DIFFERENT CLASS ... Robin van Persie steals an FA Cup replay for Man United at Upton Park JOE COLE believes he and Robin van Persie have at last found a place they can call home. Cole slotted straight back in on his return to West Ham but he reckons RVP is at his devastating peak as a net-busting centre forward. Midfielder Cole said: “Take away Messi and Ronaldo and he’s probably ...Full Story »

Joe Cole will make his second debut for West Ham United in the same round of the same competition where he made his first. On Friday he sat in a room at the club’s training ground and smiled boyishly. ‘I can feel how I felt as a youngster,’ the 31-year-old said. This time, however, he will not be tasked with cleaning the toilets beforehand. Almost 14 years to the day sin...Full Story »

WEST HAM hope to finalise the transfer of Joe Cole from Liverpool today. Prodigal son Cole is set for an emotional return to Upton Park on a free after completing his medical. He came up through the ranks at the Hammers and could mark his second coming in tomorrow’s FA Cup third round clash with Manchester United. That will depend on the paperwork going through in time, with Liverpool h...Full Story »

JOE COLE will get a £4million pay-off from Liverpool to join West Ham for nothing. The free transfer to Upton Park ends the midfielder’s miserable spell at Anfield. The Reds are giving Cole, 31, a year’s wages to get him off the books. West Ham will take over the remaining 18 months of his £90,000-a-week deal. Last night, Cole was having a medical and could sign in time ...Full Story »

Joe Cole has found his chances at Liverpool limited QPR boss Harry Redknapp has admitted he would love to bring out-of-favour midfielder Joe Cole to the club in January, but only if a cut-price deal can be struck with Liverpool. The Hoops are currently rock bottom of the Premier League, eight points adrift of safety and are strong favourites for the drop. But Redknapp has highlighted Cole, ...Full Story »

Harry Redknapp has admitted he would like to bring Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole to QPR and plans to discuss a potential transfer with Brendan Rodgers. “I’d like to bring Joe here if I can but the deal would have to be right for the club," the manager said. “We couldn’t do a deal as it [Cole's wages] is at Liverpool. I’ll have to speak to Brendan Rodgers. We’...Full Story »

Joe Cole: Does not feature in Brendan Rodgers' long-term plans at Liverpool Sky Sports understands Queens Park Rangers are in talks with Liverpool over a move for Joe Cole. The former England international, who earns a reported £90,000 a week, is expected to leave Anfield in January as he does not feature in boss Brendan Rodgers' long-term plans. QPR manager Harry Redknapp hopes to take ...Full Story »

Harry Redknapp will meet Queens Park Rangers owner Tony Fernandes this week to discuss the club's transfer window plans. Redknapp will have £10million to spend in January but is expected to rely largely on loan deals. Liverpool's Joe Cole and former Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka are targets. Target man: Joe Cole could be offered an escape route from Liverpool by QPR Anelka is also...Full Story »

Airdrie will include new signing Liam Buchanan in their ranks for the first time against visitors Falkirk Buchanan has agreed a short-term deal until January following his release from Sligo Rovers. The 27-year-old former Partick Thistle and Dunfermline striker looks set for a first start in a Diamonds jersey as both Jack and John Boyle are suspended. Boss Jimmy Boyle is also without injured ...Full Story »

Former West Ham youth team player and Joe Cole's brother-in-law Mitchell Cole has died. Cole, who was 27, had been forced to retire as a professional player in February last year owing to a deteriorating heart condition. Writing on their official twitter feed, the League said: 'We are sad to hear former Southend, Stevenage and Oxford player Mitchell Cole has passed away. Our thoughts are wit...Full Story »