By Mark Buckingham - Created on 15 Jul 2006
Ashley Cole claims Arsenal 'hung him out to dry' regarding the tapping-up row with Chelsea.
The England international was fined after attending a meeting with Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho and Blues officials last year.
The affair sparked suggestions that the left back would leave The Gunners, only for Cole to sign a contract extension 12 months ago.
However, the 25-year-old is still bitter about his treatment by Arsenal and has promised to reveal his side of the story in a forthcoming book.
The blurb for his book is quoted in The Sun, with Cole admitting he was unhappy with how The Gunners handled the situation.
"Arsenal hung me out to dry, using me as a scapegoat to get back at Chelsea," said Cole.
"The board 'rewarded' me with an insult and threw years of loyalty back in my face.
"I'll reveal the shattering truth about who fed me to the sharks.
"It changed my view forever on the club I regarded as family."
Cole continued: "Contract negotiations broke down and as a player I felt betrayed. I was on trial within football and it was Arsenal AND Chelsea versus me.
"I was fined for holding transfer talks with Chelsea and was synonymous with one of the biggest transfer scandals in soccer.
"I battle to clear my name and a secret deal keeps me at Arsenal."
