One of Roy Keane's more baffling signings, former Newcastle United sharpshooter Andy Cole joined to bolster the squad's first season back in the Premier League. The response was a skeptical one - not just because of the England international's Magpie ties. It had been six whole years since the end of his Manchester United heyday. Somewhat predictably, the 35 year old didn't exactly set Wearside alight with his performances. He made six league appearances in total, failing to notch a single goal in the process. He was let go at the end of the season, having made barely any impression upon the fortunes of the club. It's possible that Keane was looking at the transfer window through rose-tinted spectacles, looking to reunite Cole with his Old Trafford strike partner...
