“My Mother Worked Three Jobs So That I Could Play Football” - Ashley Cole 143
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 Intro1:43 Life Choices & Home Support4:55 Facing Ronaldo 9:50 Tactics and Coaching14:20 Wenger vs Mourinho 17:45 What's Missing at Chelsea?20:31 Preparing Saudi for World Cup 203426:55 What Went Wrong For England's Golden Generation33:42 Spain Porducing Great Talent and Teams36:50 Modern Fees and The Saudi Pro League42:17 MLS Experience & Growth45:46 Coaching Career51:02 Arsenal vs. Chelsea56:00 Regrets, Lessons, & Future Goals59:42 Guilty Pleasures & Final Thoughts