Totally Extra: Andy Cole - the Premier League's most underrated goalscorer?
Summary
This episode features a special "Total Extra" focusing on Andy Cole, with guests Tom Williams, Daniel Story, and Andy Mitten. The hosts discuss Cole’s journey from his record-breaking move to Newcastle to his time at Manchester United, exploring his complex relationships with teammates like Teddy Sheringham and his transformative partnership with Dwight Yorke. They analyze why Cole is often overlooked in Premier League history despite his prolific scoring record and highlight his crucial role in United’s 1999 treble, including the famous comeback against Juventus.
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Intro: Andy Cole tribute and trip recap
Tom's 7-day trip with Andy Cole in Ireland
The Belfast rave incident and Cole's background
Cole's legacy and Premier League scoring records
Early career: Newcastle and the Beardsley partnership
The Cole and Dwight York partnership
Almanac: Football history from September
The move to Newcastle and the laundry story
Newcastle's rise and Cole's record-breaking season
The record transfer to Manchester United
Early struggles and the 1995 title disappointment
Media criticism and personal resilience
The feud with Teddy Sheringham
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Dwight York's arrival and the 1999 Treble
The 3-3 draw with Barcelona and iconic goals
The 1999 Champions League Final vs Juventus
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Later career: Blackburn and Manchester City
International career and the Hoddle criticism
Tom's trip details and Cole's personality
Quiz: Top Premier League goal-scoring partnerships
Outro and Ronaldo anecdote
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