"Liverpool bigger culture shock than France" Cole

[knowingeye]

Is the football that different in France, then? “In terms of preparation there’s not the culture shock there would have been 20 years ago,” he says.

“Things are much the same, diet and training wise. If anything England overdo all the science stuff now. Over here they give more responsibility to the players, trust them more to do what’s right for them.

“Not sure you need some sports science graduate just qualified from Keele University telling you that if you jump over this box 15 times you’ll be a better player. I feel like saying, no, I’ve been in the game 20 years, I know what I need.”

www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competitions/european-championships-2012/9214801/Joe-Cole-Liverpool-was-a-bigger-culture-shock-than-France-and-Ive-not-given-up-hope-on-playing-at-Euros.html

[thestatusquo]

Old Joe Cole is a merry old soul . . . . .

[wakefieldstokie]

I'd take him at Stoke next season.

[knowingeye]

Apr 20, 2012 12:56:25 GMT wakefieldstokie said:

I'd take him at Stoke next season.

Liverpool have reportedly been paying about two thirds of his £130000 a week wage whilst on-loan at Lille

[Deleted]

Remember when Gerrard said Joke Hole was as good as Messi?

[StokieBoy31]

I'd have him at Stoke in a heart beat (he'd have to take a big wage cut though)

[RINGO STARR]

He's a very good footballer who had some hard luck with injuries when at Chelsea.

Whether he's the player he used to be is an entirely different matter but if I were a Liverpool supporter, I'd prefer him to Henderson, Downing or Adam thats for sure.

[choppyc]

Amazed he's made the move abroad , he never seemed the sharpest pencil in the case ,
so I thought the language barrier would be a major stumbling block for him. ;D

[Deleted]

Apr 20, 2012 15:17:35 GMT choppyc said:

Amazed he's made the move abroad , he never seemed the sharpest pencil in the case ,
so I thought the language barrier would be a major stumbling block for him. ;D

good player but kept getting injured.....he was more like the ruler that had snapped and you'd sellotaped back together cos it was easier than buying a new one!

[dozintheseventees]

Apr 20, 2012 15:17:35 GMT choppyc said:

Amazed he's made the move abroad , he never seemed the sharpest pencil in the case ,
so I thought the language barrier would be a major stumbling block for him. ;D

It probably was..........in LIverpool! ;D

[conzdad]

would have him at Stoke no problem,and agree with him with all this sports science stuff,didnt need it in past times when football was a contact sport

[Olgrligm]

Do Keele even offer Sports Science?

[madnellie]

Apr 20, 2012 21:50:16 GMT Olgrligm said:

Do Keele even offer Sports Science?

Nope. Staffs do I think, but not Keele.

[skelman]

To right. Couldn't understand the scouse bastards for a start !!

[Olgrligm]

Apr 20, 2012 22:31:39 GMT madnellie said:

Apr 20, 2012 21:50:16 GMT Olgrligm said:

Do Keele even offer Sports Science?

Nope. Staffs do I think, but not Keele.

Yeah well that's Staffs for you...

[Beardy200]

Apr 20, 2012 12:50:48 GMT knowingeye said:

Is the football that different in France, then? “In terms of preparation there’s not the culture shock there would have been 20 years ago,” he says.

“Things are much the same, diet and training wise. If anything England overdo all the science stuff now. Over here they give more responsibility to the players, trust them more to do what’s right for them.

“Not sure you need some sports science graduate just qualified from Keele University telling you that if you jump over this box 15 times you’ll be a better player. I feel like saying, no, I’ve been in the game 20 years, I know what I need.”

www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competitions/european-championships-2012/9214801/Joe-Cole-Liverpool-was-a-bigger-culture-shock-than-France-and-Ive-not-given-up-hope-on-playing-at-Euros.html

That might hold some water Joe if for the last 3-4 years you hadn't looked overweight, were blowing out your arse after 30 minutes and spent most of the second half walking around with your hands on hips looking like you're about to pass out. For 100K a week it's unforgiveable you're not fit as a flea so i suggest you jump over that box for 15 hours and then we'll get you on some sprints you lazy bastard.











So much unfulfilled talent. Shame.

[mailman44]

Typical soft southerner ....

[bettyswallox]

Apr 20, 2012 22:52:28 GMT Beardy200 said:

Apr 20, 2012 12:50:48 GMT knowingeye said:

Is the football that different in France, then? “In terms of preparation there’s not the culture shock there would have been 20 years ago,” he says.

“Things are much the same, diet and training wise. If anything England overdo all the science stuff now. Over here they give more responsibility to the players, trust them more to do what’s right for them.

“Not sure you need some sports science graduate just qualified from Keele University telling you that if you jump over this box 15 times you’ll be a better player. I feel like saying, no, I’ve been in the game 20 years, I know what I need.”

www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competitions/european-championships-2012/9214801/Joe-Cole-Liverpool-was-a-bigger-culture-shock-than-France-and-Ive-not-given-up-hope-on-playing-at-Euros.html

That might hold some water Joe if for the last 3-4 years you hadn't looked overweight, were blowing out your arse after 30 minutes and spent most of the second half walking around with your hands on hips looking like you're about to pass out. For 100K a week it's unforgiveable you're not fit as a flea so i suggest you jump over that box for 15 hours and then we'll get you on some sprints you lazy bastard.











So much unfulfilled talent. Shame.

If that's overweight then I need urgent medical help ;D

[Beardy200]

Just get youself a box















You'd better make it a big strong one

[bettyswallox]

Apr 20, 2012 23:27:31 GMT Beardy200 said:

Just get youself a box








You'd better make it a big strong one

I've got plenty of wood.

Badum......tssssssssshh.