Joe Cole, Luxury Player

’[Joe Cole’s] evocative new book…’ * Donald McRae, The Guardian *
Reflecting on the highs and lows of a stellar footballing career, Cole’s candid memoir confronts his long history of injuries alongside the numerous trophies he won with a string of high-profile clubs. * Mark Skinner, Waterstones’ Best Entertainment & Sports Books of 2025 *
A great, incredibly interesting book. I thought I knew Joe’s story, but there is so much here that I hadn’t heard before, he shares everything in full for the very first time. A must-read. * Jake Humphrey, High Performance Podcast *
A lovely read about a player who is far more unassuming than I’d imagined. It is, of course, mostly about a generational superstar talent who actually becomes more of an acclaimed superstar actor before injuries take their toll, but it’s also about fatherhood. The late George Cole is the undoubted star of this book, an extraordinary character… who proves, for so many reasons, everything a young man in the spotlight needs from a father. * Iain Macintosh, Route One *
Cole’s love-hate relationship with Mourinho is one compelling theme of his brilliantly candid book, Luxury Player. * Matt Barlow, Daily Mail *
Joe speaks brilliantly - and frankly - about his life growing up in Camden. Joe tells his story with wit and wisdom. * Dan Carrier, Camden New Journal *

Joe Cole is a former footballer who played for West Ham, Chelsea, Liverpool, Lille, Aston Villa, Coventry City and Tampa Bay Rowdies. A club legend at West Ham and Chelsea, he is widely regarded as one of the most technically-gifted English players of his generation. He made 679 club appearances in his career, scoring 94 goals and winning three Premier League titles, two FA Cups and a League Cup (and not forgetting the Intertoto Cup at West Ham). Joe also won 56 caps for England and played at three World Cups. He is now a pundit for TNT Sports as well as the co-host of two weekly podcasts - Football’s Greatest and The Dressing Room.

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