Andy Cole: A Tale of Fiery Relationships, Injuries and One Fateful Afternoon at Upton Park

13 clubs, 229 goals and an illustrious trophy cabinet. Only Alan Shearer and Wayne Rooney have scored more Premier League goals than him, but yet English forward Andy Cole has played for his country fewer times than Matthew Upson. This is by no means to discredit the career of Upson, but the disparity between the pair's ability is more than apparent. So, it begs the question, why was Cole overlooked?

A raw but exciting young goalscorer during loan spells at Fulham and Bristol City, Cole was coveted by a host of Premier League teams during the early 1990s. He had an eye for goal, but stability continued to elude him as a character clash with then Arsenal manager George Graham saw him leave Highbury having played just twice.

Bristol City snapped at the opportunity to bring Cole back to the club, shelling out £500,000 for the youngster. Again, however, Cole's chemistry on the pitch did not transpire off of it and another move beckoned.