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Mar 2025
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“My Mother Worked Three Jobs So That I C...

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Former Chelsea, Arsenal & England International with over 100 appearances for his country, Ashley Cole has approached his transition from a world-class player to an aspiring elite coach with patience, humility and a deep commitment to learning. No fluff here, Ashley vulnerably reflects on his early days when his mother had to work three jobs just so he could play Sunday league football. He opens up about the highs and lows of his career, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and what’s next for him in the world of football.

 

0:00 Intro

1:43 Life Choices & Home Support

4:55 Facing Ronaldo 

9:50 Tactics and Coaching

14:20 Wenger vs Mourinho 

17:45 What's Missing at Chelsea?

20:31 Preparing Saudi for World Cup 2034

26:55 What Went Wrong For England's Golden Generation

33:42 Spain Porducing Great Talent and Teams

36:50 Modern Fees and The Saudi Pro League

42:17 MLS Experience & Growth

45:46 Coaching Career

51:02 Arsenal vs. Chelsea

56:00 Regrets, Lessons, & Future Goals

59:42 Guilty Pleasures & Final Thoughts

 

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