Former United Striker Hangs His Boots Up

Last updated : 11 November 2008 By Sam
Cole, now 37 years-old, made 275 appearances during his time at Old Trafford and scored 121 goals before his move to Blackburn Rovers in 2001.

The one-time England international striker, who has served 13 clubs during a distinguished career, has finished his playing days at Nottingham Forest where he has struggled to command a regular starting place this season.

"It's not the ideal ending, but I wouldn't change a thing. It's been a dream" Cole told The Times newspaper.

"It just wasn't working out (at Forest). I told them from the outset that I didn't want to go there to sit on the bench because I didn't want to be perceived as sitting back and making easy money.

Cole now plans to stay in the game in some sort of coaching capacity: "I've all this experience and I don't want to keep it to myself," he added.

"I want to give something back."


Andrew Cole
Date of birth
Friday, 15th October 1971
Height
5.10
Place of birth
Nottingham, England
Weight
12.4
Nationality
England
Position
Forward
Comments
Squad No.
Recent Career History By Club (1999 onwards)
Team
DebutApps (+ sub)GoalsYellowsReds
23 Aug 20085 (6)030
02 Feb 20088 (5)610
24 Nov 20073 (5)000
14 Apr 20075 (0)110
19 Sep 20069 (13)410
13 Aug 200521 (2)1041
14 Aug 200437 (2)1371
01 Jan 200289 (11)37132
10 Oct 20014 (3)200
06 Oct 20010 (1)000
19 Aug 20014 (4)300
15 Aug 20011 (0)000
03 Apr 20016 (1)100
24 Mar 20012 (0)110
07 Mar 20011 (0)000
28 Feb 20011 (0)000
18 Oct 200011 (2)621
07 Oct 20002 (0)010
05 Sep 20006 (0)400
02 Sep 20001 (0)000
26 Feb 200014 (3)200
23 Feb 20000 (1)000
10 (3)110
0 (1)000
10 (0)000
1 (0)010
Recent Career History By Season (1999 onwards)
Season
First App.Apps (+ sub)GoalsYellowsReds
23 Aug 20085 (6)030
24 Nov 200711 (10)610
19 Sep 200614 (13)520
13 Aug 200521 (2)1041
14 Aug 200437 (2)1371
16 Aug 200329 (8)1131
17 Aug 200240 (3)1360
15 Aug 200129 (8)1841
05 Aug 200033 (5)1441
22 Sep 199931 (6)110
05 Jun 19991 (0)010
Appearances 251 (+ 63 as sub); Goals 91; Yellow cards 36; Red cards 5