Alongside Dwight Yorke, Cole spearheaded a United frontline that went on to win the Treble in 1999. Cole got into hot water after he flat-out refused to play in a reserve match while coming back from injury. "I remember one year, I fell out with the manager [Sir Alex Ferguson]. Image: Daily Mirror) Daily Mirror)"We went down to Highbury, and he put me upstairs to watch the game and we lost 3-0. But that was me just saying, my pride says I need to go and play football, play as many games as possible."

Source: Express May 16, 2024 10:22 UTC