Cole calls for calm at bumpy Bridge

JOE COLE says a summer of calm is necessary at Chelsea - regardless of the outcome of tomorrow's Europa Conference League final and next month's Club World Cup.

- By Alan Smith

And even though he does not agree with all elements of the owners’ divisive recruitment approach, the former Blues midfielder believes that another two years are required before their daring strategy can be defined as a success or a failure.

Cole says silverware can act as a springboard under the stewardship of Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali.