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“My Mother Worked Three Jobs So That I Could Play Football” - Ashley Cole 143
Season 5 · Episode 143

“My Mother Worked Three Jobs So That I Could Play Football” - Ashley Cole 143

<p>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

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March 17, 20251h 1m

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<p>Former Chelsea, Arsenal &amp; 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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>0:00 Intro</p><p>1:43 Life Choices &amp; Home Support</p><p>4:55 Facing Ronaldo&nbsp;</p><p>9:50 Tactics and Coaching</p><p>14:20 Wenger vs Mourinho&nbsp;</p><p>17:45 What's Missing at Chelsea?</p><p>20:31 Preparing Saudi for World Cup 2034</p><p>26:55 What Went Wrong For England's Golden Generation</p><p>33:42 Spain Porducing Great Talent and Teams</p><p>36:50 Modern Fees and The Saudi Pro League</p><p>42:17 MLS Experience &amp; Growth</p><p>45:46 Coaching Career</p><p>51:02 Arsenal vs. Chelsea</p><p>56:00 Regrets, Lessons, &amp; Future Goals</p><p>59:42 Guilty Pleasures &amp; Final Thoughts</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p></p><p></p>