When I hear him speak now I realise how quiet he was during his playing days. Someone who despite his look and media portrayal, was really affected by the fame that comes from being a top footballer.
Understand Arsenal fans being bitter, but anyone else that gives him grief over going to Chelsea is just being stupid. Fair enough he earned more money, but so do most players when moving from one big club to another. Apart from that his bank account would have been a lot emptier had he not left Arsenal, clearly the right move for his career.
The right move regardless of the money. History clearly shows that he went on to win lots of trophies with Chelsea including champions League. Arsenal on the other hand went into decline. I remember his move well. Most Arsenal fans and quite a few Chelsea fans thought Arsenal got the better deal by getting Gallas. The reality however was that Ashley Cole was a piece we needed for our jigsaw. Gallas was decent player who went downhill under Wenger. Making Gallas captain was a joke, Wenger had lost the plot.
I genuinely believe that Cole should be among the top 10 left backs of all time. It's hard to top Maldini during his time as left back, and there are a few greats who make it difficult to say that. But Cole was so good defensively and had a good attack in him too. I say this especially due to the nature of the fast paced and physical modern game that is arguably more competitive and difficult than it was not too long ago (particularly in the premier league).
@Grant Kerr i agree ashley is one of the best LB of all time. Very consistent. I wonder why nobody ever mentions the german left backs Andi Brehme and Paul Breitner in those conversations.
Arsenal fan here and he's done nothing wrong. People are so unfair to footballers, this is one of all professions, they get to choose and change their employers. We welcome you back in Arsenal as player or any role Ashley.
+Alex Gibson maldini became a centre back late in his career, he was a left back for the majority of his career and is the greatest of all time, cole doesnt even compare
To me Stuart Pearce is the best left back iv ever seen in an England shirt plus he scored over 20 goals for forest in one season I think it was 91 92 season
Respect AC for keeping the medals safe in bank - that is prudent RISK management in a world of high robbery against footballers! This way his boy will be able to see them one day when he can understand what his papa achieved in his playing career.
Crazy that he keeps his medals in a bank, because someone would steal his memories. How can you enjoy them if they are in a bank? I think Arsenal fans drove him to this, subconsciously trying to protect his legacy, as at the time he played in England most would talk either about his personal life antics or give him shit for leaving Arsenal.
Ashley Cole. Good looking and great football skills. I still love you Ashley - coming from a sixty year old woman. Your partner is beautiful you have lovely kids x
how is calling cole cashley "unfair"? We developed him into one of the best left backs of all time, an invincible and then he pisses off to chelsea for the cash. Prats
Ok but most players do that nowadays. It's the cycle. At the end of the day it's a job. Why are people so overly obsessed with players and getting salty when they move. It's a job. If you've worked at job for 10+ years and then you are able to earn more at a competitor job then you are mostly likely to take it. Footballers are no different. They are in a job at the end of the day it's not always about the club and their history with it
The best left back English football has ever seen. Hate how England fans slate him so much
One of the very few consistent performers in the national team in the past decade
+joey 324 no, mexico treats all their players like shit too.
Jim Lawler what a load shit no where near the best! The best Chelsea have had that's about it.
Lol At you so many you couldn't even name 1.
Stuart Pearce was as good as cole
Best English left back. One of very few best in the world. Elite player.
Is Ashley Cole England's greatest ever left-back?
yes
Yes but he's not as good as Roby Brady :)
Yes
Wayne Bridge!?!?!?!?!?!?
Yes
Love love LOVE this ...
That bit about that Roma picture is brilliant!
Great work, Tubes.
fuck u
+Hairul Yusoff Let's see when I'm in the NBA I'm gonna shout fuck you Chelsea and Cashley cole
Sophie we love you
he's a snakey little twat
Chelsea fans will gladly welcome you back.
Ashley Cole! Chelsea and England legend!!! Hope he comes back to the bridge one day!!
he's a chavy twat
I honestly like Ashley cole , he is such a legend for England and the premier league, I think any young left back looks up the Ashley
When I hear him speak now I realise how quiet he was during his playing days. Someone who despite his look and media portrayal, was really affected by the fame that comes from being a top footballer.
The best left back England's had. (Arsenal fan).
Ashley Cole seems like a nice lad.
Tottenham Fan Owen He is.
fuck u tottenham is shit
Great grammar mate.
Tottenham Fan Owen
at least i dont support a shit club remember where we won our title m8
At least I'm loyal unlike you glory hunter.
Definitely one of the top 5 ever left backs in my opinion. In no order Maldini, Carlos, Lahm, Lizarazu and Cole.
Lahm?
+Barney Booth played lb for Germany
Evra?
+Arthur Goodwin oh ok I thought he was RB or DM
+Barney Booth Don't listen to Fifa mate
i'm an arsenal fan and i gotta be honest he actually seems like an alright lad
Understand Arsenal fans being bitter, but anyone else that gives him grief over going to Chelsea is just being stupid. Fair enough he earned more money, but so do most players when moving from one big club to another. Apart from that his bank account would have been a lot emptier had he not left Arsenal, clearly the right move for his career.
David Brazil agreed.
The right move regardless of the money. History clearly shows that he went on to win lots of trophies with Chelsea including champions League. Arsenal on the other hand went into decline. I remember his move well. Most Arsenal fans and quite a few Chelsea fans thought Arsenal got the better deal by getting Gallas. The reality however was that Ashley Cole was a piece we needed for our jigsaw. Gallas was decent player who went downhill under Wenger. Making Gallas captain was a joke, Wenger had lost the plot.
5:15 he talks about the photo :)
Thanks
AlexGlover I wish I scrolled down before watching the whole video
raciss obviously
john, frank and ashley at the chelsea board would be quite a something! Legends
2 down, 1 to go
I genuinely believe that Cole should be among the top 10 left backs of all time. It's hard to top Maldini during his time as left back, and there are a few greats who make it difficult to say that. But Cole was so good defensively and had a good attack in him too. I say this especially due to the nature of the fast paced and physical modern game that is arguably more competitive and difficult than it was not too long ago (particularly in the premier league).
He is definitely in the Top 10. Very consistent played for a long time on a high Level good on defense and offense.
Best LB in history
Noakes roberto Carlos says hi
Career Mode Scout Kieran Gibbs?!?!
@Grant Kerr i agree ashley is one of the best LB of all time. Very consistent. I wonder why nobody ever mentions the german left backs Andi Brehme and Paul Breitner in those conversations.
love ashley and im an arsenal fan. it was really sore at first but thats football. i became numb after watching cesc donning the blues
Best left back we ever had and will ever have had for a long long, time.
Best left back in the world Chelsea legend
What a top man and a proper Chelsea legend.
Legendary left back for Chelsea and England, hope he comes back to England as a coach for the youngsters and be part of Chelsea.
"touch me"
Riley Wellfare yes gambino is a mastermind
come back to chelsea we need a full back with the way ivanovic is playing
our blue LEGENDS Ashley Cole is one of them always welcome we love himmmmmmmmmm
Arsenal fan here and he's done nothing wrong. People are so unfair to footballers, this is one of all professions, they get to choose and change their employers. We welcome you back in Arsenal as player or any role Ashley.
A defender who could actually defend. How England could do with a back four of Neville, Terry, Ferdinand, Cole
Legend of Ashley cole the best left back England ever had 💙💙
Up to chels
Best left back ever
+Angry Old Man 👌🏿👌🏿👌🏿👌🏿👌🏿
+Nathan Jones you clearly no nothing about football, you just base your knowledge of Fifa
+Angry Old Man Considered Maldini a centre half and Roberto Carlos was not as much of a complete left back
+Alex Gibson maldini became a centre back late in his career, he was a left back for the majority of his career and is the greatest of all time, cole doesnt even compare
Maldini takes no 1 spot hands down ... Lizarazu ,Lahm .De Boer ... Ashley Cole would be lucky to get in top 5
Great player from a Liverpool fan. 😀
To me Stuart Pearce is the best left back iv ever seen in an England shirt plus he scored over 20 goals for forest in one season I think it was 91 92 season
I will forever love this man
Ashley cole, what a player!!
Certainly one of the most consistent full backs of the modern game. One of few full backs who actually can defend too
Best LB England will ever smell. Love ya Ash! 👌🏽🔵
what a top guy Asley is... by far England's best LB ever and also for Chelsea
I'll always think of Ashley Cole as an arsenal player
Asley Cole is doing just great in LA. LA is his home period
Great Defender! Honestly was the one ‘world class’ Englishman the press didn’t want to rate!
Remember world class fullbacks? Where did they go?
Ashley Cole is the best LB in the last 15yrs in the English Premier league
I'm westham but what a top left back
Best left-back I’ve ever seen play for Arsenal.
"you've got a boy now, you're a dad. Touch me" - Tubes
Wish we had you at cfc now😍
He was a legend for the premiere league
Crespo
Anelka
Sturridge
Hasselbaink
Lampard
E'too
Young
my hero any time any day i love u bro
LEGEND !
Quality guy imo
Respect AC for keeping the medals safe in bank - that is prudent RISK management in a world of high robbery against footballers! This way his boy will be able to see them one day when he can understand what his papa achieved in his playing career.
Rico henry is the new ashley cole
I got him to 79 in 3 seasons on Fifa. Rapid AF. never seen him irl play for Walsall
+Toasty he has like 94 pace
+Alex YT yeah that would be about right lol
He didn't even mention Arsenal xD
Why should he? He won jackshit at the north london pussys-club
Tamim Hazard inbeatables…
Tamim Hazard Golden Premiership (For The Team Who Goes Unbeaten)
Never should have left the Chels. Best LB ever.
Anyone notice the black ops 1 menu music in the background.
ASHLEY COLE HAS WON THE EUROPEAN CUP
ashley looks so mean but he comes around like a really nice guy
Crazy that he keeps his medals in a bank, because someone would steal his memories. How can you enjoy them if they are in a bank? I think Arsenal fans drove him to this, subconsciously trying to protect his legacy, as at the time he played in England most would talk either about his personal life antics or give him shit for leaving Arsenal.
such a cool guy
legend
representing the d with the hat. respect cole. respect.
It’s very difficult to name many left backs better than this guy....
legend!
Ashley Cole. Good looking and great football skills. I still love you Ashley - coming from a sixty year old woman. Your partner is beautiful you have lovely kids x
my best left back ever u are bmy role model
I'm not an Arsenal fan, but he's Cashley Ars*cole
Mans got no contract now
in talks with Birmingham.. *fingers crossed*
luv u ash x
Great bloke
Seems like a good lad
what accent does he have?
West London
Jamaican
Shevshenko
Nicholls
Azpilicueta
Kezman
Essien
Should've come to Liverpool.....
Did he visibly shake with anger when you told him how little he'd be paid for this?
Hello
Come back to Chels Ashley
ashley
young
Cashley Cole!!
Arsenal Fan
CASHERRRRRS!!!! Wagwan Cashley???? Hows it going?
its cashley
Hi
"Kind of erm you know kind of!!!!
Please take that Detroit hat off. Do not want him associated with the D.
Cashley
Arsenal Fan
Choc ice
what iof they rob the bank?
Ashley Cole is still hot.
Washed up and playing in the MLS after talking all that shit lol
Eric Bailey shits on him!
What has Bailey got to do with him? Bailey is a centre back.
Tev and Bailey would also kill Ashley coles LF position alday long and he not exactly been playing LF for united he always moves to centre
LB
Because no one robs banks do they Cash?
No you can't say that because he won nothing for his national time
On that basis then Messi is rank average.
Suh Dude
how is calling cole cashley "unfair"? We developed him into one of the best left backs of all time, an invincible and then he pisses off to chelsea for the cash. Prats
for the cash or because he wanted to win the biggest trophy in club football and never would of with Arsenal? cant blame him
CRY
Ok but most players do that nowadays. It's the cycle. At the end of the day it's a job. Why are people so overly obsessed with players and getting salty when they move. It's a job. If you've worked at job for 10+ years and then you are able to earn more at a competitor job then you are mostly likely to take it. Footballers are no different. They are in a job at the end of the day it's not always about the club and their history with it
Hahaha
"Nicest bloke" in football goes and shoots a chap on work experience with an air rifle. Top player, crap person.
First
Jaap stam was a better defender than Ashley Cole and he achieved more in his football career
Sam Ingram that's like comparing a sausage roll to a jacket
I am Chelsea fan but Evra > Cole
Askar Turebekov yup
Nice try United fan