When Cole joined Liverpool, many, especially within Anfield circles contended the transfer was as an excellent piece of business by the Reds. Source: Getty ImagesCole left Stamford Bridge left the Blues on a free transfer in 2010 after an illustrious career with the West Londoners that saw him win three Premier League titles, two FA Cups and a League Cup. At the time, the Englishman had a choice of three clubs to choose from including West Ham United and Chelsea's arch-rivals, Tottenham Hotspur. Speaking on his disappointing spell with Liverpool, Cole alluded to change of ownership and the departure of then manager Roy Hodgson among the reasons why he failed to live up to his billing. "I think if [Carlo Ancelotti] had played me in the last two games of the season, I would have stayed.

Source: The Star March 28, 2021 08:28 UTC