Ashley Cole, a name synonymous with excellence in the world of football, has left an indelible mark on the sport. From his early days as a promising youngster to his illustrious career at the highest level, Cole's influence extends far beyond the pitch.

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According to French World Cup winner Emmanuel Petit, former Manchester United full-back Denis Irwin deserves to be mentioned alongside the likes of Ashley Cole as one of the greatest full-backs of the Premier League era. Despite racking up an impressive trophy haul with United, Irwin is often overlooked in discussions about the best full-backs of his time.

The case that was going on about a fan jeering and shouting at Ashley Cole has now concluded. The Swindon Town resident, Lee Oscroft, has been asked to pay a fine of 300 pounds for his actions. He admitted previously to shouting foul language at the former Chelsea and Arsenal star. It occurred in a match of the FA Cup which took place last year. The fan was acquitted of any charges regarding the usage of racial slurs. He also appeared in court to avoid getting a banning order.

Ashley Cole, a former England left-back player, is now an ITV pundit. He was recently in a controversy when a fan waved a wallet at him, referring to his move from Arsenal to club Chelsea. This was seen as racial abuse and harassment for which the fan was charged as well. Lee Oscroft, 25 years of age, reportedly used the “n” word on Cole for which he faced harassment charges. This happened during the match between Manchester City and Swindon Town as part of the FA cup tournament.

A ruthless robber who had been a part of the gang that tied up Ashley Cole, the former England footballer in front of his children. The robber had even threatened to cut off his fingers but he has now been jailed for three decades.

Everton have been revived so far this season, so is it possible that Frank Lampard will defy the dire predictions that were made for his team? When Everton and Manchester United last played each other at Goodison Park in April, the home side were in deep trouble at the bottom of the Premier League. With just 25 points from 29 games, they were only a point above the relegation places. Concerns were building about their financial viability following the departure of their main sponsor Alisher Usmanov following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Frenchman Neal Maupay was the go-to man as Everton recorded their first Premier League win of the season. The new Everton man scored early in the second half for a 1-0 win at home to London side West Ham United last weekend.

New Bayern Munich attacker Sadio Mane has emulated Ashley Cole with the squad photo taken by him and his new teammates at the end of last month. Ashley Cole made the headline at AS Roma severalyears ago after he stood out amongst his teammates in a weird manner ina squad photo.

Everton manager Frank Lampard is keen for Anthony Gordon to stay at the club this summer amidst the transfer rumourslinking him with a move away from the club. Lampard talked about Gordon in his pre-match press conference ahead of the Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest at home this weekend. Speaking further, Lampard said he can guarantee that Gordon will stay at Everton beyond this summer’s transfer window with the likes of Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United and Chelsea on his trail. Chelsea have already made a couple of bids and they were rejected by Everton.

A gang member who broke into footballer Ashley Cole's home and threatened to cut his fingers off has been sentenced to 30 years in prison. Kurtis Dilks, who was part of a four-strong gang which smashed into the home of former England footballer Ashley Cole and threatened to cut off his fingers, was jailed at Nottingham Crown Court for 30 years, with a five-year extended licence period. It came after the former England footballer said the "terror and confusion" on his children's faces when the group of men broke in, tied him up and threatened to cut off his fingers "will never leave me".