Good king Cole

Joe Cole (18), as we all know, is the future of English football but based on an interview he gave to The Sun last week you have…

Joe Cole (18), as we all know, is the future of English football but based on an interview he gave to The Sun last week you have to wonder how long West Ham will be able to satisfy the starlet's ambition. Cole revealed that when team-mate Stuart Pearce offered to make him a cup of tea it was "one of the most memorable moments of my career so far". Heady days at West Ham, eh?

Mary Hannigan

Mary Hannigan

Mary Hannigan is a sports writer with The Irish Times