Ashley Cole talks about leaving Arsenal FC

[@tdawg822]

A younger me never forgave him, the older me would do exactly the same thing

[@muhamadhelmi197]

how about the new you?

[@tdawg822]

@@muhamadhelmi197 the new me, would have moved to Real Madrid and married Shakira as opposed to Cheryl

[@uzairhussain4788]

@@tdawg822😂

[@Firefnaff]

Here here Younger me could never forgive him, The Older me Would forgive him absolutely however bitter I still feel bout the fact Cole left Arsenal at the time for pettance As I found out later we talking the difference of about 5K m8 we were on the verge of greatness And at the time 'twas Hard to take m8 I remember like it was yesterday? 😮

[@huwdavies-tallon3305]

Been in the job 10 years not paid enough a new company offers you a huge pay raise everyone goes.

[@TheFunkEra]

You have worked at a job for 10 years and your boss refuses to give you the raise you deserve then another company comes and offers you four times your salary, who would say no to that? Everyone here would have done the same thing Cole did, so stop judging!

[@zanussidish5685]

Four times?

[@owengold8369]

Facts. he is the only player that played for a rival team an i still class him as a arsenal legend fab van p don't make that list for me personally. I said what I said u don't have to agree🫡🫡🫡

[@Saeroye]

Exactly facts!

[@Tripleexel]

We prefer to pretend its differentl when it comes to footballers.

[@zanussidish5685]

@@Saeroyewhen someone says facts I know they're lying. ,😂

[@MaximilianXXX]

Revisiting this as an Arsenal fan, Arsenal definitely did Ashley Cole dirty. He was the best left back in the world at the time, so, you pay him what you agreed to pay him, not welch.

[@pedrodormer6059]

David Dein himself admitted to it being his fault and he regretted it!

[@miamitten1123]

Best Left Back of all time. Maybe Maldini was better.

[@oisin5684]

Liam Brady even said a few months back how it was also the case when he was playing in the 70's & 80's whereby if you came through the Youth Academy at a club, like he himself did at Arsenal, that they would drag their heels when it came to offering an improved contract as opposed to how they would negotiate a contract when attempting to sign a player from another club, which along with the fact that Juventus were a stronger side, led to his transfer from the club in 1980. It's exploitative of that players ignorance to the norms of the rate at which improved contracts work, although with the globalisation of the game & the amount of agents & clients that each agent caters for, I doubt it's as prominent as it once was.

[@mlm0143]

one of the few english players i can call World Class

[@JJ-kl5xe]

Owen, Rooney, Gerrard, Lampard, Ferdinand, Terry, Gazza, Moore, Charlton, Scholes, Beckham, Walker, Campbell, Kane.. There's been many world class England players mate

[@ddaavviidd3975]

Cashley Cole was the best at getting humiliated just look at Ronaldo who made Cashley Cole do the splits or a 20 year old Ozil in 2010 sitting him down at the world cup etc for me he's the most overrated player in history, he's worse than wan bissaka defensively only known for those lucky trophies he won.

[@nickm8874]

@@ddaavviidd3975pick another sport honestly

[@leonhenry4861]

@@JJ-kl5xe Edina, was not world class, he said it himself. And so did Ferguson

[@MahadDaoud98]

@@ddaavviidd3975Ronaldo sat him down once and never did anything again. Even Ronaldo said that Cole was his toughest opponent he ever faced. But yeah ddaavviidd3975 says Cole were lucky and not that good🫣

[@ALEXH1997]

Cole is disrespected for no reason. 100% the best in his position in the prem. He's a legend!

[@ln5747]

Best in his position in history.

[@paulporter7049]

Best and only has 4 trophies in his career Roberto Carlos is the best more trophies plus has a World Cup

[@andymccreight3175]

​@@paulporter7049lmao

[@jfva9537]

Denis Irwin says hello

[@andcch4717]

​@@paulporter7049doesnt make him a better left back.

[@thefootballpunnedit]

Imagine not paying him what he wanted.... best left back I've ever seen he was an absolutely unreal defender.

[@oisin5684]

Liam Brady even said a few months back how it was also the case when he was playing in the 70's & 80's whereby if you came through the Youth Academy at a club, like he himself did at Arsenal, that they would drag their heels when it came to offering an improved contract as opposed to how they would negotiate a contract when attempting to sign a player from another club, which along with the fact that Juventus were a stronger side, led to his transfer from the club in 1980. It's exploitative of that players ignorance to the norms of the rate at which improved contracts work, although with the globalisation of the game & the amount of agents & clients that each agent caters for, I doubt it's as prominent as it once was.

[@jaistead5]

He was a monster for us man... I was devastated when he left, especially as it was Chelsea too 🙁

[@oisin5684]

Liam Brady even said a few months back how it was also the case when he was playing in the 70's & 80's wherby if you came through the Youth Academy at a club, like he himself did at Arsenal, that they would drag their heels when it came to offering an improved contract as opposed to how they would negotiate a contract when attempting to sign a player from another club, which along with the fact that Juventus were a stronger side, led to his transfer from the club in 1980. It's exploitative of that players ignorance to the norms of the rate at which improved contracts work, although with the globalisation of the game & the amount of agents & clients that each agent caters for, I doubt it's as prominent as it once was.

[@blackholesupersloth3276]

Best LB in Prem history

[@eoinyessesmaguire1636]

Dennis Irwin

[@blackholesupersloth3276]

@@eoinyessesmaguire1636 Top 5 but not the best

[@Awkd]

Yeah nobody is close on the left

[@bilalhedoun927]

Without a doubt

[@benwills6862]

THE BEST 👍

[@book2316]

He made the right decision and now he has all the trophies to show for it!

[@ElliottSingh-fz6kw]

So he never won anything at arsenal? You forgot or don’t you want to admit the truth

[@ripbellx]

@@ElliottSingh-fz6kwhe won everything he won at arsenal and more when he moved to Chelsea

[@BigBudduh]

@@ElliottSingh-fz6kwNo where is that stated, that’s just the cry from a salty Gunner. He left, and won harder trophies? Where is the lie Elliot?!

[@ECCENTRICERIC69]

@@ElliottSingh-fz6kw The pertinent question is what did Arsenal win after Cole left compared to Cheatski? Cole made the right decision trophy wise and was richly rewarded for doing it!

[@rosshawkes2501]

Won more league titles at arsenal though 🧐

[@aredi8955]

It's feel so touch to see all the footballers keep telling their stories and become a friend with each others..

[@odwamkancu1690]

True

[@kennethallen5351]

“No I know I know” Yeh so do we mate 💰 😂 He’s lying Gary it’s blatant 😂

[@juliusowusupaddy1502]

A please, and why isnt he allowed to want money like everyone else. This happens. Mason Mount just left Chelsea for Man Utd. Gary is correct, when players go through the ranks, they are valued less...

[@user-pw3vv8oq2w]

lol why didn’t y’all pay him fairly then. this is hilarious

[@munashe7]

It was his job, what’s the problem with him wanting more ? He made the best decision of his career & there’s solid undeniable proof !

[@JJbyo]

No he is not lying. David Dein was on Talksport I think last year he said it was his and Arsenal’s fault and all you haters/ keyboard warriors who for all the years abused him for no reason. He even apologised to Ashley Cole the way he had been vilified.

[@Stegibbon]

He ain't lying, he's saying it was the money lad.

[@stejabrayaga]

When you think about Chelsea, you think Drogba, Lampard, Ballack, Terry, Cole.

[@cerealchillerOG]

And mourinho

[@kickerse13]

Makelele

[@nuclear9977]

​@@kickerse13and Torres 😮

[@rupertwilmot4792]

nah you think Liverpool when you hear torres. @@nuclear9977

[@leonwoollaston7851]

Nobody thinks about Ballack . That’s just you thinking your clever

[@kitbag4237]

Yes, cash had a lot to do with it, but Patrick Vieira said the exact same thing about not feeling valued...

[@goiserrrhd6844]

So did RVP. He said the reason he left was because it didn’t seem like arsenal wanted him to stay and he didn’t feel valued

[@jeewssam8418]

This was the time Wenger took on the project to Build the Emirates from the income. Of course he wont be able to pay the amounts oligarchs are paying from ticket sales

[@mikem8211]

Bro we were broke that's the truth 😂

[@infamousakla9792]

He was the best left back in the world at the time and he should of been paid accordingly he was up there with Henry bergkamp vieira etc

[@billyhawkins2602]

Up there with Henry! Good one 😄 That's like saying Evra should have been on what C.Ronaldo was on at Man U

[@webmeister5000]

The best left back in the world at the time was Roberto Carlos lets get that out of the way first... Paid accordingly as he was up there with Henry and Bergkamp? lol

[@mchl816]

@@webmeister5000lol Carlos was past his peak by then. Stop chatting shit

[@acr9705]

Ashley Cole is prob top 3 best left backs EVER 😂 Roberto Carlos was prob nr1. He should have been one of the top earners in prem at any club z

[@Corporateconcrete]

​@@acr9705 carlos couldnt defend but was better attacking wise. Overall cashley was better.

[@alexhaynes7220]

He was and is valued and we all wanted and needed him to stay

[@adamat7]

He should of got paid what Chelsea offered. Arsenal letting him go showed that we were a selling club and everything had a price. Including the actual club itself. Football is a business, you can’t blame a player earning the maximum in what is a short career. Those who say otherwise are deluded. They have to look after their future and their families futures.

[@oisin5684]

Liam Brady even said a few months back how it was also the case when he was playing in the 70's & 80's wherby if you came through the Youth Academy at a club, like he himself did at Arsenal, that they would drag their heels when it came to offering an improved contract as opposed to how they would negotiate a contract when attempting to sign a player from another club, which along with the fact that Juventus were a stronger side, led to his transfer from the club in 1980. It's exploitative of that players ignorance to the norms of the rate at which improved contracts work, although with the globalisation of the game & the amount of agents & clients that each agent caters for, I doubt it's as prominent as it once was.

[@chromex21]

Not many big clubs value their academy players as they should. Clubs like barça, united under Ferguson, Ajax or Borussia Dortmund have been amazing examples that you can win things with your homegrown players too

[@thewholetruth2483]

Him and Irwin the best full backs I've ever seen

[@ElliottSingh-fz6kw]

Better than Carlos and Cafu? Behave yourself

[@pauliepaul3697]

​​@@ElliottSingh-fz6kwyou forgot the PHIL NEVILLE 😂

[@eddieok1978]

As an arsenal fan I always loved Cole n was sad to c him leave

[@adamraybould4346]

Ashley cole 💯 greatest PL left back of all time

[@MrJobsworth1979]

Looked at his trophy record . It's actually impressive

[@miccmck]

I understand why Cole left at the time. You have to pay a nan his worth no matter how young.

[@chrisrowe7503]

It was Peter Hill-Wood who said no. David Dein was pushed into a corner and had no choice. Dein has since said it was the one that still hurts him most and publicly apologised for not doing more to keep him. I just hope Cole accepts it now. I still despise him though. Simply because it was Chelsea he joined. The same club he was caught being tapped up by. He needs to realise how betrayed he left the fans feeling. What happened with his wages wasn't the fault of the fans. He knew the hurt he would cause joining Chelsea. They have always been our second most hated rivals in London.

[@taranthompson4055]

Loool oh shut up, he lives for himself not you plus, life goes on .

[@MohamedAli-xu3uw]

How much did you love Ashley Cole as a youngster?

[@MrDigimal]

😂give over. He just went to play football with another team. Didn't have sex with your wife or anything

[@tomben6180]

Oh shut up, he moved employer because they offered him a better deal. It turned out very well for him as Chelsea went on to be a lot more successful than Arsenal, and I don’t like Chelsea either before you start.

[@chrisrowe7503]

@@tomben6180 Yeah through buying their trophies with Russian blood money. Just before you tell me to shut up again, I fully understand why he was pissed off. Yet he knew how much a move to Chelsea would hurt the fans who idolised him and did everything to wind up the fans after he left. The man is a prick. No class whatsoever. You don’t treat a club you’ve supported since a kid in that way by joining their most hated rivals like he did. As I said, it was thanks to that dinosaur Hill-Wood that he didn’t get his deal. Yet looking at it, he did get more than he asked for in the end and he still did what he did. What does that say about Ashley Cole? The bad mouthing he did about David Dein in his book was bang out of order. Dein had the class to apologise to him on TalkSport. That’s what you call class. Apart from his playing skills, Ashley Cole wouldn’t know the meaning of the word class.

[@Mark-tb5jk]

Once a boy always a boy in their eyes maybe. Not an Arsenal fan but my god what a top notch LB Ashley Cole was👌🏻

[@Red-Eyez420gaming]

He left for a paycheck...he can talk shit now all he wants

[@MohamedAli-xu3uw]

That's harsh. What about dein and the wage changes

[@briancouronne61]

Yeah lucky he did anyways tf was he gonna win at arsenal 😂

[@benon2511]

I would leave too if i had an agreement and they broke it

[@marvinsithole2276]

Thats the reason people play football. The average football career is 10-15 years most and there is a 4 year window were 1 can make the most. You retire in your early 30's you still have to sustain yourself into old age with that money.

[@kevinpillay6103]

What about Van Persie who also said he didn't feel valued and wanted.

[@Badlighter]

Soccer players at this level are elite athletes who play in a team. Amazing sport.

[@swanhtet2482]

He won more titles and a ucl.. what a W for him. If only Thierry also realized sooner

[@DustyFC]

What you must remember is that Arsenal actually made the UCL final before Chelsea. Arsenal would have 100% won the Champions League if Lehmann didn't get sent off. Took him 4 years to win the PL once more and 6 years for the Champions League at Chelsea. There was a period between late 2006-2011 where Chelsea weren't as successful but were still one of the top 5 teams in the world

[@andyandre7814]

Ashely Cole is very handsome 😁

[@JasonBebopp343]

I was proper hurt at the time but hes still the best LB Ive seen at Arsenal. Being older and wiser I understand his decision and blame Arsenal more for the situation. Not just the wages but also it was at a time when the new stadium was more a priority than the squad. Cole additionally recognised we wernt going to be winning much and he was right.

[@christopherjames5895]

Brilliant player !

[@jayuppercase3398]

Ronaldo has Saif he was the best defender he faced, he was crazy fast

[@boshankers12]

He made a good decision to leave. He went on to win everything whereas we have had a pretty miserable time since the good days. However, don’t let him convince you left for anything other than money lol.

[@calumjunior7748]

It was the start of the downfall of Arsenal and they haven’t ever recovered. Fair play to him.

[@christopherorumah-fredrick9029]

Ashley Cole was something at the time.

[@rahimo7869]

Everyone can call him cashley cole but at least he was good value for it, best LB in the world for a period of time never mind just the Prem!

[@JackQueen]

"not valued" Yeah not valued the same as the madness Chelsea wanted to pay at the time

[@couturecriminal8330]

Chelsea legend💙

[@nathanreddy3199]

He's not lying he didn't feel valued... financially not because of appreciation.

[@TheTrecet]

Appreciation doesn’t pay the rent does it?

[@lonsdaleslipons9570]

How good is Roofe. We are lucky to have him. Technically the best player in scottish football at min

[@Darkhate913]

He transformed into one of the best left backs of all time at Chelsea so good for him mate

[@bahriboy]

He was already the best you joker.

[@DustyFC]

He was always that good though. It actually took him 4 years to win the PL at Chelsea. His last few seasons were actually his most fruitful

[@SalihMunur]

He was the best LB in the world at Arsenal, which is why Chelsea wanted him so badly. He struggled there for a few years, never quite retaining his brilliant Arsenal form

[@mikem8211]

Bs he was already the best LB in the world at Arsenal

[@olilais92]

Best decision he ever made in his career. Facts.

[@jordan7339]

As a Arsenal fan I don’t blame him or even RVP.. I club was spineless at the time and both those players went on to to win.

[@colbymasvidal2397]

Best LB to ever grace the Premier League🔥👌

[@noufohere1663]

As a Gunner: we did the same with RVP and Alexis. I don't understand why some fans don't understand the main reason...(

[@darthvaydor4226]

He got paid better and won more if this guy regrets that move i am the president of the whole world combined 😂🤦🏾‍♂️

[@Leehuss5582]

Like tdawg said a younger me never forgave Cole but a older wiser me understands the predicament he was in. He was solid in our defense with the other 3..

[@krackerrsss]

Easily one of the best english players of all time. The only player that was able to pocket ronaldo constantly.

[@stringer6435]

the best left back iv ever seen play the game!!!

[@mikeadams7904]

Im an arsenal supporter and we were stupid to treat him like this. He was worth a top salary.

[@abel25206]

As far as I have the at most admiration to Arsene, He cost us so many championships and players.

[@timidowu]

Thank you Gary Neville for asking this question the way you did. I was a big A. Cole fan and couldn't comprehend why he left us for them. Nevertheless, Cole was a hard-working and talented player. Premier League legend for sure.

[@Leehuss5582]

We Arsenal did he dirty on the deal....ashley was a quality player

[@apc4y]

In professional life you most always have to leave to get what you’re truly worth

[@jaydevipawar6556]

Clearly we can see the pain in his eyes...he left arsenal in anger and then lost the status of LEGEND 100% he knows that

[@kash7719]

Hated him as a rival player, but hands down he’s the best left back in premier league history.

[@datageek9132]

Where can I see the full interview?

[@leroybanging2687]

I can’t even blame Ashley Cole anymore. I got to blame the club.

[@Jay41015]

If he's telling the truth, then i don't blame him for leaving.

[@ACM-sp1gh]

I feel the same with this that i do with the Andy Cole transfer. Can't get my head around it

[@MrFifadon1]

Chelsea legend.

[@muhammadshafiqbinabdullah4798]

Reporter : Who is the hardest defender you against up with? CR7: Ashley cole

[@johndoe-mf4qj]

He said that he almost swerved off the road when he received Arsenals offer, which was 50k a week, he then left for Chelsea for 55k a week

[@soberandsarcastic27]

Him leaving pissed me off!! But I was pissed off with Arsenal Football Club,not the player. I never hated Ashley Cole for leaving because it was evident that the club and Wenger fucked this up!!!

[@noelmadden1920]

This from Neville who did everything in his power to sell Kane from Spurs!!

[@azakem9827]

It was a disgrace how we treated Cole. Bloke was the best in the world in his position and we treated him like he was average. It hurt but can’t blame him for moving on.

[@charlierobert3571]

He went to a much better club which gave him everything in football. Brilliant no frills left back

[@pepetrueno8722]

It’s the same in corporate America… Because when you grow inside a company, you are not valued as the new guys. They usually make more money and over time your salary is way below the average.

[@m13h49]

As a grown up with understanding of how the work works I forgive you Mr Cole

[@Mark-tb5jk]

Should have paid him what he was worth. A fantastic LB

[@affanbinemran3715]

Best LB in Premier League history

[@kevvo26]

But how right was he to leave and take his talent to the next level ?? Up there with the very best Left backs that have lived on this earth 🔵⚪️🔵⚪️⭐️

[@reddevilsunited_2060]

He won a Champions League at Chelsea. It worked out well for him in the end.

[@Legacy224434]

I never blamed him he left. I blamed our leadership. A world class academy player like him should have never been allowed to leave. Especially since we were transitioning from the Veteran Players. Matter of fact they should have made him Captain and give his contract he desired. Worst of ALL they let him go to Chelshit. The worsr Swap in football history. Arsene and Co had this wrong in so many ways. What the hell were they thinking

[@andrephillips6783]

He was the best LB

[@bernardoloo2023]

Best left back in EPL alongside Evra

[@akintunde007]

Ashley did the right thing for himself. He has the trophies to show that it was the right decision even if it hurt us as Gunners fans. Arsenal should have fought harder to keep him.

[@jakehowie442]

If he played at the Arsenal youth team, pretty ridiculous Arsenal would let him leave…

[@ineedthatcar7169]

Best of the best - I am a Gooner and will never refer to our greatest LB as Cashley. If you want to keep the best players you have to pay them accordingly otherwise others will. Respect to one of our best and the club needs to look at itself and how this happened and not go there again. Sadly, after Dein left the new regime took this sort of stuff as par for the course not the exception which is the unforgivable bit for me. Respect of Ashley Cole. Just glad Arsenal isn't like this or I hope it isn't anymore.

[@khalzo7804]

Wenger being tight. Never wanted to pay players. Rather see the board members taking massive dividends

[@blahblahlablah]

He made the right decision to leave

[@jc-16.]

Arsenal messed up as usual. They wouldn't pay cole his worth after he proved it playing for us, but they would pay gallas more than cole before he even kicked a ball for us. Same thing happing again now with havartz.

[@CEO786]

Cashley Cole 💰

[@kc8563]

He knew his value. His employer didn’t keep their word. And there’s no loyalty whatsoever in business - he did the right thing by looking after his own interest.

[@bensmith5288]

Best english player ever

[@mattdrake7197]

Legend

[@bobbynadeem7670]

Cashley just wanted the money. Imagine he stayed at arsenal all his career.... Yes his bank balance would be a few million smaller and his trophy count will be less ..... But MILLIONS of people would have loved him until he died. He would probably have a statue outside Emirates if he played as our captain for a decade so would be immortal. Now neither arsenal or chelsea fans love him and he will be forgotten (in fact he is already).

[@lonk752]

Forgotten? Nah he's forever Cashley Cole 😂

[@deolagbadebo7635]

Imagine you stayed in that village you were born...yes you may never go to college, or get a good job or live in a good house and you earn much less and less assets....but the whole village would love you, you would probably be the village head and have a statue at the village....but now the village doesn't remember you and neither does the town

[@kabes9288]

Up there with best left backs of all time

[@authentic26]

Arsenal gave us a good one!

[@moneyfeelsbetter4518]

Best LB in the Prem for my generation EASILY!

[@thejeff5825]

Only a 30 second video? I'm Ashley Cole!!

[@mango5ful]

Chelsea legend ❤

[@georgebestplg6687]

He made the best choice for leaving Arsenal

[@guneytopal1713]

During my childhood and teenage years I despised players like Cole, Fabregas, Van Persie, Clichy, Nasri, Sagna, Song, etc. but now that I’m in my 20s I understand where they where all coming from and can’t blame them for leaving. Don’t love them but don’t hate them either.

[@oyedepooyebode3149]

Arsenal fan of 21 years here, oh we blew it with Ashley Cole, even the manager Wenger admitted to it not long ago

[@lfckibbles]

Imagine liverpool told TAA the same. He went to man city and won loads. Im with Cole on this

[@Blackfish81]

Cashley cole, don't blame him anymore.

[@JL91.]

relate to it.. i earn between 600-850 a week.. if someone offers me 1000-1200 im gone. Cash is king

[@paulwiddowson4155]

I think these clubs think they offer whatever and it'll be taken because the player comes through the system and they take whatever

[@livinginlondon6122]

Ashley Cole is one of the best left backs I’ve ever seen play , after Maldini and Lahm . Going to Chelsea was a big mistake , u won more trophies there but life is about loyalty , respect , togetherness . I doubt they will ever win the golden Premier League trophy but regardless Cole was unreal at football

[@chebzchukwu2079]

The FA gave them a regular trophy, arsenal painted it gold 😂. Remember Chelsea only lost one game the following season

[@Awkd]

@@chebzchukwu2079 with more points also 😆

[@jamesmassin7982]

He was valued, and was the best left back in the world. He was seduced. Value to Ashley is directly related to money.

[@Zamunda-]

You forgot trophies

[@jamesmassin7982]

@@Zamunda- how?

[@Zamunda-]

@@jamesmassin7982 he won more trophies with Chelsea than Arsenal.

[@jamesmassin7982]

@@Zamunda- what makes you think he wouldn’t have won those trophies if he stayed at The Arsenal? When he left The Arsenal were the best team in Country, played against a Barca team in the UCL final with 10 men that included Ronaldinho & Messi, plus Eto, Xavi, Iniesta and Puyol! That Arsenal team were arguably the best team in the World. Similar to Citeh today

[@Zamunda-]

@@jamesmassin7982 Best team in the country? The last epl title they had won was in 04-05. During Cole's time with Chelsea 06-14, utd won the epl 6 times, Chelsea and Man City once each. The best finish for Arsenal during that time was 3rd in 07-08, 09-10 and 11-12. Fa Cup 06-14 Chelsea won 4 Fa cups in that time. Arsenal never made it to any final in that time until 13-14. Ucl 06-14 After that 05-06 final that Arsenal lost, they haven't made it back. Utd won in 08 and lost 2 finals. Chelsea won in 11 and lost one final. Soooo, help understand why you think Arsenal was the best time?