Ex-Toon Striker To Quit In May?

Last updated : 11 February 2008 By Footy Mad - Editor

The 36-year-old striker joined Burnley on loan from Sunderland in January and will stay at Turf Moor until the end of the current campaign.

He netted his first goal for the Clarets in the 1-1 draw with Colchester at the weekend, and is determined to make a big impact over the coming months.

Cole's opportunities had been limited at the Stadium of Light and he had little hesitation in accepting the offer of a loan at Burnley.

Cole: "I had never played at Burnley before and I didn't even know where it was.

"But I spoke to Owen Coyle and his enthusiasm for wanting to play football and wanting me to come and enjoy myself was enough.

"I really want to try and finish on a high.

"When I get to the end of the season I'll make my mind up whether I want to play on."

1993/95 A.A.Cole 83/1 68
Signed from Bristol City and took the place by storm with his powerful running, superb finishing, and uncanny partnership with Peter Beardsley. Left under a cloud when he was sold to Manchester United and said he was joining a better club. OK, perhaps he was, but we didn't want to hear it. Born in Nottingham.