Joe Cole joins Coventry on emergency loan

Coventry City have agreed a deal to bring Joe Cole to
the club on an emergency 35-day loan from Aston
Villa.

Aston Villa midfielder Joe Cole has signed for League One side
Coventry City on an emergency loan deal until November 22.

The former England international made 12 Premier League
appearances for Aston Villa last season, nine of which came as
a substitute, as he struggled with a persistent hamstring injury.

But Coventry coach Tony Mowbray thinks having the 33-year-
old three-time Premier League winner on board for 35 days will
have a great impact.

"I'm delighted to welcome such a high-calibre player to the
club," he told the club's official website.

"Joe has a great pedigree, both on the domestic and
international stage, and I'm sure he'll have a fantastic impact
during his time at the club.

"I've met with Joe and he has watched us play several times
this season.

"He is a player who will give us another option in the forward
areas and I'm sure the squad are looking forward to working
with him.

"I'm looking forward to seeing Joe in action for the Sky Blues."

Cole will be at the Ricoh Arena to watch Coventry take on
Blackpool on Saturday.