Ashley Cole: Chelsea legend posts Instagram snap of his ‘homework’ as he prepares to become a football scout


HE’S regarded as England’s greatest-ever left-back.

And Ashley Cole will be hoping to unearth more fine talents as he studies to become a football scout.

Ashley Cole has revealed he is studying to become a football scout
Ashley Cole has revealed he is studying to become a football scout
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The ex-Chelsea star is still an LA Galaxy player but appears to already be planning for a backroom role once he hangs up his boots.


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Cole posted a telling picture on Instagram showing a number of Chelsea-branded writing pads bursting with notes.

And fans were able to put two and two together with the following message: “Hotel life = home work studying the game from different aspects.”

Cole is still playing for LA Galaxy but appears to have his sights set on a backroom role
Cole is still playing for LA Galaxy but appears to have his sights set on a backroom role
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Whether it means Cole will be returning to Stamford Bridge as a scout remains to be seen.

But he’s not the only Blues icon gearing up for a role under Antonio Conte, with John Terry studying for his coaching badges.

It remains to be seen whether Cole returns to Chelsea to link up with Antonio Conte
It remains to be seen whether Cole returns to Chelsea to link up with Antonio Conte
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Former players Carlo Cudicini, Henrique Hilario and Paulo Ferreira are already working behind the scenes at Cobham.

While Frank Lampard is set to make a spectacular return to the club after calling time on his playing career.


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