Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterIf youve ever wondered how a Premier League star would get on at Sunday League level, youre not alone. Weve all been there.But now football fans can witness it firsthand after former West Ham United, Chelsea and England midfielder Joe Cole lined up for one of the worst Sunday League teams in the country. After suffering an abysmal 18 defeats last season, Warley FC drafted in some serious firepower this term in a bid to reverse their terrible form, including an appearance from 56-cap Cole.Alongside Cole pulling the strings, Warley had Micah Richards in the dugout thanks to Specsavers Best Worst Team campaign, which celebrates grassroots football.Article continues below You may like I didnt actually realise how far out I was it was a terrible decision to shoot from there really, but Im glad I made it' Joe Cole on his iconic World Cup goal against Sweden Every club outside of the top 10 in the Premier League should have been banging on the door to get Ashley Cole in hes done everything right Joe Cole tells FFT why hes backing his former Chelsea and England team-mate to be a success in management Joe Cole and Ashley Cole on Chelsea's FA Cup chances Joe Cole's match-winning display for one of the worst Sunday League sides in the countryI loved it, Cole tells FourFourTwo after inspiring Brentwoods Warley to a 3-1 victory on his debut. Its a great campaign, Big Meeks is the director of football. Hes trying to improve Warley and its been stark."The fitness is better, theyre training regularly, the camaraderie and quality are there. We even went through some clips of our training sessions to see where we could improve.Premier League Winner Joe Cole Signs for the Worst Football Team in UK | Season 4 | Episode 9 - YouTubeWatch On Warley needed all the help they could get after shipping 81 goals last term, but have been steadily rebuilding confidence under the guidance of Richards and a roster of guests brought in by Specsavers.A series documenting their turnaround is available to watch on YouTube. Cole has thoroughly enjoyed his role in the show.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Its so nice as grassroots football is such a big part of our culture, beams the three-time Premier League winner.I played Sunday League myself after I stopped playing professionally. I loved it. It was such good, wholesome fun.Anyone out there who thinks theyre too old or too busy, is wrong. Its a few hours on a Sunday morning. You can leave your partner and the kids in bed, let them have a little lie in, and go and join a team. Youll be fit, youll be healthy, and youll have a brilliant time."Get VIP England tickets HERE with Seat Unique!England games are a rite of passage for any match-going fan and unsurprisingly, hospitality tickets for the national side are amongst the very best in the country with pre-match lounge access, premium padded seats, quality dining and complimentary drinks. Matchday programmes and souvenirs are included, while the views are outstanding. You won't want to miss this.View DealReflecting on his goal, Cole was quick to point out the differences between Sunday League and Premier League level.I opened the scoring, he recalls. It was great. Scoring a goal at any level is great. The ball came out to me and, lets be honest, were not talking about Wembley here - it wasnt exactly a carpet."So I just concentrated on the bobble to make sure I got the right connection. It pinged in and it got us on our way. We should have scored more but we got the job done.TOPICSWest Ham UnitedChelseaEnglandEd McCambridgeSocial Links NavigationStaff WriterEd is a staff writer at FourFourTwo, working across the magazine and website. A German speaker, hes been working as a football reporter in Berlin since 2015, predominantly covering the Bundesliga and Germany's national team. Favourite FFT features include an exclusive interview with Jude Bellingham following the youngsters move to Borussia Dortmund in 2020, a history of the Berlin Derby since the fall of the Wall and a celebration of Kevin Keegans playing career.
