Ashley Cole: girls allowed | Part one (with George Cooper)

About this episode

The episode discusses the tabloid scandals surrounding Ashley Cole during the naughty noughties.

In the naughty noughties, no one did tabloid scandal like Ashley Cole… Get part 2 instantly when you join The Upshot’s Patreon: www.patreon.com/upshottowers Access content not available in your region with Nord VPN: Go to nordvpn.com/upshot - our link will also give you 4 extra months on the 2-year plan. Links from the episode: Van Nistlerooy nearly breaks his leg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3J6hdSpwTtQ Shuts down Ronaldo in 04: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1654617821561524 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: The Upshot

Guest: George Cooper

Topics covered

• tabloid scandal
• football
• celebrity culture
• interviews
• sports history

Keywords

• Ashley Cole
• George Cooper
• tabloid scandal
• football
• naughty noughties
• celebrity culture
• sports history

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Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Van Nistlerooy nearly breaks his leg, Shuts down Ronaldo in 04

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