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by **Ola Mr Benitez** » Mon Dec 10, 2012 1:50 pm

I have to say I have given Joe Cole a bit of a hard time lately after hearing stories that he has not prepared to leave us and was happy to sit on the bench taking the 100k a week. However after watching him against Young Boys and yesterday at West Ham, I am starting to think that he could prove a very important player for us and even force himself into our starting 11.

I cant remember the last player we had at Liverpool that made such intelligent runs into the box from midfield which he has done in the last 2 games scoring on both occasions. This is exactly what I would expect oof our more attacking plasyers but so often when we are in the final 3rd their is nobody getting into the box. Joe does this really well and if he can get his fitness up, I would like to see him in the team more often. The guy is clearly a talented player, I just hope he still has the drive and determination to want to be a success at Liverpool.

by **maguskwt** » Mon Dec 10, 2012 2:05 pm

the guy has talents alright...that was never the question. but no, I don't think there is a place for him in the starting 11... Thanks for the goal against West Ham from which we managed to get back into the game. But he is not fit anymore... and there is a question mark on whether he still wants to play the game...

by **Rimetto_** » Mon Dec 10, 2012 2:06 pm

i think he is a great squad player and someone who can come on to help us unlock a defense but not sure he'll ever command a starting spot in the team.

by **bunglemark2** » Mon Dec 10, 2012 2:47 pm

Joe Cole - is there a place for him in the starting 11 ?
Yes.....for the Reserves....or for West Ham.....not for LFC though....

by **jacdaniel** » Mon Dec 10, 2012 2:59 pm

Ola Mr Benitez » Mon Dec 10, 2012 12:50 pm wrote:I have to say I have given Joe Cole a bit of a hard time lately after hearing stories that he has not prepared to leave us and was happy to sit on the bench taking the 100k a week. However after watching him against Young Boys and yesterday at West Ham, I am starting to think that he could prove a very important player for us and even force himself into our starting 11.

I cant remember the last player we had at Liverpool that made such intelligent runs into the box from midfield which he has done in the last 2 games scoring on both occasions. This is exactly what I would expect oof our more attacking plasyers but so often when we are in the final 3rd their is nobody getting into the box. Joe does this really well and if he can get his fitness up, I would like to see him in the team more often. The guy is clearly a talented player, I just hope he still has the drive and determination to want to be a success at Liverpool.

Won't do his chances any harm if he can keep scoring goals and creating some and staying fit.

by **Octsky** » Tue Dec 11, 2012 3:21 pm

2 words for joe cole - super sub.
when was the last time we had a super sub who can come in to change the game? david fairclough?
30 yrs ago? its time we have someone of that caliber.

by **burjennio** » Tue Dec 11, 2012 3:33 pm

Before he scored on Sunday he had done precisely d*ck, in fact we lost all momentum when he came on to replace Enrique in the 1st half and West Ham scored 2 goals within 15mins.

He's a goat.

by **supersub** » Tue Dec 11, 2012 4:34 pm

Octsky » Tue Dec 11, 2012 2:21 pm wrote:2 words for joe cole - super sub.
when was the last time we had a super sub who can come in to change the game? david fairclough?
30 yrs ago? its time we have someone of that caliber.

Do me a favour.....Joe Cole....David Fairclough...super sub.. all in the same sentence :no

by **The Raven** » Tue Dec 11, 2012 4:41 pm

Well who else fits there?

If it means we wont play Downing im all for it.

Cole Sterling

Luis

by **Boxscarf** » Tue Dec 11, 2012 10:10 pm

Is there a space for Joe Cole in our starting eleven? If he carries on scoring and performing, then yes, for sure.

by **SouthCoastShankly** » Wed Dec 12, 2012 1:55 am

supersub » Tue Dec 11, 2012 3:34 pm wrote:
Octsky » Tue Dec 11, 2012 2:21 pm wrote:2 words for joe cole - super sub.
when was the last time we had a super sub who can come in to change the game? david fairclough?
30 yrs ago? its time we have someone of that caliber.

Do me a favour.....Joe Cole....David Fairclough...super sub.. all in the same sentence

And that was the nerve... :oops:

For me, whilst Joe Cole is contributing and providing something to the team he is welcome. The two goals he scored recently weren't tap-ins they were good goals, needed goals. He clearly is motivated to succeed, I have seen a few articles now commenting on how he stay on at training to improve, get fit, etc.

I see improvement and whilst I am not comfortable with his salary, if he continues to contribute, improve his form and continues to score then he is welcome to stay.

by **laza** » Wed Dec 12, 2012 2:20 am

Really glad to see him contribute and hopefully will continue to be useful experienced impact sub
Cant see him being first XI though

by **devaney** » Wed Dec 12, 2012 9:38 am

No no no no no fkg no !!!!! One decent goal and people are getting totally carried away. Joe's best days were well behind him before he joined Liverpool.

by **Boocity** » Wed Dec 12, 2012 10:20 am

I tend to agree with The Raven, I would rather see him on the left than Downing

by **Ola Mr Benitez** » Wed Dec 12, 2012 1:39 pm

I know people get wound up on his wages, me included, but I suppose you have to look at the whole package. He cost us nothing so If you add his wages over the length of this contract and how much he cost he probably works out not too bad as long as we get something out of him. UNfortunately so far this has not happened but I really think a corner is being turned. His recent runs into space remind me of the way Scholes, Lampard and Freddie Lungberg used to score so many goals - The problem may be its too little too late for Joe especially when you consider his age??

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