Stick to Football — Season 1, Episode 104: Ashley Cole: Arsenal Exit, Chelsea Success & Dealing With Media Criticism

Episode synopsis

This week, Gary, Jamie, Wayne, Roy and Ian are joined by Ashley Cole for a brilliant episode full of big reveals and funny moments. We start by looking back at Ashley’s early days at Arsenal and how he went from a prospect at Highbury to one of the best full backs we have ever seen. He talks about the moments that shaped him and how a loan spell at Palace changed him. The conversation then turns to coaching. Ashley talks about the work he has done alongside Wayne and with England, and why he sees himself stepping into management sooner rather than later. We also revisit his playing career, from the Invincibles and working under Arsene Wenger to joining Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea. Ash speaks openly about leaving Arsenal, one of the most talked about moves English football ever, and the reaction in the media after. To finish, the table look back at England’s golden generation. Why didn’t that group achieve what many expected and was that England’s best chance of winning something?

About Stick to Football

An original series from The Overlap with Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Jill Scott, Ian Wright and Roy Keane, featuring special guests discussing all things football.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1The Sancho Saga
• E2Beckham on Netflix Doc & Messi
• E3Rooney Returns & VAR nightmares
• E4Eddie Hearn: Rooney vs Jake Paul at Old Trafford?
• E5Roy Keane Goes Through All His Red Cards!
• E6Getting Back From Saipan & Gazza’s Meltdown
• E7Everton Fans Should Be Furious!
• E8Ronnie: I Recognise Myself In Roy
• E9United’s Press Leaks, Pep Lashes Out & Being Late!
• E10Jaap Stam On Leaving United, Losing In Istanbul & Ten Hag
• E11Secret Santa, Parties & Football At Christmas!
• E12Keane & Wrighty vs Gary & Carra | Stick to Football Quiz with Paddy McGuinness