Many West Ham United fans are reminiscing about a goal scored by former Iron Joe Cole in a London derby against rivals Arsenal, after the club showed highlights of it on Twitter.
The Hammers thought they were going to come away with a great victory as they led 2-0, thanks to Freddie Kanoute and a lovely finish from Cole. The Englishman, who scored 17 goals in 179 appearances, per Transfermarkt, received the ball outside the box and smashed it past the Gunners goalkeeper, via BBC Sport.
However a goal from Thierry Henry and then a last minute equaliser from Sylvain Wiltord meant that the game finished 2-2, but Irons fans were happy that they stopped the North London side from beating a record of 15 consecutive victories in the league.
Cole came from the academy, per Transfermarkt, and was adored by fans before moving to Chelsea where he won the Premier League three times as well as winning the FA Cup, the League Cup and the Community Shield.
Here is what fans had to say following the tweet:
https://twitter.com/WestHam/status/1252945249371971588?s=20
Agreed. This match defined our whole season.
— Daryl Lewis (@darylwhu) April 22, 2020
Roeder .. how why, did he become our manager.. ?
Poor guy couldn’t cope with the stress 😕— kevhammer (@kkboleyn) April 22, 2020
Joe Cole was the most naturally talented and natural skillful footballer West Ham have seen come The Academy of Football for many generations; the only player West Ham have had at the club who comes close to Joe Cole for natural ability is Ravel Morrison.
— Josh Verrills (@WestHamJoshV) April 22, 2020
An if only game. Threw away the 2 goal lead and didn’t win at home until January
— Glennyboy (@GlenWorrell) April 22, 2020
The young talented players we had & sold back then
still breaks my heart ,
a little investment to bring in a couple more good players
and who knows what we could’ve achieved
Cole Carrick Lampard Ferdinand etc etc ..trophy cabinets full 😕— kevhammer (@kkboleyn) April 22, 2020
Joe cole is one of my favourite Ex Westham players not sure why really I just always remember that goal he scored on his second spell for us vs spurs even though we lost. What a player https://t.co/2iwCFUrIVA
— Ollie (@OCWHU) April 22, 2020
First ever home game, what a kit that was too. https://t.co/tYxEPKIrxe
— Haydn Smith-Sheppard (@Hayds_) April 22, 2020
West Ham fans, what is your favourite memory of Joe Cole? Comment below!
