On This Day in 2001 – Blackburn sign Andy Cole from Manchester United

Blackburn signed Andy Cole from Manchester United for £8million on this day in 2001. The then 30-year-old had slipped down the pecking order at Old Trafford following the arrival of Ruud van Nistelrooy and therefore ended his seven-year stay in Manchester to move to Ewood Park. Cole said at a press conference on the day […]