Carlton Cole has left Upton Park: Action Images
West Ham United striker Carlton Cole has left the Premier League club.
The forward has been out of favour this season and has departed Upton Park after the end of his contract.
Cole tweeted: "Life is filled with ups & downs today is a down but i'll be back! Carlton Cole/CFC as i have been called has left the building #UNDERCHUFFED"
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