Ashley Cole: The Truth About Leaving Arsenal | PART 1

In this episode, Ashley Cole, widely regarded as one of the best left-backs in football history, opens up about his extraordinary career. From his humble beginnings in East London to becoming a cornerstone of Arsenal’s Invincibles and later excelling at Chelsea, Cole shares candid stories that have rarely been discussed before.The conversation covers his transformation from striker to defender, life under legendary managers, and the pressures of high-stakes football. Ashley delves into the emotional decision to leave Arsenal, the backlash he faced, and the lessons learned from adapting to different playing styles and teammates.He also reveals insights about his journey into coaching, highlighting the challenges and rewards of shaping the next generation of talent. An unmissable chat for any football fan, showcasing Ashley’s unique perspective on resilience, growth, and legacy.Chumbawamba 00:00: Intro00:58: Ashley’s private life06:07: Breaking into senior teams10:10: From striker to left-back?!18:35: Obsession with coaching25:31: Learning from the greats29:54: First cup final…35:11: Arsenal’s “disrespect”39:46: The media narrative41:00: Chelsea come knocking41:48: Almost a Galácticos?!41:22: Part 2 coming soon…Subscribe to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFULBvlxNWW8cWsrV6fGrcwFollow our Clips page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLNBLB3xr3LyiyAkhZEtiAA For more Peter Crouch: Twitter - https://twitter.com/petercrouch Therapy Crouch - https://www.youtube.com/@thetherapycrouch For more Chris Stark Twitter - https://twitter.com/Chris_StarkInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisstark/For more Steve Sidwell Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjsidwell Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stevesidwell14 #PeterCrouch #ThatPeterCrouchPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.