Pearce claims strongly refuted

Andy Cole’s representatives have denied claims from Manchester City boss Stuart Pearce that the former England striker threatened to retire unless he was given permission to join Portsmouth.

Pearce claims strongly refuted

Andy Cole’s representatives have denied claims from Manchester City boss Stuart Pearce that the former England striker threatened to retire unless he was given permission to join Portsmouth.

Cole, 34, signed for Portsmouth last month.

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