Talk:Andrew Cole

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[edit] Somewhat unfair

This article is somewhat unfair in it's assessment of Cole's relationship with United fans, who have certainly taken him to their hearts after he began scoring heavily. It is also slightly misguided and seems to suggest he was a peripheral figure in the 98-99 treble season, when in fact he was a first choice striker alongside Dwight Yorke in an often mesmeric partnership. He was also prolific in 97-98 campaign; although the article does acknowledge this (albeit perhaps not satisfactorily), it still seems to point to him as a figure of ridicule throughout this season, when in fact he was a shining light.

As I remember it, it wasn't really until the 98/99 season that United fans finally warmed to Andy Cole. Although his goalscoring record before then was good, he had a knack of missing easy chances and this infuriated the fans. So this negativity from United supporters is worth keeping in the article I feel.

I've added a sentence on his partnership with Dwight Yorke in the 98/99 season as this wasn't even mentioned before. I also felt his 5 goals against Ipswich in 1995 was worth mentioning too. However, I still feel this article lacks detail. Cole is the second highest goalscorer in Premiership history and I don't think this article does him justice at all.82.1.232.222 12:58, 1 September 2006 (UTC)

I've expanded his Manchester United section a little by highlighting a number of important goals he scored for the club, such as his goal which won United their Premiership title in the Treble season, and removed the comment about Teddy Sheringham being the star of United's 00/01 season as I don't think it is relevant to Cole. Also pointed out he scored the winning goal for Blackburn in the League Cup final against Spurs. - 8 January 2007

[edit] Andy or Andrew?

When at Newcastle and Manchester United he was known by everyone as Andy Cole but a few years ago said he prefers to be known as Andrew Cole. Seeing as he's most well known as Andy should that be the article title? Probably should mention the naming issue in the article too.

yeah. I was just about to comment on that. I think it should be Andy since he is well known as that but mentioned in the article that he prefers andrew--213.7.48.114 18:52, 3 March 2007 (UTC)