Seems that when Birch stated on CTV that they would extend further then recently extended contract of Carlton Cole he was telling the truth. Step in the right direction.
Also.. I read it's only a 6k a week contract as well! If Jimmy doesn't leave this Summer (or Zola for that matter), I'm thinking that Cole will be loaned out to a top Div-1 side for a period. The pecking order seems to be Jimmy, Eidur, Zola, Forsell, Cole, Olivera. With that, he'd see limited time...
I really wouldn't read too much into the reported wage as it is almost a guarantee that he won't be on that amount next season, what with this being the age of renegotiated contracts and all. The importent thing was geting him tied down to the club for the foreseeable future. I suppose when his 6,000 is compared to Bogardes 40,000 it does make an alarming difference. He is only a teenager though and still has to prove that he can perform on a consistant basis in the prem. Six grand a week is good money for him at the moment and he knows it. I really doubt we will loan anybody out untill we have completed our champions league adventure.
Good point... ...about the CL. Didn't really think about that. Even with the hectic schedule, I have a feeling Cole will see limited playing time with Forssell coming back, which is quite a shame really. I hope he gets real first team action and not just play in Worthington Cup matches. Now to get Terry and Gallas to extend...