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Chelsea's Ashley Cole Wins Record-Setting Sixth FA Cup
Englishman has endured a tough season off the field.
May 15, 2010 6:57:00 PM
By Anthony Sciarrino
Chelsea left-back Ashley Cole ended a tumultuous season by becoming the most victorious player in the history of the FA Cup after the Blues defeated Portsmouth in the final on Saturday.
Less than a week after clinching the Premier League title, Chelsea completed the Double after a 1-0 win over Pompey at Wembley.
Cole became the first player in the 120 years in which the FA Cup has been played to lift the trophy six times.
The England international has had a tough time on and off the pitch this season, splitting with wife Cheryl Cole and missing some time with a broken ankle.
Fellow defender John Terry hailed Cole’s contribution this season and believes that the left-back is a crucial player for both Chelsea and England.
“His record in the Cup is incredible and he has been unbelievable this year,” Terry told the Daily Mail.
“Ashley was unfortunate with his injury and was probably our best player before that. He has come back as fit as ever and raring to go, which is a massive boost for us and England.”
Cole has played in seven Cup finals with the Blues and Arsenal and his sixth FA Cup win helped him move ahead of Charles Wollaston, Arthur Kinnaird and James Forrest as the most successful player in the history of the tournament.
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Less than a week after clinching the Premier League title, Chelsea completed the Double after a 1-0 win over Pompey at Wembley.
Cole became the first player in the 120 years in which the FA Cup has been played to lift the trophy six times.
The England international has had a tough time on and off the pitch this season, splitting with wife Cheryl Cole and missing some time with a broken ankle.
Fellow defender John Terry hailed Cole’s contribution this season and believes that the left-back is a crucial player for both Chelsea and England.
“His record in the Cup is incredible and he has been unbelievable this year,” Terry told the Daily Mail.
“Ashley was unfortunate with his injury and was probably our best player before that. He has come back as fit as ever and raring to go, which is a massive boost for us and England.”
Cole has played in seven Cup finals with the Blues and Arsenal and his sixth FA Cup win helped him move ahead of Charles Wollaston, Arthur Kinnaird and James Forrest as the most successful player in the history of the tournament.
For more news on England, visit Goal.com's England section and join Goal.com USA's Facebook fan page!
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