Joe Cole doing punditry for TNT Sports. (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)

Joe Cole’s five-word response to Chelsea getting Leeds in FA Cup semi-finals

Originally posted on Chelsea News | By Simon Phillips | Last updated Apr 6, 2026 1:30 AM ET

Former Chelsea winger Joe Cole has responded to Chelsea being drawn against Leeds United in the FA Cup semi finals.

The Blues smashed Port Vale 7-0 at the weekend to go through to the semi finals of the competition, alongside Manchester City, Leeds, and Southampton.

Chelsea have had a very favourable road to Wembley so far, and many will see this still as a pretty decent draw even though it is against Premier League opposition. They’ve managed to avoid Manchester City, and other than City, it looks like a really good chance for Chelsea to get silverware.

Leeds and Chelsea is a historic match, with a real rivalry between the two sides dating back to the 70s. There has been some nasty encounters between the two sides, so this is being billed as a mouth-watering semi final clash.

Cole’s reaction to the tie

In comments picked up by The Chelsea Chronicle, Joe Cole instantly responded with “ooh, that is feisty, 1970”, briefly mentioning the final 56 years ago on TNT Sports.

I certainly expect it to be another feisty one, with both sides being up for it, or at least I hope Chelsea will be up for it.

After recent injury struggles, Chelsea attacker Cole Palmer says he is feeling much better now in news that will be very nice to hear for Blues fans. Palmer wore the captains armband for the club at the weekend, and they need him fit and firing.

Palmer also says the 7-0 thrashing of Port Vale on Saturday night will give everyone a much needed lift going into a crucial run of games for the rest of the season.

This article first appeared on Chelsea News and was syndicated with permission.

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