Ashley Cole Quotations

My worst fears were confirmed as Thierry and I sat in the centre circle after the final whistle. His name was sung from the rooftops, while my contribution was recognised by a deafening silence. It was like I was the invisible man

When I heard Jonathan [Cole's agent] repeat the figure of £55k-a-week, I nearly swerved off the road. 'He is taking the p**s, Jonathan!' I yelled down the phone. I was so incensed. I was trembling with anger. I couldn't believe what I'd heard.

I came to AS Roma to play in the Champions League

Referees and linesmen are killing teams.

I'd Love to be captain of Arsenal for even just one day.

I don't think players care too much about stats and statistics...

The (Arsenal) team have a few injuries and it is going to be a testing time for us, so the sooner I am back in action, the better.

The Denmark game hurt, but it brought the lads together and we want to prove that we can go all the way in the World Cup if we qualify. Everyone knows about Wayne Rooney. Hopefully he is going to go to another tournament and set it alight like he did in Euro 2004. He definitely could be the difference.

The operation went well and I hope to be back in eight weeks,

The operation went well and I hope to be back in around eight weeks' time. I have been told that that is a realistic time to aim for,

We just knew we wanted to give something back

There's nothing we can do about it and we've just got to do what we can with the squad we've got.

I've been told that's a realistic time to aim for. The team has a few injuries and it's going to be a testing time.

It's just hard for me to say at the moment.

I had taken so many shots and missed before I finally made that one. I had so much adrenaline just for this game.

If everyone stays fit and we keep the same squad we've had in recent years then we've got a really great chance.

The manager must not think I am ready for it. Perhaps with everything that has gone on he thought it might not be a good idea.