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Former West Ham striker Cole to play experienced role for Celtic

Carlton Cole is prepared to play a more senior role for Scottish giants Celtic.


The 32-year-old striker signed with the Hoops in October after a lengthy spell at West Ham United and is now joining in on his debut for the Scottish Premiership champions.

As Cole gets set to make his Bhoys bow, the former England international is planning to use his experience in order to help the Glasgow outfit clinch a fifth-straight title.

"I can use my experience to help those guys and try to implement that into my game when I'm playing for Celtic," Cole told Celtic View.

"It's a different responsibility for me. Now I know that I've actually grown up because I'm the one who can impart advice.

"We have a good captain as well. Scott Brown's brilliant and he keeps the players on their toes. We get along really well and I'm thankfully the type of guy who can walk into any changing room and just get along with people.

"That's because I don't want to let those players down, so I've got to work my hardest then all the glory and the glamour can come after that. As long as the dressing room's tight and we're winning games, that's all that matters."

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