal.com

http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/85/england/2010/06/10/1968028/exclusive-joe-cole-has-signed-a-contract-to-join-arsenal

although they're usually pretty shit for info
Say he will stay in London .. Goal.com Terrible website dough

[1_mossy_1]

Joe cole on the right, martin petrov on the left,, maybe we might not of had t spend that much money this summer at all

[Bren100]

I wouldnt be interested in him if he wasnt free - mind you with his wage demands he's not exactly free - but I would take him if it was possible.

If Im honest, Id take all 3 that Chelski released - Cole, Ballack and Belletti. Depends on wages of course

Belletti cover for Johnson - better than anyone we have ...
Ballack is better than Lucas - Im not starting a debate - its what I think ..
Cole in the hole or on the wing ... better than any option we have on the left ..

[Conners]

Cole Ballack Belletti and Petrov the freebie market isnt going to provide any better quality than that

[tons1]

cole,ballack and petrov that would be great business but ballack and cole might not want to join us as we are no longer in the top 4 and as a result no champions league football for them

[david_w]

Ballacks wages would be ridiculous. I would love Joe Cole thought, but he would also demand huge wages.

[Irishlad]

Not a chance of joe cole leaving london.
I'd take a gamble on martin petrov though. Best left winger in the prem when fit. The fitness part is a big gamble though.

[garyc]

Ballacks wages would be ridiculous. I would love Joe Cole thought, but he would also demand huge wages.

There was talk of Ballack goin back to Germany.....cant see any club in Germany been able to match the money he was on at chelsea!!

[SOC]

A friend of mine today, United mad says Joe Cole will go to United. We wont have to wait long as he contract expires end of month and England may be out of World Cup by then!!

[Benbecul97]

from www.bettingzone.co.uk

1535: Former Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole has been backed into 4/5 with Sky Bet for a summer move to Liverpool, just 48 hours after he was available at 14/1.

The England international, released by the Premier League champions earlier in the summer, was pushed out from 12/1 to 14s by Sky Bet on Saturday but his price has tumbled.

He opened up this morning at 11/2 (from 8/1) and was backed in to 5/1 and 7/2 before being cut to odds-on by the Harrogate-based firm.


1600: Just had word from Sky Bet, who report a "steady flow of support" for Joe Cole to join Liverpool, hence the price cut (see 1535 update).

Their football betting spokesman Tim Reynolds said: "There are a few rumours flying about that Roy Hodgson is keen to take Cole to Anfield and it seems to have sparked a gamble. "Liverpool are now our biggest losers in the book so we'll be keeping our fingers crossed that Cole stays in London with either Arsenal or Tottenham."

[Captain_Morgan]

from www.bettingzone.co.uk

1535: Former Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole has been backed into 4/5 with Sky Bet for a summer move to Liverpool, just 48 hours after he was available at 14/1.

The England international, released by the Premier League champions earlier in the summer, was pushed out from 12/1 to 14s by Sky Bet on Saturday but his price has tumbled.

He opened up this morning at 11/2 (from 8/1) and was backed in to 5/1 and 7/2 before being cut to odds-on by the Harrogate-based firm.


1600: Just had word from Sky Bet, who report a "steady flow of support" for Joe Cole to join Liverpool, hence the price cut (see 1535 update).

Their football betting spokesman Tim Reynolds said: "There are a few rumours flying about that Roy Hodgson is keen to take Cole to Anfield and it seems to have sparked a gamble. "Liverpool are now our biggest losers in the book so we'll be keeping our fingers crossed that Cole stays in London with either Arsenal or Tottenham."

Dont mind that, sure ribery was joining us last summer remember ;)

[wertyu]

Dont mind that, sure ribery was joining us last summer remember ;)

And Villa if I remember correctly Ger!!:eek:

[Captain_Morgan]

And Villa if I remember correctly Ger!!:eek:

sure while were at it lets put in a bid of a fiver plus ngog for messi!

[ROCCO]

Dont mind that, sure ribery was joining us last summer remember ;)

;) .... but surprised if going to Arsenal or spurs deal isn't done already ?

Can understand no deal done with us yet if were in the running ? But still would be worried how much we would have to spend to get a very injury prone player ... rather focus on Ardan Turan

Love to have him at the club but ,,

Joe Cole {28} £3-6m signing on fee plus £100k a week over 4 years TOTAL £23-26M
Last 3 seasons
18 goals 25 assists

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/players/stats?id=7976&cc=5739

Ardan Turan {22} £16m transfer fee plus £50k a week over 4 years TOTAL £26M..
Last 3 seasons
30 goals 57 assists

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arda_Turan
Id prefer to invest in the future with a real talent in Ardan Turan also with a resale value ....

For Cole to be a good Bosman signing his signing on fee would have to be less than £2m and his wages around £50k ....


I would also have concerns over Joe's injury record in the last few seasons he only started 14 games each season for the last 2 seasons and in 2006-07 only started 3 and with the arrival of Peter Brukner as Head of Sports Medicine and Sports Science i hope we will be cutting out signing injury prone players or players that are more likely to get injured as i think he will using a lot of the AC Milan physiology when signing players and with players already at the club.

[wonit5times]

so much for free transfer..:rolleyes: but i suppose thats how it is. Cole would defo be looking for high wages :(

[kingofthekop]

Id have him. Hes English , creates and scores and would work well as the link between stevie and Nando.

[Meijer the trier]

For what its worth my young fella just met Harry Redknapp at the golf thing in Adare and Redknapp told him Cole would be a Liverpool player by the end of next week!

[up the pool]

please god let it be true

[SOC]

For what its worth my young fella just met Harry Redknapp at the golf thing in Adare and Redknapp told him Cole would be a Liverpool player by the end of next week!

I seen Jamie on the box speaking at Adare Manor and they asked him about Joe Cole he said he would love it at Anfield. Is your young lad a Liverpool fan or does he know you are and is winding up his old man lol.

[MutantNinjaSkrtel]

For what its worth my young fella just met Harry Redknapp at the golf thing in Adare and Redknapp told him Cole would be a Liverpool player by the end of next week!

Seen Jamie Redknapp on Sky earlier say "I believe Joe has already been speaking with Liverpool".Can't see him going abroad and with Chelsea,United and Tottenham seemingly out of the picture and Wenger preferring to buy younger players who knows.Cracking player on his day but with his injury record he had no right to be holding Chelsea to ransom with wage demands in the way he did the greedy b@stard.

[Carroll9]

For what its worth my young fella just met Harry Redknapp at the golf thing in Adare and Redknapp told him Cole would be a Liverpool player by the end of next week!

Any goss on Tiger:)

[Carroll9]

Not a major fan and he would probably be the most expensive 'free'transfer' ever but think he would be a great signing providing he could stay fit.Still think he will stay in London all the same.

[RobbieC]

A fella out of work just rang me and said that Harry said that Joe Cole would be a liverpool player by the end of the week infront of a good few people and reporters.

[Carroll9]

A fella out of work just rang me and said that Harry said that Joe Cole would be a liverpool player by the end of the week infront of a good few people and reporters.

Sounds promising.

[Ron1892]

Ill be shocked if he signs for us..

Id say his wages would be fcuking huge, and why would he take a paycut to join us, where there is no finanical stability at the club,and we arent in the champions league...

Not trying to be a kill joy as id love to see him play with us but unfortuntely i cant see it happening..

[GaryMc]

Have to say I would be shocked, always thought he would stay in London.

If he could stay fully fit, he would be a brilliant brilliant signing.

[graham]

Brilliant player but I don't think he'll sign for us in a million years.
I think he'll go to Spurs

[The St John]

Lads I was at the golf today and at the hole when Arry mentioned Liverpool but I didn't realise it was about Cole,I didn't hear the question he was asked but Arry def replied Liverpool by next week :)

[travis]

That Harry is a clever fcuker never mind what he says he knows exactly what's he's trying to do there.

[Molby Is a Legend]

In the famous words of my father in law.......... I will eat my mickey if he signs for us

Not a chance of it lads im afraid

[RobbieC]

In the famous words of my father in law.......... I will eat my mickey if he signs for us

Not a chance of it lads im afraid

Now thats a promise yeh.

[Carroll9]

Lads I was at the golf today and at the hole when Arry mentioned Liverpool but I didn't realise it was about Cole,I didn't hear the question he was asked but Arry def replied Liverpool by next week :)

Perhaps we are getting Defoe and Bale on frees:)

[Aido82]

not a hope, harry prob has him in the bag and is trying to have a laugh

[Molby Is a Legend]

Now thats a promise yeh.

I will even stick it up on youtube robbie :D

[fermoyred80]

Lads I was at the golf today and at the hole when Arry mentioned Liverpool but I didn't realise it was about Cole,I didn't hear the question he was asked but Arry def replied Liverpool by next week :)

:D
So you didn hear the question, or the player just that he mentioned "Liverpool by next week"

Sure he couldve been on bout anythin

[Fantana]

That Harry is a clever fcuker never mind what he says he knows exactly what's he's trying to do there.

Very true. Thought the same when I heard Jamie saying that Liverpool would be great for him and that he knows they were talking to Cole. His father/golfing partner is trying to sign him, of course he's up to something! If was said in ear shot of reporters it was purely by way of creating a smokescreen. And anyway why are there no reports on this from these reporters, all too busy getting locked with John Daly?

[fermoyred80]

Very true. Thought the same when I heard Jamie saying that Liverpool would be great for him and that he knows they were talking to Cole. His father/golfing partner is trying to sign him, of course he's up to something! If was said in ear shot of reporters it was purely by way of creating a smokescreen. And anyway why are there no reports on this from these reporters, all too busy getting locked with John Daly?

On the pull with Tiger:D

[Fantana]

On the pull with Tiger:D

Down to Toms Tavern in Fermoy with them. Plenty of Tigers kind of women there

[up the pool]

harrys only stirring s**t anyway how the fook would he know if cole was signing for us is he our manager now??

[fermoyred80]

Down to Toms Tavern in Fermoy with them. Plenty of Tigers kind of women there

:D:D no comment :D:D

[Meijer the trier]

I seen Jamie on the box speaking at Adare Manor and they asked him about Joe Cole he said he would love it at Anfield. Is your young lad a Liverpool fan or does he know you are and is winding up his old man lol.

If my young lad wasnt a Liverpool he'd be disowned a long time ago;)

He was signing an autograph, my lad asked him were Spurs signing Joe Cole and he said that he'd be a Liverpool player by next week.

As others pointed out he could be "playing the gallery" (boom boom).

[ROCCO]

Seen Jamie Redknapp on Sky earlier say "I believe Joe has already been speaking with Liverpool".Can't see him going abroad and with Chelsea,United and Tottenham seemingly out of the picture and Wenger preferring to buy younger players who knows.Cracking player on his day but with his injury record he had no right to be holding Chelsea to ransom with wage demands in the way he did the greedy b@stard.

Our thinking should be the same ..

[edcarroll02]

If we were to sing Cole would people be happy with this signing or do you think he could be a disruptive influence and a little too injury prone for the money he'd command?

[GDLUCKXABI]

Disruptive influence? How u figure that out?

He be a brilliant signing for us - we arent very good on the wongs nad he can play there.

[Bren100]

we arent very good on the wongs nad he can play there.

Good addition for sure. He would be better than what we have agreed, but that wouldnt be hard in fairness - he is slow though.

[Ron1892]

If we were to sing Cole would people be happy with this signing or do you think he could be a disruptive influence and a little too injury prone for the money he'd command?

Think he would be a great addition to the squad..The type of player that could open up a tight game, with one little pass or dribble...

BUT..

injuries and wages are a big concern...

[loppy]

i think he'd be a good addition to the squad but i reckon he will be at spurs.

[ROCCO]

Great addition if fit ..... and that's the worry imo.

Premier League {starts}
Only played/statred 14 games per season in the last 2 years ..in 2006-07 only started 3.
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/player/_/id/7976/joe-cole?cc=5739&ver=global

[ROCCO]

Thought he was a option for the left wing and not in Gerrard's role ?

[rampant hair]

He says he wants to move to a club where he'll get a central role. So don't see him coming as a winger.

This might work to our advantage as we only have really have one central attacker at the moment (can't really rely on Ngog, Jovanovic may sign but he looks like his best work is done from a wide position like Kuyt).

Signing Cole would give the option of dropping Gerrard deeper or even wide right.

[garyc]

He says he wants to move to a club where he'll get a central role. So don't see him coming as a winger.

This might work to our advantage as we only have really have one central attacker at the moment (can't really rely on Ngog, Jovanovic may sign but he looks like his best work is done from a wide position like Kuyt).

Signing Cole would give the option of dropping Gerrard deeper or even wide right.

Yeah, i believe IF he was to come it would be one of the best bits of business we have done in a long time, as said above he has said he wants to play a more central role so I dont think he would be interested if Woy came to him and said he wanted to sign him as his first choice left winger but if he thought he was gonna play just off nando he might be happy enough!!
This would open up a few more options like droppin Stevie back to CM

Still dont know if he wants to leave London though!!!

[Clerk]

I read in an interview with him that he wants to play in the middle of the park as opposed to LW/RW. If that's the case it's a major problem as he's not a central midfielder.

If the papertalk about him " wanting to stay in London " is true. It's a farce and just shows how pampered these players have become. For christsakes if he wants to stay in London and if he wants to actually win football trophies they why won't he fight for his place at Chelski.

It all boils to money. Money being more important that winning it appears with him. Some of these players have lost the plot altogether.

[noodge74]

Think he would be a great signing for us but dont think it will happen.... http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/834304-joe-cole-will-reject-liverpool-offer-to-join-arsenal-or-spurs

[trucker]

Mr's Cole will be who makes this decision.

[GaryMc]

Mr's Cole will be who makes this decision.

Carly Sucker:p

[ROCCO]

Still have my heart set on Ardan Turan ....

[randywatson]

Still have my heart set on Ardan Turan ....

Have you watched galatasary much?

With all due respect, why do fans always believe the players we're linked to are world beaters

[CHARMAC]

http://totalodds.net/Nwilllsot_167435.html
:confused: thought he was off to Arry.

[gav003]

Can't imagine why he'd push for the payrise he wanted at the Chavs and then end up taking an inevitable paycut with us. Ribery was shorter odds according to some bookie a while back:rolleyes:

[LFC Barry]

http://totalodds.net/Nwilllsot_167435.html
:confused: thought he was off to Arry.

Would be absolutely made up but quite surprised if we got him

[kingofthekop]

http://totalodds.net/Nwilllsot_167435.html
:confused: thought he was off to Arry.

I had a feeling hed sign for us. Hopefully its true. Im sure stevie and carra have had a chat with him. Hes guaranteed a starting place in the team.

Lets hope its true. Bookies are rarely wrong

[Molby Is a Legend]

I had a feeling hed sign for us. Hopefully its true. Im sure stevie and carra have had a chat with him. Hes guaranteed a starting place in the team.

Lets hope its true. Bookies are rarely wrong

They got it very wrong this time last year when they had ribery at shorter odds, They got it very wrong at the weekend when the had Speed as odds on to be next swansea manager then a few hours later swansea were refused permission to speak to him, Bookies dont have a clue who he is signing for so they are covering thier arses

I hope its true but not gonna give any player signing or leaving until i see a player holding up oue shirt at anfield/melwood or i see a player of ours holding up another clubs jersey

[Kop On]

I think it's all bull that he has been spotted in Liverpool. He was interviewed after they returned home from South Africa and he said he was going on holidays for a couple of weeks and was going to let his agent discuss his future and that he'd make his mind up when he came home.

Can't see him goin anyway but Spurs to be honest.

[Beanokelly]

I think it's all bull that he has been spotted in Liverpool. He was interviewed after they returned home from South Africa and he said he was going on holidays for a couple of weeks and was going to let his agent discuss his future and that he'd make his mind up when he came home.

Can't see him goin anyway but Spurs to be honest.

He went to southport on his holidays and went sight seeing around all the nice big house's for sale in liverpool :p:D

[trucker]

Paddy Powers stopped taken bets on Cole Joining us now.

Paddy Power said, “We’ve raised the white flag and it looks like good news for Liverpool fans. It was a very quiet market that suddenly sprang to life and scores of bets were placed one after the other at all odds between 11/2 and 7/4. Money usually talks in markets like this and it’s shouting louder than a vuvuzela!”

[Molby Is a Legend]

Paddy Powers stopped taken bets on Cole Joining us now.

Paddy Power said, “We’ve raised the white flag and it looks like good news for Liverpool fans. It was a very quiet market that suddenly sprang to life and scores of bets were placed one after the other at all odds between 11/2 and 7/4. Money usually talks in markets like this and it’s shouting louder than a vuvuzela!”

Intresting indeed trucker

Wont beleive it until i see him in the jersey but its looks promising

Would be a great signing for us

[ROCCO]

Paddy Powers stopped taken bets on Cole Joining us now.

Paddy Power said, “We’ve raised the white flag and it looks like good news for Liverpool fans. It was a very quiet market that suddenly sprang to life and scores of bets were placed one after the other at all odds between 11/2 and 7/4. Money usually talks in markets like this and it’s shouting louder than a vuvuzela!”

Strange bookies have Spurs 7/4 amd us 7/4 ....?

[bryanod]

It'll be back up on monday, Sunday papers means loads money on it so they take it down I guess.

[Juan]

Hodgson has admitted he has talked to cole. But said "if you want to know about transfer targets,then you have to ask purslow" :confused:

[Carroll9]

Hodgson has admitted he has talked to cole. But said "if you want to know about transfer targets,then you have to ask purslow" :confused:

Very reassuring that is.:rolleyes:

[trucker]

Hodgson has admitted he has talked to cole. But said "if you want to know about transfer targets,then you have to ask purslow" :confused:

before people start this is how things are done, and the way we done them before benitez went control mad last year, you have a list of targets you say it to the board who then try to get them. It's not ideal but its the way it happens, and its what Rafa is back to dealing with at the moment at Inter.
Anyway my missus is gona kill me if I dont get of this laptop, goodnight all, I'm going to have to watch some chickflick

[ROCCO]

before people start this is how things are done, and the way we done them before benitez went control mad last year, you have a list of targets you say it to the board who then try to get them. It's not ideal but its the way it happens, and its what Rafa is back to dealing with at the moment at Inter.
Anyway my missus is gona kill me if I dont get of this laptop, goodnight all, I'm going to have to watch some chickflick

Enjoy ;)

[F@ces]

before people start this is how things are done, and the way we done them before benitez went control mad last year, you have a list of targets you say it to the board who then try to get them. It's not ideal but its the way it happens, and its what Rafa is back to dealing with at the moment at Inter.
Anyway my missus is gona kill me if I dont get of this laptop, goodnight all, I'm going to have to watch some chickflick

A manager wanting a choice in who he signs is "control mad"? Come on Richie! I'll have the manager of my club making purchase decisions over a banker making them any day of the week!

And goodnight chap :)

[trucker]

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_6268016,00.html

Sky comments much clearer.

I'm not a betting man so that doesn't actually play a big part that betting is suspended," Hodgson told Sky Sports News. "I don't even know enough about betting to know what that means.

"As far as I know, Joe Cole is still a player looking for a club.

"I know we've been connected with him, and it's good to know we're connected with players of that quality, but I don't have anything to report on the subject.

"I haven't had any discussions with him, but I had a brief chat a while back.

"If you want to know about transfer targets, and how things are progressing, you'll have to ask (managing director) Christian Purslow because he's the man looking after those discussions, not me."

[trucker]

A manager wanting a choice in who he signs is "control mad"? Come on Richie! I'll have the manager of my club making purchase decisions over a banker making them any day of the week!

And goodnight chap :)

Wrong choice of words mate, right better go before i get a dig in the head from herself

[F@ces]

Wrong choice of words mate, right better go before i get a dig in the head from herself

:D Good luck - enjoy the flick!

[noodge74]

Paddy Powers stopped taken bets on Cole Joining us now.

Paddy Power said, “Money usually talks in markets like this and it’s shouting louder than a vuvuzela!”

How many times over the past couple of seasons did the bookies stop taking bets on Rafa leaving??:rolleyes:..............Will believe it when I see it!

[liamo3]

In Switzerland now so I've heard

[graham]

Richard Bruxton from Click Liverpool wrote this on his twitter

http://twitter.com/rbuxton_lfc

Been informed that Joe Cole is in Switzerland ahead of a medical which should see him signing for #LFC.

[travis]

oh bolllox I've been calling him a cnut for ages , what am i'm gonna do if he signs for us :o

[ROCCO]

Great player m hope Bruckner can keep him fit ...

[ROCCO]

Thought going forward Brukner would have a input on who we sign from a injury out look ?

[fermoyred80]

The Yanks and co aren so bad after all eh

[graham]

oh bolllox I've been calling him a cnut for ages , what am i'm gonna do if he signs for us :o

pmsl :D

[ROCCO]

It's the echo journalist Neil Jones on twitter

[travis]

It's the echo journalist Neil Jones on twitter

can you get a link for that Rocco .. cheers

[Malzheimer]

Great stuff if he can stay fit. I'll have a lot more footballing respect for him now if he has chosen to come to LFC instead of going to the highest bidder or staying in London.

[Terry Conlon]

Great signing if we pull it off, but still wait till I see him in a red shirt b4 I beleive it!

[Rover 609]

One of the best talents in the premiership no doubt about it but with his knee (or whats left of it) he'll need luck to stay fit.

[smiley1987]

heres a link to neil jones twitter page http://twitter.com/neiljjones

[ROCCO]

can you get a link for that Rocco .. cheers

Trying ....

Trying to see who the sauce is ... dont use twitter myself ..

Here is one version of the tweet "RT @pauledwards1973: RT @rbuxton_lfc Been informed that Joe Cole is in Switzerland ahead of a medical which should see him signing" from Paul Tomkins twitter


Seem rbuxton is the sauce , a journo at click Liverpool who writes for the mirror website also a poster on RAWK {Walton Breck Road }

[Carroll9]

I just hope he isn't another Harry Kewell.Remember when we signed him we thought it was a great piece of business but look what happened.
I never liked him when he played for Chelsea but like so many others will have to do a u turn if the transfer goes ahead and he passes his medical.

[smiley1987]

I have to say this move is looking very likely to happen now and i have to say i will be chuffed if he signs for us and stays fit

[this]

'If' it happens, which by all accounts seem very possible now with all that is flying around, I will be made up, as long as he keeps himself injury free, and this surely would be a signal or intent for Gerrard and Torres about signing the quality players they are looking forward.

Why would Cole be in Switzerland taking his medical though? Would have assumed that a medical would have been done back at Melwood.............what the hell do I know though.

[Gerry]

One of the best talents in the premiership no doubt about it but with his knee (or whats left of it) he'll need luck to stay fit.

Yeah that would be the worry if he signs his injurys of late would be worrying

[Rover 609]

'If' it happens, which by all accounts seem very possible now with all that is flying around, I will be made up, as long as he keeps himself injury free, and this surely would be a signal or intent for Gerrard and Torres about signing the quality players they are looking forward.

Why would Cole be in Switzerland taking his medical though? Would have assumed that a medical would have been done back at Melwood.............what the hell do I know though.

Id say all our medical staff with the team at pre season training camp.

[Terry Conlon]

Its all over twitter but I think it people just repeating what they've already read, but I have a feeling now it will happen.

[noodge74]

'If' it happens, which by all accounts seem very possible now with all that is flying around, I will be made up, as long as he keeps himself injury free, and this surely would be a signal or intent for Gerrard and Torres about signing the quality players they are looking forward.

Why would Cole be in Switzerland taking his medical though? Would have assumed that a medical would have been done back at Melwood.............what the hell do I know though.

Just what I was thinking.......?

[ROCCO]

Id say all our medical staff with the team at pre season training camp.

;)

[Shay]

I have to say this move is looking very likely to happen now and i have to say i will be chuffed if he signs for us and stays fit

Totally agree, great bit of business if it goes through and he can stay fit for at least one good season

[dubit10]

Load of rubbish according to ITK on Rawk.
Would'nt like to see it go through myself as i think he's very average.

[F@ces]

Load of rubbish according to ITK on Rawk.
Would'nt like to see it go through myself as i think he's very average.

annieroader on RAWK says its nailed on. Is he reliable?

[ROCCO]

Load of rubbish according to ITK on Rawk.
Would'nt like to see it go through myself as i think he's very average.

The original source is from a poster from Rawk called Walton Brock Road ....


Seems rbuxton is the sauce he is a journo at click Liverpool who writes for the mirror website and also a poster on RAWK {Walton Breck Road }



After getting a bit of a slating from one of the mods {Sorry but you don't go from the garbage you used to post on here to a connected and respected journo in a few years. }

he posted

Well here's one...

http://www.clickliverpool.com/sport/liverpool-fc/128798-exclusive-steve-mcmanaman-blasts-gillett-and-hicks-for-%E2%80%98inflated%E2%80%99-liverpool-fc-sale-price.html

And here's two...

http://www.clickliverpool.com/sport/liverpool-fc/128505-exclusive-kop-legend-speaks-out-as-liverpool-fc-face-fresh-stadium-setback.html

But why let that get in the way of a good old piece of resentment ey?

[Fantana]

Well if it is true, and I stress IF, it looks like all those that heard Harry say in Adare that he would sign for us were correct. Just hope it's not a case of mistaken identity and it's Cheryl Cole going to Switzerland for medical treatment. She has had malaria ya know!

[serpheus]

Load of rubbish according to ITK on Rawk.
Would'nt like to see it go through myself as i think he's very average.

Roy could sign Messi and you wouldn't be happy.

[dubit10]

Roy could sign Messi and you wouldn't be happy.

Wooooosh. Messi > Cole no?

[vodkacolly]

One of the best talents in the premiership no doubt about it but with his knee (or whats left of it) he'll need luck to stay fit.

I agree he has immense talent but I can see him becoming another 'sicknote' unfortunately.

[Captain_Morgan]

If joe cole signs for us thats fcukin brilliant as far as im concerned, a top premiership performer for 9 years now and if he is in red next year ill be fcukin delighted

[D7Hooper]

If joe cole signs for us thats fcukin brilliant as far as im concerned, a top premiership performer for 9 years now and if he is in red next year ill be fcukin delighted

He's barely kicked a ball in the last two or three years because of injury which made his stance on ridiculous money at the chavs ludicrous. A half decent player who's injury prone on (a SUGGESTED) 100K a week?? I think money like that could be better spent elsewhere meself.

[this]

Id say all our medical staff with the team at pre season training camp.

I gathered that alright, I would have thought that the general practice would have been to bring players to the club facilities though, rather than have them chasing after our medical team.

Maybe Peter Brukner has some new techniques that can only be done in Switzerland, like fill him up with chocolate and get him to fix some watches?

Also the fact that its all rumors could also mean its all b***s.

[Molby Is a Legend]

Are we ever haapy?

I mean for god knows how long we have been screaming for players of this calibre to be signed by the club and now that it looks like we are getting Joe cole people are saying he is basically washed up. I for one wont believe it until i see him in the Jersey becasue i still think he will go to a london club Spurs/Arsenal/West ham

However it has brought back a little bit of excitment and anticipation that i havent felt in about 4 transfer windows and that alone im thankful for

And for the record if we do get him i dont think he should be handed the number 7 i think he needs to earn that?

[campo]

Cole would be a great signing I still refuse to believe he is coming to us until I see him with a scarf around his neck and holding up the No 7 shirt

[ROCCO]

Mirror says Spurs have pulled out of the race for Joe Cole and are after Bellamy .{ back page im reading now}



Article on website slightly different ...
"The Spurs chief is focusing on Bellamy as Chelsea free agent Cole opens talks with Liverpool and tries to sort out a deal with them on around £90,000-a-week. Spurs are resigned to Cole picking Anfield ahead of them."

http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Tottenham-transfer-news-Spurs-eye-bargain-deal-for-Manchester-City-s-Craig-Bellamy-as-hopes-over-Joe-Cole-fade-article530001.html

{£3M} .. ... Id take Bellamy for £3m
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Liverpool lead the race for free-agent Cole

http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Liverpool-transfer-news-Reds-lead-Arsenal-and-Tottenham-in-the-race-for-free-agent-Joe-Cole-article529965.html



Liverpool lead the race for free-agent Cole


Liverpool have stolen a march on their Premier League rivals in the race to sign Joe Cole.

The former Chelsea star is available on a free transfer and both Tottenham and Arsenal are keen on signing the England man.

But Roy Hodgson's Liverpool are now in pole position after offering Cole a massive £90,000-a-week, three year contract.

Hodgson is keen to snap Cole up and prove to Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres that the club is still ambitious enough for them to stay.

[diceyreilly]

Delighted with this signing it it comes to pass.. And also delighted he picked us over Champions league bound Spurs..

If he stays injury free we have an excellent signing on our hands...

[prendy]

Delighted with this signing it it comes to pass.. And also delighted he picked us over Champions league bound Spurs..

If he stays injury free we have an excellent signing on our hands...

agree but thats a big IF, I mean my only concern is why would chelsea let him go? With Ballack gone they would have freed up 150k+ per week in wages so I am reluctant to believe it was soley down to wages. There must be more to the story than meets the eye.

[iwillkopit]

only a money graber heal have no passion for liverpool just money

[sallycinnamon]

If we sign Joe Cole it will be a great signing, if as said before he stays injury free. All we need now is to buy Robbie Keane back cheap, Stephen Ireland and two left fulls

[Bren100]

Id have Bellamy back too if we could land him for the right money. Gives you an option on the left and up front. Cole hasnt got the legs for the wing IMO, so he would be a more central role in my eyes.

If Roy can do some shrewd business this summer, with the spends he has, we have a good nucleus at the club, we can push for 4th again. Lets be honest, 4th is the target this season.

[Liverpool-law]

A mate of mine with good connections through ST was very hopeful of this early over the weekend, got a few texts. But he seemed to think it was less likely late last night, hope he's wrong...

[Bren100]

A mate of mine with good connections through ST was very hopeful of this early over the weekend, got a few texts. But he seemed to think it was less likely late last night, hope he's wrong...

ST?

[Liverpool-law]

ST?

Scouser Tommy

[sallycinnamon]

I think 4th is very realistic because since we finished 2nd we've only lost 1 player who really made a difference and would be hard to replace and that's obviously Alonso . Arbeloa although he was good wasn't the best in the world. If we get Cole , keep G&T , get Whelan to replace Masch and get Ireland, Keane or Bellamy and 2 left fulls we are back on track. Although the squad lacks strenght in dept the sh!t season last year in my opinion was more down to players losing faith in the manager than anything else , obviously injuries played a big part.

[ROCCO]

I think 4th is very realistic because since we finished 2nd we've only lost 1 player who really made a difference and would be hard to replace and that's obviously Alonso . Arbeloa although he was good wasn't the best in the world. If we get Cole , keep G&T , get Whelan to replace Masch and get Ireland, Keane or Bellamy and 2 left fulls we are back on track. Although the squad lacks strenght in dept the sh!t season last year in my opinion was more down to players losing faith in the manager than anything else , obviously injuries played a big part.

:D

[Bren100]

I think 4th is very realistic because since we finished 2nd we've only lost 1 player who really made a difference and would be hard to replace and that's obviously Alonso . Arbeloa although he was good wasn't the best in the world. If we get Cole , keep G&T , get Whelan to replace Masch and get Ireland, Keane or Bellamy and 2 left fulls we are back on track. Although the squad lacks strenght in dept the sh!t season last year in my opinion was more down to players losing faith in the manager than anything else , obviously injuries played a big part.
Is this the same Whelan who couldnt get a game a Stoke City for large periods last season :eek:

[Trevinem]

Whelan? You must be joking. I'd rate Lucas higher than him!

[Liverpool-law]

I'd take Scharner as a defensive midfielder before Whelan

[Trevinem]

Id take Titus Bramble as a defensive midfielder before him too ha ha, on a serious note though, why do we even want to replace him with a defensive midfielder? the best form of defensive is attack, thats been our problem the last few years were too defensive....lets attack teams and let the defenders do what their suppose to do and defend

[mushypea]

Whelan? You must be joking. I'd rate Lucas higher than him!


I wouldnt. He's a good player. Not good enough for LFC's standard but what is our standard these days? His performances in a green shirt aswell as some excellant displays for Stoke last season means he deserves a bit more respect.

[Trevinem]

I wouldnt. He's a good player. Not good enough for LFC's standard but what is our standard these days? His performances in a green shirt aswell as some excellant displays for Stoke last season means he deserves a bit more respect.I dont agree with you mate....i think hes shocking and the only reason hes in the Ireland team is Stephen Ireland wont play and Trapp doesnt like Andy Reid....i wouldnt put him in the reserves never mind the first team

[Aido82]

:eek: Whelan

[Aido82]

Joe cole would be a great addition, lets hope this deal gets wrapped up asap
If the rumours are to be believed

[mushypea]

Agree to disagree so but way over the top in your criticism of him imo

Solid, honest performer who will always put in a good shift.

Joe Cole,if he stays injury free will be an excellant addition to the squad. I'm hoping, if he does sign, that he's chosen us ahead of the rest because of who we are & not because Cecil is giving him exactly what he wants. If thats the case & he does spend most of his time on the treatment table then we've got another Kewell on our hands.

[Rover 609]

Joe cole would be a great addition, lets hope this deal gets wrapped up asap
If the rumours are to be believed

No one i know is confident enough to say its bull so i'd be fairly sure its confirmed tomorrow or the day after.

[Aido82]

lets hope so

Reina
GJ - Carra - Skrtyl - Agger
Kuyt - Gerrard - Aqua - Jov
Cole
Nando

That aint a bad team, then spend the 25 mil we get for masher on two decent signings and that aint a bad team, just lacking cover..again

[sallycinnamon]

I think 4th is very realistic because since we finished 2nd we've only lost 1 player who really made a difference and would be hard to replace and that's obviously Alonso . Arbeloa although he was good wasn't the best in the world. If we get Cole , keep G&T , get Whelan to replace Masch and get Ireland, Keane or Bellamy and 2 left fulls we are back on track. Although the squad lacks strenght in dept the sh!t season last year in my opinion was more down to players losing faith in the manager than anything else , obviously injuries played a big part.

I posted this in wrong thread , was meant for 'expectations of Roy ' thread , Monday mornings :-) and I was by no means comparing or suggesting that Glen Whelan is as good as Masch but fact is he is goping to Inter and the 30mill we get for him wont be spent on 1 player so I think Whelan ould do a job for us just my opinion though so aren't we lucky I aint the manager !

[Timmyonions]

What makes people think any money from the possible sale of Masch will go to transfers?

Is it because Broughtan said so?

Anyway if we pulled of the aquisition of Joe Cole(again not holding my breath) it would be a good signing.

[born red 79]

Great signin if he stayed fit
90k a week is a bit much though isn't it like

http://www.scousenotenglish.co.uk/#/todays-main-story/4541025253

It looks increasingly likely that Roy Hodgson's first signing as Liverpool manager will be English international Joe Cole.

Reports this morning suggest the Reds have offered Cole a deal worth £90,000-a-week (£4.68m per year) to resist the lure of remaining in London with Arsenal or Spurs.

The former Chelsea striker has held talks with officials at Anfield and White Hart Lane over a lucrative free transfer following his release by the West London side at the end of last season.

Early indications suggested that the 28-year-old wanted to stay in the capital but Liverpool look to have won the race to capture the most significant 'Bosman' of the summer. Reports circulating around Merseyside last night even suggested that Cole had travelled to Liverpool's training camp in Switzerland to finalise terms ahead of a medical.

Hodgson, who would is preparing his squad for the Europa League third-round qualifier on 29 July, said: "I know we've been connected with him, and it's good to know we're connected with players of that quality, but I don't have anything to report on the subject."

[sobu74]

Rumours on the Net that he is having a Medical this morning !
I hope we get him,if he is injury free he is a Quality player and i for one would welcome this signing and am shocked Chelsea got rid of him

[graham]

A guy on RAWK says Cole is due on the training camp today either for talks or else a medical.
And this guy is supposed to be pretty good with info

[Aido82]

so it could be yossi + 6M in return for cole, that aint working out to bad

come on roy, make it happen

[Niall]

A guy on RAWK says Cole is due on the training camp today either for talks or else a medical.
And this guy is supposed to be pretty good with info

A fella on TLW saying he is due at Melwood later today and all going well will then fly out to Switzerland. Seems like it is gathering steam!

[Bren100]

A guy on RAWK says Cole is due on the training camp today either for talks or else a medical.
And this guy is supposed to be pretty good with info

I heard that too but the source I heard it from got it from Koptalk - not exactly reliable ...

[campo]

I heard that too but the source I heard it from got it from Koptalk - not exactly reliable ...

I would not worry about it fat Dunc probably got it from Rawk
I am beginning to believe he will sign for us

[graham]

I heard that too but the source I heard it from got it from Koptalk - not exactly reliable ...

The fella I'm referring to didn't get it from crap talk.
And he's saying it's definite.
He says he's due in the camp, I presume he means in Switzerland

[Bren100]

The fella I'm referring to didn't get it from crap talk.
And he's saying it's definite.
He says he's due in the camp, I presume he means in Switzerland

If it happens, I doubt he will go to Switzerland at this stage ...

[LFC Barry]

A fella on TLW saying he is due at Melwood later today and all going well will then fly out to Switzerland. Seems like it is gathering steam!

Just seen that, its come from Dave Usher who is always spot on with his info

Its happening alright

[garyc]

Have to say will be delighted if this one goes through!!!

But its still a fairly big IF and as some one said above i wont believe it til i see him standin beside Woy wit a scarf round his kneck!!

[graham]

Rory Smith from The Telegraph says it's a done deal on his twitter

[LFC_Mark]

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/latest-news/exclusive-reds-sign-joe-cole

Done deal delighted with this :D

[ROCCO]

Done

[TrueRed92]

great signing!! if he stays fit he should be a great player for us

[Gray72]

I would be very suprised if Joe Cole chose us over Arsenal or even Tottenham with their promise of Champions League football. All the talks seem to suggest that we have made an offer and it is over to him but it would only take his agent to contact the other two to receive a concrete offer. I don't believe this rumour and until it is signed on the dotted line I will refrain from getting excited.

I've just seen the deal is done, I'm gobsmacked.

[Trevinem]

signing is confirmed on the offical site...yehaa

[TrueRed92]

I would be very suprised if Joe Cole chose us over Arsenal or even Tottenham with their promise of Champions League football. All the talks seem to suggest that we have made an offer and it is over to him but it would only take his agent to contact the other two to receive a concrete offer. I don't believe this rumour and until it is signed on the dotted line I will refrain from getting excited.

I've just seen the deal is done, I'm gobsmacked.

wat was tat?? haha

[graham]

Done Deal.
I'm fookin delighted :D:D:D:D:D:D:D

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/latest-news/exclusive-reds-sign-joe-cole

[wertyu]

48hrs medical to be done

[smarten]

Happy Days!!!! Welcome Joe :-)

[CrazyDaize]

Brilliant signing. Very happy with this news.

[Clerk]

Delighted he has signed. He is a lovely footballer.

He has shown some heart joining Liverpool too in terms of wanting to play for the club.

Delighted and suprised in equal measure. That one really came in under the radar.:)

[Gray72]

wat was tat?? haha

I said i wouldn't believe it until it was in writing. I do now, brilliant.:D

[kingofthekop]

I had a feeling he would. welcome joe.

[sobu74]

I think this is a great free transfer, his wages maybe high according to Media but he is a Quality player and great addition to squad, he will feed some great balls to Torres if he is fit. It is also good for the number of English players in the Squad.
i think Chelsea's loss is our gain

Welcome Joe Cole

[Bren100]

wat was tat?? haha
:)
--------------------------
Sign of intention by the club to move on from what happened last season - good boost for the fans and for the likes of Gerrard etc.

Cant believe how quickly this happened - Im used to long drawn out sagas like the Torres signing - this went from specualtion to signing in no time.

[serpheus]

Brilliant news, welcome joe.

[djdwainec]

great news :)

[Rover 609]

Great signing,really heartened by it,just pray he stays fit and gets to show what he's capable of.

[kingofthekop]

Sure the yossi money will cover his wages. he will reinvent himself in a red jersey

[MCCARTS]

Fantastic news!!! I'm a happy camper

[scousedub]

Best news in a long time!

[Fran74]

Get in there. Great to have some positive news for a change. Welcome Joe.

[mushypea]

Delighted. Welcome to LFC Joey lad :)

[Trevinem]

well done the yanks...........hehe

[Fantana]

Was really confident it would happen when Roy played dumb on the whole thing and said he just had a little chat with him. Well done Roy and welcome our new number 7.

[LFC_Mark]

Best bit of news for a long time :D:D:D

welcome to liverpool joe all the best

[fitzpatrickgary]

Should be a good signing if he can stay injury free
Wecome Joe

[Aido82]

Great signing

Nice one roy, first of many lets hope

[graham]

That guy on RAWK is worth keeping an eye on lads.
Hit the nail on the head with this today, very impressive

[rafalabamba]

never liked the guy but he is a brilliant player hopefully injuries dont fcuk his season up

[Trevinem]

If thats how Christian Purslow handles the transfers then leave him at it.....bring on the next signing....great stuff

[campo]

Welcome Joe delighted with this signing bring on number 19
This signing has made me excited about this coming season now a LB next and maybe that Remy guy and we be sorted

( That is if Torres and Gerro dont go )

[kdevitt]

The only thing I ever disliked about JC was that he had a bad habit of turning it on against us :D

Think its a really good signing.

[D7Hooper]

Should be a good signing if he can stay injury free
Wecome Joe

I think that could be a problem, on recent form anyway. Hopefully our new medical set-up will keep him available. He has a chance to re-start his career with us now and I hope this works out.

[Trevinem]

Welcome Joe delighted with this signing bring on number 19
This signing has made me excited about this coming season now a LB next and maybe that Remy guy and we be sorted

( That is if Torres and Gerro dont go )Id say there staying tbh...doubt Joe Cole would have come if the best players we had were leaving, maybe this was part of the jigsaw of keeping SG and FT at the club....

[liamo3]

That guy on RAWK is worth keeping an eye on lads.
Hit the nail on the head with this today, very impressive

The story was broke yesterday well before yer man on rawk ever got wind of it. Well in Richie good info yea lanky plank!

[Trevinem]

still no mention of it on Sky....strange

[RedArmagh]

fooking delighted!!! get in, welcome Joe

[Fantana]

what is the story with his contract at Chelski? I don't know about you, but if he is for free - i would take him any day. Still an excellent talent

Well done Clayton. Good shout a few months ago. All those claiming Harry told them at Adare that he was signing for us must be feeling pretty happy to be given the scoop. And there was me thinking Harry had an agenda.

[Juan]

Welcome addition to the squad,fingers crossed.. he will stay fit.

[Rover 609]

The story was broke yesterday well before yer man on rawk ever got wind of it. Well in Richie good info yea lanky plank!

Is right,well done Richie

[barrydoherty]

Nice one! Brilliant signing hope he can stay fit

[LFC Barry]

Get in! Absolutely delighted with the news!

Quality player who was determined to come to Anfield

A player worthy of the no.7 at last hopefully, welcome Joe

[Clerk]

still no mention of it on Sky....strange

They're obviously taken by suprise. Normally they're talking about something for a Month before it happens.

[Maverick]

This is indeed a silver lining.Great news,I think we all needed this and it's hopefully a platform for a season I'm actually beginning to look forward to.Welcome to Liverpool Joe and all the best.

[sobu74]

Its on Official site ! So Sky have missed out on Breaknews

[eoinlfc101]

fantastic signing,
welcome joe

[campo]

So excited I have to say welcome again and get in

[Liverpool-law]

As long as he can stay fit. We badly needed this type of signing for the feel-good factor. A lot of money if the wage rumours are true but worth every penny if it helps keep our big name players at the club.

[Fantana]

What sky you watching? It was annouced at 2.03 on SSN

[Block102]

In other news, subscriptions to the Trucker Gazette have doubled ; )

First bit of good news out of the club in god knows how long. Just hope we can keep him away from the jinxed number seven shirt....

[Bren100]

Hi just missed out on the No-10 jersey too - maybe Jancovic will let him have it?

[sallycinnamon]

Get in there you beauty !