The question about which Scottish club he holds affection for is barely past mid-sentence when Andy Cole shouts: “Celtic.” When pressed on his reasoning, it’s clear the former Manchester United and England striker knows his history.
A deep knowledge of why he has always loved the Hoops is explained at the foot of this story – but the more pressing issue is the here and now and his belief manager Brendan Rodgers could never have resisted the chance to return to Paradise.
Cole insists Celtic’s gain will prove to be Leicester City’s loss but he also reckons the Irishman faces what could be a forlorn task of making an impact in the Champions League this season.
He said: “It wasn’t a surprise for me to see Brendan go back to take charge of Celtic again but I’m not going to lie, I was surprised that Leicester City sacked him.