Andy Cole
- Date of Birth: 15 October 1971
- Birthplace: Nottingham, Nottingham, England
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The Diamond
he fallacy surrounding Manchester United in recent seasons has been that of the diamond, which is a tactical concept, and a strategical structure, deriving at Manchester United from the way in which Bobby Charlton was deployed in the 1960s, as a deep lying center forward, alongside hard-tackling mid
Chelsea midfielder praises Mohamed Salah and backs him to remain at Liverpool
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas believes Mohamed Salah will be going nowhere when the season comes a close. The Egypt international has been in stupendous form during his debut season for Liverpool and he has amassed 42 goals to date.
Andy Cole explains why Alexis Sanchez has struggled at Manchester United
Former Manchester United striker Andy Cole believes Alexis Sanchez's struggles have largely been to the Chilean 'trying too hard' on the playing field. The 29-year-old joined the Red Devils from Arsenal in a straight-swap deal involving Henrikh Mkhitaryan in January.
Peter Crouch is first to reach Premier League milestone
With so many goals being scored on the last day of the Premier League season and Champions League places to play for, the clash between Southampton and Stoke City went relatively unnoticed. However, striker Peter Crouch scored to become the first player to reach an impressive milestone.
Odion Ighalo dreams of Man Utd move
Watford striker Odion Ighalo has admitted that he would find it hard to turn down a move to Manchester United during the January transfer window.
Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio to take part in Steve Harper's testimonial match
Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio will play in Steve Harper's testimonial match at St.James Park on Wednesday.<br /><br />To appreciate Harper's 20 years of service for Newcastle United, which came to an end when he joined Hull City Tigers this summer, he will be honoured by an all-star team facing
Andy Cole calls it a day!
Andy Cole, the former Manchester United striker, has announced his retirement from football after his contract with his hometown club, Nottingham Forest, was terminated by mutual consent.
Keane starts his summer clear out
Roy Keane has started his Sunderland summer clear out as he allowed five players to leave, Ian Harte, Peter Hartley, Stanislav Varga, Stephen Wright and Andy Cole are all heading for the exit door.
Preview: Everton vs S'land
Everton are aiming to climb into the top six; Sunderland are eager to keep out of the bottom three. Everton have seven points out of nine and look to build on an impressive start to the year. Sunderland haven't won in seven games.
Preview: Arsenal vs S'land
Arsenal will look to return to the peak of the Premiership table on Sunday as they take on an improving Sunderland side. Roy Keane said earlier in the week he would "love one last battle with Arsenal" as a player, and will be looking to do his old club Man Utd a favour at the Emirates.