Cole loving Clarets life
13 Feb 2008 - 08:41:44
Burnley striker Andrew Cole claims he has rediscovered his love for the game after scoring a hat-trick in Tuesday's 4-2 victory over QPR.
The 36-year-old former Manchester United striker claimed his first treble for seven years as Burnley roared back from two goals down to shock the London club at Loftus Road.
Cole has now scored four times in three appearances since joining the Championship club on loan from Sunderland and the veteran ex-England striker is loving life with the Clarets.
"I have not played too many games this season, but to score goals now is the same feeling as it did when I was a kid," he told the club's official website.
"Nothing changes. I still have the same appetite to play and win games and I am not going to change.
"The manager played a big part in getting me to the club. He said he thought I could bring a lot to the club playing week in and week out and helping others.
"When managers have that belief it makes you feel really good and he has that belief in me.
"We are all playing for the manager. He gives us the enthusiasm to want to carry on playing and he makes me feel as though I am 21 again."