Joe Cole
32-Year-Old Midfielder Aston Villa Premier
England
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Joe Cole Contract Information:
Signed a two-year contract with Aston Villa in June 2014.
July 29, 2014 Joe Cole News
RotoWire Fantasy Analysis
Cole hasn't been able to participate in Villa's series of friendlies in Texas due to a thigh injury, but he's expected to start running in the coming weeks, Express & Star reports.
Beyond just running, manager Paul Lambert believes that Cole will be fit enough to play in Villa's Aug. 16th opener versus Stoke City. Cole's availability will likely just provide depth to Villa's bench since he only made six starts last year with West Ham.
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Joe Cole: Past News Updates ( ▲ View most recent update )
June 10, 2014
RotoWire Fantasy Analysis
Cole signed a two-year contract with Aston Villa on Tuesday, the club's official web site reports.
Cole moves over from West Ham on a free transfer, although his fantasy prospects don't move much at Villa Park.
June 9, 2014
RotoWire Fantasy Analysis
Cole underwent a medical with Aston Villa on Sunday after being released by West Ham, The Mirror reports.
Cole had a disappointing stint with the Hammers, making only six starts last season. Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert doesn't have much financial room to play with this summer, so getting Cole at a discount is a gamble he's willing to take. However, the former Chelsea and Liverpool midfielder doesn't have much to offer fantasy owners at this point in his career.
April 28, 2014
RotoWire Fantasy Analysis
Cole is reportedly preparing to leave West Ham this summer, according to the Daily Mail.
The midfielder started six matches this season, and isn't the first choice at the club. French side Lille may be interested in the player having had him on loan during the 2011/2012 season.
January 22, 2014
RotoWire Fantasy Analysis
Cole limped off with a groin injury just after halftime in West Ham's 0-3 loss to Manchester City in the Capital One Cup on Tuesday.
Cole isn't expected to be out very long, according to manager Sam Allardyce. The veteran Englishman has had trouble staying on the pitch and in the starting XI this season. In 14 appearances he has netted three goals.
December 28, 2013
RotoWire Fantasy Analysis
Cole scored in the fourth minute of West Ham's 3-3 draw with West Brom on Saturday.
Cole has moved in-and-out of the starting XI this season, so he's been a fairly unreliable fantasy option. He now has three goals on the year and no assists.
December 1, 2013
RotoWire Fantasy Analysis
Cole came on for Matthew Jarvis in the 68th minute and scored in the 88th during Saturday's 3-0 win over Fulham.
Cole had been the subject of controversy lately, as he was furious for getting pulled just 39 minutes into last weekend's match against Chelsea. He was held out of the starting XI on Saturday but still managed to make an impact for fantasy owners who still rolled with him despite the potential demotion.
November 11, 2013
RotoWire Fantasy Analysis
Cole has appeared in five Premier League matches since returning from his hamstring injury, but he's taken only two shots in that span and is still looking for his second goal of the year.
Cole scored in the Hammers' opening fixture against Cardiff City back on August 17 but missed the entire month of September with a hamstring injury. He took two shots against Aston Villa back on November 2 but has been fairly quiet in his limited time on the pitch since his return.
