Ashley Cole, a former fullback for Chelsea and Arsenal, just joined the coaching staff at Birmingham City and cites ambition as a driving factor in his choice to do so.

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To be very honest, I have definitely had a rocky connection with Blues fans from prior games against them,” Cole said to Blues TV. There are new owners, and they have a fresh image and attitude that they wish to convey to the supporters. I’m thrilled to be joining the team and promise to do my best for the organization.

Prior to working with Frank Lampard at Derby County and Everton, Cole spent time as a coach. In addition to his time spent with the Chelsea youth program, he served as an assistant coach for the England Under-21 team under Lee Carsley.

And he continued, “I love to be engaged in sessions and be hands-on, but of course you have got to accept who the top man is. Because I believe it to be crucial, I intend to be very outspoken about the factors that helped me succeed in my chosen field.

To achieve top status, one must consistently apply themselves with dedication and concentration. There’s no easy way to the top, so if we can get 22 guys on the training pitch with the same mindset, we’ll be off to a good start.