I thought Cole was very quiet throughout - he had little involvement and only two chances; first half firing straight at Mair who saved with his feet, and then in the second when a more speculative effort went high wide and handsome.
We marshalled Cole very well all afternoon - he was a non-factor, and is not really equipped to putting pressure on defenders as we know all too well; our line-up yesterday were all comfortable enough on the ball... it was too easy for us at times to casually knock the ball along the back-line with no jeopardy or danger of losing it. We didn't get involved in the wrestle - which is his natural game. Cole should have come off a lot sooner than he did in truth - although I'm glad that he did not; just another demonstration of how clueless the Barrow manager is/was (to avoid all doubt he concluded that the Bluebirds 'dominated' the game in his post match presser).
A predictably frosty reception for the former King of Merseyside on the day - not sure you would expect anything else when he ends up signing for Barrow on loan. Didn't really understand the 'you scouse bastard' chanting in his direction, given we have a few Liverpudlians in the current setup including our manager.... as has always been the case down the years.... it just sounded stupid, but closet Manchester United supporters generally are
Not everyone's cup of tea clearly; but still one of my favourite players in a Morecambe shirt. Poorly advised last year, which he has to take ownership of, but he gave us some unforgettable memories.
Reportedly on big money relative to what we can afford at Burton Albion, with another year left on that deal still to run. Think the outcome would always been the same unfortunately given his performances in League One for us.