Joe Cole has admitted many of Chelsea’s stars were unhappy under former manager Luiz Felipe Scolari.

DEFIANT Chelsea star Joe Cole has vowed to be “bullet proof” when he returns from injury

The injured midfielder could be set to stay at the Bridge after being offered a new contract…by Gill Clark

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp believes young players are getting it too easy - but there is nothing that can be done to prevent it.Redknapp oversaw the development of Rio Ferdinand, Frank Lampard, Joe Cole and Michael Carrick at West Ham but their apprenticeships were some of the last where cleaning boots was part of the job.

West Ham youngster James Tomkins insists there is plenty more talent to emerge from the club’s academy thanks to the work of Tony Carr.Carr has been granted a testimonial for overseeing the youngsters at Upton Park - and England boss Fabio Capello should be thankful too as Rio Ferdinand, Frank Lampard, Joe Cole and Michael Carrick are among the players who have come through the system.

Footballer Joe Cole made £2.5million profit by selling his luxury villa in Dubai before prices halved.

Chelsea’s Joe Cole says he has given up any hope of playing again this season but is “ahead of schedule” in his recovery from injury.

Chelsea and England midfielder Joe Cole has revealed he is “ahead of schedule” in his rehabilitation from a serious knee injury.The England playmaker ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament in the Blues’ 4-1 FA Cup win over Southend United in January.

Chelsea full-back Paulo Ferreira has been ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury.The Portuguese defender is the third Chelsea player to suffer the knee problem this season, with Joe Cole and Michael Essien also affected by it.

Chelsea’s Joe Cole has started rehabilitation work following surgery on his serious knee injury.