Originally posted by ghimpheng:
tribalfootball.com - February 4, 2006
Manchester City striker Andy Cole has been sensationally axed - just days before he is due to sign a new one-year deal.
The Sun say Blues boss Stuart Pearce told the 34-year-old striker yesterday afternoon that he will not start at Everton today.
Cole, who is fully fit, was furious when told he was making way for £6million Greek new-boy Georgios Samaras.
Axing Andy cole might not be wise..........as he know how man city play should let Samaras play after half time instead of starting him.Let him observer the game
The Samaras guy looked quite impressive though, got a header nearly went in. Andy Cole should be off- form ba... or else he wouldn't be dropped.