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Kolo Toure
Born: March 19, 1981
Height: 5' 10" (178cm)
Hometown: Bouake, Cote d'Ivoire
Nationality: 
Ivorian
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IvorianPosition: Defender
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2002-2009 | Arsenal |
| 2009-2013 | Manchester City | |
| 2013-2016 | Liverpool | |
| 2016-2017 | Celtic | |
| International | 2000-2015 | Ivory Coast |
| Managerial | 2022-2023 | Wigan Athletic |
Sports Mole has 574 articles about Kolo Toure. Articles 1 to 40:
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Ex-Liverpool coach Pep Lijnders "will challenge" Pep Guardiola at Man City as "really smart move" is given green light
Man City could benefit from having ex-Liverpool coach Pep Lijnders 'challenging' Pep Guardiola as part of his backroom staff next season, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.Jun 3, 10:20
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"Exceptional" Liverpool title winner 'set to join' Pep Guardiola at Man City in shock move
Former Liverpool assistant coach Pep Lijnders is reportedly set to join Pep Guardiola's coaching staff at Manchester City.May 30, 20:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F22%2Farsene-wenger_1.jpg "Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger watches on during a Premier League clash with Huddersfield Town on May 13, 2018")
Arsene Wenger's 10 greatest signings for Arsenal seven years on from final game
To mark the anniversary of Arsene Wenger's final game as Arsenal manager, Sports Mole rounds up his greatest ever signings as Gunners boss.May 13, 11:58
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F18%2Fjens-lehmann.jpg "Arsenal's Jens Lehmann celebrates on April 25, 2006")
Arsenal vs. PSG: How both teams have fared in previous Champions League semi-finals
Ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain, Sports Mole looks at both sides' semi-final history in the tournament.Apr 28, 15:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F14%2Friccardo-calafiori-william-saliba.jpg "Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori and William Saliba celebrate on January 25, 2025")
Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola's side 'plan' to sign Real Madrid-linked Arsenal star as part of 'revolutionary' summer
Manchester City are reportedly 'willing to put millions on the table' in order to hijack Real Madrid's pursuit of one of Arsenal's star players this summer.Apr 3, 12:04
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Longest Premier League bans in history: Mykhaylo Mudryk, Joey Barton, Eric Cantona
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at the 10 longest bans in Premier League history.Mar 21, 22:37
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F49%2Froy-keane-patrick-vieira.jpeg "Roy Keane and Patrick Vieira clash in 2000")
Man United vs. Arsenal: Keane or Vieira? Henry or Rooney? Cantona or Bergkamp? Who makes our combined all-time Premier League XI?
Ahead of Sunday's showdown between Manchester United and Arsenal, Sports Mole compiles the greatest ever Premier League combined XI from the two clubs.Mar 8, 21:21
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F33%2Fwilliam-saliba.jpg "Arsenal's William Saliba warms up on August 11, 2024")
William Saliba out to break Arsenal record in Wolves showdown
William Saliba could become the quickest Arsenal player to reach 50 Premier League wins in Saturday's 2024-25 opener against Wolverhampton Wanderers.Aug 16, 11:00
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Shirt numbers available to Riccardo Calafiori at Arsenal ahead of £37.9m transfer
As Arsenal close in on the signing of Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna, Sports Mole looks at which shirt number the defender could take at the Emirates.Jul 20, 13:31
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Sports Mole takes on DAYTIME TV singer, and Liverpool fan, Will Irvine for a Premier League predictions challenge in gameweek 36 of the 2023-24 season.
May 3, 10:32
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F06%2Fnigeria.jpg "Nigeria's Victor Osimhen celebrates with teammates after reaching the Africa Cup of Nations final on February 7, 2024")
Ahead of Sunday's Africa Nations Cup final, Sports Mole looks back on Nigeria and Ivory Coast's previous appearances in the AFCON decider.
Feb 8, 20:39
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F01%2Fmiguel-azeez.jpg "Arsenal midfielder Miguel Azeez pictured in April 2022")
Barcelona are in talks over a shock move for Arsenal midfielder Miguel Azeez, according to a report.
Jul 20, 05:21
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F27%2Fyaya-toure.jpg "Yaya Toure pictured on April 1, 2022")
Former Manchester City star Yaya Toure reveals plan to manage in Premier League
Former Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure admits that he is "very open" to the prospect of managing a Premier League club in the future.Jul 4, 21:03
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F06%2Fcarlos-corberan.jpg "West Bromwich Albion head coach Carlos Corberan pictured before the match on October 29, 2022")
Preview: West Bromwich Albion vs. Wigan Athletic - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between West Bromwich Albion and Wigan Athletic, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 5, 19:20
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F07%2Fshaun-maloney.jpg "Wigan Athletic manager Shaun Maloney on February 6, 2023")
Preview: Wigan Athletic vs. Birmingham City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Wigan Athletic and Birmingham City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 2, 17:55
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F04%2Fryan-lowe.jpg "Preston North End manager Ryan Lowe on January 28, 2023")
Preview: Preston North End vs. Wigan Athletic - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Preston North End and Wigan Athletic, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 23, 19:29
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F38%2Fnathan-broadhead.JPG "Nathan Broadhead after scoring for Wigan Athletic against Birmingham City on August 20, 2022.")
Preview: Wigan Athletic vs. Huddersfield Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Wigan Athletic and Huddersfield Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 9, 20:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F39%2Fjon-dahl-tomasson.jpeg "Blackburn Rovers boss Jon Dahl Tomasson on October 1, 2022")
Preview: Blackburn Rovers vs. Wigan Athletic - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Championship clash between Blackburn Rovers and Wigan Athletic, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 4, 10:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F01%2Fliam-rosenior.jpg "Hull City manager Liam Rosenior reacts on January 7, 2023")
Preview: Hull City vs. Queens Park Rangers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Hull City and Queens Park Rangers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 26, 17:58
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F33%2Frob-edwards.jpeg "Watford manager Rob Edwards on August 20, 2022")
Preview: Wigan Athletic vs. Luton Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Wigan Athletic and Luton Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 19, 12:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F52%2Fkolo-toure.jpg "Wigan Athletic head coach Kolo Toure pictured on December 19, 2022")
Preview: Wigan Athletic vs. Luton Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's FA Cup clash between Wigan Athletic and Luton Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 15, 15:02
Preview: Cardiff City vs. Wigan Athletic - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Cardiff City and Wigan Athletic, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 12, 18:38
Arsenal midfielder Miguel Azeez joins Championship side Wigan Athletic on loan for the remainder of the season.
Jan 10, 14:19
Preview: Luton Town vs. Wigan Athletic - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's FA Cup clash between Luton Town and Wigan Athletic, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 5, 19:54
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F52%2Fvincent-kompany.jpg "Burnley manager Vincent Kompany pictured on December 30, 2022")
Championship roundup: Burnley win again, Middlesbrough go fifth
Burnley extend their lead at the top of the Championship with victory at Swansea City, while Middlesbrough continue their resurgence with a win at Birmingham City.Jan 2, 17:15
Preview: Wigan Athletic vs. Hull City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Championship clash between Wigan Athletic and Hull City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 1, 02:35
Preview: Wigan Athletic vs. Sunderland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Championship clash between Wigan Athletic and Sunderland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 27, 14:52
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F47%2Fmichael-carrick_2.jpg "Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick on November 28, 2021")
Preview: Middlesbrough vs. Wigan Athletic - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Championship clash between Middlesbrough and Wigan Athletic, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 24, 12:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F40%2Fjohn-egan.jpeg "John Egan in action for Sheffield United on October 8, 2022")
Preview: Wigan Athletic vs. Sheffield United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Championship clash between Wigan Athletic and Sheffield United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 17, 18:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F46%2Fkolo-toure.JPG "Leicester City coach Kolo Toure pictured on May 22, 2022")
Preview: Millwall vs. Wigan Athletic - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Millwall and Wigan Athletic, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 8, 13:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F13%2Fkolo-toure.jpg "Leicester City first team coach Kolo Toure during the warm up before the match on January 1, 2020")
Kolo Toure 'set for Wigan Athletic job after Yaya Toure turned it down'
Former Manchester City and Liverpool defender Kolo Toure is reportedly set to be named Wigan Athletic's new manager after his brother Yaya Toure turned down the Championship club.Nov 18, 20:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F42%2Farsspa.jpg "Thierry Henry celebrates scoring for Arsenal against Sparta Prague in the Champions League on October 18, 2005")
Thierry Henry breaks Ian Wright's Arsenal goalscoring record with two strikes against Sparta Prague on this day in 2005.
Oct 18, 12:15
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The 31-year-old was heavily influenced by meetings with former Arsenal defender Kolo Toure at his local mosque.
Jun 2, 09:13
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On This Day 2009: Mark Hughes sacked by Man City and replaced by Roberto Mancini.
Dec 19, 08:55
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F22%2Farsene-wenger.jpg "Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger watches on during a Premier League clash with Huddersfield Town on May 13, 2018")
Arsene Wenger's all-time Arsenal XI by games played
To mark the two-year anniversary of Arsene Wenger's final game as Arsenal boss, Sports Mole looks at his all-time XI in terms of players he used most often.May 13, 13:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F17%2Farstot.jpg "Arsenal players celebrate winning the title at White Hart Lane in 2003-04")
Celebrations for Wenger and in his team at White Hart Lane.
Apr 25, 07:44
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F11%2Faaron-ramsey_1.jpg "Aaron Ramsey in action for Arsenal on March 14, 2019")
Aaron Ramsey admits he felt "out of place" after joining Arsenal
Aaron Ramsey admits that he felt "out of place" when he first joined Arsenal from Cardiff City as a 17-year-old in 2008.Apr 13, 16:34
Kolo Toure claims that a player with the mixture of his workrate and his brother Yaya Toure's talent would be good enough to win the Ballon d'Or.
Mar 26, 13:04
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Leicester 'paid Celtic £9m in compensation for Brendan Rodgers'
Leicester City reportedly paid Celtic £9m in compensation for manager Brendan Rodgers and members of his backroom staff.Mar 14, 19:31
Arsene Wenger reveals players he was most proud of signing
Arsene Wenger jokes that he made plenty of bad signings while in charge of Arsenal, while also opening up on the players he was "most proud of" recruiting.Jul 17, 11:29
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