Welcome to Celtic, Carlton Cole

As far as I know it was a promotion so he could implement structural changes over the scouting network, he has carte blanche over that now. Whereas before he was the head scout, he controlled it but worked within the parametres set from above.

The scouts do have a massive influence on recruitment but they aren't able to force a manager to sign a player, especially not one like Carlton Cole who had just taken part in a 2 month trial.

As it is, I don't think we've used our scouts in the last two years. Most guys we signed was ones Ronny personally witnessed or had knowledge of himself.

 

Will come back to haunt us.

 

I fear you might be right.

 

I didn't mean to imply I thought he could force players on managers
Just that he was more "senior" than just head scout.

Like you said if a manager doesn't want a player that is identified
Lawwell just puts the purse back in his bag.

 

Literally !!! He is the wrong side of 30 not long left now

 

Ahh, I get you mate. Aye that is true

 

Will never forget those goals against Stranraer.. and not to even mention the stretching and jogging he did down the sideline.
Legend, will be missed.

 

:smiley-laughing002:

 

On Thursday, Celtic announced on their official website that Cole is leaving Celtic Park.

The 32-year-old striker has admitted that he found it tough at the Hoops last season, but he has thanked the fans for their support and for singing his name even when he was not on the pitch.

"It was a difficult season in terms of getting enough game time,” Cole told The Scottish Sun. “I really wanted to help the boys on the field.

"The support I received from the fans will give me great memories, to hear them singing my name even when I wasn’t on the pitch was special.

"So a big thank you to the green and white family. I wish everyone associated with Celtic FC all the best for the future."

 

CArLTON COLE, CoLE!

AlWaYs BeLiEvE iN yOuR sOuL.

 

It's a shame he couldn't get fit. He was never going to be a world beater but he could have been useful.

Seems a decent bloke. Good luck to him.

 

At least he hasn't done the usual from players who leave us on not the best of terms and slated the league quality etc.

Probably a bit late in his career for him to have done much at us, but all the best in the future.

 

He's * but it's nice to see players speak fondly of the club instead of having a cheap pop

 

Shame to see a career so tragically cut short.

 

Oxygen thief

 

Get this into ex players

 

signed for US third-tier side Sacramento Republic FC

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (August 9, 2016) – Sacramento Republic FC have agreed to a contract with forward Carlton Cole for the 2016 USL season. Cole played most recently with Celtic of the Scottish Premier League. He will begin training with the club on August 16 in Sacramento.

“Cole needs no introduction. In terms in what he has does in the game, he has played at the highest level throughout his career and it shows he is a top player and very good professional,” said Head Coach and Technical Director Paul Buckle. “When he became available, we realized the good he can bring, his invaluable experience and that he can score goals.”

Cole played 14 English Premier League seasons splitting time between Chelsea, Charlton Athletic and Aston Villa before spending nine seasons with West Ham United. Cole appeared in over 285 EPL matches, scoring 52 career EPL goals. He made 256 career appearances with West Ham United in the EPL and League Championship between 2006 and 2015, scoring 56 career goals. Cole played most recently with Celtic of the Scottish Premier League, appearing in five matches, scoring a goal.

http://www.sacrepublicfc.com/news/2016/08/09/srfc-sign-carlton-cole

 

Still can't believe we actually signed him.

As bad as Ronny was, what hope did he have when he was forced to have this * as his second choice striker?