Joe Cole: England legend Stuart Pearce praises West Ham academy after former Hammers and Chelsea ace retires

Joe Cole: England legend Stuart Pearce praises West Ham academy after former Hammers and Chelsea ace retires
Stuart Pearce has paid tribute to the West Ham youth system for producing talent like Joe Cole.The former Hammer today announced his retirement after an illustrious 20-year playing career which saw him win three Premier League titles and two FA Cups with Chelsea.Cole was originally part of West Ham’s ‘golden generation’ which went on to achieve huge success, alongside the likes of Michael Carrick, Frank Lampard and Rio Ferdinand.Joe Cole was a star from a young age at West Ham3
Joe Cole was a star from a young age at West Ham
He joined the Hammers at the age of eight and made 187 appearances, before Chelsea bought him for 6.6m in 2003.And Pearce, who was Cole’s team-mate during his West Ham days, told talkSPORT: “They had some wonderful talent, Joe being one of them.“They all came through together a clutch of really talented young players.“He enjoyed his time at West Ham, they encouraged his talent. I think the fans love that sort of Di Canio type, someone who can go out there and show their talent.The Englishman won every domestic trophy with the Blues3
The Englishman won every domestic trophy with the Blues
“He flourished with that and got even better when he went to Chelsea and onwards.”The 37-year bows out of professional football after 716 appearances, scoring 104 goals for seven different clubs.He made his international debut for England aged 19 and went on to earn 56 caps, appearing at three separate World Cups. Cole said in a statement: “After 20 years as a professional, the time has come for me to hang up my boots. It has been a dream come true. All of it.Whatever is next, I hope the next two decades are as special as my last 20 years as a professional have been. A huge thanks to everyone who helped me along that path.Want to see talkSPORT’s brilliant Breakfast duo Alan Brazil and Ally McCoist live on tour? Buy tickets for their London show here.

Chris Smalling – 6

See what Adedapo Micheal Ademola (adedapomicheal) has discovered on Pinterest, the world's biggest collection of ideas.

Dele Alli celebrated scoring against Arsenal in the Carabao Cup.

When Tottenham sealed transfer of Fulham youngster Alan Mullery will Ryan Sessegnon become a legend like former captain? talksport.com 2+ week ago. When Tottenham sealed transfer of Fulham youngster Alan Mullery - will Ryan Sessegnon become a legend like former captain? The 19-year-old is wanted by Spurs and here, talkSPORT.com looks at one tran
Ryan Hill News, Stats, Photos - Hampton & Richmond - Football

Watford boss Javi Gracia

Remembering former Blues player who has died aged 78 but there's no denying that Fred Pickering was a centre-forward in the classic Everton mould. Fred Pickering of Everton and England
Former Blackburn Rovers star Fred Pickering dies aged 78

Van Gaal won the Champions League with Ajax

Tottenham finally hit with ultimatum over new stadium as Premier League 'order them to play NEXT game there - or be forced to stay at Wembley for the rest of the season'
Premier League gives Spurs ultimatum over new stadium move
anthonyscasey.com/premier-league-gives-spurs-ultimatum-over-new-stadium-move-sport-the-times-anthony-s-casey-singapore/
The Premier League has told Tottenham Hotspur that it will not permit them to move into their new stadium this season unless it is ready for their next home game. It is understood that the Premier League is insisting that Tottenham play all five of their remaining home games at their new ground or stay at Wembley for the rest of the season.
Premier League gives Spurs ultimatum over new stadium move

Mohamed Salah reacts as he is placed on a stretcher during Liverpool’s victory over Newcastle

Man City vs Tottenham FREE live stream: How to watch without paying extra plus TV channel, kick-off time and line-ups Wednesday, 17 April 2019 Premier League big guns Manchester City and Tottenham go head-to-head tonight in the second-leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie.
~ Arsenal vs Valencia FREE live stream: How to watch without

Pep Guardiola, left, reiterated he has no plans to strengthen his Manchester City squad in January

Mar 03, 2019 · Higuain and Jorginho score and Kepa keeps Fulham at bay as Chelsea win the SW6 derby. could see his name in the starting lineup. on Thursday in Atlanta in Gerardo Martino's return to
Preview: Chelsea vs. Fulham - prediction, team news, lineups

Olivier Giroud wants to be a regular starter

Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE blog dedicated to the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip. Manchester United wrapped up a deal for Swansea starlet Daniel James last week and will now
NewsNow: Manchester United News, Man Utd Transfer News

United were limp, lifeless and roundly mocked for failing to beat Palace

As per reports, Arsenal have been boosted to land Sevilla star Ever Banega this summer window. Arsenal keen on landing top quality midfielder The Gunners could bring in Ever Banega in a £10million transfer deal after the La Liga side slashed the Argentine's valuation, according to media reports.
Emery orders Arsenal to complete €20m Banega deal

McCormack’s time at Villa turned sour after a falling out with Steve Bruce

'Arsenal wouldn't scare me and I'm a jockey!' - Sir AP McCoy believes Gunners lack fear factor; about 1 hour ago. Liverpool vs Porto: Injuries and
DerbyVille.com - Horse Racing Nation - Online Racing
game.derbyville.com
DerbyVille.com - Horse Racing Nation - Online Racing - The original large scale horse racing simulation game and management game
Related news on "Arsenal" - trend24h.net

Benfica were eliminated at the group stage of this year’s competition

Chelsea are eyeing up a January move for AC Milan striker Gonzalo Higuain, according to reports. The Blues were interested in signing the Argentine during the summer, but talks with his then club
Chelsea revive interest in Gonzalo Higuain ahead of January

Jake Bidwell wants to achieve “something special” in the FA Cup

Callum Hudson-Odoi hands in Chelsea transfer request amid Bayern Munich speculation; Gonzalo Higuain. Not really the debut he envisaged. A pretty quiet game throughout as he didn't get a lot of service to work on and with his one real chance he would have been offside for anyway.
Hudson-Odoi, Higuain, Ampadu - Chelsea's - football.london

Despite the million spend, Manchester City are nowhere closer to a coveted European crown
Marc Overmars: Arsenal dealt fresh blow in sporting director

Liverpool’s swash-buckling style from 2013-14 could work wonders at Leicester

Jermain Defoe has Rangers medical ahead of 18-month loan. Bournemouth striker Jermain Defoe underwent a medical with Rangers on Saturday ahead of completing an 18-month loan deal, according to Sky
Defoe completes Rangers medical - Kaftan Post

Higuain and Sarri had a good relationship at Napoli

BALLER Still only 18-years-old, the former Manchester City starlet is clearly destined for big things in the game Jadon Sancho may well be the most exciting talent England has produced since Wayne Rooney. At 18 years old, the winger is an Three Lions international, a Champions League regular and unnervingly consistent when he plays. Sancho […]
Borussia Dortmund wonderkid Jadon Sancho praised by fans for

Post a Comment

0 Comments