S01E104 — Ashley Cole: Arsenal Exit, Chelsea Success & Dealing With Media Criticism

This week, Gary, Jamie, Wayne, Roy and Ian are joined by Ashley Cole for a brilliant episode full of big reveals and funny moments. We start by looking back at Ashley’s early days at Arsenal and how he went from a prospect at Highbury to one of the best full backs we have ever seen. He talks about the moments that shaped him and how a loan spell at Palace changed him. The conversation then turns to coaching. Ashley talks about the work he has done alongside Wayne and with England, and why he sees himself stepping into management sooner rather than later. We also revisit his playing career, from the Invincibles and working under Arsene Wenger to joining Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea. Ash speaks openly about leaving Arsenal, one of the most talked about moves English football ever, and the reaction in the media after. To finish, the table look back at England’s golden generation. Why didn’t that group achieve what many expected and was that England’s best chance of winning something?