I'm not read many posts in this thread, but if there are people seriously suggesting that this version of Joe Cole can do it for us, then I suggest they go away and have a quiet word with themselves
Looked like he was more up for taking people on last night, which is new. Great cross for the goal. Still at the back of the queue for me and that includes Assaidi who despite being ineffective last night still has so much more to offer.
Agree with all of this, very well put. Also, when you play 4-3-3 or a variation of this, to have success, your front three must have a goal threat and he has virtually zero.