Ashley Cole won the Champions League, Premier League, League Cup and Europa League throughout his career, as well as a record seven FA Cups.
Former England international Ashley Cole has retired at the age of 38.
The left-back…
Ashley Cole brings Derby within a goal against Brighton after this late strike in the FA Cup fifth round.
Ashley Cole brings Derby within a goal against Brighton after this late strike in the FA Cup fifth round.
Ashley Cole’s goal on his Derby debut wouldn’t be enough for Frank Lampard’s side as Brighton progress to the FA Cup quarterfinals.
Ashley Cole’s goal on his Derby debut wouldn’t be enough for Frank Lampard’s side as Brighton progress to the FA Cup quarterfinals.
Brighton advanced to the FA Cup quarterfinals with a 2-1 home win over Derby, for whom substitute Ashley Cole, making his debut, pulled a goal back late on.
Chris Hughton’s side took a 2-0 half-time lead through Anthony Knockaert and Jurgen Locadia but had to endure an anxious finale after former Arsenal and Chelsea star Cole, a seven-time FA Cup winner, headed in with just under 10 minutes remaining.
Yves Bissouma and Alireza Jahanbakhsh combined to set up Knockaert for the opening goal after 33…
Ashley Cole brings Derby within a goal against Brighton after this late strike in the FA Cup fifth round.
Ashley Cole brings Derby within a goal against Brighton after this late strike in the FA Cup fifth round.
Ashley Cole’s goal on his Derby debut wouldn’t be enough for Frank Lampard’s side as Brighton progress to the FA Cup quarterfinals.
Ashley Cole’s goal on his Derby debut wouldn’t be enough for Frank Lampard’s side as Brighton progress to the FA Cup quarterfinals.
Millwall’s FA Cup dream remained on track with a headed goal from Murray Wallace securing a place in the sixth round.
Brighton advanced to the FA Cup quarterfinals with a 2-1 home win over Derby, for whom substitute Ashley Cole, a seven-time winner of the competition, scored his first goal in it.
Chris Hughton’s side took a 2-0 half-time lead through Anthony Knockaert and Jurgen Locadia but had to endure an anxious finale after former Arsenal and Chelsea star Cole, a seven-time FA Cup winner, headed in with just under 10 minutes remaining.
Yves Bissouma and Alireza Jahanbakhsh combined to set up Knockaert for the…
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“For me, it was a no-brainer,” Cole said on Derby’s YouTube channel. “Of course, I’ve kept in touch with Lamps [Lampard], to see how good the team has been playing and followed Derby since Lamps got here.
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Ashley Cole is one of eight players released by the LA Galaxy as the club announced its initial roster for the 2019 Major League Soccer season.
Cole, 37, leaves the StubHub Center after three seasons — during which time he made 83 MLS appearances — after the club declined the option to extend his deal.
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LA Galaxy defender Ashley Cole says that former club Chelsea “have just got to keep going” after starting the season with two wins.
The Blues are enjoying life under manager Maurizio Sarri, especially after last weekend’s London derby triumph against Arsenal.
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Former Chelsea defender Ashley Cole speaks to ESPN about MLS, Chelsea’s title hopes and if City stack up to the Invincibles.
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City have made a stunning start to the season, winning 12 of their 13 games and drawing the other to move eight points clear at the top of the Premier League table.
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LA Galaxy defender Ashley Cole insists he is happy to stay at the club next season and has no intention of retiring just yet.
Cole, 37, has had a glittering career with Arsenal and Chelsea, and retired from England duty after missing out on the 2014 World Cup squad. Since arriving at the Galaxy in 2016, the left-back has shown no signs of slowing down and is keen to continue his career, either in LA or elsewhere.
“I don’t want to put a number on it,” Cole told MLSsoccer. “I’m just enjoying playing….