His basic maybe, but like it or not playing for LA Galaxy in the MLS would have been a lot higher profile than playing for us in the Championship, his potential earnings through sponsorship and other endorsements would have been sky high the states compared to here.
Yes i am sure 3 years ago he'd have wanted to swap Rome or LA for Brighton and the Championship, not that his wages would have been anywhere near what we could afford. The only reason he's turning out for FLD is cause he's mates with the manager.
Bruno hasn't scored at the Amex since April 2016 when he was a mere 35 years old.
Kevin Phillips would have been around 38 when he scored twice for Blackpool at the Amex in 2011.
Edit - I've checked and my rudimentary maths has Cole being 32 days older than Phillips was when he scored at the...