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Andy Cole is a legendary English footballer best known for his time at Manchester United, where he became one of the Premier League’s all-time great strikers. With a career spanning nearly two decades, Cole’s talent and determination earned him a place among the sport’s greats, both in club and international football.
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In this episode, Jake and Damian sit down with Andy Cole to delve into the highs and lows of his remarkable journey, both on and off the pitch. Andy opens up about the challenges he faced after being diagnosed with a serious illness, the mental health struggles that followed, and how these experiences reshaped his outlook on life.
He also reflects on the pivotal moments of his football career, including his peak performances, the unique pressures of playing for Manchester United and the complexities of his football relationships, including his bond with Dwight Yorke and the tension with Teddy Sheringham.
The episode offers a deep exploration of resilience, mental health, and the importance of support systems during difficult times.
Andy Cole Fund – Kidney Research UK. The fund is for helping people like him who are living with kidney disease and goes to research into transplants and mental health and wellbeing.
0:00 Introduction
0:46 What Is High Performance?
2:00 Andy’s Illness
7:08 🚨 Huel
7:34 Hospital Scare & Diagnosis
12:43 Mental Health Struggles
30:42 🚨 Heights
31:42 Advice For Anyone Struggling
33:22 Windrush Parents
40:02 Manchester United Days
44:08 Sir Alex Ferguson Relationship
47:34 Dwight Yorke Magic
49:03 Teddy Sheringham Feud
54:04 Public Perception
56:43 England Critics
1:06:33 Treated Disrespectfully
1:19:12 Viewing The Old Andy Cole
1:22:35 “Man United Never Get Beat”
1:27:21 Quick-Fire Questions
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