Joe Cole gets revenge on Roy Keane

I love when small stories develop within a game. I'm not sure why, but Keane decides to argue with Joe Cole, who in turn gets the better of Keane in a duel later on in the game.
Given the freedom and the chance to be a protagonist, Joe Cole at West Ham was a joy to watch!
Manchester United vs West Ham 2001/2002.

[wayneronaldo]

Joe Cole before be went Chelsea. Free to roam. Was something else. Won the trophies at Chelsea but mourihno put him in structure so couldn't tear it up as he did at West ham. Top player

[natnaelmesfin]

Joe was the only English player who didn't play like an English player back then

[stoinge]

Joe before he was taught to play like an Englishman

[kevinlife]

Pele once said that the only player in that ‘Golden Generation’ England squad that would fit in to the Brazil squad at that time was Joe Cole. High praise from one of the GOATs 🐐

[pranavhkul]

The real Joe Cole. What a player! Then he became a modern day footballer, a right footed Attacking midfielder converted to left winger by Jose to accomodate him because Lampard played in his position.

He did win lots of trophies and even had a long international career with England. Still showed the flair at times but if he had played in his natural position, would have surely been a once in a generation talent for England!

[michaelscott]

Wonderkid who had all the potential coached out of him.

[robbiepeterh]

Joe Cole wasn’t a footballer, he was an artist.

[barrywitt]

One of the most under rated players ever gutted his leg broke as he was just getting started ⚒❤️

[BOSIE]

Actually saw this old game recently. West Ham's intensity was great early on but Keane just absolutely dominated the match afterwards with his passing and had Cole and Carrick in his pocket with a superb performance. United won 5-3. Keane and Vieira were in a league of their own in this period.

[weekendwarriorprospecting]

I'll never forget that goal for England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿⚽️ 🔥🪄

[mattwindsor]

As an England fan I was so excited about Joe Cole coming through age 16. So much expectation. He did ok but mostly nice flicks and touches. Never set the word alight imo.
There was a spare space left mid but he just did ‘ok’

[GtaGuruYT]

Any footage of Joe Cole in the West Ham youth, fa cup final i think it was, just before he stepped up to senior squad ?. From memory that was a sight to behold. He was largely compared to Gazza, unbelievable tekkers. Always wished he came to Old Trafford but nothing was displacing Scholes. Anyway Chelsea riches and their exhorbitant spending to build a squad to dominate made his destination clear, also he was a London lad. Preferred him in the centre attacking mid role, as displayed here, but in mourinho defence, he made him incredibly fit and a warrior. Not his fault he had to compete with Duff and Robben for starts. Awesome player.

[scottandrewhorne]

Joe Cole was a very skilled player back in the day

[naumesh]

Smoother than toes of Scholesy's daughter 🦶🏻

[DavidLUFC]

Joe cole was world class. Imagine what he would cost today

[Alexiadsouza]

Joe Cole, the only English player ever to have skills of a Brazilian/Argentine player

[Aykay_]

As good a career as Joe had in feel like he never truly acheived his full potential… what a player ! Got that creativeness stifled out of him

[stephenhartley]

Whisper sweet nothing's in Roy's ear and you'll get his elbow in yours 😂😂😂

[robj]

When skill had the freedom of the park⚒

[SuperR]

Joe Cole was incredible for about 7 years then drifted away. Should of been England's Zidane.